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The Opinion Brief

The Opinion Brief

By: More in Common
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The essential weekly update on what the British public thinks and why. Brought to you by More in Common UK and Luke Tryl.


Episodes published every Thursday in time for the morning commute.

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  • Elections 2026 and The Defence vs. Welfare Debate
    Apr 23 2026

    In this episode of The Opinion Brief, we dive into the data behind the shifting tectonic plates of British politics. From a Reform UK lead in the polls to the "third rail" debate over cutting welfare to fund defence, we break down what the public actually thinks.


    In this episode:

    • The Mandelson Scandal: Why the public sees it as a "rigged system" and what it means for Keir Starmer’s perceived strength.
    • National Voting Intention: Reform UK hits 27%, moving 5 points ahead of the Conservatives.
    • Defence vs. Welfare: Would the public sacrifice the triple lock pension to fund the military?
    • Elections Deep Dive: MRP model projections for the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd.
    • The "Milk" Index: How your choice of milk (Oat vs. Cow) predicts your vote.

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    43 mins
  • Is the "Broken Social Contract" Fuelling Reform UK and Greens Support?
    Apr 16 2026

    In the first-ever episode of The Opinion Brief, Luke Tryl (UK Director of More In Common), plus Rhiannon McQuone and Louis O'Geran dive into the data behind Britain’s changing political landscape.

    We explore the latest MRP polling results which suggest a seismic shift in UK politics, with Reform UK and the Green Party challenging the traditional status quo. Why is the "social contract" feeling broken for both graduates and the working class? Plus, we discuss the surprising public consensus on banning social media for under-16s and smartphones in schools.


    In this episode:

    • The "Reform UK Plateau": Is Nigel Farage’s support peaking?
    • The Green Wave: Why students and women are flocking to Zack Polanski’s party.
    • The MRP Deep Dive: 16 Cabinet ministers (including David Lammy and Wes Streeting) on the brink.
    • The Marmite Test: What your toast spread says about your voting intention.


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    Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com

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    Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/

    For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod

    Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com

    Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk

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    47 mins
  • Welcome to The Opinion Brief
    Apr 10 2026

    Welcome to The Opinion Brief, from More in Common.


    Get ready for a deep dive into the heart of public opinion with "The Opinion Brief," the brand-new podcast from More in Common. Hosted by Luke Tryl, this isn't just another show about politics, it's about the people: what they think, why they think it, and the trends shaping our world. Every Thursday morning, "The Opinion Brief" will unpack the biggest shifts in public sentiment, featuring exclusive new polling, candid focus group conversations, and insightful guest speakers to break down what the data mean.


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    Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/

    For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod

    Contact us: hello@moreincommon.com

    Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk

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    2 mins
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