{"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/6a299b9a3f4eb34728bf9e14?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Talking Makerfield with Lara Spirit","description":"<p>In this episode of The Opinion Brief, we're joined by Sunday Times deputy political editor Lara Spirit to discuss the dramatic Makerfield by-election one week out, Andy Burnham’s political future, Reform UK’s strategy, Nigel Farage, Robert Kenyon, Restore, and whether Labour could face a leadership crisis sooner than expected.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode also examines public reaction to the murder of Henry Novak, including new polling on policing, social cohesion, protests, and public trust in institutions.</p><p>Topics covered include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Reform UK's polling bump.</li><li>The Makerfield by-election: Burnham's leadership ambitions and Reform's strategy.</li><li>The Henry Nowak case: Public opinion on the case, policing, and Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch's responses.</li><li>Football pride and the World Cup.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy data-driven political analysis, polling, focus groups and deep dives into voter psychology, subscribe for weekly episodes.</p>","author_name":"More in Common "}