About this episode
The episode discusses the current state of British politics, focusing on Keir Starmer's challenges and potential successors amidst ongoing resignations.
An extraordinary day in British politics: Keir Starmer vows to fight on, but the resignations keep on coming. How long can the prime minister survive? What's next, and who will move first? Wes Streeting has one shot: will he take it? What is Andy Burnham's plan? Recorded at Temple Church as part of the Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words. Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight, 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
Host: Steven Swinford
Guests: Patrick Maguire, Gabriel Pogrund
Topics covered
- British politics
- Keir Starmer
- resignations
- Wes Streeting
- Andy Burnham
- political analysis
Keywords
- Keir Starmer
- Wes Streeting
- Andy Burnham
- British politics
- resignations
- political commentary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Times, The Sunday Times
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