Researcher, likes data, graphs, infographics and telling stories with data. PhD in political analysis from Sussex uni - like all social science subjects. Mainly post about political analysis and my research within the Hastings & Rye area. Fabian member.
James Prentice
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UK (GB), More in Common:
Andy Burnham as leader of the Labour Party
LAB-S&D: 30% (+8)
REFORM~NI: 27% (-2)
CON~ECR: 20% (+1)
LDEM-RE: 11% (-2)
GREENS-G/EFA: 7% (-4)
SNP-G/EFA: 3%
+/- vs. Starmer as leader of the Labour Party
Fieldwork: May 2026
➤ europeelects.eu/uk
One of the biggest misses in our (otherwise very accurate) 2017 YouGov MRP was sitting Cabinet ministers, many of whom significantly outperformed our estimates.
It’s probably the reasons Amber Rudd managed to hold on in Hastings despite the model suggesting otherwise.
My research on understanding Labour's losses in the local elections was published by @labourlist.bsky.social today. You can read the article here: labourlist.org/2026/05/why-...
Can Labour improve its poll ratings by going in a more progressive direction? - Yes. My research showing this was published by the Fabians last week. Click the link to go to the report. fabians.org.uk/publication/...
My analysis of Labour's problems has been published by the @thefabians.bsky.social . Lost support has mostly gone to left-liberal parties. To regain support, I argue Labour needs to go in a more progressive direction & create a progressive coalition to beat Reform. fabians.org.uk/publication/...
How do we rebuild Labour’s electoral coalition? 🗳️🌹
The 2024 election saw Labour win a landslide, built on targeting key voters in marginal seats.
In this pamphlet, @jamespren.bsky.social examines why Labour has struggled to hold its coalition and how a progressive one could be built.
My Article on how NHS waiting times are improving within Hastings & St Leonards was published in the Hastings Independent. It can be viewed in the following link: www.capturepolitics.co.uk/post/east-su...
📊 Ref lead of 7pts
Westminster voting intention
REF: 28% (-2)
CON: 21% (+2)
LAB: 20% (-2)
GRN: 13% (+2)
LDEM: 12% (-1)
via @Moreincommon_, 13 - 16 Mar
Chgs. w/ 09 Mar
britainelects.com
