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Byline Times Audio Articles'The Cold Electoral Cynicism Behind Keir Starmer's Blue Labour Strategy'Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on 'what the papers don't say' - without fear or favour.
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OK let's take a deep breath and run a final autopsy on last week's elections. The long and the short of it is this, Labour by its own actions is squandering the opportunity it secured last July. Yet despite this, it it...2025-05-0808 min
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSir Keir Starmer: Lessons Of VE DayWhat does Keir Starmer think is his most important duty as Prime Minister? Why should we remember VE Day? What is Britain’s role in WW2, and NATO, for international peace?
Join Al Murray and James Holland as they interview the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, in a wide-ranging chat overlooking the Rose Garden, for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at 10 Downing Street.
And find out the most important question of all - what is Keir Starmer's favourite war movie?
Watch the full vi...2025-05-0833 min
Byline Times Audio ArticlesNo10 Refuses to Release Keir Starmer WhatsApp Information Despite Labour Transparency PledgeByline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on 'what the papers don't say' - without fear or favour.
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The Prime Minister's Office has declined to reveal how many WhatsApp messages sent or received by Keir Starmer over a four-day period were saved for the public record.
Their refusal of a Freedom of Information (FOI) by Byline Times raises questions...2025-05-0610 min
Byline Times Audio ArticlesLocal Elections: 'Keir Starmer's Rightward Shift Is Laying the Ground for Nigel Farage'Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on 'what the papers don't say' - without fear or favour.
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Now we can see with the real clarity of votes at the ballot box, what the consequences are of a Labour Government that responds to the economy's deep-seated problems with yet more cuts to pensioners' winter fuel payments and attacks on disabled...2025-05-0210 min
Byline Times Audio Articles'Peter Mandelson's Fixing of Keir Starmer's Visit to Spytech Firm Palantir Raises Serious Questions'Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on 'what the papers don't say' - without fear or favour.
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When Keir Starmer travelled to Washington DC to burnish the UK's global credentials last February, one of his first stops after his meeting with President Donald Trump wasn't a UN forum or humanitarian body. Rather, it was Palantir - a controversial American...2025-04-2515 min
heretics.Keir Starmer: The Man Who Couldn’t Say What a Woman IsTry Ground News for 30% off: https://ground.news/AndrewAndrew Gold tears into Keir Starmer’s cowardice, hypocrisy, and years of evasiveness on the question, “What is a woman?” From refusing to say whether women can have penises, to blindly parroting “trans women are women,” Starmer has consistently dodged reality—until now, when political pressure finally forced him into a weak admission that “a woman is an adult female.”This video breaks down how the Labour leader enabled the gender ideology madness for years, stayed silent while women were threatened and c...2025-04-2210 min
Byline Times Audio ArticlesKeir Starmer Urged to Seize a 'Once in a Generation' Opportunity for Real House of Lords ReformByline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on 'what the papers don't say' - without fear or favour.
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Keir Starmer's Government must seize a "once in a generation opportunity" to properly reform the House of Lords, a leading constitutional scholar has told Byline Times.
The Labour party had promised to "abolish" Parliament's second chamber. However, this promise was watered...2025-04-1007 min
Talking PoliticsExclusive: Keir Starmer addresses his AWKWARD past comments on Donald Trump and Vladimir PutinIn this episode of Talking Politics, we get an exclusive reaction from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after we found an eye-opening clip from the ITV News politics podcast archive where he said he wanted Donald Trump out of power.Starmer made the comments to Paul Brand in 2020 for the Acting Prime Minister podcast, when he said he couldn’t choose between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin - and wanted to “change them both”.Robert Peston put those comments to the PM in a sitdown interview, while questioning Starmer on the UK’s response to the markets...2025-04-0926 min
Byline Times Audio ArticlesThe Dead End of Keir Starmer's 'British Cars for British Workers' Trump CosplayByline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on 'what the papers don't say' - without fear or favour.
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It is hard to imagine a politician less like Donald Trump than Keir Starmer. A lawyer and bureaucrat by trade, the Prime Minister has made much over the years of his "cool-headed" approach to politics.
Nowhere has this tendency been more...2025-04-0806 min
Coffee House ShotsFive years on, who is Keir Starmer?Today marks five years since Keir Starmer became leader of the Labour party. In that time, he has gradually purged Labour of its leftist wing and wrestled the party back to the centre, winning a historic majority in 2024. But, five years on, the question remains: what does Keir Starmer stand for?
