What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer?
About this episode
The episode discusses the backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in recent elections and the significance of these events.
There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant? In this episode: Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale. Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'. Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube
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