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It is the first Prime Minister's Questions of the new year – and Keir Starmer returns to the Commons already under pressure. With major international crises unfolding, Kemi Badenoch used PMQs to question whether the Prime Minister is present, engaged or in control. In response, Starmer just seemed narky.As the exchange descended into rows over Ukraine, Venezuela and the role of government lawyers, the issue of the armed forces – how they are supported and resourced – came up once again. With global events dominating the news agenda, are British forces prepared to be deployed – and does the Labour party really grasp the political danger of that debate?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Tim Shipman and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From 'regime change' in Venezuela to Russia's war in Ukraine, the Labour government is trying to navigate complicated situations across foreign affairs. Having appeared to weather the domestic reaction to the situation in Venezuela, Keir Starmer is in Paris today to discuss Ukraine alongside Chancellor Merz and Presidents Macron and Zelensky. This is undoubtably important – but to what extent will this fuel the criticism that the Prime Minister spends too much time abroad? And how can Starmer reconcile the demands of foreign affairs with his domestic priorities? James Heale and Tim Shipman join Patrick Gibbons to discuss.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Regular listeners will remember back in May we recorded a podcast debating whether Kemi Badenoch was the right fit for Tory leader. At that point in time the Conservatives were falling in the polls and she was facing allegations of laziness and a lack of a political vision. Spool forward to the end of the year and she is in her strongest position ever. She looks more assured in PMQs, her conference speech was a hit and her media game is much improved. But is she actually getting better, or is Starmer getting worse? And will this modest bump in fortunes translate to success at the local elections?James Heale speaks to Paul Goodman, Lara Brown and William Atkinson.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Can't Britain Be More Like Hungary? | Starmer's Brexit Betrayal EXPOSED #Brexit #UKPolitics #Starmer #Hungary #ViktorOrban #FreeSpeech #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE Tonight, we ask a simple but urgent question: Why can't Britain protect its borders like Hungary does? While Keir Starmer cosies up to the EU and signals a clear desire to drag Britain back into their orbit, the UK's borders remain wide open — despite the clear democratic mandate of Brexit. Hungary proves it doesn't have to be this way. Under Viktor Orbán, Hungary has made its position crystal clear: ❌ No migrant camps ❌ No forced relocation ❌ No weakened borders ❌ No becoming a country of mass immigration As a result, there were fewer than 1,000 illegal entry attempts. What's even more striking? Hungary is still in the EU — and even in Schengen. Orbán has openly warned: "European democracy is in decline. Elections rerun, parties surveilled, candidates blocked, leaders punished for defending borders, free speech sanctioned. Hungary chooses competition over bans and sovereignty over centralised control. That's what democracy looks like. Come and see for yourself." So why won't Starmer listen? Instead of ignoring and betraying the British public, Starmer should take up Viktor Orbán's challenge — and follow Hungary's lead on borders, sovereignty, and democratic accountability.
Turning around Labour's unpopularity would be a tall enough order for the Prime Minister. But the stakes are higher than ever with a far-right government waiting in the wings, Trump and Putin shredding the international rules-based order, and the economy refusing to recover. Can Starmer turn it around in 2026? Steve Richards, political commentator and presenter of the Rock'n'Roll Politics podcast , explains the Prime Minister's make-or-break year to Andrew Harrison. • Listen to Rock'n'Roll Politics for more from Steve Richards. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Not content with having surrendered British fishing rights in an extraordinary “reset deal” with the EU last year, Keir Starmer is preparing to move Britain even closer to Brussels in 2026.The Prime Minister is drawing up a new bill allowing for closer alignment with Europe's single market.Camilla and Tim are joined by Sunday Telegraph editor Allister Heath, who says Labour are “desperate if they think rejoining will get them votes” as the EU is “in catastrophic decline”.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Starmer says that the UK stands with Greenland & Denmark as Trump eyes up the strategic Island, the government announce an online hospital to see patients at home, and drivers over 70 to face compulsory eye tests.
