Podcasts about sir john curtice

With Nigel Farage's Reform UK the clear winner from the English local elections and Runcorn by-election, have they broken the two-party system for good? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with John McTernan, Salma Shah and Sir John Curtice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.Nick speaks to Reform UK's Nigel Farage, who insists that, although his Party's win might be by a 'small margin', it is a huge victory given it's 'one of Labour's safest seats in the country'. And Polling expert Sir John Curtice tells Nick that Reform are 'significant players' and that they challenge the traditional dominance of the Conservatives and Labour.All of this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

(Rec: 3/4/19) George Clooney, recyclable straws, Don Revie and Sir John Curtice in a Hollywood pub with George Lucas, a new national anthem, and Kev's ‘spirit animal' is revealed. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Business of Polling with Sir John Curtice Polling shapes political strategy, fuels media headlines, and influences public perception—but how does it actually work? And how did polls do during 2024, the so-called Super Year of elections. You've seen him on the BBC during UK General elections. Now you can join a session with Sir John Curtice, the UK's most trusted polling expert, as we dive deep into:

Alex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome special guest founder of Scientists for EU and chair of European Movement UK, Mike Galsworthy to discuss whether it is better to unite pro-European forces behind one mission or let them be a lively, symbiotic ecosystem. Plus a deepdive into the UK's science and technology strategy. Join the US in deregulating? Or join Europe and actively drain science capacity from it? And of course 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** “As a campaigning organisation, you have to go to where people are - the spaces that they occupy, the informational areas that they're in, and in person. You have to meet them where they are both physically and in terms of opinion, whether ministers or voters.” “What we are talking about is not a political party winning, but rather how do you move all of UK society in the same direction. At each and every level [rejoining the EU] has to be made relevant to each and every community - personally, regionally, demographically.” “The gov't knows where the public is. The polling has been very clear for some time. The single most influential group that needs to step up right now is business - every size, every industry, every location. They need to step and push gov't towards EU alignment during this critical period in the run up to the [Starmer - von der Leyen] summit.”  “There is a real opportunity right now, given the way Trump is behaving, for a ‘brain drain' from the States and diversion of talent that would usually flow to the States, especially from Global South countries worried about the racism and the barriers to funding. The UK and Europe should get together to move on this.” “With the falling apart of USAID, the soft power opportunity there, through science and health security, is huge. This is where both the UK and the EU are strong and trusted.” “Population decline is an existential threat to mature Western economies and soon they will find that they are actually in competition for immigration. The first such country to realise this, will reap huge benefits.” CALLS TO ACTION LINKS: Click here to ask your MP to read Best for Britain's Growth Report. Sign up for European Movement here. Support the Open Rights Group here. Grin and Share It about funding underprivileged musicians by selling a stradivarius here. Ida Haendel playing Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.77 on a rare stradivarius. Full interview with Sir John Curtice on Rejoin prospects for the i here. Mike's Byline Networks is here. Our bookshop featuring many of the books we have featured can be found at uk.bookshop.org/shop/quietriot. Kick your X habit, finally, by using one of three Quiet Riot Bluesky Starter Packs. With one click, it will hook you up with, among many good accounts, Alex, Naomi, and Kenny. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and Kenny Campbell – in cahoots with Sandstone Global. Email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com. Or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald, along with Geoff Aberdein, Andy Maciver, and Professor Sir John Curtice, delve into the current polling landscape in Scotland as it pertains to the upcoming Holyrood elections in 2026. We reveal results of our exclusive poll and analyse the implications. They discuss the implications of recent polling data, the rise of the Reform Party, and the challenges faced by both the SNP and Labour. The conversation also touches on the performance of the UK government and its impact on Scottish politics, the dynamics of leadership within the Scottish Labour and SNP parties, and the potential for coalition governments in the future. The insights provided by Professor Curtice highlight the complexities of voter sentiment and the shifting political landscape in Scotland. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join master data storyteller, Sam Knowles, for an enlightening conversation with Sir John Curtice, professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde and senior research fellow at the National Centre for Social Research. As we navigate 2024 which has been dubbed "the ultimate election year," Sir John shares his insights on polling accuracy, political volatility, and data-driven decision-making in the UK and US elections. We explore the intricacies of his more-accurate-than-most exit polling methodology, the challenges of interpreting voter behaviour, and the future of electoral systems. Plus, Sir John reveals his secrets for communicating complex data effectively.   Key Takeaways: - Sir John Curtice's approach to accurate exit polling - Analysis of the 2024 UK General Election results - Challenges of predicting the outcome of the 2024 US election - Insights on communicating data clearly and avoiding the Curse of Knowledge Thoughts on the future of first-past-the-post and proportional representation in the UK   EXTERNAL LINK: https://bit.ly/4hij0FG - University of Strathclyde   To find out what kind of data storyteller you are, complete our data storytelling scorecard at https://data-storytelling.scoreapp.com. It takes just two minutes, and we'll send you your own personalised scorecard which tells you what kind of data storyteller you are.

