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The Bunker – News without the nonsense

Local Elections: John Curtice on the Key Battles

The Bunker – News without the nonsense

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News, Society & Culture, Politics, Government

4.61K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2022

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Ahead of the local elections, we look at the key political battles across Britain. Could a bad set of results force Boris Johnson out? Sir John Curtice, politics professor at the University of Strathclyde and BBC election night expert, joins Ros Taylor to discuss what to keep an eye on, and who the likely winners and losers might be. “Not all of the England is voting, and that is crucial.” “If Boris Johnson had to pick a set of elections to defend, this would be it.” “The Lib Dems principle challenge is to hang onto what they’ve got.” https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Ros Taylor. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis Producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees and Jade Bailey. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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These elections are particularly important because of the public intends to punish Boris Johnson

1:19.2

for his lockdown parties, they're the first opportunity for them to do so and 78% of Britain's think he

1:25.2

lied about those parties. Then there's a cost of living, currently people's top

1:29.7

concern. There have been hints that the government will address it, but hardly anything concrete yet.

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If the Conservatives reckon, based on these results, that he's an electoral liability, we could see a vote of no confidence.

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But where are the really interesting places to watch?

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Joining me is the acknowledged master in this field, Sir John Curtis, Professor at the University of

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Strathclyde, and polling expert. You've probably seen him on election nights.

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John, welcome to the bunker.

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