What went wrong for Starmer: Morgan McSweeney gives his side of the story
About this episode
Morgan McSweeney discusses the challenges faced by Starmer and his experiences in power.
In his first ever interview, the Prime Minister's former Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney lifts the lid on winning power, dealing with Trump, and how project Starmer fell apart. Producer: Hannah Wilkinson.
People in this episode
Host: Nick Robinson
Guest: Morgan McSweeney
Topics covered
- politics
- leadership
- interviews
- government
- power dynamics
Keywords
- Starmer
- Morgan McSweeney
- Trump
- politics
- government
- leadership
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4
Books & works: project Starmer
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