In spite of Labour's extremely strong polling numbers over the past year, there has been continuing media speculation about a hung parliament. The Fabian Society undertook research during summer 2023 to understand voters’ preferred election outcomes and their reactions to the prospect of a hung parliament. Our research suggests that this narrative is outdated: the British public want a single party majority government, and many will vote for Labour to deliver it.
BECCY COOPER: Worthing is exactly the sort of seat Labour will need to win to form a majority government at the next election. The key? Listening to voters
CHRIS CURTIS: Some worry that opinion polling plays too big a role in shaping Labour policy -- but it is right to listen to the public
FLORIAN FOOS: The UK press has long been a bogeyman of progressive politics – but was it really 'the Sun wot won it'?
PAULA SURRIDGE: Does Labour's lead in the polls reflect enthusiastic support from voters - or just growing dislike of the Conservatives?
This edition of the Fabian Review focuses on public opinion and how it can be influenced, with contributions from Paula Surridge, Florian Foos, Chris Curtis and Will Snell. Plus, Jonathan Reynolds sets out his pro-business, pro-worker approach in conversation with Kate Murray.
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