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Trust in government up in smoke?
Polling expert Will Jennings joins the podcast team to discuss what legacy Liz Truss has left the Conservatives in the polls.
What we talked about in this episode
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Liz Truss blaming the deep state is an excuse for failure
Liz Truss's deep state delusions are undermining any serious argument she might make.
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General election: What role does polling play in shaping political strategy?
At this joint IfG and UKICE event, we explored the role of polling in the run up to a general election.
People featured in this episode
![Dr Hannah White](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/hannah-white-326x326.jpg?itok=EIupRXZZ)
Hannah White
Director and CEO
![Dr Catherine Haddon](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/cath-haddon-326x326.jpg?itok=z4FFAIMy)
Catherine Haddon
Programme Director
![Sophie Metcalfe](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2023-01/sophie-metcalfe-326x326.jpg?itok=3tkzitcu)
Sophie Metcalfe
Researcher