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How To Win An Election

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Labour Party
Rishi Sunak
Conservative Party
Keir Starmer
Liberal Democrats
2024 Elections
British Politics
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UK Politics
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Ed Miliband
David Cameron
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Electoral Reform
Taiwan
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The Times brings together some of the most experienced strategists in British politics to discuss what's really going on behind the big stories, and elections taking place here and around the world.

Daniel Finkelstein, Sally Morgan and Polly Mackenzie join Hugo Rifkind for an intelligent, adversarial and witty conversation every week.

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What are the chances that the elections in May 2026 in Scotland, Wales and England will lead to a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer?

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The prime minister has been increasingly critical of Brexit this week, and says he wants a closer relationship with the EU - without rejoining key parts of the club.

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Was the Budget aimed at short-term political survival, or did it form part of a coherent electoral strategy?

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Former Lib Dem leader, former Deputy Prime Minister
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Gavin Barwell
Former Downing Street Chief of Staff
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Former leader of the Conservative Party and key strategist in the 2001 election campaign.
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Episode: How...The Elections Were Won And Lost: Hague & The Tories in 2001
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U.S. Vice President
Episode: How To Holiday With JD Vance
Will Hayward
Host of For Wales, See Wales podcast
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David Gauke
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Paul Wolde
European correspondent for the Globe and Mail
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Tim Montgomery
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Olly Grender
Lib Dem Peer and the Parties four times, former Director of Communications
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Hosts

Hugo Rifkind
Host leading discussions alongside political strategists, offering insights and analysis on British and global politics.
Danny Finkelstein
Times columnist bringing strategic insights from a seasoned background in politics and media.
Sally Morgan
Former Labour insider contributing her perspectives on party dynamics and electoral strategies.
Polly Mackenzie
Policy expert and commentator known for in-depth discussions on political narratives and strategies.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 513 ratings
  • The best politics podcast

    My favourite of the many political podcasts I listen to. An unmatched mix of humour, knowledge and debate. Love them all but I could listen to Danny tell his anecdotes and political science theories all day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BradEThom
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Simply excellent

    This is a weekly must-listen for me. It’s a good blend of topical politics and insight into raw political strategy, with balance from across the spectrum. It’s presented in a light hearted way without losing any of the serious insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BC 2951
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Stopped listening

    The pod used to be presented jointly by Labour, LibDem, Tory. It was an interesting, fun listen with varied views. Now it’s LibDem, Tory, Reform. I’m not interested in just listening to the right / far right (with one lone voice from the centre) chat, so I’ve given up.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tabieth
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Not an echo chamber

    I look forward to to this podcast every week because I often get three different angles from the panel which challenge my thinking. Not too serious either - oh and great signature tune 😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Issy55
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Left wing views welcome

    If you’re only interested in a biased view of the world (the BBC view), this will be right up your street. If you’re looking for a balanced view, sorry, you won’t find it here. Robert and Steph are a perplexing duo, but hey, if that floats your boat, go for it!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PodcastNation
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Some audiences express dissatisfaction with perceived biases in political representation, indicating a desire for more diverse viewpoints in discussions.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and serious analysis, often highlighting the engaging banter between hosts as a strong point.
The thoughtful discussions are valued, with many pointing out the benefit of hearing multiple perspectives on contemporary political topics.

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How To Predict Whether Starmer Will Survive 2026
Q: If Labour loses power in Wales next May, would Keir Starmer be done for as Prime Minister?
The results are kind of baked in; if Labour does badly, it may reduce the risk of challenging Starmer but it's unclear if there will be a significant response in terms of leadership change.
How To Raise Taxes
Q: What do you think about the argument for a grid system for government communications?
Polly argues it keeps everyone busy while allowing for necessary background work, suggesting complexity is needed in government communication.
How To Raise Taxes
Q: How damaging do you think it would be to break that manifesto commitment?
Sally believes it is always difficult to break a manifesto commitment and wishes they had been upfront about the need for tax increases earlier.
How To Prevent Party Conference Chaos
Q: Are there any circumstances where the government might want to hold an election early?
Danny Finkelstein discusses the probabilities affecting the timing of elections, suggesting that the government is likely to wait until the last minute to maximize their chances as they anticipate a better political climate.
How To Win The Summer
Q: What are the implications of leaders taking holidays during summer?
Danny suggests that while it might appear they are not working, leaders like David Cameron managed to find a balance between work and family, which is important for their temperament.

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