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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.

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will launch a challenge for the UK Prime Ministership after winning a resounding by-election victory in Makersfield. Plus, a retired Army Major accuses the Australian Defence Force of ‘fabricating evidence’ in crash probe, and The Australian’s Culture section wins journalism’s top prize. Read more: ‘Voted for change’: Burnham sets up Starmer fight with Makerfield win Analysis by Jacquelin Magnay: Andy Burnham’s win sparks Labour civil war with Keir Starmer’s leadership in peril Commentary by Patrick Maguire: Labour voters want a revolution or the party’s over Fatal MRH-90 chopper crash ‘foreseeable’, report ‘corrupted’: test pilots The Australian’s new Culture section secures top journalism award in its first yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Today, the first televised debate from the Makerfield by-election has taken place in a special edition of Question Time.Adam and Chris reunite after Question Time to discuss all the biggest moments, including Andy Burnham's clearest confirmation yet that he will stand in a Labour leadership election - but will he trigger one? Plus, Alex and Faisal wrap up the biggest news stories of the week, including the political response to the murder of Henry Nowak. A full list of candidates for the Makerfield by-election is available on the BBC News website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrp1z8n4w2oYou can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade and Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Jem Westgate. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/2058892397413613739https://x.com/i/status/2059143932261339583https://x.com/i/status/2059151416980082794https://x.com/i/status/2059561831258337734https://x.com/i/status/2059626734853443911https://x.com/i/status/2059684577610961080https://x.com/i/status/2059913507760480283https://x.com/i/status/2060035440535601221https://x.com/i/status/2058828156711346573https://x.com/i/status/2058829660452987321https://x.com/i/status/2059197598687252842https://x.com/i/status/2059686874369966373https://x.com/i/status/2059522169684533629https://x.com/i/status/2059906411706945633https://x.com/i/status/2058894457643122717https://x.com/i/status/2059689216037040535https://x.com/i/status/2059962835094872110https://x.com/i/status/2060030603068678378https://x.com/i/status/2059221478764134710https://x.com/i/status/2059167571761299562https://x.com/i/status/2058705991269802404https://x.com/i/status/2059753993040003516https://x.com/i/status/2058873137589027041https://x.com/i/status/2058859889619763654https://youtu.be/E84fW1Dp36QContact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/2059686874369966373https://x.com/i/status/2059522169684533629 https://x.com/i/status/2059561831258337734 https://x.com/i/status/2059626734853443911 https://x.com/i/status/2059684577610961080https://x.com/i/status/2059689216037040535 https://x.com/i/status/2059753993040003516 https://x.com/i/status/2059660901670584433 https://x.com/i/status/2059606133996707916 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Halliday on why Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is tipped to be the future Labour leader … if he wins the Makerfield byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/2055678686049833158https://x.com/i/status/2055657250342007286https://x.com/i/status/2055964183087169828https://x.com/i/status/2055967538874396828https://x.com/i/status/2056382763738051046https://x.com/i/status/2056293231525019950https://x.com/i/status/2056705682070557116https://x.com/i/status/2056723279369376234https://x.com/i/status/2057097644116254855https://x.com/i/status/2057104129726538073https://x.com/i/status/2057432331426615653https://x.com/i/status/2057388106404303298https://x.com/i/status/2057491065456762970https://x.com/i/status/2057353509738103223https://x.com/i/status/2056014152733167650https://x.com/i/status/2056373867099177433https://x.com/i/status/2056131642394091831https://x.com/i/status/2057030686444233017https://x.com/i/status/2056061996672356459https://x.com/i/status/2056588573864771609https://x.com/i/status/2057058755401916739https://x.com/i/status/2057060744756183329https://x.com/i/status/2057360996008628619https://x.com/i/status/2056311441091625152https://x.com/i/status/2056749702494999024https://x.com/i/status/2056740934444847288https://x.com/i/status/2057101454519734623https://x.com/i/status/2057495528548847806https://x.com/i/status/2056841881825263854https://x.com/i/status/2057220137627865141https://x.com/i/status/2057479223917596902https://x.com/i/status/2056318243996925971https://x.com/i/status/2057672186609959256Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Wright is joined by:Communications Director for Progressive International, former advisor to Jeremy Corbyn, and author of ‘Our Bloc: How We Win' James SchneiderLabour Member of the London Assembly for Merton and Wandsworth since 2016, Leonie CooperHighly acclaimed writer, journalist, and broadcaster Christina Patterson Jean-Monnet Professor of European Integration at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, John O'Brennan    Chris asks the panel whether the current political saga whereby Starmer's leadership is being challenged is a result of external conditions such as a right-wing media, or his own doing. In addition they discuss the lack of a program of wealth distribution, Starmer & Labour's political ‘own goals' since taking office, and the importance of communication. As the conversation develops focus turns to Andy Burnham and the significance of him going for the Labour leadership.Chapters00:00 The Political Landscape in the UK04:54 Challenges of Modern Governance09:27 Inequality and Economic Instability14:20 The Role of Communication in Politics19:07 Labour Party's Positioning and Strategy23:54 Global Issues and Domestic Politics28:16 Future Directions for the Labour Party34:29 Local Initiatives and Regional Politics37:49 The Brexit Dilemma39:59 Emotional Politics and Public Sentiment47:27 Inequality and Political Choices53:29 The Makerfield By-Election: A Crucial Battle01:04:21 Future of Labour Leadership'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.co This episode was produced by Sound SapienSoundsapien.com