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.      With just over two weeks to go until the Autumn Budget – what are the rumours about National Insurance, and would a rise in the tax for businesses be breaking a Labour manifesto pledge?   And what is the fate for the Tory party after Sir John Curtice suggested neither Robert Jenrick nor Kemi Badenoch can save the party in the polls.   You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk        

Matthew Stadlen sits in for Iain and interviews three top analysts, pollster Sir John Curtice, Scottish political journalist Brian Taylor and seasoned Westminster-watcher Michael Crick - they look back on the election and consider the big issues facing the new government.

Scottish politics klaxon! This bonus episode is a real treat for Quiet Rioters, featuring the insight and wisdom of Strathclyde University politics professor Sir John Curtice. Sir John, Britain's best-known polling expert, is a regular fixture on TV and radio (for those of you who still watch telly...) and no election night is complete until he has cast his eyes over the political landscape. Naomi and Sir John look at the state of Scottish politics, the challenges for the big parties, the skip fire that is the Scottish Tory leadership race and examine the differences between politics north and south of the Border ... you may be surprised about how different things are (and are not). For an even bigger fix of Sir John, check out his podcast Trendy, with former Downing St adviser Rachel Wolf. And for an extra hit of Quiet Riot, find us on Facebook and Twitter as @quietriotpod and on Bluesky. Email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com. Or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. Click here for your Quiet Riot Bluesky Starter Pack. Click here for a second Bluesky Starter Pack. Our THIRD Starter Pack can be found here. IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE DO. Click here to back Quiet Riot on Ko-fi. With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou, and Kenny Campbell – in cahoots with SandStone Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prof. John Curtice, Professor of politics in Strathclyde University, polling guru

Sometimes known as the “sultan of swing,” Professor Sir John Curtice has become an institution of election coverage in the UK. But is there more to the man than stats and figures? There might be some broad beans and jam, as Mark Coles finds out.Rev Dr Lisa Curtice, John's wife Phil Tremewan, childhood friend John Leston, friend from university David Dimbleby, broadcaster Paddy O'Connell, BBC broadcasterPresenter: Mark Coles Producers: Ivana Davidovic, Diane Richardson and Julie Ball Sound: James Beard Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Editor: Tom Bigwood

The man behind much meaningful analysis of election statistics visits the South West for an exclusive event with Agile Rabbit. Sir John Curtice is in conversation with former Radio 4 presenter Ritula Shah. Using the latest poll data, Sir John will be sharing potential outcomes and reflecting on the implications for both politicians and the electorate. Sir John famously provides poll analysis on election nights for the BBC and is a regular contributor across the media. 20th June 2024

