For Episode 23, we look at where Reform stand as their party conference kicks off, the politics of nature with the National Trust, and Britain's adoration of Dolly Parton following her death.

This week:

• The Conservatives' rise to their highest vote share since the start of the year as Reform fall out of the top two spots for the first time in a year and a half.
• What now for Reform? As the party's vote share sinks to its lowest since January 2025, what must they do to regain momentum?
• The politics of nature: we're delighted to be joined by Celia Richardson, Director of Communications and Fundraising at the National Trust, to discuss the political significance of the nation's love for nature.
• 'Jolene' or '9 to 5'? We reveal Dolly Parton's cross-party popularity, and which of her songs is really the public's favourite.

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In Episode 22 of The Opinion Brief Podcast, Luke Tryl is joined by Sophie Stowers to unpack what's driving Britain's exceptionally high support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Why are Britons willing to endure higher household energy bills to keep sanctions on Russia intact? Why did the Homes for Ukraine scheme succeed in maintaining widespread public backing compared to other migration policies?

Also in this episode:

• Do party conferences actually mean anything to Britons?
• The 'beer test': which party leader would the public rather go for a pint with?
• Why are Restore Britain now included in our weekly voting intention polling?

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In this episode of The Opinion Brief, host Luke Tryl is joined by More in Common’s Louis and Issy to analyse the Clacton by-election, how Nigel Farage performed, and what comes next for Reform.

Also in this episode:

• Is high turnout actually a good thing?
• Are we in an era of 'high-stakes politics?'
• What do Reform voters think of the party's new welfare policies.
• What did the public make of the emergency alarm.
• And how does staring directly at a solar eclipse shape your voting behaviour?

Explore the latest research, polling data, and reports on the More in Common UK Website.

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