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Starmergeddon: British PM resigns
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 1248
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Summary
After winning a resounding victory for Britain’s Labour party two years ago, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his departure. As the country gets ready for its 7th prime minister in ten years, our correspondent asks if it has become ungovernable. A Trump-loving right winger wins Colombia’s presidency . And “ Toy Story 5 ” sets the toys against technology. Guests and host: Hugo Gye, Britain political editor Hal Hodson, Americas editor Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence” Topics covered: Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Britain, Labour Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, cocaine Toy Story 5, tech, screen time 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.