A satirical smorgasbord of The News Quiz's best bits of the year, covering local elections, flag fever, Starmer's struggles, Trump's travails, and a very special meeting between King Charles and Pope Leo XIV.To hear more episodes of The News Quiz, search "Friday Night Comedy" on BBC Sounds.Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman.Producer: Rajiv Karia Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuA BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4 An Eco-Audio certified Production
Emily Thornberry MP joins us to discuss the US's actions in Venezuela, the legality, and the international response. In the second half of the podcast, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee reflects on Starmer's moves to a closer relationship with the EU.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:
Pippa and Kiran discuss the mounting pressure on Keir Starmer to condemn the US capture of Nicolás Maduro. The prime minister is keen to walk the diplomatic tightrope but at what cost to his reputation globally and within his own party?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
New Year New Keir! Can STARMER survive until 2027? #KeirStarmer #NigelFarage #ReformUK #LabourParty #UKPolitics #GeneralElection2027 #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live Westminster insiders are whispering what voters are already shouting: Starmer won't last until 2027. Labour looks nervous, bland, and terrified of saying anything real, while Nigel Farage and Reform UK are charging straight through the middle and hoovering up angry voters Starmer can't reach. This is a man who's scared of Reform, scared of his own party, and scared of the public. And now he wants another relaunch? In this LIVE, no-holds-barred Jon Gaunt TV debate, we tear into: Starmer's desperate New Year reboot — leadership or last rites Why Farage is setting the agenda while Labour hides. How Reform UK is humiliating both main parties And whether Starmer is already a lame-duck leader
Keir Starmer's turned off his out-of-office, and he's planning a big push on the cost of living in 2026 - but will his survival strategy actually work?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sir Keir Starmer is caught between a rock and a hard place.Not wanting to upset Donald Trump by criticising his removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, but also a Europhile at heart and a fan of international law and order, it's made for a tricky start.Add to this his ever-growing domestic problems, Starmer's promise that he'll be PM this time next year is looking fanciful.Camilla and Tim are joined by John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, to look at why the US deposed Maduro, the foreign policy aims of Trump 2.0 and whether he can legitimately make a claim for Greenland.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv CIA sources, drones and blowtorches How the US captured Maduro UK French air strike targets IS arms dump in Syria Crans Montana Police identify 16 more victims of Swiss bar fire Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change LNER worker sacked for serving binned sausage rolls to passengers What we know about Maduros capture and US plan to run Venezuela Some in Labour want Starmer out. He tells me hell survive and the economy will improve How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China Whitchurch canal repairs to take most of 2026 Venezuela could define Trumps legacy and Americas place in the world
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Venezuelan President Maduro is captured by US forces and taken to New York to face trial, the government put powers in place to seize phones of migrants crossing the channel, and Starmer wants closer ties to the European single market.
As the new year begins, Laura's had a long chat with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer. There's speculation about his future, but he says he'll see out the year in the job.The interview was recorded on Saturday, as the news about President Nicolás Maduro's capture was breaking. Laura also asks Starmer if he's is supportive of Donald Trump's actions.And, how does he see the UK's future relationship with the EU?This is the interview in full. There's a regular episode of Newscast on the way later today!
2026 will be as bad as last year! STARMER TRUMP FARAGE #Starmer #UKPolitics #Trump #GeneralElectionNow #LIVE #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Farage Live show with Jon Gaunt. Join in and have your say. STARMER IS STAYING PUT- or so he thinks? Did you see that interview on BBC?! Trump has liberated Venezuela but Lefties are crying into their Skinny Lattes. Iran is collapsing but the BBC aren't really covering it! The Boats keep coming and the Flip Flop Warriors are still invading but Starmer doesn't mention it in his big speech. What a mess. How do we solve this? Is Nigel Farage our only hope? #Trump #Starmer #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #StarmerFailures #StarmerUTurns #LabourGovernment #Britain2025 #UKCrisis #BorderCrisis #ElFattah #GeneralElectionNow #MayElections #BritainFirst #PutBritainFirst #PoliticalDebate #LiveDebate #LIVE #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Venezuela Trump, Starmer UK, Farage, British politics, Starmer failures, Starmer U turns, Labour government, Britain 2025, UK crisis, border crisis, El Fattah UK, General Election now, May elections UK, Britain first, put Britain first, political debate, live debate, LIVE, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, Venezuela, 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.
