The Opinion Brief

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Opinion Brief is a news podcast hosted by More in Common, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #20

  What Clacton might tell us - with Josh Glancy

  Aug 13, 202650 minS1

  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 Farage for some voters? And what does the future look like for Reform UK? What do voters make of Kemi Badenoch - and is it enough to boost the Conservatives' support? How has Andy Burnham's premiership changed the landscape? Could Labour's policies on migration and the economy reshape the left and the right? Plus - who are the Britons that want Count Binface to win? Finally, Luke looks at one of the hot issues of the day - vertical drinking. Following Westminster City Council proposals to discourage standing while drinking in bars, our new polling finds that for many Britons, standing with your pint is a matter of national identity! ASK THE BRITISH PUBLIC ANYTHING. This week, we're asking your questions to the public. If there's anything you want to know about public opinion, email us your questions at hello@moreincommon.com to be featured next week! --------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US --------------------------------------------------- Website: https://www.moreincommon.com Subscribe for weekly public opinion insights! Available on all major audio platforms. #UKPolitics #ReformUK #NigelFarage #KemiBadenoch #AndyBurnham #MoreInCommon #Polling #BritishPolitics ***** Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/ For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #19

  The politics of trust in science

  Aug 4, 20261h 9mS1

  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, preferred Prime Minister ratings, and how Andy Burnham is shifting support across the "British Seven" voter segments. Plus, Alex Newton sits down with Mark Henderson from the Wellcome Trust to examine trust in science, and the team tackles a fiercely debated question: Where does the North of England actually begin? EXPLORE OUR GRAPH & QUIZ: • Take the British Seven Voter Segment Quiz: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/seven-segments/ • Read our Trust in Science Report: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/research/britain-talks-trust-in-science/ • Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com ***** Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/ For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #18

  What would Britain look like with proportional representation?

  Jul 29, 20261h 3mS1

  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 Bridge by More in Common, host Luke Tryl breaks down our latest UK voting intention polling. We examine Labour’s jump to 28%, Reform UK’s drop, and how voters are reacting to Andy Burnham’s first fortnight of policy moves - from electricity VAT cuts to long-term social care reform. Plus, Luke and Charlie look at polling and focus groups for this week's Greater Manchester by-election and sit down, and Anouschka discusses proportional representation (PR) and how different voting systems could reshape our politics. ***** Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/ For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #17

  Burnham Begins

  Jul 23, 20261h 7mS1

  In Episode 17 of The Opinion Brief, the More in Common team breaks down the initial shifts in public following Andy Burnham taking office as Prime Minister. We look - exclusively - at the first voting intention polls of the Burnham era, public expectations around the cost of living, the North-South divide, and how the UK public really feels about extreme heatwaves and climate change. Plus, we compare public opinion in 2026 to Gallup polling data from 1952 - looking at class identity and whether Britons still believe political parties offer genuine difference. Explore all charts and data referenced in this episode: https://moreincommon.org.uk Have feedback or questions for the team? Email us: hello@moreincommon.com Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of UK public opinion, polling data, and political trends! #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #MoreInCommon #PollingData #CostOfLiving #UKHeatwave #PublicOpinion ***** Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/ For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #16

  The Clacton By-Election and Northern Ireland

  Jul 15, 202646 minS1

  In our sixteenth episode of the Opinion Brief, we look at the final voting intentions and leader approval ratings of Keir Starmer’s premiership. With Reform UK holding a narrow lead but Nigel Farage’s personal approval hitting an all-time low, is the party's voter coalition under threat? We go direct to Clacton-on-Sea to share exclusive focus group clips following Farage's finance row. Plus, More in Common's Ireland Lead, Conleth Burns, joins us to break down brand-new research following the riots across Northern Ireland. We discuss what the public really thinks about immigration, integration, and the new divides in Northern Irish society, We wrap things up with a lighter look at British politics: what does your favourite ice cream flavour say about how you vote? (Yes, really!) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly data-driven political insights! ***** Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/ For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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