Streeting starts up the Brexit wars in leadership contest, Parents face jail for their children's behaviour, and did you get married at 16 and it survived?

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/2055678686049833158 https://x.com/i/status/2055657250342007286 https://x.com/i/status/2055964183087169828 https://x.com/i/status/2055967538874396828 https://x.com/i/status/2056014152733167650 https://x.com/i/status/2056061996672356459 https://x.com/i/status/2056086322561855947https://x.com/i/status/2055964041885974746 https://youtu.be/N-J-HR3quc4 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/2054788878255497723 https://x.com/i/status/2054993990223634833https://youtu.be/FKD37BGs4E8 https://x.com/i/status/2055099293984534972https://x.com/i/status/2054911727356059718 https://x.com/i/status/2054948601001107963https://x.com/i/status/2054952312351719687 https://x.com/i/status/2054791708450214096 https://x.com/i/status/2054636798668636505 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Efforts to unseat Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer have erupted into open rebellion within the Labour Party. AP correspondent Danica Kirk reports.

The struggle for the future of the Labour Party, and the country, has begun, even as Keir Starmer tries to hang on.The political masterminds look at the potential pitfalls for Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham - and discuss whether Labour should give up on its working class roots and try instead to unite liberal Britain.Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Whitehall Sources: Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation react in real time to the Labour leadership crisis on the day Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary. Recording on Thursday evening as events continue to unfold, they discuss the possibility of a Labour leadership contest and who might run. Why hasn't Wes Streeting triggered a leadership contest? Who could the dark horses for Labour leader be? Is Andy Burnham about to announce that he is running? Join us for the special edition of the show, as we try to figure out what on earth is going on?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allies of the health secretary, Wes Streeting, say they expect him to launch a challenge against Sir Keir Starmer tomorrow. Also: A parliamentary investigation is to be held into whether Nigel Farage broke Commons rules by not declaring a five-million pound gift from a supporter. And the Princess of Wales embarks on her first foreign tour since being treated for cancer.

The papers are full of speculation on who could replace Keir Starmer if he is toppled after this week's local elections. But does anyone know what's actually going on inside the party?Guto Harri unpacks the politics of the day with Carol Lewis and Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Breakfast with Mark Dolan, the discussion focused on divisions within the Labour Party, as Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham are all reportedly eyeing the top job.The show also covers concerns from a Labour peer that migrants could exploit the system if English language tests move online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Angela Rayner has reignited Labour leader speculation with a speech in Westminster. The former deputy prime minister told a room at a Westminster pub that Labour is “running out of time”. Adam and Chris discuss this, and mixed messages coming out of the White House about the effectiveness of Operation Epic Fury with Chief North America Correspondent Gary O'Donoghue.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Join the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon as he chats with Alloa and Grangemouth Labour MP Brian Leishman about the latest issues affecting Scottish Labour, UK Labour and more. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part Two of this Old Newscast, we pick up with Jeremy Corbyn on the campaign trail. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later, on the 12th September 2015, he was elected as leader with almost 60% of the vote.Adam is joined by two journalists who followed each twist and turn of the 2015 Labour leadership contest, Jane Merrick and Nick Watt, to revisit how the Corbyn campaign won.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Today's Old Newscast is travelling all the way back to 2015: it's the morning after the general election, and Ed Miliband resigns as leader of the Labour party. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later, on the 12th September 2015, he was elected as leader with almost 60% of the vote.Adam is joined by two journalists who followed each twist and turn of the 2015 Labour leadership contest, Jane Merrick and Nick Watt, to revisit how the Corbyn campaign won.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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A crackdown on asylum seekers looms this week for the scandal-plagued UK Labour government - but can it save embattled PM Sir Keir Starmer, as three credible leadership rivals loom? Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on our website or The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton.. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times, assesses Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham's situation in the midst of dissatisfaction within the UK Labour party.

