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Speaking during his inauguration speech on Monday, new UK prime minister – the seventh in the last 10 years, if you're keeping score – Andy Burnham spoke of his mission to "bring back hope" and to make Britain "believe again". Good luck to him. Burnham knows the job ahead is unlikely to be an easy one, but he's put the work in to get here, from emerging as a fresh-faced MP at the turn of the century to failed attempts to take over the Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015, to finally ascending to the lofty halls of No 10 Downing Street. But is Burnham inheriting a poisoned chalice, given the increasingly fractured nature of present-day British politics? How did he go from "King of the North" in Manchester to the top job in London? And can he handle Donald Trump any better than Keir Starmer did? On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Daniel Boffey, Chief Reporter with The Guardian, to discuss the new UK PM's rise to power and why he's likely to call a general election sooner rather than later. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the day that Andy Burnham will officially replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, the country's seventh PM in just over ten years. CNN's special coverage begins with Max Foster outside Downing Street.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Burnham is Britain's new Prime Minister and he couldn’t be more different from the PMs who’ve gone before. He’s talking big change, too, from more offshore oil to renationalising public infrastructure. But can the so-called King of the North possibly fix the place even locals call ‘Broken Britain’? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Burnham’s 10-year plan: 'I’ll do things differently' Andy Burnham to promise ‘more breathing room’ as he becomes PM Analysis by Troy Bramston: Where Keir Starmer failed and what Andy Burnham must do to succeed This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BURNHAM SPEECH: PASS ME THE SICK BUCKET!  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #NigelFarage  Is Andy Burnham the only rat attempting to jump back on a sinking ship?  The stench of hypocrisy at the TUC today was overwhelming. Burnham's back, and frankly, my vacuum cleaner has more charisma. At least the vacuum actually picks up the dirt instead of just talking about it!  The speech was all sizzle and no sausage. No detail, and—no surprise—he refused to take questions from the press again. Cowardice. He's got no mandate to lead this country. If he's so sure of these "big ideas," he should test them in a General Election now. Instead, he's standing there thanking Blunket, Beckett, and bloody Neil Kinnock. If those are your mentors, God help us all! I'm sure "Burnham the Showman" struck absolute fear into the heart of Nigel Farage... NOT! I give him until Christmas before he's replaced by a lettuce. Labour are finished. Give us a General Election NOW!  Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Andy Burnham, TUC speech reaction, Labour Party, Nigel Farage, General Election, UK Politics, Political Commentary, Burnham vs Starmer, Burnham lettuce, Showman Burnham, British Politics news  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #TUC #PoliticalReaction #NigelFarage #Burnham  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Keir Starmer is facing intensifying calls to resign as a political scandal deepens around his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite serious concerns raised during the security vetting process. The controversy centers on revelations that Mandelson failed key vetting checks tied in part to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about judgment, oversight, and whether warnings were ignored or overridden. Starmer has acknowledged the appointment was a mistake but maintains he was not informed of the failed vetting at the time, a claim that critics—both political opponents and figures within his own party—have openly challenged.The growing pressure is not just about the appointment itself, but about credibility and accountability. Critics argue that either Starmer knew about the risks and proceeded anyway, or he failed to maintain control over a critical national security decision—both scenarios fueling demands for his resignation. The issue has been compounded by internal turmoil, including firings, conflicting testimony from officials, and broader political setbacks facing his government. With elections looming and party support showing signs of strain, the scandal has evolved into a direct threat to his leadership, with opponents framing it as a defining test of trust and competence at the highest level of government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Facing Growing Calls to ResignBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The shocking killing of Ann Widdecombe has set a sombre tone in British politics in the last week. Ed Balls and George Osborne delve into the political implications of this tragedy, examining the changing police messaging and debating what the solution for protecting politicians should be. They also share memories of Widdecombe, who they both worked with throughout the years. ‘The King of North' (Andy Burnham) is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, after receiving the backing of over 90% of Labour MPs. But what is he going to do? The unknowns of the incoming Burnham premiership has resulted in breathless speculation hitting a fever pitch. George argues Burnham is focusing too much on the past in his messaging and must look to the future, while Ed cautions that Burnham should not assume he will be popular in the country off the bat. As Keir Starmer's time in No. 10 comes to an end, and Rachel Reeves time in No. 11 is likely to follow suit, the pair reflect on their political legacies and obituaries. They deliver a harsh sentence on their reigns, explaining why they were stuck in a doom loop the last two years, and how it speaks to wider problems in Britain in the last 10 years. We love hearing from you, so please don't forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question or send a question to our social media handles:

