The May elections will define UK politics in 2026

January 1
46 mins

Episode Description

Happy New Year from the New Statesman podcast!


What will 2026 have in store? Will Labour flop in the May elections? Will the Greens make gains? And will Reform overtake the ailing Conservatives?


Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ben Walker to make their political predictions.


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