Politics Unpacked

The Times Radio Focus Group returns for the final time ahead of the local elections.

JL Partners brings together 2024 Labour voters who are now on the fence — so what’s changed?

Is Keir Starmer the problem, are his potential rivals any better, or are the Greens the real beneficiaries?

Hugo Rifkind is joined by JL Partners co-founder Tom Lubbock to break it all down.

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Labour backbenchers are reportedly preparing an open letter urging Keir Starmer to name a resignation date — but who would actually replace him, and would voters be any happier?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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The papers are full of speculation on who could replace Keir Starmer if he is toppled after this week's local elections. But does anyone know what's actually going on inside the party?

Guto Harri unpacks the politics of the day with Carol Lewis and Sebastian Payne.
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With the terror threat level raised to “severe,” the Metropolitan Police is reviewing whether pro-Palestine marches can go ahead. Where should the line be drawn between public safety and the right to protest?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.
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The Times Radio Focus Group is back ahead of the local elections.

JL Partners brings together voters from across Britain who backed Labour, the Conservatives and Reform UK in 2024 — but who now all say they plan to vote Reform.

What’s driving the shift? Is it about Nigel Farage, frustration with the main parties, or belief in Reform itself? And what, if anything, could change their minds?

Hugo Rifkind is joined by JL Partners co-founder James Johnson to break it all down.
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