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Is Nigel Farage about to blow up Scottish politics?
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53:12Now PlayingAre voters about to hand Nigel Farage his biggest win yet? Reform are polling in second place in Scotland and whilst Farage’s party might not win in May, could the result change politics in the UK as we know it?
This podcast was recorded on Thursday morning before the news that Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting.
In this episode, Beth, Ruth and Harriet dive into the May elections and what’s really driving this moment for Reform and whether it’s a protest vote against Scottish independence or something more permanent. And Beth reports back on her trip north of the border with Nigel Farage this week- which is part of a series of interviews she’s doing with all the leaders.
Plus, pollster Luke Tryl from More in Common is back with a focus group of voters to help us understand what could happen across the board in the May elections and what it means for Labour, the Conservatives, and the future of two-party politics.
For a list of all candidates standing in your area, check the Electoral Commission website
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