Ben Walker

Ben Walker, a senior data journalist and polling expert at the New Statesman, joins to dissect Labour's alarming polling crisis as the party sits at just 14%. He highlights the importance of aggregating multiple polls due to methodological differences and warns that current numbers indicate a 'rock bottom' low. They discuss Keir Starmer's dwindling approval ratings and potential leadership changes, while exploring how evolving political volatility might impact Labour's future. The conversation underscores the urgent need for the party to reassess its strategy amid rising challenges.