Life after Keir - will it be coronation or contest?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of leadership dynamics within the Labour Party following recent comments from key figures.

What has Starmer loyalist Pat McFadden really been thinking when he’s been out defending the PM? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how the latest Mandelson drop makes for an awkward morning in cabinet. And they’ve lines from Labour’s deputy leader, Lucy Powell, from a podcast recording last night. Was she hinting that a leadership coronation is better than a leadership contest? Plus, our latest voting intention poll shows Labour’s Reform challenge isn’t going away. You can listen to the Matt Forde Political Party podcast here.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Coates, Anne McElvoy

Topics covered

• Labour leadership
• political analysis
• voting intention
• government cabinet
• political commentary

Keywords

• Keir Starmer
• Labour Party
• leadership contest
• political poll
• Pat McFadden
• Lucy Powell
• Mandelson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour, Sky News, Matt Forde Political Party

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