# Local elections: The pollster’s verdict

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Podcast: [Politics At Sam and Anne's](https://stenobird.com/podcast/politics-at-sam-and-anne-s-6630360)
Published: 2026-04-30T06:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://politics-at-sam-and-anne.captivate.fm
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## Resource

With one week until voters head to the polls in Scotland, Wales and England – are we about to see a seismic shift in British politics? In a special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by YouGov pollster Patrick English to break down the data and assess what it could all mean for the parties. As the vote splits across the spectrum, who is set to benefit – and is British politics entering a new multi-party era? A reminder that all the candidates standing in these elections can be found here.

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