How could the elections define the UK?

How could the elections define the UK?

May 7, 2026 · 26 min · Season 1 · Episode 401

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential impact of upcoming elections on Labour and the future of the UK.

The elections look set to create ominous headlines for Labour. In the locals they could see massive losses across the country. But in Wales and Scotland voters go to the polls to determine who will run the Senedd and Holyrood. It means the results might not just determine Keir Starmer’s future, but the future of the United Kingdom. Observer editor-in-chief James Harding sits down with political editor Rachel Sylvester to unpack what the elections could mean for Keir Starmer, Labour and the United Kingdom. Producer: Amalie Sortland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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