Polling Matters

Polling Matters ELECTION SPECIAL: The inquest

In the aftermath of the biggest polling mishap since 1992, Polling Matters teams up with Politicalbetting.com to bring you the inquest.

In this extended 70 minute special, Keiran speaks to several leading voices in the UK polling industry about what went wrong and where the industry goes from here. Guests include, Professor John Curtice, Lord Foulkes, Damian Lyons Lowe (Survation), Anthony Wells (YouGov), Matt Singh and fellow podcaster Rob Vance. 

Polling Matters - Ep. 19 UKIP and what makes a legitimate govt w/ Rob Ford

With two days to go before the General Election Keiran discusses the campaign with Rob Ford of the University of Manchester. We discuss the UKIP campaign, the legitimacy of a minority Labour govt backed by the SNP and what happens next after Thursday including whether we should expect another election sooner than we think...

Polling Matters - Ep. 18 Your questions w/ Mike Smithson

With less than 10 days to go until the General Election, Keiran discusses all things polling with Mike Smithson of Political Betting. Taking questions from listeners, topics include comparing betting markets to opinion polls, Lord Ashcroft and regional polling, Scotland and the future of the Liberal Democrats after the election.

Polling Matters - Ep. 17 Telephone vs Online w/ Matt Singh and Laurence Janta-Lipinski

This week Keiran discusses the differences between telephone and online polling with YouGov's Laurence Janta-Lipinski and Matt Singh of the website ncpolitics.uk. We discuss the scale of differences, why they occur and the benefits and drawbacks of each mode alongside the key numbers we should be looking out for as polling day approaches.

Polling Matters - Ep. 16 Miliband, SNP and what Cameron does next

This week Keiran Leo and Rob discussed what's changed since the campaign started, what hasn't and what David Cameron can do to hang on.  Are we on course for a Labour Government propped up by the SNP?

Polling Matters - Ep. 15 The campaign so far w/ Asa Bennett & Stephen Bush

Polling Matters returns! Keiran is joined by Asa Bennett of the Telegraph and Stephen Bush of the New Statesmen to discuss the General Election campaign so far including the manifestos and impact of the Leader debates. Also discussed is the role of the media in polling and whether or not David Cameron has any chance of forming a government after the election.

Polling Matters - Ep. 14 Ed Miliband and Labour w/ Tim Bale

In the latest episode of Polling Matters, Keiran discusses Ed Miliband with Tim Bale from Queen Mary University. How should we judge his leadership? What do the polls say (and does it matter) and can he really make it to Number 10 in May

Polling Matters - Ep. 13 The Liberal Democrats w/ Mark Pack

This week Keiran talks to Mark Pack about the Liberal Democrat's prospects for the General Election, 'those' constituency polls and what's next for Nick Clegg and the Party after May.

Polling Matters - Ep. 12 Political Betting w/ Matt Shaddick from Ladbrokes

This week, Keiran and Rob are joined by Matt Shaddick from Ladbrokes politics. We discuss what the bookies are saying about the General Election, the seats to look out for and there may even be a tip or two in there as well.

Polling Matters - Ep. 11 Part 2 w/ Chris Hanretty: Italian politics and poll finding of the week returns

In part 2 of our discussion with Chris Hanretty from the UEA we discuss Italian politics, Europe and our poll findings of the week, including THAT Natalie Bennett interview, economic indicators and the election and what the General Election campaign is really about.