Is this the election that makes Nigel Farage unstoppable?

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential impact of Nigel Farage and the Reform Party in the upcoming elections in Scotland and the UK.

Are voters about to hand Nigel Farage his biggest win yet? Reform are polling in second place in Scotland, and while Farage’s party might not win in May, could the result change politics in the UK as we know it? This podcast was recorded on Thursday morning before the news that Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting. Beth, Ruth and Harriet dive into what’s really driving this moment for Reform and whether it’s a protest vote against Scottish independence or something more permanent. And Beth reports back on her trip north of the border with Farage this week, which is part of a series of interviews she is conducting with all the leaders. Plus, pollster Luke Tryl from More in Common is back with a focus group of voters to help us understand what could happen across the board in the May elections and what it means for Labour, the Conservatives, and the future of two-party politics. For a list of all candidates standing in your area, check the Electoral Commission website: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk

People in this episode

Hosts: Beth, Ruth, Harriet

Guest: Luke Tryl

Topics covered

• Nigel Farage
• Reform Party
• Scottish independence
• May elections
• voter sentiment
• two-party politics

Keywords

• Nigel Farage
• Reform Party
• Scottish independence
• May elections
• voter polling
• political commentary
• two-party system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reform, More in Common, Electoral Commission

Places: Scotland, UK

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