Clips of writer, podcaster and Instagram legend, Cody Dahler, have featured so many times on The Trawl, regular listeners will be completely familiar with his dulcet tones. What they may not know however is that Cody used to be a civil servant, working alongside and putting up with the Tory government and a comedy writer on shows such as Dead Ringers. Marina and Jemma find out how he's grown his huge Insta following, what he thinks about Starmer and get his thoughts on Rory Stewart's 'class anger' comments which were aimed at Zack Polanski. Plus who is Cody naming 'Bell End of the Year.' Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcasthttps://https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcasttwitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Starmer survive? Who will win the economic war between China and America? Is 2026 when hope returns to Britain? Robert and Steph weigh up 2025 economic results and make some predictions for the year ahead. Email: therestismoney@goalhanger.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney https://goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Regular listeners will remember back in May we recorded a podcast debating whether Kemi Badenoch was the right fit for Tory leader. At that point in time the Conservatives were falling in the polls and she was facing allegations of laziness and a lack of a political vision. Spool forward to the end of the year and she is in her strongest position ever. She looks more assured in PMQs, her conference speech was a hit and her media game is much improved. But is she actually getting better, or is Starmer getting worse? And will this modest bump in fortunes translate to success at the local elections?James Heale speaks to Paul Goodman, Lara Brown and William Atkinson.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been an eventful year in politics and the party leaders will be hoping to set the right tone for 2026 - so what can we expect in the new year?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day for the final time in 2025, with Sarah Ditum and Emma Duncan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
STARMER tried to wreck the UK in 2025 — WHY? Can 2026 be better? #Starmer #UKPolitics #ElFattah #GeneralElectionNow #LIVE #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV Let's stop pretending this was an accident. 2025 has been a disaster — and Keir Starmer owns every inch of it. Broken pledges. Cowardly U-turns. Empty slogans followed by total retreat. A Prime Minister who talks "tough" until the moment toughness is required — then vanishes. Britain was promised stability. What we got was managed decline. Brits working harder for less. Communities ignored. Borders still out of control. A political class obsessed with looking virtuous while the country frays at the edges. And then — the moment that summed it all up — Starmer lets El Fattah into the UK. At a time when public trust is collapsing, when people are crying out for common sense and backbone, this government chooses arrogance over accountability. It felt like a slap in the face. Another reminder that ordinary British people are last in the queue. Today we stop swallowing the nonsense. This debate puts Starmer's record on trial: Were the failures of 2025 incompetence — or ideology? Why does Starmer always cave when it matters? Is this government even capable of putting Britain first? And as next May's elections loom, let's make one thing absolutely clear: We do NOT want a reshuffle. We do NOT want a rebrand. We do NOT want another hollow replacement. Britain needs a GENERAL ELECTION. Britain needs fresh ideas, not recycled failures. Britain needs leadership that puts BRITAIN AND THE BRITISH FIRST — without apology. No more excuses. No more gaslighting. No more being told decline is "progress". This is raw. This is angry. This is live. No scripts. No safe answers. No hiding places. If you're furious — good. If you disagree — come and face it. Britain's had enough. Let's talk — properly — for once. #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #StarmerFailures #StarmerUTurns #LabourGovernment #Britain2025 #UKCrisis #BorderCrisis #ElFattah #GeneralElectionNow #MayElections #BritainFirst #PutBritainFirst #PoliticalDebate #LiveDebate #LIVE #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV Keir Starmer, Starmer UK, UK politics, British politics, Starmer failures, Starmer U turns, Labour government, Britain 2025, UK crisis, border crisis, El Fattah UK, General Election now, May elections UK, Britain first, put Britain first, political debate, live debate, LIVE, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV 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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Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Yet Labour's record over the past year has been curiously mixed By Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Does STARMER hate Brits! Why was El Fattah let in? #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #Starmer #UKPolitics #AlaaAbdelFattah #FreeSpeech #anti-semite Jon Gaunt rips the lid off Keir Starmer's catastrophic record — on immigration, honesty, and whose side he's really on. More than 40,000 illegal migrants have crossed the Channel. They're being dumped into hotels paid for by your taxes, while local communities are ignored and stretched to breaking point. Serious sexual and violent crimes committed by a minority of undocumented men are brushed aside, never properly addressed, never confronted head-on. Why? Then comes the Alaa Abd el-Fattah scandal. Starmer says he was "delighted" this activist is back in the UK — and claims he was unaware of his incendiary social-media posts. But the parliamentary record tells a different story. Starmer raised Abd el-Fattah's social-media activity in the Commons back in 2022. So how can the Prime Minister now claim ignorance? Was he careless? Was he playing word games? Or was the public simply not told the truth? Time and again, Starmer appears more concerned with the rights of activists and offenders than with the safety, concerns, and common sense of ordinary British people. This programme asks the question millions are now asking: has Keir Starmer completely lost touch with the country — and is this one lie too many? Surely this is the end for Starmer. #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #IllegalMigration #SmallBoats #ImmigrationCrisis #AlaaAbdelFattah #PoliticalLies #LabourParty #Britain #FreeSpeech #PublicTrust Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, live, Keir Starmer, Starmer, UK politics, illegal migration, small boats, immigration crisis, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, political lies, Labour Party, Britain, free speech, public trust 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 prime minister has been urged to deport Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah, after he apologised for social media posts apparently calling for violence against Zionists and the police.But as successive governments backed his release from an Egyptian jail, will anyone listen to critics including Liz Truss?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Jack Blackburn and Albie Amankona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe Brigitte Bardot The life and career of the 1950s screen icon in pictures Diogo Jotas wife thanks Liverpool fans for the love Joe Tracini Finding out Ive got ADHD has saved my life New archbishop urged to scrap 100m fund over slavery links Film lookahead Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026 BBC News Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4 Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre Rich and voiceless How Putin has kept Russias billionaires on side in the war Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist Brigitte Bardot The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema
Die Britse eerste minister, Keir Starmer, loop onder kritiek deur nadat hy die terugkeer van die Britse aktivis, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, gevier het wat in Egipte in aanhouding was. Fattah is in 2021 beskuldig dat hy fopnuus in Egipte versprei het nadat hy ʼn Facebook-plasing oor marteling in die land gedeel het. Vorige inskrywings het sedertdien opgeduik waarin hy vra dat Sioniste doodgemaak word. Die skadu-minister van Justisie, Robert Jenrick, het aan Sky News gesê Keir se ondersteuning aan Fattah toon swak oordeel:
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Brigitte Bardot The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe Diogo Jotas wife thanks Liverpool fans for the love New archbishop urged to scrap 100m fund over slavery links Brigitte Bardot The life and career of the 1950s screen icon in pictures Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist Film lookahead Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026 BBC News Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4 Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre Joe Tracini Finding out Ive got ADHD has saved my life Rich and voiceless How Putin has kept Russias billionaires on side in the war