BURNHAM'S LEFT-WING COUP? HAS BRITAIN BECOME A BANANA REPUBLIC? #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #AndyBurnham #NigelFarage #ReformUK #GeneralElection #UKPolitics Westminster has done it again. Today Labour MPs queued up to salute their new leader as if the British people don't matter. No General Election. No manifesto. No mandate. Just another Westminster stitch-up. They tell us to shut up and accept it. I say rubbish. This country doesn't belong to MPs. It belongs to us. Today I'm asking whether Britain has become a democracy in name only. Has Parliament become a private members' club that picks Prime Ministers while voters are expected to clap politely? Are we becoming a Banana Republic where Westminster insiders decide who governs while the British people are expected to keep quiet? And isn't the timing remarkable? Reform UK has been leading the opinion polls for months. Nigel Farage has become the biggest electoral threat to the Westminster establishment. Yet while Andy Burnham gets the red-carpet treatment, Farage finds himself under relentless political and media scrutiny. Coincidence? Or panic from an establishment that knows the public has had enough? Tonight we'll debate:

FARAGE VS THE ESTABLISHMENT - POLITICAL FIGHT OF THE DECADE? Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Live, Nigel Farage, Clacton, By-election, Andy Burnham, UK Politics, The Establishment, Nigel Farage has just dropped a political bombshell: he is standing down as an MP to fight a high-stakes by-election in Clacton. This isn't just an election; it's an all-out war against the political establishment. Join Jon Gaunt LIVE as we react to this massive news. Is this the moment Farage finally breaks the system? What does this move mean for the new PM, Andy Burnham, and his government? We'll be taking your comments and questions throughout the show. Don't miss the definitive breakdown of what this means for the future of British politics. The Clacton strategy: Why Farage is making his move now. The Andy Burnham Factor: How the new PM will handle the Farage threat. Is the establishment in panic mode? Your live reactions and chat! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a live show! Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Live, Nigel Farage, Clacton, By-election, Andy Burnham, British Politics, The Establishment, Reform UK, Political Reaction, Breaking News UK, Farage vs Establishment, Clacton-on-Sea. #JonGaunt #JonGauntTv #NigelFarage #Farage #AndyBurnham #Clacton #ByElection #UKPolitics #BreakingNewsUK #ReformUK #TheEstablishment #PoliticalFight #LiveStream #UKNews #PoliticalReaction This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

The UK is now in political turmoil, as Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. The next British election is still three years away, but it is hotly anticipated because Labour is going to faceoff against three parties of the Right: the Tories (also known as the Conservaties), Reform UK and Restore Britain. Reform, led by Nigel Farage and stocked with defections from the Tories, has a good chance to win in 2029. On today's episode, Razib talks to Joseph Robertson about the British politican scene. Robertson is Director at Touchpoint Strategy and CPAC Britain, wrote for Epoch Times and has been a long-time conservative political consultant in the UK. Currently, he is aligned with Reform UK. Razib and Robertson discuss the political and economic challenges facing the UK, particularly since the 2019 election and Brexit. Robertson highlights the shift in political allegiances, with the working class moving from Labour to the Tories, and the subsequent rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. They address issues like economic stagnation, high energy costs, and the impact of net-zero policies. Robertson criticizes the inherited socialist Fabian agenda of Labour and the lack of integration among new immigrants. They also touch on the rise of radical Islam and the need for stronger national identity and sovereignty. The conversation concludes with the announcement of CPAC UK, aiming to unite conservative movements globally.  

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10 BELIEFS THAT DON'T MAKE YOU FAR RIGHT! #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #UKPolitics #FarRight #FreeSpeech #Immigration #ReformUK #NigelFarage #AndyBurnham #Starmer  Has the phrase "far right" become an easy way to dismiss people instead of debating them? In todays show, Jon Gaunt looks at ten beliefs held by millions of ordinary Britons and asks whether expressing these opinions really deserves such a controversial label. These are not endorsements of any political party. These are ten views that millions of ordinary Britons hold. The question is: when did holding these opinions become enough for some people to label you 'far right'?" Wanting secure borders. Believing illegal immigration should be stopped. Supporting the police. Believing biological sex matters. Wanting criminals to receive tougher sentences. Believing in free speech, even for unpopular opinions. Being proud of Britain and flying the Union Flag. Wanting lower taxes and less government waste. Expecting newcomers to integrate and obey British laws. Believing democratic elections—not protests or courts—should decide political direction. "Whether you agree with every point or not, ask yourself this: does holding any of these opinions automatically make someone 'far right'—or has the label become so overused that it's lost its meaning?  Let me know in the comments." Join the debate  and tell me what you think. Which of these beliefs do you agree with—and has political language become more divisive than helpful?