He came in as the acceptable face of Corbynism but looks more and more like a Conservative with each passing domestic policy announcement (take your pick: winter fuel, waging war with the size of the state, welfare cuts etc.). Internationally, it is a different story. Despite saying...2025-04-0412 min
Coffee House ShotsIs Keir Starmer a Tory?Slashing the winter fuel allowance, maintaining the two child benefit cap, cutting international aid, cutting the civil service, axing NHS bureaucracy, possibly slashing welfare expenditure... you'd be forgiven for thinking the Conservatives were in power. But no, these are all policies pursued by the current Labour government. So on today's Saturday Shots Cindy Yu asks Michael Gove and James Heale, is Keir Starmer a Tory?
While Michael admits to giving Starmer a 'painful' two cheers, he does say there is historic precedent for Labour governments enacting right-leaning measures: from Jim Callaghan's migration policies to the economic ones of...2025-03-1518 min
Best of the SpectatorCoffee House Shots: is Keir Starmer a Tory?Slashing the winter fuel allowance, maintaining the two child benefit cap, cutting international aid, cutting the civil service, axing NHS bureaucracy, possibly slashing welfare expenditure... you'd be forgiven for thinking the Conservatives were in power. But no, these are all policies pursued by the current Labour government. So on today's Saturday Shots Cindy Yu asks Michael Gove and James Heale, is Keir Starmer a Tory?
While Michael admits to giving Starmer a 'painful' two cheers, he does say there is historic precedent for Labour governments enacting right-leaning measures: from Jim Callaghan's migration policies to the economic ones of...2025-03-1518 min
The Jon Gaunt ShowWould you swap Donald Trump for Keir Starmer as the UK Leader?Would you swap Donald Trump for Keir Starmer as the UK Leader? We ask the controversial question: Would you swap Donald Trump for Keir Starmer as the UK Leader? Join us as we explore the contrasting leadership styles, political ideologies, and the potential impact on the UK's future. This debate delves into Trump’s populist approach versus Starmer’s leadership in the UK Labour Party, examining their policies, rhetoric, and influence on British politics. We’ll look at the current state of UK politics, the role of free speech in political debate, and the gr...2025-03-1344 min
House of CommentsSir Keir Starmer Has His Best WeekThe world is an uncertain place, but Sir Keir Starmer has seemingly risen to the occasion. The UK Prime Minister has had his best week since arriving in Downing Street, first meeting US President Donald Trump, then bringing together a host of European leaders for a security summit in support of Ukraine. He did though have to contend with the resignation of Annelise Dodds (something that happened after the recording of last week's show). Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss it all.
Anneliese Dodds resigns over Keir Starmer’s decision to cut aid budget – The Guardian
'Charmer Star...2025-03-0736 min
Politik mit Anne WillWelche Rolle spielt Keir Starmer bei der Suche nach Frieden? Mit Annette Dittert
Es ist lange her, dass so positiv über einen britischen Premierminister berichtet wurde wie über ihn: Keir Starmer. Am Samstag hat er den ukrainischen Präsidenten Selenskyj in London empfangen, am Sonntag dann einen Gipfel mit zahlreichen westlichen Staatsoberhäuptern abgehalten, bei dem es um die Zukunft der Ukraine-Unterstützung ging. Dieser Gipfel war lange geplant, doch nach dem diplomatischen Eklat zwischen US-Präsident Trump und Selenskyj lastete plötzlich ein neuer Druck auf dem Zusammentreffen in London. Große Entscheidungen wurden nicht getroffen, doch man hat sich verständigt, dass eine “Koalition der Willigen” - unter anderem Großbritannien und...2025-03-051h 14
Jimmy's Jobs of the FutureInside Keir Starmer’s Rise | Patrick Maguire & Gabriel PogrundWant your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: https://www.boxlight.io/Kickstart your career and find a job that matters at https://www.jobsthatmatter.uk🔥 Inside Keir Starmer’s Rise: Power, Politics & The Labour PartyIn this explosive episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, political insiders Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund take us behind the scenes of Keir Starmer’s rise to power. Based on their new book Get In, they reveal the untold st...2025-03-041h 22
The Marketing Podcast for Local BusinessesHow to Lose Customers Like Keir Starmer: What Political Missteps Can Teach You About Running a Successful Local BusinessWant to know the fastest way to lose customers and stall your business growth?
