{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69d4dc9917813d9ba703342b/69e939190b4baf3bf2a04d1e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Elections 2026 and The Defence vs. Welfare Debate","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Opinion Brief</strong>, 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 <em>actually</em> thinks.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Mandelson Scandal:</strong> Why the public sees it as a \"rigged system\" and what it means for Keir Starmer’s perceived strength.</li><li><strong>National Voting Intention:</strong> Reform UK hits 27%, moving 5 points ahead of the Conservatives.</li><li><strong>Defence vs. Welfare:</strong> Would the public sacrifice the triple lock pension to fund the military?</li><li><strong>Elections Deep Dive:</strong> MRP model projections for the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd.</li><li><strong>The \"Milk\" Index:</strong> How your choice of milk (Oat vs. Cow) predicts your vote.</li></ul>","author_name":"More in Common "}