Public trust and confidence in government and the people who govern us is at a record low. Polling expert Sir John Curtice tells Matt what's behind the worrying decline, and a raft of big thinkers explain what can be done to fix it.Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss Rishi Sunak growing up without Sky TV, a young, inexperienced parliament, and whether climbing walls should be in the office.The Columnists (02:55)Why Politics Is Broken (22:59) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our latest Unlocked event with the “doyen of British elections”, Sir John Curtice. Sir John needs little introduction to followers of British politics, as one of the UK's best-known political scientists and the man who guides the nation through election nights for the BBC. Recently he calculated that on current polling, the Labour Party have a 99% chance of forming the next government. With the election looming, Sir John reflects on historic election shocks such as 1992, through to the changes of government in 1997 and 2010. He also offers an insight into what it is like to crunch the numbers on polling day while the nation awaits the exit poll. You can watch the event on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4C4fAZMJW4

Humza Yousaf officially resigned as First Minister just before noon this Tuesday.John Swinney was elected unopposed as leader of the SNP after Graeme McCormick dropped out. The theatre switched stage to Holyrood where the formality of his ascendancy to FM was played out.We give our reaction to both of these.What will his election to both posts mean for the furtherance of independence?Will he manage to unify his party to fight the General Election?Will it be simply business as usual in terms of party management and government policies?Sir John Curtice has given his thoughts on 25 years of devolution, and despite the SNP's recent troubles, says it's been pretty positive for them.Meanwhile the Tories took a real beating in last week's series of English elections. We look at the results and ask what, if any ,extrapolation can be made between them and the looming General Election.After Dan Poulter's defection to Labour, the impending watering down of its New Deal For Working People, Labour Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech to business leaders  was introduced by ex Tory Minister Nick Boles. Boles has been advising other Shadow Ministers behind the scenes. What change will Labour bring in government?Here's the links to the Neal Ascherson and Ian McConnell  pieces Lesley mentioned in the podcasthttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/04/the-snp-may-be-laid-low-but-the-call-of-scottish-independence-is-loud-and-clear   https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24295961.snp-enormous-problem-scottish-business/  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this special 2-parter, Keiran is joined by Sir John Curtice to hear his reaction to the results of the myriad of elections held last week, and then joined by the rest of the Politics Talk team, Holly and Cameron, to further analyse the results and consider what this all means for the rest of the year. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with Politics Talk episodes and other Ipsos content. Listen to Ipsos UK Podcast: Politics Talk, wherever you get your podcasts - http://bit.ly/3jt1INd +++ Sir John Curtice Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University Keiran Pedley, UK Director of Politics, Public Affairs, Ipsos keiran.pedley@ipsos.com @keiranpedley Cameron Garrett, Research Manager, UK Public Affairs, Ipsos cameron.garrett@ipsos.com @CameronGarrett_ Holly Day, Research Manager, UK Public Affairs, Ipsos holly.day@ipsos.com @HollyDay1993

Today I'm looking toward the local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 2nd May with the psephologist Sir John Curtice. John explains what he'll be looking for on the night and as the results come in the next day, plus what he thinks this means for Labour's chances in the general election. We also discuss the new alignment in British politics today and how accurate polling is based on the new models such as MRP being used by different polling companies. It's a fascinating show and one to look back on after Thursday to reflect the results from the polls. If you are or know of a Labour Candidate who would like to come onto the show. Email labourpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @labourpodcastWant to donate to help kick the Tories out and get Labour in? Then just click this link https://donation.labour.org.uk/page/95385/donate/1?locale=en-GB- Fancy listening to the songs chosen by our Win24 Labour Candidates? Then check out our Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fejZmjzeSG36fgrxZryTx?si=dfdb82c93ed94fd8

Hello and welcome to this special show where I a joined by two of our Labour Council leaders who share their challenges running local services when the national governent is cutting local funding to the bone. We also reflect on how Labour councils change lives and how you, listening to this show, may want to get involved and campaign in the local elections on the 2nd May or even stand for your local council in a future election. During this show we have a special guest appearance from Sir John Curtice. He shares what he'll be looking to see in the local elections in the 2nd May and tell us what the public are thinking. Enjoy this show and see you on the campaign trail up to the 2nd May. If you are or know of a Labour Candidate who would like to come onto the show. Email labourpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @labourpodcastWant to donate to help kick the Tories out and get Labour in? Then just click this link https://donation.labour.org.uk/page/95385/donate/1?locale=en-GB- Fancy listening to the songs chosen by our Win24 Labour Candidates? Then check out our Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fejZmjzeSG36fgrxZryTx?si=dfdb82c93ed94fd8

