About this episode

The episode discusses the changing sentiments of Labour voters ahead of the local elections, featuring insights from JL Partners co-founder Tom Lubbock.

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

People in this episode

Host: Hugo Rifkind

Guest: Tom Lubbock

Topics covered

• local elections
• Labour voters
• political analysis
• Keir Starmer
• Andy Burnham
• Green Party

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• Keir Starmer
• Labour
• local elections
• politics
• focus group
• JL Partners
• Green Party

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JL Partners, Labour, Greens

Places: 2024

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