Take a page from the playbook of overly cautious leaders who fail to inspire, innovate, or connect.
In this episode, we’re dissecting the leadership missteps of Keir Starmer to reveal the critical mistakes businesses make that can silently destroy customer loyalty and trust.
Drawing from Starmer’s approval rating nosedive and leadership struggles, we’ll explore the parallels between political pitfalls and business blunders. Here’s what you’ll learn:...2025-03-0113 min
The FourcastKeir Starmer’s biggest headache: Donald Trump or Brexit?Donald Trump has spent the week turning the world upside down again - launching a trade war with China and claiming America will take over the Gaza Strip - and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to work out how best to respond to the American president. Sir Keir met with EU leaders earlier in the week for post-Brexit reset, but the prospect of closer ties comes just as Donald Trump has the EU in his crosshairs - saying he’ll slap tariffs on the bloc, while suggesting he might spare the UK. So, the...2025-02-0633 minThe Jon Gaunt ShowNigel Farage is back, and he’s got Keir Starmer terrified!Nigel Farage is back, and he’s got Sir Keir Starmer terrified! With the next UK general election four years away, the Reform UK leader is shaking up British politics, exposing Labour’s weaknesses, and challenging the establishment like never before. Is Starmer really ready to take on Farage? Or is he struggling to hold his ground as the pressure mounts? In this explosive broadcast, I break down Farage’s latest attacks on Labour’s immigration policies, his stance on Brexit 2.0, and his scathing criticism of the Tories’ failures. With free speech under threat, the rise of so calle...2025-02-0637 min
World Focus from BrusselsThe UK in NATO and Defending Europe - Keir Starmer visits Brussels - An interview with Russia and defence expert Keir GilesThe Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, met with Mr. Mark Rutte Secretary General of NATO in Brussel on the 3 of February. They discussed defence spending and ongoing support for Ukraine, as we are approaching three years from Russia’s full scale invasion into Ukraine. The two leaders also participated in an informal meeting with leaders of the European Union member states, in Brussels, to discuss European defence. Mr. Starmer also attended a dinner in Egmont Palace where he became the first UK Prime Minister to address the European Council of EU leaders since Brexit. To tal...2025-02-0434 min
Daily SumUpKeir Starmer Reaffirms UK’s Commitment to NATO in Key Brussels SpeechUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a significant speech at NATO headquarters in Brussels today, reaffirming Britain’s steadfast commitment to the alliance amid rising global tensions.Addressing NATO leaders, Starmer underscored the UK’s role as a “pillar of stability” within the alliance and emphasized the importance of collective security in an increasingly volatile world. His speech focused on strengthening defense cooperation, countering emerging threats, and upholding democratic values.“The challenges we face today—whether from authoritarian regimes, cyber warfare, or regional conflicts—demand unity, resilience, and unwavering commitment,” Starmer stated. “The United Kingdom sta...2025-02-0401 minDaily SumUpKeir Starmer Reaffirms UK’s Commitment to NATO in Key Brussels SpeechUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a significant speech at NATO headquarters in Brussels today, reaffirming Britain’s steadfast commitment to the alliance amid rising global tensions.Addressing NATO leaders, Starmer underscored the UK’s role as a “pillar of stability” within the alliance and emphasized the importance of collective security in an increasingly volatile world. His speech focused on strengthening defense cooperation, countering emerging threats, and upholding democratic values.“The challenges we face today—whether from authoritarian regimes, cyber warfare, or regional conflicts—demand unity, resilience, and unwavering commitment,” Starmer stated. “The United Kingdom sta...2025-02-0401 minThe Jon Gaunt ShowKeir Starmer is a Stinking Hypocrite!Keir Starmer is a Stinking Hypocrite – Selling Us Out on the EU! We Should Be Aligning with the USA, NOT the EU! Labour leader Keir Starmer is at it again—proving he’s a hypocrite of the highest order. From flip-flopping on Brexit to cozying up to the EU, Starmer is selling out the British people. Instead of strengthening ties with the USA, he’s leading the UK back into the clutches of Brussels. Where’s the commitment to British sovereignty? Where’s the dedication to the Brexit vote? And if that wasn’t bad enough—did you know Star...2025-02-0340 min
Standing in the Gaps PodCastKeir Starmer: A Pragmatic Leader Or Master Manipulator?🚨 Keir Starmer: From Working-Class Beginnings to UK Prime Minister! 🇬🇧👑Is Keir Starmer the leader the UK needs? 🤔 In this video, we deliver an in-depth biography and critical political analysis of the current UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. From his humble roots in London to his legal career and rise through the Labour Party, we cover it all! 🏛️⚖️What You’ll Learn:👶 Early Life & Education: Born to a toolmaker and an NHS nurse, Starmer’s working-class upbringing shaped his worldview. 📚⚖️ Legal Career: From defending human rights to serving as the Director of Public P...2025-01-1515 min
The Expert FactorHow can Keir Starmer meet his milestones?We’ve had missions. We’ve got foundations. We had some first steps. And now we have milestones. So what are they? Are targets a sensible way to go about governing? How do they change the way civil servants work? Whose heads roll if targets aren’t met? And has Keir Starmer even chosen the type of targets that the voters care about. Anand, Paul and Hannah have read every word (probably) in Keir Starmer’s Plan for Change, and are here to tell you exactly what the targets say, whether they can b...2024-12-1334 min
TechGraph BriefingsLIVE: UK PM Starmer Reveals Six-Point 'Plan for Change' | Keir Starmer | Kemi Badenochn #newsUK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has unveiled a series of pledges as part of his "Plan for Change," which aim to address key challenges facing the United Kingdom.
