Could Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak face defeat at the ballot box next year for the same reasons?
Polls suggest both US president Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak face an uphill battle to win votes in upcoming national elections. John Curtice and Rachel Wolf are joined by US polling expert, Professor Chr...
23 Nov 202338min
War and peace: do we want to spend more money on defence?
Britain spends nearly £50 billion a year on defence. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there were renewed calls for an increase to defence spending. Would voters support this? Rachel Wolf and Jo...
16 Nov 202329min
Can the King’s Speech dig the Conservatives out of the poll doldrums?
The King’s Speech had 21 pieces of legislation including proposals for toughening sentencing laws, a gradual ban on selling cigarettes and annual licences for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea...
9 Nov 202334min
Immigration: have we taken back control?
Be wary of a politician who promises to get net migration down to the tens of thousands. Several have tried in recent years, but none has succeeded. Net migration - in part thanks to one off events li...
2 Nov 202340min
Overcrowded prisons: does the punishment fit the crime?
Two-thirds of prisons in England and Wales are officially overcrowded. How did that happen and what do people think about punishments for criminals?Trendy is the must-listen show about key trends and ...
26 Okt 202330min
Why the Brexit referendum wasn't all David Cameron's fault
What do the numbers tell us about the UK’s past relationship with the EU; what do we think about Brexit now and is it still an issue which is driving voter intention?Trendy is the must-listen show abo...
19 Okt 202335min
University: who goes, who pays and does it change us?
The UK has seen a huge increase in the number of young people going to university in recent years. Rachel Wolf and Sir John Curtice examine who goes, how we should pay for it and whether having more g...
12 Okt 202339min
Why Labour’s poll lead might not be as strong as you think and what do Scottish voters want?
Labour is enjoying a poll lead of around 17 per cent. But how strong is that lead and what do the numbers suggest when it comes to Keir Starmer’s leadership? And how has the turmoil in the SNP follow...
5 Okt 202330min