Kelly McFarland and Tristen Naylor are back with a home team episode covering two major breaking stories: a seismic shakeup in British politics and the fast-moving (and deeply uncertain) US-Iran nuclear negotiations. 0:00:06 – Intro & Check-ins 0:03:27 – World Cup Chat 0:04:48 – Keir Starmer Resigns 0:10:58 – Andy Burnham & What's Next for Labour 0:18:03 – US-Iran Ceasefire & Nuclear Negotiations 0:29:58 – Israel as a Wild Card Diplomatic Immunity is a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. Views expressed herein only reflect those of the participants. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

On issue 4384 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Neil Delamere, as the trio jump into this week's news, as UK PM Kier Starmer announces his resignation, is Andy Burnham the future Prime Minister of the UK, AI publishing controversy, and Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave, and tips to keeping cool for it!

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He’s the new British prime minister in all but name - but when will Andy Burnham move into 10 Downing Street, and will furious voters get a chance to throw him and the Labour Party out altogether? Europe correspondent Jacquelin Magnay is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Starmer is going but not quite gone: the time lag will only anger Britons Andy Burnham seeks to calm markets, calls for orderly transition ahead of ‘coronation’ as PM ‘Just a naughty boy’: Andy Burnham arrives in Westminster like a Messiah Commentary by Jacquelin Magnay: Keir was a dud prime minister but the country’s pain will only continue This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STARMER GONE! BURNHAM CORONATION ? GENERAL ELECTION NOW!  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #LabourLeadership #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #ReformUK #NigelFarage  Keir Starmer has gone. But does that mean the British people should simply accept Andy Burnham being handed the keys to Number 10?  Jon Gaunt asks the question many voters are already asking: where is the democracy in all of this? Millions voted in a General Election based on Labour's manifesto and Keir Starmer's promises. If Labour now chooses a new leader with a completely different agenda, should the country simply accept it? Should Andy Burnham automatically become Prime Minister without a public vote? Or is it time for a fresh General Election so the British people can decide who governs the country?  We'll discuss: ✅ Starmer's departure ✅ The prospect of a Burnham leadership ✅ Whether Labour still has a mandate ✅ Reform UK's chances ✅ Nigel Farage's next move ✅ The future of Britain  Join Jon Gaunt  and tell us what YOU think. Should Britain get a General Election NOW?  Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Live, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Labour Party, Labour Leadership, General Election, UK Politics, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Prime Minister, British Politics, Democracy, Westminster, Political Commentary, Starmer Resignation, Burnham Coronation, UK News, Live Debate  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #LabourLeadership #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #ReformUK #NigelFarage #PrimeMinister #BritishPolitics #Democracy #Westminster #PoliticalCommentary #StarmerResignation #BurnhamCoronation #UKNews #LiveDebate This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

STOP CELEBRATING! BURNHAM WILL BE WORSE THAN STARMER  #AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #GeneralElection #ReformUK #NigelFarage #PoliticsLive #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #JonGaunt #Live Keir  Starmer is FINISHED. HE IS AN EX PM! BUT now we're told Andy Burnham is the answer! Really?  Why are so many commentators celebrating a man whose politics are fundamentally LEFT WING Labour politics? If Starmer has failed, why would another Labour insider suddenly succeed? Tonight I'll ask whether Burnham would actually be tougher on crime, immigration, free speech, net zero or the economy. Or is this just another establishment attempt to rebrand the same old product?  Starmer has lost the country? However does Britain need a new Labour leader—or a General Election?  Join me live at 4.00 PM and have your say. Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, Labour Leadership, Labour Crisis, Labour Civil War, UK Politics, British Politics, Prime Minister, General Election, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Politics Live, Political Commentary, Free Speech, Immigration, Crime, Two Tier Policing, Two Tier Justice, Andy Burnham PM, Starmer Finished, Labour Meltdown, Westminster Politics, UK News, Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Jon Gaunt Live, #AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #LabourLeadership #LabourCrisis #LabourCivilWar #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #PrimeMinister #GeneralElection #ReformUK #NigelFarage #PoliticsLive #PoliticalCommentary #FreeSpeech #Immigration #Crime #TwoTierPolicing #TwoTierJustice #AndyBurnhamPM #StarmerFinished #LabourMeltdown #Westminster #UKNews #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #JonGauntLive #Live  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

British Labour politician Andy Burnham won a byelection on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat. He is now expected to challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party, and by extenstion, his role as Prime Minister. British Political Strategist and Commentator John McTernan told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the proceedings will 'unofficially' begin over the weekend, and that Burnham should be careful with how he goes about it. "He has to give Keir the opportunity for a for a dignified retreat, don't dynamite him out, just make him understand that it's a matter of when, not if, and then move to a sensible, swift, but, dignified transition." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Makerfield by-election could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party. 