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The New Statesman | UK politics and cultureLabour’s swamp: Keir Starmer resetsFormer Labour strategist and architect of the Labour missions, Peter Hyman, joins the New Statesman podcast to discuss Keir Starmer’s “plan for change” speech on Thursday. Hyman discusses the difficulties Labour will face in implementing their missions and is scathing about Whitehall, saying resistance from staffers is stifling innovation: “Three permanent secretaries I've heard in the last month have been resisting having outsiders come in to help,” he says. “I don't blame civil servants, particularly individual civil servants… What I do blame is the system. At the moment, there...2024-12-0530 min
The New Statesman Podcast, Subscriber Only EditionLabour’s swamp: Keir Starmer resetsFormer Labour strategist and architect of the Labour missions, Peter Hyman, joins the New Statesman podcast to discuss Keir Starmer’s “plan for change” speech on Thursday. Hyman discusses the difficulties Labour will face in implementing their missions and is scathing about Whitehall, saying resistance from staffers is stifling innovation: “Three permanent secretaries I've heard in the last month have been resisting having outsiders come in to help,” he says. “I don't blame civil servants, particularly individual civil servants… What I do blame is the system. At the moment, there...2024-12-0530 min
The Today PodcastKeir Starmer's ResetAfter a bumpy first few months in power Keir Starmer is giving a speech to outline his milestones for the next five years, so in this episode Amol and Nick are joined by the former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth to discuss the prime minister’s approach to politics and whether the speech should be seen as a reset moment for his government.Since winning the election in July, Keir Starmer chief of staff Sue Gray and transport secretary Louise Haigh have both resigned. He’s also faced a backlash over the decision to scrap the winter fuel paym...2024-12-0436 min
IfG EventsHow can Keir Starmer ensure the centre of government works for the country?Labour’s first 100 days in power have been marked by reports of conflict, dysfunction and delay at the centre of government. Sue Gray’s short tenure as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has come to an end, with the prime minister choosing to reset his No.10 team just months after Labour won the general election. What reforms are needed to radically improve the centre of UK government? What does Morgan McSweeney – Starmer’s new chief of staff – need to do to make No.10 work for the prime minister and deliver for the country? What lessons should...2024-10-171h 03
Institute for GovernmentHow can Keir Starmer ensure the centre of government works for the country?Labour’s first 100 days in power have been marked by reports of conflict, dysfunction and delay at the centre of government. Sue Gray’s short tenure as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has come to an end, with the prime minister choosing to reset his No.10 team just months after Labour won the general election.
What reforms are needed to radically improve the centre of UK government? What does Morgan McSweeney – Starmer’s new chief of staff – need to do to make No.10 work for the prime minister and deliver for the country? What lessons should Starmer take from the way form...2024-10-171h 03
Séptimo Piso"En sus primeros 100 días Keir Starmer hizo mucho, pero casi todo mal"Este sábado 12 de octubre se cumplen 100 días de gobierno del laborista Keir Starmer en Reino Unido. Un sondeo publicado este viernes por el instituto YouGov indica que "casi la mitad de los que votaron al Partido Laborista en las elecciones (47%) dicen que tenían mayores expectativas y se sienten decepcionados hasta el momento".
