British politics is entering a new and unstable era.

In this Whitehall Sources New Year special, we're joined by Luke Tryl of More in Common.

Calum Macdonald, political strategist Jo Tanner and former No.10 adviser Kirsty Buchanan, to break down the biggest polling stories of 2025 and what they mean for 2026’s critical elections.

🔍 In this episode:

Why Reform UK is leading the polls – and whether Nigel Farage has peaked
Labour’s historic collapse in support under Keir Starmer
The unexpected rise of the Green Party and Zach Polanski
Kemi Badenoch’s recovery and the Conservatives’ fight for survival
How TikTok, digital media and the attention economy are reshaping politics
What the Scottish, Welsh and English local elections could deliver
Is the UK heading for US-style midterm politics and permanent fragmentation?

Luke Tryl explains why voters are abandoning the status quo, why challenger parties are thriving, and whether Britain’s traditional two-party system can survive the decade.

🎙️ Essential listening for anyone following UK polling, elections, Reform UK, Labour, the Conservatives, the Greens, and the future of British democracy.

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