Dean of the College of Business and Economics at Anderson University, Steve Nails, returns to discuss the dramatic timeline of AI tech disruption. Nails predicts that 9.2 million white-collar knowledge-worker jobs will be fully eliminated within the next five to seven years, heavily impacting legal research and entry-level accounting. He emphasizes that upskilling in prompt engineering and data analytics is vital for Gen Z. Turning to global headlines, the show dives into a damning 180-page UK gang rape inquiry report, alleging that Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labor Party systemically covered up a massive, decades-long human trafficking scandal to protect political interests. Steve Nails, Anderson University, AI Job Elimination, Tech Disruption, Knowledge Workers, Automation Statistics, Humanoid Robotics, Keir Starmer, UK Grooming Gang Report, British Politics, Labor Party Scandal

STARMER IS FINISHED: BUT Is ANDY BURNHAM The Answer? #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #Labour #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #NigelFarage #ReformUK Keir Starmer's authority is under intense pressure. Polls are bleak, Labour MPs are restless, and rumours of a leadership challenge refuse to go away. But if Starmer falls, is replacing him with Andy Burnham really the answer? Tonight, Jon Gaunt asks a simple question: who actually voted for Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister? Millions of people voted in the last General Election based on Labour's manifesto and on the promises made by Keir Starmer. If Labour simply swaps leaders without returning to the country, is that democratic? Or is it another example of Westminster politicians deciding they know better than the voters? We'll debate whether the real issue is not Starmer himself, but the direction of the Labour Party. Has Labour abandoned the promises it made to the British people? Has it drifted away from the concerns of ordinary voters on immigration, crime, free speech and the cost of living?  And what would Andy Burnham actually do differently? Would he tackle concerns about unequal policing and justice? Would he recognise the growing public perception that some laws are enforced differently depending on who is protesting, who is speaking, or what cause is being promoted? Or would it simply be more of the same under a different face? If Starmer is finished, should the British people be given the final say through a General Election? Join Jon Gaunt  as we debate whether changing the captain can save the ship—or whether Britain needs a completely new course. Do you think Starmer is finished? Would Andy Burnham be any better? Or is it time for a General Election? Get involved in the live chat and have your say. Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, Live, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Labour Party, General Election, UK Politics, Prime Minister, Labour Leadership, Westminster, Democracy, British Politics, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Immigration, Crime, Two Tier Policing, Free Speech, Political Debate, Jon Gaunt Live #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #Labour #LabourParty #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #PrimeMinister #Democracy #Westminster #NigelFarage #ReformUK #Immigration #Crime #FreeSpeech #PoliticalDebate #TwoTierPolicing #Britain #PoliticsLive This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as a rival Labour superstar comes for his job - and the PM’s latest move is to announce an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s. Today, we look at Andy Burnham, the so-called King of the North, who’s lining himself up to destroy Starmer and remake the United Kingdom. Richard Ferguson’s here in just a moment. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Andy Burnham wants to be Makerfield’s MP: but do the voters want him? Henry Nowak death: The left is to blame for this terrible tragedy ‘Manchesterism’ pain in store if Andy Burnham marches on Fallout over Henry Nowak murder the fight Reform has been waiting for This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expert panel drew on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues. While historically major social reforms – such as decriminalising homosexuality or legalising abortion – have been introduced through private members' bills (PMBs), most backbench attempts to legislate that do not begin with government support fail to make it onto the statute book. The Procedure Committee has undertaken extensive work and made proposals for reform, but the deficiencies of the PMB process remain largely hidden from public view. With the attempted passage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill shining a spotlight on the PMB process, this Institute for Government event will explore the value and effectiveness of PMBs, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy. Is the current process fit for purpose when it comes to issues that divide opinion and stir public debate? Are there other options that parliament should consider for backbench MPs to raise, debate and legislate on critical social issues? To discuss this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Paul Brand, UK Editor at ITV News Dr Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at Queen Mary University London Kim Leadbeater MP, sponsor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Luke Norbury, Parliamentary Counsel at the Cabinet Office The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.