"En sus primeros 100 días Keir Starmer hizo mucho, pero casi todo mal. Estamos viendo escándalos por donaciones que dañaron la reputación incorruptible con la que había llegado al gobierno laborista. En el medio, hubo recortes a los subs...2024-10-161h 47
In The NewsCan an Irishman fix Keir Starmer’s premiership after 100 days of disaster?With the appointment this week of Cork-born Morgan McSweeney as his chief of staff, British prime minister Keir Starmer must be hoping for some calm after a turbulent first 100 days in office.As the brains behind Starmer’s leadership campaign, McSweeney (47) is credited with having brought the prime minister to power.After a landslide win in July, Starmer’s first three months should have been spent consolidating that popularity and delivering on the pre-election promises of a selfless, calm and steady government with none of the drama of the previous administration.In...2024-10-1020 min
Inside Briefing with the Institute for GovernmentAfter Sue Gray: How can Keir Starmer reset No.10?Reports of dysfunction and unhappiness at the centre of government have led to Sue Gray’s departure as the prime minister’s chief of staff. In an effort to reset his top team, Keir Starmer has replaced Gray with Morgan McSweeney, and has also made a number of other key appointments to his No.10 operation. So what does this restructuring tell us about how Starmer wants to run his centre of government? What lessons should be taken from the difficulties – and disagreements – at the centre that have hindered Labour’s first 100 days in power? And what else n...2024-10-0958 min
Institute for GovernmentAfter Sue Gray: How can Keir Starmer reset No.10?Reports of dysfunction and unhappiness at the centre of government have led to Sue Gray’s departure as the prime minister’s chief of staff. In an effort to reset his top team, Keir Starmer has replaced Gray with Morgan McSweeney, and has also made a number of other key appointments to his No.10 operation.
So what does this restructuring tell us about how Starmer wants to run his centre of government? What lessons should be taken from the difficulties – and disagreements – at the centre that have hindered Labour’s first 100 days in power? And what else needs to change to ensure...2024-10-0958 min
Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveEnda Brady: UK correspondent on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer paying back thousands following donations controversyPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid back over £6,000 ($12,000 NZD) in gifts and hospitality received since taking up the role after a controversy over donations. Starmer is covering the cost of six Taylor Swift tickets, four tickets to the races, and a designer clothing rental agreement favoured by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer. UK correspondent says Starmer is under pressure to improve transparency after he and some other MPs faced criticism over accepting freebies from wealthy donors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0304 min
Squawk PodUN General Assembly Week: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer 09/27/24As the U.N. General Assembly wraps up, NBC’s Keir Simmons discusses Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, protests related to the war in Israel, and the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin to share his pitch to the global business community and discuss his meeting with former President Trump while in New York. Also on Squawk Pod, Japan will have a new prime minister, Chinese markets recorded their best week in almost 16 years, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells staff he won’t receive a “gia...2024-09-2729 min
HR Hacks & HalosSTOP is Sir Keir Starmer a workplace bully?Jivan explores the controversial actions of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, discussing whether his recent decision to suspend seven MPs for voting against the party line constitutes workplace bullying or a necessary display of leadership. Dempsey discusses the political dynamics at play, including the historical tensions between Starmer and the left-wing faction of the party, as well as the implications of the two-child benefit cap on families in poverty. She examines the definition of workplace bullying, contrasting it with Starmer's approach to managing his team and driving change. The episode also offers practical advice for listeners who may be...2024-09-2309 min
The Daily TWho's greedier - Keir Starmer or Sue Gray?The PM's chief of staff has taken a nice payrise that means she now earns more than her own boss, whilst Sir Freebies himself can't kick the habit as revelations of more gifts emerge.A BBC story that Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's chief of staff, asked for and was given a salary of £170,000 - £3,000 more than the PM - has Westminster in a gossip frenzy, with leaks, power struggles and disgruntled advisers dominating the headlines. It all comes as Sir Keir Starmer is under fresh scrutiny for accepting more hospitality from donor Lord Alli...2024-09-1934 min
L’Heure du MondeRoyaume-Uni : pourquoi le premier ministre Keir Starmer n’a pas le droit à l’erreurKeir Starmer a récupéré un Etat en piètre état : services publics délabrés, instabilité économique, hausse de la précarité… Les défis sont immenses pour le nouveau premier ministre, en poste depuis le 5 juillet. