Liberal trends, populist politics: who is going to win out? Podcast with Rob Ford

The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts sees a return to the show for Professor Rob Ford. We dive into my favourite political paradox to discuss with him: the long term liberalising trends in British politics and yet the run of wins for the Conservatives and populist right. Who is going to come out on top?

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Show notes

• What caused Brexit? Previous podcast with Rob Ford.
• Sunder Katwala / British Future on 'balancers' on immigration.
• Depending on your definitions, this person was a century and more ahead of those we mentioned in the podcast in being someone from an ethnic minority who became both Chancellor and then Prime Minister.
• Glaciers.
• The British General Election of 2024 by Rob Ford, Tim Bale, Will Jennings and Paula Surridge is now available to pre-order: Amazon, Waterstones.
• Theme tune by Hugo Lee.
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• Check out some of this show's most popular previous episodes.