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How To Win An Election

How To Win An Election

By: Times Radio
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The Times brings together some of the most experienced strategists in British politics to discuss what's really going on behind the big stories, and elections taking place here and around the world.


Daniel Finkelstein, Sally Morgan and Polly Mackenzie join Hugo Rifkind for an intelligent, adversarial and witty conversation every week.


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Send questions, comments and voicenotes to: howtowin@thetimes.co.uk


Executive Producer: Andrew Alexander

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Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • How The Labour Leadership Challenge Could Play Out
    May 14 2026

    The struggle for the future of the Labour Party, and the country, has begun, even as Keir Starmer tries to hang on.


    The political masterminds look at the potential pitfalls for Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham - and discuss whether Labour should give up on its working class roots and try instead to unite liberal Britain.


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    40 mins
  • Emergency Episode: How Long Can Starmer Cling On?
    May 12 2026

    Sally Morgan, Polly Mackenzie, Danny Finkelstein (and Hugo) explain what's behind a chaotic day at Westminster - where Keir Starmer vows to carry on, despite a growing number of MPs and ministers calling for him to go.


    Why didn't the cabinet speak out, is government continuing to function, and does Wes Streeting need to move within 24 hours or miss out on the leadership?


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    23 mins
  • How Labour Suffered An Historic Defeat
    May 8 2026

    Labour has taken a hammering at elections in England, Scotland and Wales, with Nigel Farage calling it an ‘historic shift in British politics’ - does this add up to the end of the two-party system, and does it add up to the end of Keir Starmer?


    Sally, Polly, Danny and Hugo explain why things went so badly for the party, how Starmer will respond, and whether the Reform UK leader is going to be the next prime minister.


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    41 mins
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a really interesting panel who always have thoughtful things to say and draw on valuable experience of different political times.

fascinating insights

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Love this podcast! Already informative, can't wait for the next episode!! Great cast with Matt at the helm. If you love the Red Box Podcast....this is a must.

Matt does it again!!!

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