Did McSweeney Just Bury Keir Starmer? - with Paul Cox

Did McSweeney Just Bury Keir Starmer? - with Paul Cox

From The Current Thing by Nick Dixon

April 29, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 194

About this episode

Nick Dixon and guest Paul Cox discuss the implications of Morgan McSweeney's comments on Keir Starmer and the Labour Party's current challenges.

Dixon Cox is back! This week:-Morgan McSweeney gives his side of the Mandelson scandal-Keir Starmer avoids a privileges committee inquiry-The British ambassador to the US is caught saying Starmer doesn’t have long-Rumours of Labour reshuffles and leadership challengesAnd lots more! Get the full episode HERE: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/did-mcsweeney-just-bury-keir-starmer This one is over an hour and a half!By subscribing you will also gain access to the full versions of all my guest interviews with the likes of David Starkey, Carl Benjamin, Connor Tomlinson, Charlie Downes, and loads more in the archive, with new guest episodes all the time. Plus you can comment on all posts and join my private chat group. And you will get all kinds of extra content such as my videos on literature, my new Q & A videos, and my exclusive regular podcast with Jamie Franklin on the big questions. Sign up for £5 a month, or just over £4 with the yearly option. I can only keep doing this with your help, so please consider subscribing today.Many thanks,NickSubscribe here: www.nickdixon.net Support us with a donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixonYouTube…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Dixon

Guest: Paul Cox

Topics covered

  • politics
  • Labour Party
  • leadership challenges
  • scandals
  • UK news

Keywords

  • Keir Starmer
  • Morgan McSweeney
  • Labour Party
  • politics
  • scandal

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Organizations: Labour, British ambassador to the US

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