Pod's Own Country returns with a new series: Battleground Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters. As he prepares to set off on his roadshow, Mason Boycott-Owen speaks to pollsters Sir John Curtice and Luke Tryl of More in Common, who paint a grim picture of the Tories' chances at the next election and explain how Labour has profited from Conservative decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we hear tributes to the DJ Steve Wright. We also look Labour's suspension of a second parliamentary candidate after allegations he made comments about Israel. Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, has died at the age of 69. We hear from his friends and former colleagues: fellow DJ Tony Blackburn and presenter Nicky Campbell.Also Labour withdraws support for their candidate in the upcoming Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali who claimed Israel had allowed the October 7th attacks by Hamas to happen. Mr Ali apologised, saying his comments were “"deeply offensive, ignorant, and false". A second Labour parliamentary candidate has also been suspended for comments he made about Israel. Adam speaks to Professor of Politics at University of Strathclyde, Sir John Curtice, and Times Radio Presenter, Ayesha Hazarika.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.scom/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson, Natasha Mayo and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Dave O'Neil. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

On this episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Anand Menon talks to Professor Sir John Curtice and Professor Sara Hobolt about the media and political discourse around polls, their predictions for the UK general election and what is at stake in the upcoming European Parliament election.

It's nearly a year since Nicola Sturgeon resigned, and Humza Yousaf has set out his stall for the general election - with independence looking an increasingly distant prospect. Matt asks if the SNP dream is dead (for now) with polling guru Sir John Curtice and the Minister for Independence at Holyrood.Plus: A taster of the latest episode of How to Win an Election, where political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Danny Finkelstein and Polly Mackenzie discuss Rishi Sunak's latest election strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate change has long been a divisive topic that is often forced to the bottom of the news agenda, even as the threat of a warming world grows.Ahead of COP28, the annual UN climate negotiations, Tom Heap is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the challenges of covering climate change. Political scientist, Sir John Curtice, former Times journalist, Liz Gerard, and video journalist, Zoe Broughton debate how to best encapsulate the public, make climate stories relevant and make audiences care. Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseEditor: Philly BeaumontThe panel all contributed to new book Toxic News? Covering Climate Change which features essays from academics and journalists on the challenges of reporting the subject.

David Cameron was catapulted back into British politics this week; what does it say about Rishi Sunak/s leadership struggles and what now for the embattled Tory Party? This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Sir John Curtice about the state of the British Government.Ireland is struggling to cut emissions to say the least. But what can be done? David Mc Gee from PwC and Muireann Lynch from the ESRI share their views.And ‘Buying Silence; How Oligarchs, Corporations and Plutocrats use the law to gag their critics' the author of a new book on the subject David Hooper chats to Mandy about the growing trend of lawsuits designed to censor.

After Labour's decisive win in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, Keir Starmer channelled Michael Caine and claimed the party had 'blown the doors off'. But does the result mean he's now on the way to Number 10? Matt talks to polling guru Sir John Curtice and Times Radio's Patrick Maguire.Plus: Help, my mum's running the country! Matt speaks to Carol Thatcher to find out what life is really like for family members living behind the famous black door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Trendy, the new weekly show from Tortoise.Britain's top pollster, Sir John Curtice, and former Downing Street advisor, Rachel Wolf, explore the key political, social and economic trends that help shape what voters think and what politicians do.Follow the feed here so you don't miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain Dale interviews legendary polling expert Sir John Curtice and Scottish political broadcaster Brian Taylor. They talk all things politics - the current state of play, how things might shift before the next election and what the hot button issues are for the British public. There's even a bit of singing too.

