Sir John Curtice

John Curtice, a legendary pollster and professor, joins political editor James Heale to discuss the upcoming local elections in the UK. They explore the potential for a multi-party system, where parties like Reform UK and the Greens are gaining traction. Curtice highlights that even a small number of seats carries significant political weight. He suggests that we might witness the rise of new political dynamics, as successful contests by Reform could signal a shift away from the traditional two-party landscape.

Election guru Prof. Sir John Curtice and former SNP leader Humza Yousaf join for local election analysis. Topics include upcoming local elections, key personalities, national vs. local impact, migration scheme confusion, broadcasting bloopers, leadership turmoil, and pronunciation banter.

James Cook, Scotland editor, and Professor Sir John Curtice, political scientist, analyze the recent by-election results in Glen and Hamilton West. They discuss Labour's victory, the challenges of stopping illegal immigration by boats, and the portrayal of professions in TV shows and films. Graeme Biggar, director general of the National Crime Agency, talks about combating organized crime, illegal migration, and fraud.