Who Holds Real Power
in UK Politics?
Eight data dimensions. 150,000+ sources. One proprietary score — updated every Sunday and Thursday. The Influence Quotient maps power before it makes the headlines.
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Keir Starmer’s decision to stand down and Ed Miliband’s pledge of measures on Israeli settlements shaped today’s frame — Labour remains dominant but faces a short‑term electoral test while investigatory coverage keeps several challengers constrained.
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Starmer quits Commons; Labour retains narrative control while foreign policy and standards stories reset pressure points
Keir Starmer’s decision to stand down and Ed Miliband’s pledge of measures on Israeli settlements shaped today’s frame — Labour remains dominant but faces a short‑term electoral test while investigatory coverage keeps several challengers constrained.
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Agenda‑setting governing party projecting operational competence while managing a high‑profile exit by a senior figure.
A by‑election in Holborn & St Pancras concentrates near‑term political risk and media attention.
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Reactive opposition with episodic visibility from a recent reshuffle and some favourable polling coverage.
Lack of a sustained national frame limits the conversion of reshuffle visibility into durable advantage.
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High‑visibility challenger producing policy headlines while remaining framed by investigatory and donor references.
Persistent investigatory references that undercut credibility beyond headline moments.
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Peripheral national actor with episodic positive broadcast exposure but limited traction in sustained national frames.
Low continuous coverage reduces influence on major national debates.
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Regionally significant party whose national mentions remain dominated by legal and investigatory headlines.
Court reporting on an MP’s assault case crowds out policy messaging nationally.
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 • Published 2 September 2026 at 07:01
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