About this episode

Iain and Tessa discuss Keir Starmer's resignation and its implications in the context of political history.

Iain and Tessa dissect Keir Starmer's resignation - what went wrong, prime ministerial resignations throughout history, who might be in a Burnham cabinet if he takes over - and more!

People in this episode

Hosts: Iain, Tessa

Topics covered

• Keir Starmer
• resignation
• political history
• Burnham cabinet
• politics

Keywords

• Keir Starmer
• resignation
• political history
• Burnham
• cabinet

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