‘A desperately sentimental last PMQs’: Why Starmer won’t make the history books

‘A desperately sentimental last PMQs’: Why Starmer won’t make the history books

July 15, 2026 · 37 min

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Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the legacy of outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer and the implications of recent events in UK politics.

On today’s episode of The Daily T , Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg look back at outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer’s time in office, and discuss whether his impact as a Prime Minister warrants a place in the history books. Camilla and Jacob analyse a tribute from Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, to Sir Keir in the Commons as they face off for the final time at the Dispatch Box. Sir Keir, Mrs Badenoch and other party leaders also pay their respects to the late Ann Widdecombe as the investigation into her killing continues. They also discuss the latest calls from Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf for an increase in IPSA-funded security for MPs in the wake of Miss Widdecombe’s death. We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Producers: Emma Williams and David Levene Video Producer: Will Walters Social Producer: Nada Aggour Executive…

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