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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the first-ever episode of The Opinion Brief, Luke Tryl (UK Director of More In Common), plus Rhiannon McQuone and Louis O'Geran dive into the data behind Britain’s changing political landscape.</p><p>We explore the latest MRP polling results which suggest a seismic shift in UK politics, with Reform UK and the Green Party challenging the traditional status quo. Why is the "social contract" feeling broken for both graduates and the working class? Plus, we discuss the surprising public consensus on banning social media for under-16s and smartphones in schools.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The "Reform UK Plateau":</strong> Is Nigel Farage’s support peaking?</li><li><strong>The Green Wave:</strong> Why students and women are flocking to Zack Polanski’s party.</li><li><strong>The MRP Deep Dive:</strong> 16 Cabinet ministers (including David Lammy and Wes Streeting) on the brink.</li><li><strong>The Marmite Test:</strong> What your toast spread says about your voting intention.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for weekly public opinion insights</p><br><p>*****</p><p>For more from the podcast: <a href="https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod</a></p><p>Contact us: <a href="mailto:hello@moreincommon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@moreincommon.com</a></p><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.moreincommon.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.moreincommon.org.uk</a></p><p>*****</p><p>For more from the podcast: <a href="https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod</a></p><p>Contact us: <a href="mailto:hello@moreincommon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@moreincommon.com</a></p><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.moreincommon.org.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Welcome to The Opinion Brief</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Opinion Brief, from More in Common.</p><br><p>Get ready for a deep dive into the heart of public opinion with "The Opinion Brief," the brand-new podcast from More in Common. Hosted by Luke Tryl, this isn't just another show about politics, it's about the people: what they think, why they think it, and the trends shaping our world. Every Thursday morning, "The Opinion Brief" will unpack the biggest shifts in public sentiment, featuring exclusive new polling, candid focus group conversations, and insightful guest speakers to break down what the data mean. </p><br><p>Subscribe to "The Opinion Brief" on your favourite podcast platform.</p><p>*****</p><p>For more from the podcast: <a href="https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod</a></p><p>Contact us: <a href="mailto:hello@moreincommon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@moreincommon.com</a></p><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.moreincommon.org.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Opinion Brief, from More in Common.</p><br><p>Get ready for a deep dive into the heart of public opinion with "The Opinion Brief," the brand-new podcast from More in Common. Hosted by Luke Tryl, this isn't just another show about politics, it's about the people: what they think, why they think it, and the trends shaping our world. Every Thursday morning, "The Opinion Brief" will unpack the biggest shifts in public sentiment, featuring exclusive new polling, candid focus group conversations, and insightful guest speakers to break down what the data mean. </p><br><p>Subscribe to "The Opinion Brief" on your favourite podcast platform.</p><p>*****</p><p>For more from the podcast: <a href="https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod</a></p><p>Contact us: <a href="mailto:hello@moreincommon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@moreincommon.com</a></p><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.moreincommon.org.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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