After the fall of Ange, Ava has the latest on Labour's deputy leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Harold Wilson formed his second government, he immediately faced a major crisis inherited from Heath's administration: the coalminers were on strike, a state of Emergency (Heath's fifth in four years) was in place and Britain was on a three-day week. That gave Wilson some quick wins as he dealt with all three.Other things proved less straightforward. Heath had brought in a power-sharing arrangement in Northern Ireland, under the so-called Sunningdale Agreement, between the Protestant and Catholic communities. Soon after Labour came back to power, however, a strike by Protestant organisations brought the Sunningdale Agreement to an ignominious end.Wilson also came under sustained press attack over scandals in which he seems to have played no reprehensible role (though his cleverness and deviousness did tend to leave him open to accusations of not being entirely straight).He also had to deal with his pledge to renegotiate the terms on which Britain had joined the Common Market. The renegotations achieved little but their real aim was simply to be seen to have been undertaken before the referendum was held. The process, however, left Wilson more convinced than ever that Britain had to stay in. That lost him support on the left of Labour, while the right behaved in ways that left Wilson suspicious of what it was up to.All these pressures became hard to sustain and Wilson, who'd long said he'd go by the time he was sixty, stood down both from the premiership and from the Labour Leadership just a few weeks before reaching that age. That marked the end of an era.Illustration: Ian Paisley addressing a crowd during the Ulster Workers Council Strike against the Sunningdale Agreement. Photo from the Irish News.Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Solidarity 745, 4 June 2025. Articles: Tax the rich to fund social provision "Black flag" means an order you must disobey Academics in Israel oppose the war Anti-war movement in Israel stands firm Unions must move against Trump after 14 June Gaza: ceasefire now! Lambeth libraries vote for strikes Build on union-Labour revolt against benefit cuts! Denouncing Starmer for saying the same Islamists flex their muscles in Bangladesh The jewel in the “local independent” crown? How unions can defend trans people Letter: Everyone is male or female Khan challenges Starmer on cannabis Inflation in 2025? EHRC contradicts “free from harassment” Stormy days for Labour leadership “Not all Bengalis”: Bangladesh's highlands The revolutionary left 34 years after 1991 PKK to disband, but Kurdish rights doubtful Quiet conference, tense year ahead? PCS leaders fold on pay When it all goes wrong at once Marcel Ophuls (1927-2025) Planning next steps against the closures Nottingham strike steps up 9-13 June Our 31 May day school More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-745-4-june-2025

Rachel Reeves Out of Her Depth and On the Freebie Take Again! In this video, Jon Gaunt dives deep into the latest political scandal involving Rachel Reeves, the Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer. As pressure mounts on the UK government to deliver a Spring Statement that satisfies both the markets and the Labour Party, Gaunty asks: Is Rachel Reeves really up to the task? Is she simply out of her depth in this high-stakes political environment? Jon also covers the breaking news that Rachel Reeves has been caught accepting freebies again — this time, tickets for Sabrina Carpenter. Why is she unable to buy her own tickets? It raises serious questions about her ability to lead and make tough decisions for the country. Looking back at last July, it's hard to believe that under Labour leadership, the government would be making decisions like cutting disability benefits, slashing overseas aid, reducing the civil service, tightening eligibility for the winter fuel allowance, and even raising National Insurance on employers. What's really going on in UK politics, and can Labour continue to be trusted with the nation's future? This video provides a sharp analysis of the UK political landscape, offering debate, free speech, and insights into the actions of Rachel Reeves. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth analysis on UK politics and breaking news. Keywords/Tags: Rachel Reeves, Jon Gaunt, UK politics, Labour Party, UK news, political scandal, Spring Statement, disability benefits, overseas aid, civil service cuts, National Insurance, free speech, Gaunty, political analysis, UK Chancellor, Labour government, Sarah Carpenter tickets, political debate, Labour leadership, UK economic policies, political pressure, freebie scandal, UK government news, March 2025 politics.