Fragmentation, volatility and voter disillusionment are striking features of British politics. On this episode of the UK in a Changing Europe podcast, Anand Menon is joined by Jane Green, Professor of Political Science and British Politics at Nuffield College. They discuss the local election results i the reorganisation of the electorate with the rise of small parties, Reform's Restore problem, and whether Andy Burnham can change Labour's electoral prospects. Tune in to find out why it is so hard for even psephologists to predict what's coming next.

An expert panel drew on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues. While historically major social reforms – such as decriminalising homosexuality or legalising abortion – have been introduced through private members' bills (PMBs), most backbench attempts to legislate that do not begin with government support fail to make it onto the statute book. The Procedure Committee has undertaken extensive work and made proposals for reform, but the deficiencies of the PMB process remain largely hidden from public view. With the attempted passage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill shining a spotlight on the PMB process, this Institute for Government event will explore the value and effectiveness of PMBs, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy. Is the current process fit for purpose when it comes to issues that divide opinion and stir public debate? Are there other options that parliament should consider for backbench MPs to raise, debate and legislate on critical social issues? To discuss this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Paul Brand, UK Editor at ITV News Dr Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at Queen Mary University London Kim Leadbeater MP, sponsor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Luke Norbury, Parliamentary Counsel at the Cabinet Office The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the end of Britain's two-party system? How has Reform brought together seemingly contradictory left- and right-wing ideas? Why do they think that we should get used to climate change instead of trying to fix it?The world has seemingly grown tired of liberal ideas, and the populist right is in the ascendant. They are winning elections, leading polls, and gaining political influence everywhere from the US to Italy, Argentina, France, Germany, and the UK. Join the next most powerful man in Reform UK after Nigel Farage, Deputy Leader Richard Tice, as he argues that the renewal of right-wing thinking and common-sense ideas will continue to reshape and transform global politics for the next century. Don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BRITAIN'S GEORGE FLOYD MOMENT? The Nowak Verdict & Two-Tier Justice #HenryNowak #TwoTierPolicing #JonGaunt #CommonSense #JusticeForHenry #UKPolitics "Justice must be blind—but in modern Britain, it feels like the authorities have their eyes wide shut. Tonight, I'm reacting LIVE to the verdict in the tragic case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. This is the moment where 'woke' policing and political correctness finally hit a breaking point. While a young man lay dying on the floor, it appears the police on the scene chose to believe the attacker over the victim. Why? If the roles were reversed, we know exactly what the reaction would be. Keir Starmer would be front and centre on our TV screens. So why the silence now? I'm asking the tough questions: Why isn't this being treated as Britain's George Floyd moment? When did 'common sense' leave the building at Scotland Yard? Why aren't senior cops and politicians being held to account for this failure? Justice without fear or favour is the bedrock of our society, but right now, it feels like we have a two-tier system that is failing the very people it's supposed to protect. It's time to stop the hand-wringing and start demanding answers. Join the conversation and tell me what YOU think. Has fairness left the building? #HenryNowak #TwoTierPolicing #JonGaunt #CommonSense #JusticeForHenry #UKPolitics Henry Nowak, Jon Gaunt, Two-Tier Policing, Two-Tier Justice, Keir Starmer, Common Sense, UK Justice System, Police Accountability, Scotland Yard, George Floyd Moment, British Politics, Justice for Henry, Reform UK, Talk Radio, UK News #HenryNowak #JonGaunt #TwoTierPolicing #TwoTierJustice #KeirStarmer #CommonSense #UKJustice #PoliceAccountability #ScotlandYard #GeorgeFloydMoment #UKPolitics #JusticeForHenry #ReformUK #TalkRadio #UKNews This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

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Key Topics   The implications of the US indicting Cuba's former president Raul Castro and what regime change might look like The impact of President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping on Taiwan's security and US strategic ambiguity The political crisis in Britain, the decline of the Labour Party, and the future of UK leadership How European countries view US and China strategies in the context of Taiwan and broader global influence The potential for a shifting European posture towards closer integration with the EU and re-evaluating Brexit Links Philip Stephens - philipstephens.net Karen DeYoung - washingtonpost.com/people/karen-deyoung Anton LaGuardia - economist.com/people/anton-la-guardia Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs —  belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder —  belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

