Episode

Is Starmer's Labour the Welfare Party?

Podcast: Politics Unpacked
Published: Jun 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 2054
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Summary

Pat McFadden's assessment of Labour MPs will fuel claims that the party cares more about welfare recipients than taxpayers - is Keir Starmer's Labour becoming the Welfare Party? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.