Inside Keir Starmer's plan to remain PM till 2027
About this episode
The episode discusses Keir Starmer's ambitions to remain Prime Minister until 2027 amidst the political dynamics surrounding Andy Burnham's candidacy in Makerfield.
Scoop: Keir Starmer thinks he can remain prime minister till 2027, even if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield...And if Burnham loses, what then? Fear and loathing in Number 10: we have details about the extraordinary levels of anger at the top of government. Makerfield is the most consequential by-election in history. Can Andy Burnham win in this pro-Brexit, anti-establishment seat? He's pitching himself as the anti-politics candidate, while simultaneously plotting his route to Downing Street. And if he does win, what will he do with power? Could he end up as a Keir Starmer in running shorts? Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times Producers: Euan Dawtrey, Harry Kitson Executive producer: Molly Guinness Picture credit: Getty Images This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guests: Steven Swinford, Patrick Maguire, Lara Spirit
Topics covered
- Keir Starmer
- Andy Burnham
- UK politics
- by-elections
- government anger
- political strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Times, The Sunday Times
Places: Makerfield, Number 10
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