Matt Forde's Political Party · Avalon

Show 390. John McTernan

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John McTernan reveals why Labour's first act was taking money from 10 million pensioners—and how it backfired spectacularly.
John McTernan, former political secretary to Tony Blair, analyses Labour's disastrous local election results, criticising its handling of benefit cuts and lack of strategic communication. He warns that Reform UK could capitalise on voter frustration and argues Labour must regain confidence to counter Farage's rise.

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A brisk post-election debrief that turns Labour's bad night into sharp strategic argument.

Matt Forde uses a local elections chat to get at the larger question: why Labour and the Tories had such a rough night, and why Reform did so well.

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For when you want a blunt read on why Labour and the Tories did badly, and why Reform surged.

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