Episode
Quite right!: Starmer’s last stand
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- Best of the Spectator
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- May 12, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1697
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Summary
This week: Keir Starmer’s leadership is in crisis. As pressure builds on the Prime Minister, Michael and Madeline ask whether Starmer can survive the rebellion now gathering pace in his own party. They discuss the runners and riders who could replace him, from Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner to Andy Burnham – and the risks each would pose for Labour. Could Burnham find a safe seat? Would Streeting trigger open warfare with the left? And would a change of leader mean anything beyond a change of name? Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.