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Poll Position: Will the new pension pledge save the Tories?

Season 2, Ep. 2
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Open Labour presents 'Poll Position', a new daily podcast for the UK's 2024 general election campaign!


Cathleen and Tessa discuss the Conservative Party's latest pledge to raise the Personal Allowance threshold, effectively cutting income tax - but only for pensioners. Can this announcement quell Tory infighting? And how worried are they about Reform UK?


Tune in with Open Labour every day for the spiciest Labour campaign takes - and if you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org.

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    Cathleen is back to discuss the day's headlines and Tessa identifies a blind spot in media analysis of the current seat projections.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 24. Poll Position: The 'YIMBY' revolution?

     15:51
    Tessa is joined by Open Labour podcast veteran James Gibson to discuss Labour's house-building plans.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 23. Poll Position: Campaign Capers

     10:51
    Cathleen and Tessa discuss some amusing last-minute curveballs going into the final week of the election.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 22. Poll Position: The final straight

     13:01
    Cathleen and Tessa assess the state of the election as we head into the final week before polling day.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 21. Poll Position: 9 days to go

     14:44
    Cathleen and Tessa delve into Farage's attempt at a campaign reset, 'betting-gate', and a surprise endorsement for Scottish Labour.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 20. Poll Position: Zelenskyy enters the chat

    18:03
    Cathleen and Tessa tear into Nigel Farage's comments about Ukraine.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 19. Poll Position: How will the Tories 'regenerate'?

     12:26
    Cathleen and Tessa recap the big leader's debate and theorise how the Tories might regroup post-election.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 18. Poll Position: Can Labour defy the odds in Clacton?

     12:39
    Cathleen and Tessa discuss a shocking new mega-poll and fresh scandal rocking the Conservative Party.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector

  • 17. Poll Position: The comeback of Scottish Labour

     16:06
    Tessa is joined by Scottish Labour activist Luke Stronach to discuss the launch of the Scottish Labour manifesto.If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector
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