Episode
Keir hunters: will Britain’s PM go?
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- Economist Podcasts
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- May 11, 2026
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- 1210
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Summary
After catastrophic local-election results, Britain’s prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life. One airline has folded and others may follow: jet-fuel prices are crimping carriers the world over, but the pain is not spread evenly. And could San Andrés , a popular Colombian tourist island, ever declare independence? Guests and host: Owen Winter, Britain political correspondent Simon Wright, industries editor Claire McQue, Americas writer Rosie Blau co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Britain elections, Keir Starmer, Reform UK, Labour Airlines, jet fuel, oil price, Strait of Hormuz San Andrés, Colombia, Caribbean Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.