Send us Fan MailA well known brand drops into my inbox, praises my TikTok, then asks for a full video turnaround within hours and never once mentions payment. That one email opens a bigger conversation about workplace boundaries, self-worth, and why I refuse to build any part of my life on “maybe there'll be future work”. If you are a content creator, freelancer, or employee who is tired of being squeezed for more while being offered less, you will recognise the pattern instantly. We talk rates, budgets, scope, urgency fees, and why milestone payments matter when brands want to use your assets for months. Then we take it into the workplace, where negotiation is not just about money, it is about power. I share how I approach non-negotiables, from day rate to travel to office attendance, and why I would rather turn down a role than accept terms that guarantee disrespect later. We also sit with a line that hit hard: “The workplace loves Black women's resilience, just not our boundaries.” We unpack how resilience gets weaponised into over performance, emotional labour, and silence, and how to make resilience work for us instead of against us. From there, we zoom out to the UK mood after the local elections and the rise of Reform UK, looking at why people vote from pain when rent, bills, wages and NHS access feel broken. We touch on immigration rhetoric, the European Convention on Human Rights, indefinite leave to remain, and the danger of making rights conditional. Finally, we lighten the angle without losing the depth, using the AP x Swatch collaboration to explore luxury marketing psychology, aspiration culture, and why “access” sells even during a cost of living crisis. If this conversation sharpens your thinking, subscribe, share it with someone who needs firmer boundaries, and leave a review so more people can find Toya Talks.Sponsorships - Email me:  hello@toyatalks.comTikTok:  toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talkshttps://toyatalks.com/Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic StarStationary Company: Sistah ScribbleInstagram: @sistahscribbleWebsite: www.sistahscribble.com Email: hello@sistahscribble.com

It has been a seismic week in British politics. The two-party system has collapsed. Keir Starmer is digging in at Downing Street, while Labour leadership contenders line up outside, and Reform clouds gather overhead. Now: the most important by-election in more than a century looms. How did we get here? And what happens next? On this week's Downstream, Aaron Bastani is joined by James Butler, contributing editor at the London Review of Books and co-founder of Novara Media, to make sense of the paradigm shift underway in British politics. How has first past the post, long promoted as a source of political stability, become the background for systemic chaos? Why is there such a democratic deficit in Britain, and what can be done about it? Have two lost decades on the economy simply killed both historic parties? And where should progressives position themselves, as we now begin the slow march towards the final general election of the 2020s?

Show NotesOrder "Offensive Christianity" here - https://offensivechristianitybook.com/jchasedavis.comSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisGo to ionlayer.com and use code FPT to get $100 off your first kit.Seven Titans Jeans - https://seven-titans.com/discount/PROOFLegacy Profits Club - https://www.skool.com/legacyprofitscl...Connor Tomlinson on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ConnorTomlinsonConnor Tomlinson on Substack - https://connortomlinson.substack.com/Follow Connor on X - https://x.com/con_tomlinsonSummaryIs Britain finished, or is it finally waking up? Chase sits down with Connor Tomlinson — British commentator, writer, and former Lotus Eaters host — for a wide-ranging conversation on the collapse of the United Kingdom and the political insurgency rising to meet it. They cover Connor's path from Catholic revert and university free-speech fighter to independent commentator, the dilapidated state of British towns and the NHS, the demographic catastrophe of the Boris wave, and the Pakistani grooming gangs scandal that the state spent decades covering up. Then they dig into the recent local elections, the difference between Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain, why Keir Starmer is the most hated prime minister on record but refuses to leave, the House of Lords, and whether the King could actually do anything to save the country. If you want to understand what's happening across the pond and why Connor is more bullish on Britain than he is on America stick around to the end of the show. Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

In our latest podcast, our team discusses this week's failed coup against Keir Starmer amidst a total lack of alternative agendas.

The Palace of Westminster is one of the world's most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in urgent need of repair. While debates over how to approach the Restoration and Renewal programme have continued for over a decade, other countries have already moved ahead: Austria has completed the renovation of its parliament, and Canada's is well underway. In February, the Restoration and Renewal Client Board set out updated costings and recommended two possible paths forward – full decant or enhanced maintenance and improvement. Parliament is expected to debate the Client Board's report in the coming weeks. With the stage now set for parliament to embark on a project that will not only safeguard this historic landmark but also reimagine it for future generations, this IfG event explored lessons from other international projects, and discuss what the Restoration and Renewal programme could mean for parliament, industry and the wider public. To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Jennifer Garrett, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Parliamentary Precinct Branch of the Government of Canada (joining remotely) Dr Alexandra Meakin, Lecturer in British Politics at the University of Leeds Jack Pringle, Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Nick Smith MP, Chair of the House of Commons Administration Committee The event was chaired by Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank RIBA for kindly supporting this event.

