About this episode
The episode discusses Labour backbenchers urging Keir Starmer to resign and the implications for the party's future leadership.
Labour backbenchers are reportedly preparing an open letter urging Keir Starmer to name a resignation date — but who would actually replace him, and would voters be any happier? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Hugo Rifkind
Guests: Charlotte Ivers, James Marriott
Topics covered
- Labour Party
- Keir Starmer
- political leadership
- voter sentiment
- resignation
- backbenchers
Keywords
- Labour MPs
- resignation date
- politics
- Hugo Rifkind
- Charlotte Ivers
- James Marriott
- Keir Starmer
- voters
- open letter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Labour, Keir Starmer, Times Radio
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