The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

From Newscast by BBC News

June 12, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Adam and Chris analyze Chris' interview with Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a cabinet resignation.

Today, Adam and Chris discuss Chris’ interview with the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister sat down for an extended conversation with Chris following the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey yesterday over disagreements about the government’s new Defence Investment Plan. It’s the latest blow to the Prime Minister following several high profile cabinet resignations last month and the possibility of a leadership contest in the near future. Adam and Chris breakdown what it all means. A full list of candidates and loads more information about the Makerfield by-election is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrp1z8n4w2o You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes are released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Adam

Guest: Keir Starmer

Topics covered

  • politics
  • interview
  • government
  • defense
  • leadership contest

Keywords

  • Keir Starmer
  • interview
  • cabinet resignation
  • defense investment
  • political analysis

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Organizations: BBC News, Newscast, Makerfield

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