STARMER is TOAST Now we need GENERAL ELECTION not a CORONATION  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #GeneralElectionNow #GordonBrown #LabourLosses #UKPolitics  STARMER IS TOAST! The local elections were a bloodbath, and now a desperate Keir Starmer is reaching into the political graveyard to bring back Gordon Brown. Is this a joke? We're talking about the man who sold our gold at the bottom of the market! In this live show, Jon Gaunt exposes the "drowning man" tactics of a Prime Minister who has lost the dressing room and the country. 30 of his own MPs want him gone, but instead of giving US a say, they're planning a backroom coronation.]  WE NEED A GENERAL ELECTION NOW! Join the conversation LIVE: Why the local election results prove Starmer is finished. The Gordon Brown "resurrection" – desperation or delusion? Why a "Coronation" is a slap in the face to British democracy.  Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell icon to stay "unfiltered" with Jon Gaunt TV.  Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, LIVE, Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown, General Election Now, Starmer is Toast, Local Election Results, Labour Party, Political Analysis, UK Politics, Breaking News, Two-Tier Justice, Gordon Brown Gold, Starmer Resignation, Snap Election, Tabloid Style, Straight Talk, Unfiltered, British Politics  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #StarmerIsToast #GeneralElectionNow #GordonBrown #LabourLosses #UKPolitics #LocalElections #StarmerMustGo #BreakingNews #PoliticalRant #Unfiltered #BritishNews #electionnow  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Labour is losing heavily to Reform UK in areas once considered the party's heartlands - what Nigel Farage calls a “truly historic shift” in British politics.Keir Starmer says he won't leave and plunge the party into chaos - but will it be up to him?Carolyn Quinn unpacks the politics of the day with Will Lloyd and Alys Denby. Plus: Shadow Minister Victoria Atkins and Reform UK's London Assembly leader, Alex Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SACK STARMER THE TRAITOR! Use Your Local Vote To Stop Him Now  #SackStarmer #LocalElections #JonGauntTV #StarmerOut #PoliticsLive #UKNews  The clock is ticking, and the British public has had enough! Keir Starmer has betrayed this country, turned his back on the working class, and presided over absolute chaos.  But this Thursday, YOU have the power to send him a message he can't ignore. In this live show, Jon Gaunt exposes the true scale of the Starmer betrayal—from the border shambles to the total disregard for national pride. We're treating these local elections like a General Election. It's time to stop the rot. It's time to sack the traitor. He must be totally thrashed and humiliated on Thursday and EVERY VOTE COUNTS!  Don't just sit there—get involved! VOTE: Use your ballot on Thursday to say "NO MORE." JOIN THE DEBATE: Tell us why you're voting him out in the comments below.  SHARE: Get this stream out to everyone who cares about the future of the UK.  #SackStarmer #LocalElections #JonGauntTV #StarmerOut #PoliticsLive #UKNews  Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, live, Sack Starmer, Starmer Traitor, Local Elections, Vote Starmer Out, Keir Starmer, UK Politics, Starmer Betrayal, British Politics, Stop Starmer, Jon Gaunt TV, Political Commentary, General Election, Sack the Traitor  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #live #SackStarmer #StarmerTraitor #LocalElections #VoteStarmerOut #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #StarmerBetrayal #BritishPolitics #StopStarmer #JonGauntTV #PoliticalCommentary #GeneralElection #SackTheTraitor  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

The two-party system has defined British politics for centuries, but the status quo is under attack from Nigel Farage's Reform UK and an insurgent Green party – both looking to clean up in the local elections on 7 May. This week Aaron Bastani speaks to economist James Meadway about the disruptive new progressive party on the block. Meadway was an economic advisor to John McDonnell during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of Labour, and is now chief economist of Verdant, a new think tank set up to craft the Green party's strategy for 2029. But who are the Greens? What is their vision for Britain? How can they build a broad coalition of voters, big enough to win elections? And what mistakes can Zack Polanski learn from the Corbyn era? Help us build people-powered media: https://novara.media/support

The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts features the authors of a great new book, Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain. Sara Hobolt and James Tilley discuss how the Brexit referendum was the trigger for new political identities, identities which have persisted. We also discuss their surprising finding about the role for social media in forging anti-Brexit identities, as well as lessons from their research for pro-European campaigners. Show notes Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain by Sara Hobolt and James Tilley: Waterstones / Amazon / Bookshop (independent bookshops). The previous episodes with the authors of Brexitland: Maria Sobolewska and Rob Ford. Brexitland: Identity, Diversity and the Reshaping of British Politics by Maria Sobolewska and Rob Ford: Waterstones / Amazon / Bookshop (independent bookshops) Sara Hobolt on Bluesky. Theme tune by Hugo Lee. New to listening to podcasts? Here are some tips on how to listen to podcasts. Check out some of this show's most popular previous episodes. Note: Links to books are affiliate links that generate a commission on sales made.

