How To Win An Election

The next election is set to be the most expensive in history. But why are people giving so much to the Conservatives when the party is in chaos? Does the party with the deepest pockets win? And was th...

12 Des 202336min

Is it time for Rishi Sunak to condemn Boris Johnson? Is Keir Starmer right to dream of Margaret Thatcher? And why is Danny being fair to Ed Miliband?Matt Chorley and political masterminds Peter Mandel...

5 Des 202338min

Rishi Sunak is behind in the polls and under pressure from his MPs over immigration. But should a leader try to compromise with party rebels, or confront them?Matt Chorley is joined by Peter Mandelson...

28 Nov 202339min

Yes We Can. Are you Thinking What We're Thinking? Labour Isn't Working. New Labour, New Britain. Take Back Control.When it comes to campaign slogans, what separates the good from the bad? And how are ...

21 Nov 202344min

What's the secret to a successful cabinet reshuffle? What will Suella Braverman do next?As David Cameron returns, three-time comeback kid Peter Mandelson remembers when Gordon Brown asked him for help...

14 Nov 202339min

As the government sets out its plans in the King's Speech, we ask whether policies can win or lose an election.Peter Mandelson regrets backing HS2 to upstage the Tories, Polly Mackenzie thinks the pen...

7 Nov 202339min

With Rishi Sunak still behind in the polls, will he wait a full year before calling a General Election? And at a time when many voters feel pessimistic about the future, can either Sunak or Keir Starm...

31 Okt 202340min

How To Win An Election - your weekly guide through the twists and turns of a tumultuous campaign.Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to: howtowin@th...

20 Okt 202313min