Polling Matters

On the inaugural Ipsos MORI Politics & Society podcast, Keiran Pedley is joined by Ayesha Hazarika, Alastair Campbell and our Chief Executive Ben Page to discuss historic poll ratings for the new Labour leader and where the Labour Party go from here after a historic defeat in December. Topics covered on the show include: Starmer’s leadership ratings in context Ben Page on the importance (and limitations) of leadership ratings Ayesha and Alastair react to Starmer’s ratings Ayesha Hazarika on lessons from the Miliband years Alastair Campbell on Blair and leadership The importance of the Shadow Cabinet + outriders  How to repair the Labour brand Starmer’s style of opposition Labour, Scotland and the Independence question Conclusions on Starmer’s main priorities and challenges If you like what you hear please leave a comment or rating and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Note on the podcast: Polling Matters is on hiatus but Keiran will post similar content from the Ipsos MORI podcast her