About this episode

The episode discusses the Labour Party's defeat in local elections and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's decision to remain in office, along with reactions from political figures and other significant topics.

Britain’s Labour Party has suffered a historic defeat in local elections, with the right-wing Reform UK making big gains. Despite the loss, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he will not step down. We get reaction to the results from both a Labour MP and a Reform politician. Also in the programme: why did Saudi Arabia prevent the US from using Saudi airspace and bases to launch operations to try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? And on the 100th birthday of the naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, we hear about the impact Sir David has had on the world. (Photo: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during a visit to south London, 7th May 2026. Credit: Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

People in this episode

Guests: Labour MP, Reform politician

Topics covered

• UK politics
• local elections
• Labour Party
• Reform UK
• Saudi Arabia
• Sir David Attenborough

Keywords

• UK PM
• local elections defeat
• Labour Party
• Reform UK
• Saudi airspace
• Sir David Attenborough

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour Party, Reform UK

Places: Saudi Arabia, United States, Strait of Hormuz

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