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Brigitte Bardot The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist Film lookahead Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026 Brigitte Bardot The life and career of the 1950s screen icon in pictures Diogo Jotas wife thanks Liverpool fans for the love New archbishop urged to scrap 100m fund over slavery links Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe Joe Tracini Finding out Ive got ADHD has saved my life Rich and voiceless How Putin has kept Russias billionaires on side in the war BBC News Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4 Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Brazils ex President Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes style match Film lookahead Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026 Child dies and another in hospital after Hamstreet house fire Brigitte Bardot French cinema icon dies aged 91 Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist Man who died after Leicestershire pub attack was devoted dad Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sale traffic Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Man who died after Leicestershire pub attack was devoted dad Brigitte Bardot French cinema icon dies aged 91 Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes style match Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sale traffic Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist Brazils ex President Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups Child dies and another in hospital after Hamstreet house fire Film lookahead Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Joe Tracini Finding out Ive got ADHD has saved my life New archbishop urged to scrap 100m fund over slavery links Rich and voiceless How Putin has kept Russias billionaires on side in the war Brigitte Bardot The life and career of the 1950s screen icon in pictures Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist Brigitte Bardot The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema BBC News Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4 Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe Diogo Jotas wife thanks Liverpool fans for the love Film lookahead Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026
STARMER vs BLAIR? Who was the best PM? #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #StarmerVsBlair #TonyBlair #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #PrimeMinister STARMER vs BLAIR – Who Was the Better Prime Minister? | Today's live debate asks a blunt question: was Tony Blair a once-in-a-generation political talent – and is Keir Starmer his opposite? Tony Blair entered Downing Street in 1997 riding a wave of optimism, confidence, and cultural change. Cool Britannia, economic growth, falling unemployment, peace in Northern Ireland, and a sense that Britain was finally moving forward. Blair had an extraordinary political antenna — he understood public mood, knew how to frame policy, and sold change with optimism rather than fear. Even controversial ideas, from public service reform to ID cards, were presented as part of a broader national project. Keir Starmer, by contrast, has entered office as one of the most unpopular Prime Ministers in modern polling history, and his problems appear largely self-inflicted. From chaotic U-turns on the winter fuel allowance, to repeated failures to "stop the boats", Starmer's government has struggled not just with delivery — but with political judgement. Policies are announced, abandoned, and reframed, reinforcing claims that Starmer has a Midas touch in reverse: whatever he touches becomes politically toxic. On immigration, Blair embraced freedom of movement as part of a confident, outward-looking Britain, even if the long-term consequences were underestimated. Starmer talks tough on the small boats crisis, yet crossings continue and legal obstacles mount, with human rights law frequently cited as both a constraint and a shield. Critics argue he has managed to look authoritarian to liberals and ineffective to voters — the worst of both worlds. This debate will confront uncomfortable questions: Did Blair's optimism and presentation mask serious long-term flaws — or is that exactly what leadership requires? Has Starmer's focus on "hard choices" simply translated into constant bad news and broken promises? Are ideas like ID cards, once rejected under Blair, now being revived out of desperation rather than vision? Is Starmer a serious reformer — or a technocrat who lacks the political instincts needed to lead? Blair changed the national mood. Starmer reflects it. Ambition vs anxiety. Optimism vs apology. Political instinct vs political tin ear. Join Jon Gaunt live, challenge me and decide for yourself: Was Blair Britain's last truly dominant Prime Minister — and is Starmer proof that competence without politics isn't enough? ⬇️ Like, subscribe, and drop your verdict in the comments. #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #StarmerVsBlair #TonyBlair #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #PrimeMinister #CoolBritannia #SmallBoats #FreedomOfMovement #HumanRights #IDCards #PoliticalLeadership #BritishPolitics Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, Live, Starmer vs Blair, Tony Blair, Keir Starmer, UK politics, Labour Party, Prime Minister debate, Cool Britannia, small boats crisis, freedom of movement, human rights, ID cards, political leadership, British politics 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.