See this as a tasting menu for the delights to come, in thirteen All Talk interviews recorded in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Mick Lynch, Jess Phillips, Alex Salmond and David Davis, Nicola Sturgeon, Chris Mullin and Sasha Swire, Wes Streeting, Harriet Harman, Polly Toynbee and Peter Hitchens, Penny Mordaunt, Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey, Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor - finishing with Humza Yousaf. Enjoy! The full episodes will all be released over the next few weeks.

Conservative MPs have a problem they can't shake. A problem called Boris Johnson. The former PM looms large over the party, rarely far from newspaper front pages.His supporters want him to return to frontline politics and renew the 80-seat majority he delivered in 2019. Others in the party treat him like a bad smell, reminding them of the worst days of the “Partygate” scandal.In this week's episode of The i Podcast we take a look at this divisive character and what his enduring presence means for Rishi Sunak's party as it faces one of the toughest political landscapes in its 13 years in government.Joining us to tread through the latest wave of controversy following Mr Johnson is i Policy Editor Jane Merrick before we speak to polling guru Sir John Curtice about how Mr Johnson fares with voters. Produced by Julia Webster and Phoebe Fleming. The executive producer is Albert Evans.Music featured is by Michael Kobrin and Lexin Music - licensed via Pixabay.Check out their music here:https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-the-introvert-michael-kobrin-10959/https://pixabay.com/users/lexin_music-28841948/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland has a new first minister, and it could be seismic for UK politics overall. Labour MP Ian Murray, shadow Scottish secretary, renowned pollster Sir John Curtice, professor of politics at Strathclyde University, and the former SNP MP Stephen Gethins join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss what the election of new SNP leader Humza Yousaf means for Scottish independence and the fortunes of the other major parties north of the border. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver

Three candidates are vying to become the next leader of the SNP and Scotland's first minister after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation in February. Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan have been accused of 'trashing' their own party in a series of TV debates as they set out their policies and attack each other's records in government. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's Scotland correspondent to take a closer look at the candidates, plus pollster Sir John Curtice looks at who is most likely to come out on top. Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott Interviews producer: Alex Edden Editor: Philly Beaumont

Patrick Maguire presents highlights from the reaction to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as First Minister live on Times Radio. The Conservatives' Ruth Davidson, Labour's Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray, SNP MP Angus Macneil and pollster Sir John Curtice all speak on a dramatic morning in British politics.Plus Alex Massie and Matt Chorley reflect on her achievements and shortcomings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) seems to have replaced ferries as this week's SNP/Scottish Government "disaster" across the media.Industry representatives plus erstwhile MSP Fergus Ewing were allowed free rein on the Sunday Show to attack it and with no government representative on hand to defend the proposals it was an open goal for opponents.We look at the scheme and how similar ones operate across Europe, but Lesley asks if there are problems with its efficient implementation. Are these being used yet another Scotland "too wee, too poor, too stupid" line of attack?Meanwhile Stewart McDonald has set yet another hare coursing in the de facto referendum debate with his paper calling for the next General Election to be used that but another mandate to request a Section 30 order. Suffice to say we're not overly impressed with this.Sir John Curtice, the pollster of pollsters, has suggested that focusing on the process and problems of gaining independence rather than what the shape of an independent Scotland would look like is a failure in strategy. Lesley has long argued that fighting the war on that terrain is falling into a unionist trap and she explores this not just in the podcast but in her soon to be published new book Thrive.Finally, we try and figure out why, in the light of a recent couple of polls, Scandinavians think they have more in common with England than Scotland. Surprisingly, part of the answer might be the fitba. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today, we can't imagine an election without an opinion poll gauging public opinion on who's leading, who's won a debate or who's more popular with a specific group of voters. Even our favourite chocolate bars and footballers are subject to a poll. But how did straw polls evolve into the scientific number crunching we know now? What is their purpose and impact? How differently are they used around the world? And just how reliable are they? Bridget Kendall is joined by economist and chairman of Gallup Pakistan, Dr. Ijaz Shafi Gilani; Scott Keeter, Senior Survey Advisor for the Pew Research Center in Washington; and Sir John Curtice from the University of Strathclyde. (Photo: American President Harry S. Truman smiles and waves to the excited Kansas City crowd after hearing the news that he had won the United States elections in 1948, despite what the polls had predicted. Credit: Keystone/Getty Images)

Liz Truss' resignation has caused chaos across the pond with the Tories struggling to unify its members. With a general election looming, what could this mean for the UK? Emmet Oliver is joined by political scientist, Sir John Curtice to discuss.

Adam Fleming presents political debate from Orchardhill Parish Church, Giffnock.

Adrian Goldberg hears reflections on the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham from Byline Times political editor Adam Bienkov, and Sir John Curtice, politics professor at the University of Strathclyde and senior research fellow at both Nat Cen Social Research and The UK in A Changing Europe.Produced by Adrian Goldberg.Funded by subscriptions to Byline Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the “cost of living budget” doled out a record breaking 11 Billion. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks macro and micro taxation with Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times and Marian Ryan, Consumer Tax Manager with Taxback Across the water the UK Budget received a scathing review from the IMF and calls for a rethink to its 45Billion pound debt funded tax package, Sir John Curtice, Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde is here to unpick the political and economic implications for the Liz Truss Government. And when it comes to housing did the Government do enough to get the supply side moving? AJ Noonan Managing Director of the Rhonellen Group and former Chair of the SFA gives us his take on Budget 2023 from a construction perspective.

Matt Goodwin's Subcast welcomes Sir John Curtice to discuss the current state of British politics. They discuss the new Prime Minister Liz Truss, what the polls are telling us about the Labour party, and much more!Sir John Curtice FRSA FRSE FBA is a British political scientist who is currently Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde and Senior Research Fellow at the National Centre for Social Research. He is particularly interested in electoral behaviour and researching political and social attitudes.GET WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://mattgoodwin.substack.com/CONTACT MATT DIRECT ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/GoodwinMJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concerns for Ireland's energy security gather apace with some ominous reports this week that Britain may stop supplying gas to mainland Europe if the country is hit by extreme shortages in the coming months and this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston will be discussing the potential implications of this and the wider issues with Paul Deane from UCC & Mark Varian, Chair of the Energy & Environment Committee with the British Irish Chamber of Commerce. PwC has called for greater clarity on new rules that oblige larger companies to report and publicly explain their gender pay gap. Mandy is joined by Doone O'Doherty to examine what's happening Plus it's been another eventful week for UK politics and Mandy takes stock of recent developments and what it all means for Boris Johnson's leadership with political scientist Sir John Curtice.

Matt Chorley looks back on the by-elections results of Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton. Matt crunches the numbers with Times Radio's Chief Political Commentator Lucy Fisher, pollsters Sir John Curtice, Lord Hayward and Professor Paula Surridge.COLUMNISTS: Melanie Reid and James Forsyth with their analysis of the by-elections and the politics of Glastonbury. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicola Sturgeon plans to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence in October next year if her government secures the legal approval to stage it.

Guests include Policy and Research Officer for Disability Wales, Megan Thomas, head of the Federation of Small Businesses in Wales Ben Cottam, Conservative MP for Monmouth and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies, Labour peer and former Northern Ireland secretary Lord Paul Murphy, former Director of the Centre for Policy Studies, and author Tim Knox, The Spectator's diary editor James Heale, Sir John Curtice professor of politics at Strathclyde University, writer, journalist and contributing editor for Unherd David Patrikarakos, Tom Crick, who is a Professor of Digital and Policy at Swansea University, and Bridgend Labour MS Sarah Murphy.

