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Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics

Leading pollster James Kanagasooriam explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

On this week’s episode, leading pollster James Kanagasooriam explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

His research suggests that people who feel like they have control over their lives are more likely to vote for traditional parties whereas those who don’t tend to vote for populists promising to change the status quo.

So what can we learn from this and how could the idea of ‘agency’ help solve some of Britain’s problems?

Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today podcast for Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4. Episode are released every Thursday and you can also listen to them on Âé¶¹Éç Sounds: /sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r

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