About this episode

The episode discusses the shift in voter support towards Reform UK ahead of the local elections.

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

People in this episode

Host: Hugo Rifkind

Guest: James Johnson

Topics covered

• local elections
• voter behavior
• political parties
• Reform UK
• focus group
• public opinion

Keywords

• Reform UK
• local elections
• voter shift
• Hugo Rifkind
• James Johnson
• political analysis
• focus group

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JL Partners, Labour, Conservatives, Reform UK, Times Radio

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