{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69861398d4e01f1069d58875/69fa256b82781c7c4581dc86?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Local elections: Green vs Reform heats up as Starmer comes out swinging","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69861398d4e01f1069d58875/1778001198292-4d73b1c2-e1f8-4c6c-9eb4-92ba7b44379f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Local elections are often a stick used to beat the government with. That’s never been truer than in this Thursday’s contests. Across the country, voters are expected to desert Labour, exposing the real dividing lines in British politics that have been emerging since before the 2024 general election.</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s episode, we reveal whether Labour can survive a two-front battle against Reform and the Greens, what happens when unvetted fringe candidates win seats, and whether projected election disasters will ultimately topple Keir Starmer's leadership.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Independent / Next Chapter Studios"}