About this episode

The panel discusses the upcoming UK elections and Labour's predicted challenges at the polls.

With just one week to go before voters across the UK deliver their verdict on Sir Keir Starmer’s government – our panel discusses another agonising week for the PM, Labour’s forecast devastation at the polls, and how No 10 can regroup in the aftermath.  Other talking points include the momentum behind Reform UK and the Green party — and the hurdles that threaten to trip them up. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by deputy opinion editor Miranda Green, UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and political columnist Stephen Bush.  Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher or @ lucyfisher.ft.com ; Stephen @stephenkb & @stephenkb.bsky.social; Miranda @greenmiranda & @greenmirandahere.bsky.social and Robert @robertshrimsley and @robertshrimsley.bsky.social Want more?   What to expect in the May local elections What Labour’s likely meltdown means for the UK The problematic inevitability of Andy Burnham Reform UK and Greens hit controversy on election trail  Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent  Plus, send in your questions for a special Political Fix Q&A episode right after the local elections, on Monday May 11. Email…

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