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The PB/Polling Matters Podcast: Labour’s re-brand & why 2017 won’t be all plain sailing for Mrs. May

The PB/Polling Matters Podcast: Labour’s re-brand & why 2017 won’t be all plain sailing for Mrs. May

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On the first PB/Polling Matters podcast of 2017 Keiran discusses the future of the Labour Party with the General Secretary of the Fabian Society Andrew Harrop. They discuss Corbyn’s recent rebrand as a left-wing populist and Labour’s mounting problems including Scotland, Brexit and the daunting electoral math faced in Westminster ahead of the presumed General Election in 2020 (and what to do about it). Keiran also takes us through some recent polling and explains why he thinks 2017 will be…

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The final PB/Polling Matters Podcast of 2016: Looking back at an incredible and unpredictable political year

The final PB/Polling Matters Podcast of 2016: Looking back at an incredible and unpredictable political year

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On this week’s episode of the PB/Polling Matters show Keiran Rob and Leo look back at 2016 and discuss the results from the recent survey of PB/Polling Matters listeners where more than 600 people took part. We discuss what our biggest shock of 2016 was, who the biggest winners and losers were and our defining moments of 2016. We also take some time to read out some comments from listeners and mull over what 2017 might bring. Follow the team…

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Taking stock of 2016. What do you think were the biggest events of this extraordinary political year?

Taking stock of 2016. What do you think were the biggest events of this extraordinary political year?

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Take the survey in advance of this week’s PB/Polling Matters Podcast Ahead of this week’s PB/Polling Matters podcast the team have come up with a short survey so that readers of PB can give their thoughts on the biggest winners, losers, shocks and moments from the past year. Also, perhaps controversially, there is a question in the survey on who people think has been the PB poster of the year. To take part please click here. Results will be read…

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The PB/Polling Matters podcast: Now two years old and heading for 1m+ downloads

The PB/Polling Matters podcast: Now two years old and heading for 1m+ downloads

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The best analysis & insight on the latest political polling With this latest PB/Polling Matters podcast the development, pioneered by pollster Keiran Pedley, is two years old during which time there have been more than 900k downloads with the million mark not that far off. PB began collaborating with Keiran a few months after the launch and since then this has become a key part in the overall site offerings. On this week’s anniversary edition Keiran is joined by regular…

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The PB/Polling Matters Podcast: Why Trump won and what’ll he do in his first 100 days

The PB/Polling Matters Podcast: Why Trump won and what’ll he do in his first 100 days

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On this week’s PB/Polling Matters podcast Keiran is joined once more by White House Correspondent and US political analyst Jon-Christopher Bua. Jon-Christopher gives his verdict on why Trump won, what went wrong for the Clinton campaign and what happens next with a specific focus on President Trump’s first 100 days. Later in the show Keiran gives his perspective on what happened with the polls and where pundits went wrong. Follow Keiran at @keiranpedley and Jon-Christopher at @JCBua

After a dramatic night the PB/Polling Matters team analyse Trump’s extraordinary victory

After a dramatic night the PB/Polling Matters team analyse Trump’s extraordinary victory

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It’s 6.30am on Wednesday 9th November and Donald Trump is heading for victory and will soon become the next president-elect of the United States. Keiran and Leo discuss how it happened, what it means and what comes next. Follow Keiran and Leo at @keiranpedley & @leobarasi Mike Smithson Follow @MSmithsonPB Tweet

As WH2016 moves into the final straight the PB/Polling Matters team looks at the polling & what might happen

As WH2016 moves into the final straight the PB/Polling Matters team looks at the polling & what might happen

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Is it getting closer and could there be a big surprise? In this week’s episode of the PB/Polling Matters podcast Keiran Pedley (@keiranpedley), Leo Barasi (@leobarasi) and Rob Vance (@robvance) look at the latest US election polling and discuss whether the they are tightening. Keiran explains why he is less relaxed about a Clinton victory than the others. The discussion then turns to the electoral college and discuss key states to look out for next Tuesday including Ohio, Florida, North…

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Betting on WH2016 & Witney plus prospects for a “LD fightback”- all looked at in latest PB/Polling Matters TV Show/ Podcast

Betting on WH2016 & Witney plus prospects for a “LD fightback”- all looked at in latest PB/Polling Matters TV Show/ Podcast

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With the first WH2016 TV debate due to take place next Monday Keiran Pedley (@KeiranPedley), Matthew Shaddick (@Shadsy) of Ladbrokes, and Leo Barasi (@leobarasi ) look at where the race stands and what the mass of polling is suggesting. In the UK the team look at the LDs who’ve just finished their conference and try to assess the chances of a fightback. With Shadsy on the show there’s a fair amount of focus on the betting particularly on WH2016 and…

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