Keir Starmer resigns. Andy Burnham prepares for power
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Keir Starmer's resignation and the potential rise of Andy Burnham as a new leader of the Labour Party.
Andy Burnham could be prime minister within weeks after Keir Starmer's resignation. He may now need to build a government before the World Cup final. This is where the real trade-offs start. How long can Andy Burnham's hopey, changey, Northern Soul vibes last in Downing Street? There's already an almighty row going on over who will be his chancellor. Also today, where did all go wrong for Keir Starmer and what did Labour MPs think of his resignation speech? Wes Streeting has said he will not contest Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership, but are there any other possible candidates for the leadership contest? Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times Executive producer: Molly Guinness Producers: Harry Kitson, Euan Dawtrey Picture credit: Getty Images Audio: Reuters 00:00 — Starmer’s Resignation: The Total Lack of Contrition 00:48 — A Surreal Timeline: Six Prime Ministers in a Decade 01:56 — The Emotional Exit vs. The Bitter Backroom Reality 03:04 — Where It Went Wrong: Sins of Tone & Policy U-Turns 04:30 — The Brutal Verdict: "He Wasn't Up To It" 05:47 — Outsourcing Power: Sue Gray, McSweeney, and Rachel Reeves 08:46…
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