A decade and a half ago, the British far right was a fringe concern. But since then, the ruling party – whether it be The Conservatives or Labour – has played into their hands over and over again. Whether through appeasement or ineptitude, more than a decade of rightward drift has put Reform within reach of Downing Street. Can anyone stop them? Is anyone actually in control? Or are the emotional forces that the far right have unleashed in the UK now too powerful for them to rein in? Daniel Trilling is the author of If We Tolerate This: How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable. He argues that to understand the ever-worsening political state of Britain, we have to look not just to the far right themselves, but to the systems of establishment power that have enabled them. Do Your Own Research is a new show from Novara Media about the systems that make the modern world possible. Music by Iglooghost.

STARMER is FINISHED - Here's WHY! JON GAUNT LIVE #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LocalElections #StarmerFinished #May7 Keir Starmer is running scared! Today, he's using a desperate 3-line whip to force his party to vote against an investigation into his own conduct. It's a total stitch-up, but the British public can see right through this "complete cobblers." Join Jon Gaunt LIVE this afternoon as he breaks down why this move proves the walls are closing in on the Labour leader. With the local elections on May 7 fast approaching, ordinary people are ready to send a clear message. It's not just about giving him a "bloody nose"—voters are lining up to give Starmer a real kick in the ballots! Don't miss Jon's unfiltered take on the political elite vs. the real world. Get involved in the live chat and let us know: is Starmer finally finished?  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LocalElections #StarmerFinished #LabourParty #3LineWhip #PoliticsLive #BritishPolitics #May7 Jon Gaunt, jongauntTV, Keir Starmer, UK Politics, Local Elections, Starmer Finished, Labour Party, 3 line whip, Politics Live, British Politics, May 7, Starmer, Political Commentary This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Keir Starmer is facing intensifying calls to resign as a political scandal deepens around his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite serious concerns raised during the security vetting process. The controversy centers on revelations that Mandelson failed key vetting checks tied in part to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about judgment, oversight, and whether warnings were ignored or overridden. Starmer has acknowledged the appointment was a mistake but maintains he was not informed of the failed vetting at the time, a claim that critics—both political opponents and figures within his own party—have openly challenged.The growing pressure is not just about the appointment itself, but about credibility and accountability. Critics argue that either Starmer knew about the risks and proceeded anyway, or he failed to maintain control over a critical national security decision—both scenarios fueling demands for his resignation. The issue has been compounded by internal turmoil, including firings, conflicting testimony from officials, and broader political setbacks facing his government. With elections looming and party support showing signs of strain, the scandal has evolved into a direct threat to his leadership, with opponents framing it as a defining test of trust and competence at the highest level of government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Facing Growing Calls to Resign

Keir Starmer is facing intensifying calls to resign as a political scandal deepens around his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite serious concerns raised during the security vetting process. The controversy centers on revelations that Mandelson failed key vetting checks tied in part to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about judgment, oversight, and whether warnings were ignored or overridden. Starmer has acknowledged the appointment was a mistake but maintains he was not informed of the failed vetting at the time, a claim that critics—both political opponents and figures within his own party—have openly challenged.The growing pressure is not just about the appointment itself, but about credibility and accountability. Critics argue that either Starmer knew about the risks and proceeded anyway, or he failed to maintain control over a critical national security decision—both scenarios fueling demands for his resignation. The issue has been compounded by internal turmoil, including firings, conflicting testimony from officials, and broader political setbacks facing his government. With elections looming and party support showing signs of strain, the scandal has evolved into a direct threat to his leadership, with opponents framing it as a defining test of trust and competence at the highest level of government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Facing Growing Calls to ResignBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

6. Fragmentation of British PoliticsGuest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable analyzes the fragmentation within the UK's Labor majority and the emergence of the Green Party. Polling suggests voters are divided among tactical coalitions, making leadership challenges difficult for Prime Minister Starmer. (6)1866 PERU IRONCLADS

### 10. Joseph Sternberg: BritishPolitical Realignment Joseph Sternberg analyzes the fragmentation of Britishpolitics, highlighting the rise of the Greens. He notes their socialist economic platform and foreign policy ideas designed to attract specific voter demographics in the northwest districts. (11)1951 TEHRAN