# Emergency Episode: McSweeney Resigns

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Podcast: [How To Win An Election](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-win-an-election-6656330)
Published: 2026-02-08T18:21:03+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/how-to-win-an-election/episodes/emergency-episode-mcsweeney-resigns
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Duration seconds: 1046

## Resource

Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff. With Number 10 in survival mode, can the prime minister find a new strategy, and how long will potential leadership challengers wait? Hugo, Danny and Polly respond to the emergency podcast bell and react to the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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