New Statesman data journalist Ben Walker joins Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush in our monthly polling update. They discuss the impact of the No 10 Christmas party revelations, the public’s appetite for Covid restrictions, how inflation could influence the way people vote, and what might happen in the North Shropshire by-election on 16 December.  Then in You Ask Ben: Ben answers listeners' questions on the reliability of snap polling and the desire for Scottish independence. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected]  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.