The Polling Station

The election is just a few days away, and here at The Polling Station we are gripped by election fever. Marie has been in Scotland, finding out all about what the Scots think (spoiler: lots of quite contradictory things) while Joe explains what the polls say about Scotland (spoiler: almost nothing). Then we're talking about tactical voting. Does it make a difference? Do voters who say they're goin...

Order, order! The Polling Station is in session once again (if that doesn't mix too many political metaphors). Joe and Marie are back with another look at the 2024 General Election, answering all the big questions: how do you pronounce "polling"? Did Marie enjoy her trip on the battle bus? Why are MRP polls like Lego? Is it ethical to bet in markets where you know the outcome? And is Count Binface...

Joe and Marie are back and Polling Politics has a new name. Introducing... The Polling Station! For the course of the General Election 2024, Joe and Marie will be crunching the numbers and giving their verdicts on the big stories. From Rishi Sunak's D-Day debacle to Keir Starmer's safe ol' hands and Ed Davey's slippery kayak, Joe and Marie will bring you the breaking news and views, live from The...

This is a special episode of Polling Politics to celebrate the release of Marie's new book Honourable Misfits: A Brief History of Britain's Weirdest, Unluckiest and Most Outrageous MPs. In the episode Joe and Marie discuss everything from 'Freedom Day' to which government department Jack Grealish should run. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Bu...

For our final pre-Super Thursday special, Deltapoll's Joe Twyman is joined by Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics to discuss all things London. Can Shaun Bailey outperform Zac Goldsmith? What does a big mandate mean for Sadiq Khan? And who will win the battle of Count Binface vs Laurence Fox?  Presented by Joe Twyman. With Tony Travers. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music b...

For the third episode of Polling Politics' mini-series about #elections2021, we're looking at the Hartlepool by-election, where shock polls give the Conservatives a significant lead over the incumbents, Labour. To unravel the situation in Hartlepool (and give her thoughts on what would constitute a good or bad night for Labour more generally), Deltapoll's Joe Twyman is joined by Sienna Rodgers, Ed...

For the second episode of Polling Politics' mini-series about #elections2021, we turn our attention to Scotland. Has Anas Sarwar inspired a revival in Scottish Labour? Are the Greens going to be very happy next Friday? And what does the birth of the Alba party mean for the SNP and the possibility of a mandate for #IndyRef2? Joe Twyman from Deltapoll is joined for this discussion by Professor Ailsa...

Polling Politics is back for a mini-series of bitesized episodes about what Joe is calling 'Super Thursday'. First up: Wales. How has covid impacted Labour and Mark Drakeford? Is Welsh independence a 'thing'? And why do some parties want to abolish devolution? Joe is joined by Roger Awan-Scully from Cardiff University, who also chairs the Political Studies Association, and Conservative commentator...

Producer Nick is making a new podcast documentary called The Town That Didn't Stare and he wanted to play you the trailer. You can subscribe below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-town-that-didnt-stare/id1518550835 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hfjyEfdFGXW1ELYX1rAxw?si=ciCRTtu1QleTR8NmHIE06g Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY2...

On this week's episode of Polling Politics, we look at the state of the General Election the day before the country goes to the polls. To do so, Joe and Marie are joined by Ayesha Hazarika, a former Labour advisor and editor of the Londoner's diary, and Bethany Wheatley, former Digital Director of the Conservatives. We also touch base with Ladbrokes' Matthew Shaddick to run through the seats that...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by Jonathan Bartley co-leader of the Green Party (and the first party leader in this election cycle to face the infamous PP scrutiny) to discuss environmentalism, tactical voting and karaoke. We also talk to Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes about 2019's potential Portillo moments. This podcast is sponsored by Ladbrokes. Presented by Joe Twym...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by former Tory minister and newly independent London mayoral candidate, Rory Stewart. They discuss his ambitions for London, why he thinks Sadiq Khan will be the next Prime Minister, and whether Pret is the most Remain of all chain restaurants. We also dial up Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to see whether Dominic Raab might be upset in Esh...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by The Times' political correspondent Henry Zeffman to discuss the first Boris vs Jez debate, how the election is shaping up around the country, and whether people trust that the election will be conducted fairly. We also touch base with Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to get the latest on Ashfield, one of the most extraordinary battles of...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by Labour and People's Vote activist Abby Tomlinson to discuss how things are shaking up for the Remain coalition, what the Labour doorstep is like, and at what point you should switch to spirits on election night. We also touch base with Ladbrokes' Matthew Shaddick to talk about the hot seat of Canterbury. This podcast is s...