Heathrow Fire is final straw! I've had enough of Starmer's Labour. UKPolitics #StarmerLabour #HeathrowFire #DomesticSecurity  In this video, I dive deep into the recent Heathrow fire and how it highlights the complete failure of Starmer's Labour leadership when it comes to UK domestic security. Whether the fire was an accident or terror-related, the real issue is that we have no resilience plan in place to handle such events. Starmer and Labour have neglected the pressing concerns of our own borders, crime rates, and vital infrastructure, all while focusing too heavily on Ukraine and foreign affairs. The lack of attention to issues like knife crime, illegal immigration, and the vulnerability of key infrastructure is putting our country at risk. It's time for a change. As we face a rise in crime, a lack of investment in security, and weak government policies, it's clear that Miliband and Starmer need to step aside. We need a government that puts the UK first and focuses on rebuilding our domestic security, not just foreign interests. The UK is becoming the laughing stock of the world, and it's no wonder when we see the failures of leadership at the top. Join me as I break down why Starmer's Labour is failing the UK and what needs to be done for our safety, security, and future. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more UK political insights and debates. Search Terms & Keywords: UK politics, Starmer Labour, Heathrow fire, domestic security, knife crime, illegal immigration, resilience plan, UK crime rates, foreign affairs, Labour leadership, political debate, UK infrastructure, Miliband, Labour policies, UK government, free speech, news, terrorism, political reform, UK news, political analysis, crime prevention, security plans.  Tags: #UKPolitics #StarmerLabour #HeathrowFire #DomesticSecurity #KnifeCrime #IllegalImmigration #PoliticalDebate #FreeSpeech #LabourFail #UKCrime #Miliband #UKNews #PoliticalAnalysis #SecurityPlan #ForeignAffairs #LabourLeadership

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Following the recent landslide victory of the Labour Party in the UK parliamentary elections, there is growing curiosity about its potential impact on Singaporean investors. This latest political overhaul has raised questions about how this might influence overseas buyers. This comes as there has been a noticeable increase in Singaporean investment on London's property market in recent years. Peter Allen, Director at Stanhope PLC discusses the affordability of homes in London, and a big demographic that sees advantages to buying property there.   Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Hefin David MS; Director of Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre, Richard Wyn Jones; Labour MP for the Vale of Glamorgan, Kanishka Narayan; Plaid Cymru's Caerfyrrdin MP Ann Davies; Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas; Prof Chris Carman from the University of Glasgow; Paris correspondent for The Times, David Chazan, Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths and documentary film maker Inge Hanson.

All Welsh politics watchers will have seen and heard much from the Labour Party's two leadership candidates and their teams in the race to succeed Mark Drakeford as leader and First Minister. So here at Hiraeth this week, we're taking a look at the race through the eyes of other parties in Wales. Our all-female panel to comment on this all-male election features guest host Sarah Rees, leader of the Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS, and former Plaid Cymru MS Bethan Sayed. We discuss the race between Jeremy Miles and Vaughan Gething, their manifestos, the perception of the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates and the likely effect on future government in the Senedd. Our guests: Jane Dodds MS: https://twitter.com/DoddsJane Bethan Sayed: https://twitter.com/bethanmsayed As always, you can find the latest from us here: twitter.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

Guests include leading political analyst Prof Sir John Curtice; political consultant Laura Emily Dunn; Professor of International Politics, Scott Lucas; Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Paul Rogers; Ken Skates MS; Tory Peer and ex MP Lord Arbuthnot, former TV executive, Clare Hudson. Reviewing the papers: Wayne David MP and Ruth Mosalski, political editor of Wales Online.

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Emergency Podcast! Once again Jeremy is joined by Professor Alan Finlayson at very short notice to discuss some very stupid action taken by the Labour Party leadership. This week the party has threatened Neal Lawson, Director of Compass with expulsion from the party. Why has this attracted headlines and outrage, and what does it mean? […]

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Brothers and sisters, comrades and free radical thinkers WE ARE BACK! As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand's bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air. Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!   This week Matt McCarten, Matthew Hooton and Libertarian Damien Grant to debate the Labour Leadership Special!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When Labour got clobbered in May's elections, Andy Burnham defined the trend by winning a landslide in Greater Manchester's mayoral elections. He tells me what Labour can learn from his success, about whether he has ambitions to replace Keir Starmer, about how devolution is Labour's routemap back, and why the people of Batley and Spen should vote for Labour's Kim Leadbeater.Help us take on the right-wing media here: https://patreon.com/owenjones84Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Plus Boris Johnson is coming under renewed pressure from key British allies over his controversial decision to give Chinese tech giant Huawei a role in building the UK's 5G network. A delegation of senior US officials - including Donald Trump's acting chief of staff - are set to fly to London to raise their concerns directly with Number 10, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Ms Long-Bailey - favourite of the Labour left - said she could be trusted to maintain "our socialist agenda", comments that will be seen as a thinly veiled swipe at shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer. He has been keen to stress his left-wing credentials despite being seen to come from a more centrist tradition.

What will happen to the Brexit Party after we leave Europe on January 31? Brexit Party MEP, Anne Widdecombe, gives her view. Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, tells us everything we need to know about Crossrail delays. And Quentin Letts, Sketch writer for The Times, talks us through the Labour leadership race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.