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Is Britain Entering a New Political Realignment?

8 mins·07:30, 19 May 2026
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Is Britain Entering a New Political Realignment?

8 mins
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07:30, 19 May 2026
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Guest: Dr Benjamin Barton, Head of School For Politics, International Relations & Economics, University of Nottingham

The UK political landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented after Labour’s heavy local election losses, mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and rising support for parties like Reform UK and the Greens. With leadership challenges emerging and traditional strongholds weakening, is Britain moving towards a broader political realignment ahead of the next general election?

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Presenter: Richard Bradbury, Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam

Producer: Richard Bradbury

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