Polling Politics is back for the 2019 General Election! To kick things off, Joe and Marie are joined by Professor Will Jennings from the University of Southampton to talk through polls (opinion and exit), parties and Prime Ministers (not to mention when Christmas starts). We also touch base with Matthew Shaddick from Ladbrokes to get the latest runners and riders, and the view from the hot seat of...

On this week's Polling Politics, we're coming to you live from Podcast Live in Euston. Joe and Marie are joined by comedian Alex Kealy (and some audience participation) to discuss the triumvirate of s**tshows: Labour, the Tories, and Brexit. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Alex Kealy. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This is a Podot podcast. For more...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman is interviewing Marie Le Conte about her new book, Haven't You Heard?. They touch upon gossip, nudity (both with and without a chainsaw/with and without an Alan Mak blanket) and the French phrase for having your arse stuck between two chairs. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button. This i...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by Stella Creasy, Labour MP for Walthamstow. They're discussing our new Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, as well as the new Lib Dem leader, Jo Swinson, the hot weather and a suprisingly lengthy amount of chat about Colchester... Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Stella Creasy. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton....

On this week's Polling Politics, Marie Le Conte and Joe Twyman are joined by the New Statesman's Anoosh Chakelian to discuss Boris Johnson's seemingly unstoppable march to No.10. They also touch upon Labour's ongoing anti-semitism crisis, the demise of the BBC's This Week and whether we really went to the moon. We also speak to Newgate's Simon Gentry about the modern menace that is: e-scooters. Th...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by political science legend, Professor Sir John Curtice, the face of Britain's exit poll. Before that, they discuss the news that Kim Darroch has resigned as the UK's ambassador to the US, but once Sir John is on it's polls, polls, polls. This podcast is sponsored by Newgate Communications. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie...

On this week's Polling Politics, Marie Le Conte and Joe Twyman are back to discuss Britain's biggest job search. They're joined by the Financial Times' Sebastian Payne to talk Boris, Hunt and whether you'd return a wallet if you found it in the street. This podcast is sponsored by Newgate Communications. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Sebastian Payne. And Simon Gentry from Newgat...

On this week's episode, Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte are joined by New Statesman USA's Nicky Woolf to discuss Brexit, Anglo-American self-conceptions, the shutdown, the wall, and the field of democratic nominees. We also consider the country that most Brits would like to move to and check in with Sarbjit from Smarkets to find out how the betting markets have been moving this week. This podcast is...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe Tywman and Marie Le Conte are joined by Chris Cook, former Newsnight policy editor now working at media start-up Tortoise. They discuss Brexit, a possible general election, slooooow news, the restoration of the Stuarts, and reality TV. We also check in with Sarbjit from Smarkets to see whether any of the intractable Brexit markets are moving, and if Kamala Harr...

On this week's Polling Politics, Joe and Marie are joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary and key cog in the ESRC's Party Members Project. They'll be discussing the historic defeat of May's Brexit deal, the no confidence motion in the government, as well as the past and future of political party membership and whether you've all made New Year's Resolutions (if you haven't, recomme...

Deck the halls with polls and politics, it's the Polling Politics Christmas Special! This week, Joe and Marie are joined by Anand Menon from the UK in a Changing Europe institute to look back on a Brexity 2018, and LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers to look ahead to what promises to be an equally tumultuous (and Brexity) 2019. There's also crackers, champagne, an indecent amount of Christmas related...