About this episode

The episode discusses the recent political turmoil in Westminster, focusing on resignations and leadership challenges within the Labour Party.

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, but he hasn't launched a leadership challenge. Why not? More than 90 Labour MPs have now called for the prime minister to go, but Keir Starmer is hanging on. What can he do now? And what's the next move for Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband? Steven Swinford, political editor, 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, Lara Spirit

Topics covered

• Westminster
• Labour Party
• political leadership
• government resignation
• political strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Times, The Sunday Times

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