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Liam Halligan and Allison Pearson discuss the implications of the upcoming May elections for Labour amidst geopolitical and economic challenges.

You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v0ptnvQnGUQ This week on Planet Normal your co-pilots of sanity, Liam Halligan and Allison Pearson, navigate the wreckage of the UK’s two-party system as seismic local and devolved elections loom on May 7th. With the UK inflation rate remaining a major concern and the Strait of Hormuz effectively blockaded by Iran, the duo examines how geopolitical instability is hitting British pockets. Liam breaks down the "end of the world as we know it" for the traditional political establishment, as Reform UK and the Greens surge while both major parties face a potential hammering at the polls.  Meanwhile, Allison reflects on her recent trip to Wales, where a "turquoise tsunami" threatens the Labour heartlands as Reform gain in the polls. Stowing away on the rocket this week is former 22 SAS commander Colonel Richard Williams, who discusses how "lawfare" and the prosecution of veterans are undermining British military recruitment and national security.  Highlights:  Planet Normal: Starmer survives a vote this week, but what will the May elections reveal for Labour Reform UK and the Greens surge as the traditional…

People in this episode

Hosts: Liam Halligan, Allison Pearson

Guest: Colonel Richard Williams

Topics covered

• UK elections
• political commentary
• geopolitical instability
• Labour party
• inflation
• military recruitment

Keywords

• Starmer
• local elections
• political establishment
• Wales
• turquoise tsunami
• lawfare
• veterans
• UK inflation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour, Reform UK, Greens

Places: UK, Strait of Hormuz

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