About this episode
The episode discusses Keir Starmer's efforts to regain political focus amidst the Makerfield by-election and other pressing issues.
Can Keir Starmer wrestle back the spotlight from the Makerfield by-election? After hosting world leaders in Downing Street and unveiling new plans for social media restrictions on children, the Prime Minister is trying to reclaim the agenda. But is the political attention still fixed on Andy Burnham in Manchester? Sam Coates is on the ground in Manchester where the Labour bigwigs are out in force to support Burnham’s campaign. However, can the party balance the message for local voters while appealing to a national audience? Plus, Anne McElvoy has some details on the delayed Defence Investment Plan as ministers race for a solution ahead of a key NATO summit next month. A full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election can be found here.
People in this episode
Hosts: Sam Coates, Anne McElvoy
Topics covered
- Keir Starmer
- Makerfield by-election
- political strategy
- Labour Party
- Defence Investment Plan
- NATO summit
Keywords
- Keir Starmer
- Andy Burnham
- Makerfield
- Labour Party
- Defence Investment Plan
- NATO summit
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sky News, NATO, Defence Investment Plan
Places: Makerfield, Manchester
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