What the hell is STARMER up to now?! #Starmer #UKPolitics #AlaaAbdElFattah #LabourGovernment #FarmersTax #BritishFarming #Pubs #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live CLUELESS & DANGEROUS — What the hell is STARMER up to now?! I don't use those words for shock value — I use them because the pattern is now impossible to ignore. While Parliament was closed for Christmas, Keir Starmer quietly U-turned on his farmers' tax, avoiding scrutiny and debate. He followed it with a speech to the nation so flat and empty it reassured no one. At the same time, pubs and the hospitality sector — the heart of communities across Britain — continue to close, with little meaningful help from this government. And then came the moment that left many people stunned. The Prime Minister publicly welcomed and celebrated the entry into the UK of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a highly controversial activist. Alaa Abd El-Fattah is regarded by some as a political prisoner — but past statements attributed to him and widely circulated online, including violent rhetoric, have caused serious concern for many people. He is accused of being a Jew Hater. Whether you support his release or not, this was a decision that demanded explanation and judgement — not celebration and silence. Each of these issues on its own raises questions. Taken together, they point to something far more serious: a Prime Minister showing poor judgement, bad instincts, and no awareness of how his actions land with the British public. That's why this matters. Because leadership without judgement isn't just weak — it's clueless… and it's dangerous.
In case you missed them, over Christmas we're bringing you some of the best editions of the year. Our first selection: It's February and Labour legend and former leader Neil Kinnock joins us for the FIFTEEN HUNDREDTH edition of The Bunker. On the agenda: the story Labour should be telling… what his battles against Thatcherism can teach Starmer about fighting the rising right wing… the dangers of a radicalised Conservative Party… and how to hit Reform UK where it hurts. With Andrew Harrison and Alex von Tunzelmann. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Art by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein is the story that will not go away Starmer backs down in farm tax row but why now Latest peace plan offers possible Ukrainian withdrawal from east, Zelensky says Llangollen Canal collapse will massively affect business US denies visas to ex EU commissioner and others over social media rules Ebbw Vale boy saves his mums life after she faints while driving How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols Why Ill need earplugs to get through Christmas dinner Epstein files takeaways possible co conspirators, fake video and Trump trips
Alan Finlayson is back to discuss with Jem the key developments in UK politics since the last time they talked about it. Covering the Labour deputy leadership, the politics of the Budget and of immigration, the origins of Britain’s bargain-hunting austerity mindset, Starmer on Tik-Tok, the Green Party surge, whether Blue Labour actually exists, whether […]
PREVIEW STARMER COMPARED TO CROMWELL AS MONARCHY FACES THREATS Colleague Gregory Copley. Gregory Copley analyzes the tension between the British King and Parliament, comparing politician Keir Starmer to Oliver Cromwell. Copley suggests Starmer aims to dismantle the monarchy, while the King must carefully navigate these threats, retaining reserve powers as Commander-in-Chief to prevent civil unrest or stagnation caused by parliamentary taxation.
This is an episode of Political Fix, the FT weekly podcast that takes you into the corridors of Westminster to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular panel of FT correspondents. It's been another turbulent year in UK politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced down rebellions from within his own party, overseen scandals and sackings, and delivered a constant barrage of bad news from health and housing to small boats and the Budget. He's fared a little better on the world stage – with successful state visits, securing a comparatively competitive trade deal with Trump, as well as a tentative rapprochement with Europe. But with every international success, Starmer's standing domestically seems to diminish: he ends the year, on some measures, as the most unpopular PM ever. In this special live episode of Political Fix, host George Parker is joined by Anna Gross, Stephen Bush and Chris Giles to analyse how the Labour party got here – and where it goes next.This is a repeat of an episode published on Political Fix, a sister podcast of FT News Briefing, on December 12, 2025To listen and subscribe to more episodes, find Political Fix on your favourite platform by clicking here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3. British Weakness: The Failure to Challenge Beijing Over Jimmy Lai. Mark Simon predicts Prime Minister Starmer will fail to secure Jimmy Lai's release because the UK mistakenly views China as an economic savior. He notes the UK's diminished military and economic leverage leads to a submissive diplomatic stance, despite China'sdeclining ability to offer investment. EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI.
