The key to the Keir Starmer puzzle: bonus with How To Win An Election

The key to the Keir Starmer puzzle: bonus with How To Win An Election

March 14, 2026 · 19 min

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The episode discusses the inner workings of Keir Starmer's leadership and the current political climate in Downing Street.

What does Keir Starmer do all day? Who is now pulling the strings in Downing Street? And why is it all going so wrong? Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund speak to Hugo Rifkind about their updated edition of their book, Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer. Hugo Rifkind, presenter, Times Radio and How To Win An Election Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday Times Picture credit: Russel Herneman Email us: thestateofit@thetimes.co.uk Times+ members can buy it here with a 20% discount https://timesbookshop.co.uk 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.

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Guests: Patrick Maguire, Gabriel Pogrund, Hugo Rifkind

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Organizations: The Times, The Sunday Times

Books & works: Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer

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