About this episode
The episode discusses Keir Starmer's leadership challenges and potential threats from Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham.
Keir Starmer is battling to stay in post and after a pivotal cabinet meeting, Tom and Robert are in Downing Street to gauge the mood of ministers. All eyes are now on his main challenger threat, Wes Streeting. With his backers already making moves to oust the PM - will the Health Secretary act? Meanwhile, with Andy Burnham seen on a train to London, will he take the risk of mounting a leaderhip challenge, despite the Mayor of Greater Manchester not having a seat in Parliament?
People in this episode
Hosts: Tom, Robert
Topics covered
- political leadership
- cabinet meeting
- party dynamics
- leadership challenge
- UK politics
Keywords
- Keir Starmer
- Wes Streeting
- Andy Burnham
- leadership challenge
- cabinet meeting
- UK politics
- political dynamics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Greater Manchester, Downing Street
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