Labour’s battle of ideas - much needed or dangerous?
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Tony Blair's essay and the responses from Keir Starmer and others within the Labour Party regarding internal debate.
Tony Blair’s essay has triggered detailed responses from Keir Starmer, potential successors and others within the government. Is this a healthy development for a party that seemed fearful of internal debate. or the start of a fatal divide? To join in the never-ending debate in the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative, email steveric14@icloud.com Patreon subscribers can join Steve for an exclusive live stream on Monday June 8th at 7pm. Book your spot here . You can subscribe to Patreon here for the June livestream and more, including bonus episodes and the regular podcast a day early and ad-free. Another date for the diary - an extra Rock & Roll Politics Special is live at Kings Place in London on Monday July 13th - added in light of dramas that will follow the Makerfield by- election. Get your tickets here . Written and presented by Steve Richards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Steve Richards
Topics covered
- Labour Party
- internal debate
- political ideas
- Tony Blair
- Keir Starmer
- political divide
Keywords
- Labour Party
- Tony Blair
- Keir Starmer
- internal debate
- political ideas
- political divide
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Organizations: Rock & Roll Politics, Patreon
Places: Kings Place
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