The Tories took a battering in the local elections, losing even more seats than they feared, including nearly collapsing as a political force in London, as well as suffering a drubbing across the South. Has a cost-of-living crisis and a scandal-ridden Conservative government defined by deceit and corruption finally collided with electoral reality?But there is little cheer for Labour here: outside of the capital, the party's support has fallen in England compared to 2018, and important wins - like Wandsworth and Westminster - have been eclipsed by losses elsewhere, leading to few net gains in England. Labour's strong showing in Wales is surely something for popular Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford to take the credit for. With Keir Starmer - who bet the house on partygate - now under police investigation, how much of a mess are both the Tories and Labour in?We are joined by Britain's pre-eminent psephologist Sir John Curtice, and then journalist Paul Mason and Novara Media's Michael Walker to discuss the political situation.Please subscribe - and help us offer an alternative media here: https://patreon.com/owenjones84Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Billy Connolly will be honoured with a BAFTA fellowship; his old friends Dame Judi Dench and Sir Michael Parkinson tell us why. We've the UK wide verdict of the recent elections from Sir John Curtice. We ask if a new Left Leaning alliance is on the way with the co-leader of the Greens, and the latest on beergate. It's ten years since the coastal path was opened in Wales - we roam the Bangor section in our ongoing series. A BH listener solves the frequent drop outs on Radio Four news programmes. Hello Are You there? Our headliners - activist Ash Sarkar, former footballer Nedum Onuoha and Patrick Maguire, Times Red Box editor.

Ahead of the local elections, we look at the key political battles across Britain. Could a bad set of results force Boris Johnson out? Sir John Curtice, politics professor at the University of Strathclyde and BBC election night expert, joins Ros Taylor to discuss what to keep an eye on, and who the likely winners and losers might be. “Not all of the England is voting, and that is crucial.” “If Boris Johnson had to pick a set of elections to defend, this would be it.” “The Lib Dems principle challenge is to hang onto what they've got.” https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Ros Taylor. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis Producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees and Jade Bailey. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, In this episode, the truth behind the Trump and Piers Morgan row is revealed after Nigel himself delivered a dossier of the malicious comments made by Morgan about him over the past few years. Also, with local elections taking place in two weeks time, Sir John Curtice joins Nigel to explain what matters to voters around the country. Then, on Talking Pints, Nigel is joined by ex Premier League footballer, Mark Ward who fell from grace, ended up in prison, and turned his life around. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The prospect of independence for Scotland may never have been brighter for the SNP. Elections to Holyrood are due in May and the party has promised to seek a new referendum on independence if it gains a majority. Yet, at the same time, a prominent SNP MP concluded this week that the “turmoil” within her party was “unprecedented”. Others have talked about the “fight to the death” that's currently being waged between supporters of the leader, Nicola Sturgeon and supporters of her predecessor, Alex Salmond. The feud has its roots in a government investigation of Mr Salmond in 2018 that led to him being charged with a number of sexual offences. A jury cleared Mr Salmond on all counts in a trial last year. So what's going on in the SNP? How can it be so apparently popular while being so deeply divided? And how might this affect its chances of realising its ambition of an independent Scotland?With BBC Scotland editor, Sarah Smith,; journalist Dani Garavelli; and Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University, Sir John Curtice.Producers: Tim Mansel, Sally Abrahams, Kirsteen Knight Editor: Jasper Corbett

Recent polls suggest a growing majority of people in Scotland now favour independence, so what's behind the change since the 2014 referendum when 55% of voters chose to remain in the Union? How likely is another vote considering Boris Johnson has said it's not going to happen and what issues are likely to dominate campaigning if it does?David Aaronovitch asks the experts:Allan Little reported widely on devolution and the questions around Scottish independence as a BBC special correspondent. Sir John Curtice is a Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University, and Chief Commentator on the What UK Thinks Jess Sargeant is a Senior Researcher at The Institute for Government where she focusses on devolution. Lynsey Bews, is a Political Correspondent for BBC Scotland Alistair Grant is a Political Correspondent for The Herald newspaper. Producers: Kirtseen Knight, Beth Sagar-Fenton and Joe Kent Studio manager: Neva Missirian Editor: Richard Vadon