Is 2025 the year the European project finally hit the wall? In this episode, we argue that 2025 serves as a massive historical inflection point—comparable to 1933, 1968, or 1989—marking the definitive end of the post-Cold War era.We explore the "perfect storm" battering the continent: the return of Donald Trump and the removal of the American security umbrella, the accelerating de-industrialization of Germany, and the demographic cliff-edge that makes mass migration an economic necessity despite the violent rise of the far-right. From the strategic failures of centrists like Macron and Starmer to the paralyzing energy crisis, we ask the hard question: Is Europe facing its own "Century of Humiliation"?Key Topics:Why the "End of History" (1989-2025) is officially over.The impact of the US National Security Strategy on European industry.The Centrist Trap: Why copying far-right rhetoric is failing.The Demographic Crisis: Replacement rates vs. political reality.The collapse of the German car industry and the China dilemma.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Starmer Abuse Fair Criticism — or Crude and Offensive? #Starmer #UKPolitics #FootballChants #DartsChants #RoyalVarietyShow #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE Is the abuse aimed at Keir Starmer now fair political criticism — or has it crossed into something crude and offensive? From "wanker" chants at football grounds and darts events, to his name being loudly booed at the Royal Variety Show in front of Prince William, hostility towards the Prime Minister is no longer confined to social media or fringe protests. It's public, audible, and increasingly mainstream. Tonight's debate asks uncomfortable questions: Are these chants a legitimate expression of public anger, or a breakdown in political respect? Does mass ridicule signal democratic accountability — or cultural contempt? Can a sitting Prime Minister recover once he becomes a figure of mockery? Or is Keir Starmer already a dead man walking in the eyes of the British public, regardless of polls or Parliament? This is not about politeness. It's about power, legitimacy, and what public humiliation really means in modern British politics. #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #StarmerAbuse #FootballChants #DartsChants #RoyalVarietyShow #PrinceWilliam #PoliticalAnger #PublicBacklash #DeadManWalking #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE Keir Starmer, Starmer, UK politics, British politics, Starmer abuse, football chants, darts chants, Royal Variety Show, Prince William, political anger, public backlash, dead man walking, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, 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.
How Chairman Archie Norman and CEO Stuart Machin are turning round one of the UK's oldest and most iconic businesses, and how the government should watch and learn from it. If M&S can be great again, so can Britain. Email: therestismoney@goalhanger.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney https://goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Warning: this episode contains a use of a racial slur. From the rollback of human rights and Trump's BBC lawsuit to AI slop in politics - what the %@£! was that? Nish and Coco are joined by comedian Shappi Khorsandi and political commentator Jovan Owusu-Nepaul to make sense of the wild year that was. Labour's first full year in office was marked by u-turns and an inability to use the word ‘genocide' but there were some significant new bills that boosted the rights of renters and employees. Reform's polling and local election success had mainstream parties running scared - but the reality of actually running stuff may have revealed the party's limits. While Starmer focused on the threat from the right, the left was revitalised by the resurgence of the Greens and the (albeit chaotic) energy of Your Party - can they shift the political dial? As 2025 draws to a close - Nish and Coco hand out some very special awards and can we get a Palestinian lullaby to Christmas No.1? CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS AURA FRAMES https://www.auraframes.com Code: PSUK CALM calm.com/PTSUK SHOPIFY Shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk GUESTS Shappi Khorsandi, Comedian Jovan Uwusu-Nepaul, Co-Host of What's Left? USEFUL LINKS https://togetherforpalestine.bandcamp.com/album/lullaby CREDITS Labour Party/TikTok Parliament TV Sky News/YouTube Channel 4 News/YouTube Channel 4 News/YouTube BladeoftheSun/X Shaparak Khorsandi/TikTok The Last Leg/Channel 4 Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg/BBC Basil the Great/X Sky News/YouTube 5 Live/BBC Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices