More resignations for Keir Starmer: can it get any worse?

More resignations for Keir Starmer: can it get any worse?

From Electoral Dysfunction by Sky News

June 12, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent resignations affecting Keir Starmer and explores voter sentiments in Makerfield ahead of local elections.

As we sat down to get voters’ verdicts on the prime minister in Makerfield, he suffered yet another massive headache – his Defence Secretary, John Healey, resigned. And a few hours later, two more resignations. How weak is Keir Starmer now? And is this a problem for the safety of the UK? Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman hear from locals voting next week - do they think Andy Burnham is destined for Number 10? What about the other parties’ ambitions for the area, and what do they make of all the attention they’ve been getting lately? Plus – the ladies have an announcement - you’ll have to listen through to the end to find out... For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission website . Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk . And if you want to hear more about Ed Conway’s Stuff Matters podcast, go to podfollow.com/stuff- matters Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.

People in this episode

Hosts: Beth Rigby, Sky News

Guests: Ruth Davidson, Harriet Harman

Topics covered

  • political resignations
  • voter opinions
  • UK safety
  • local elections
  • party ambitions

Keywords

  • Keir Starmer
  • John Healey
  • resignations
  • Makerfield
  • Andy Burnham
  • local elections
  • UK politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Electoral Commission

Places: Makerfield

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