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The Opinion Brief

More in Common
Labour Party
Reform UK
Andy Burnham
Makerfield
Conservative Party
Green Party
Social Security
Immigration
Trust In Science
Public Opinion
Welfare Reform
United Kingdom
Makerfield By-Election
Aberdeen South
Defence Spending
Polling
Northern Ireland
Burnham
Proportional Representation
Keir Starmer

The essential weekly update on what the British public thinks and why. Brought to you by More in Common UK and Luke Tryl.

Episodes published every Thursday in time for the morning commute.

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In this episode of The Opinion Brief, host Luke Tryl is joined by More in Common’s Louis and Issy to analyse the Clacton by-election, how Nigel Farage performed, and what comes next for Reform.

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* Is high turnout actually a go... more

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In this week's episode, we're lucky enough to be joined by Associate Editor at the Sunday Times, Josh Glancy, to look at the state of the parties and the Battle for the Right on the eve of the Clacton by-Election.

* Is the shine wearing off Nigel F... more

Is the "Burnham Bounce" enough to save Labour at the next general election - or are there hidden warning signs in the latest polling?

In Episode 19 of The Opinion Brief by More in Common, Luke Tryl breaks down the latest UK voting intentions, prefer... more

Labour takes the lead for the first time in over a year as Prime Minister Andy Burnham sees a surge in approval ratings.

In Episode 18 of The Opinion Brief by More in Common, host Luke Tryl breaks down our latest UK voting intention polling. We exam... more

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Mark Henderson
Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Engagement, Wellcome Trust
Wellcome Trust
Episode: The Politics of Trust in Science
Conleth Burns
More in Common's island lead for Northern Ireland
More in Common
Episode: The Clacton By-Election and Northern Ireland
Anand Menon
Chief Executive, UK in a Changing Europe
UK in a Changing Europe
Episode: Is Britain Ungovernable?
Lara Spirit
Deputy Political Editor of the Sunday Times
Sunday Times
Episode: Talking Makerfield with Lara Spirit
Ian Porter
Senior Policy Researcher, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Episode: Where does Britain stand on migration?
Sophie Stowers
Leads on immigration at More in Common
More in Common
Episode: Where does Britain stand on migration?
Tim Shipman
Political editor of The Spectator, former political editor of The Sunday Times
The Spectator
Episode: Bridging the Politics-Public Opinion Gap with Tim Shipman
Sam Freedman
author, commentator, writer of the Comment is Freed sub stack
Comment is Freed
Episode: Final pre-election rundown with Sam Freedman
Owen Winter
Guest from The Economist, discusses Build a Voter model
The Economist
Episode: Britain's New Populist Right

Hosts

Luke Tryl
Executive Director and host, More in Common UK; central figure in discussions on public opinion, polling, and policy interpretation.
Sophie Stowers
Co-host and Research Manager focusing on immigration, public mood, and poll design; often guides methodological segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Very Informative

    Really interesting listen and well delivered. I’d heard Luke as a guest on a few other political podcasts and always enjoyed his insights so it’s great to hear him for a full episode.

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    Katherine Wiseman
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Thoughtful, data-driven episodes that connect polling to real-world policy.
High-quality guests who provide credible, nuanced perspectives.
Very informative and well-delivered; Luke's insights are consistently strong.
Polished discussions with clear explanations of polling methods and implications.
Engaging balance of serious analysis and lighter, accessible segments.

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The Politics of Trust in Science
Q: What is the headline finding from the trust in science research?
84% of Britons have at least some trust in science, and only 2% don't trust science at all, with notable variation across segments like dissenting disruptors and skeptical scrollers.
Where does Britain stand on migration?
Q: What jumps out from the research on social security?
The public acknowledges the need for an adequate safety net, but sees the current system as underperforming in practice, with a preference for addressing underlying drivers of need and investing in demand-side solutions like employment support and disability access.
Where does Britain stand on migration?
Q: Do Britons value social security?
People broadly support an adequately funded social security system that meets needs, with cross-party backing for its importance, though views on how well the system is currently working are more mixed and nuanced.
Britain's New Populist Right
Q: What was the most surprising finding from the model?
Asian voters show opposite directions by age, with older Asian voters leaning Conservative while younger Asian voters lean Green, illustrating a complex, shifting demographic rather than a simple bloc.
Britain's New Populist Right
Q: Can you explain how the Build a Voter model works and what it outputs?
The model combines a large weekly voter survey with eight demographic variables to predict an individual's voting probability, then scales up to estimate the share for each party across the population, showing a fragmented electorate where different profiles align with different parties.

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This weekly political and public-opinion briefing digs into what the British public thinks and why, anchoring discussions in fresh polling, focus groups, and policy context. Episodes routinely blend climate, immigration, economic resilience, and leadership perception with practical messaging, media strategy, and long-term trends in public opinion. A standout element is the show's multi-segment format, balancing data-driven analysis with accessible storytelling and timely political reflections, plus on-the-ground reporting from by-elections and local contests. Listeners likely include policy professionals, strategists, and journalists seeking nuanced, data-backed insights into UK politics and public sentiment.

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