About this episode

The Matts discuss the implications of Keir Starmer's resignation as UK prime minister and what it means for the future of liberal progressive democracy in the UK.

The Matts bring you a special edition after Keir Starmer quit as UK prime minister. These monumentally historic events only occur every 18 months or so on average these days, but all the same - Starmer’s going crystallises the profound danger liberal progressive democracy faces in the UK. What awaits Andy Burnham? And what should his big bet be? The Matts have a plan. Enjoy! Produced by Matt Withers OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hosts: Matt Withers, Matt

Topics covered

• UK politics
• Keir Starmer
• liberal democracy
• Andy Burnham
• political commentary

Keywords

• Keir Starmer
• UK prime minister
• liberal democracy
• politics
• Andy Burnham

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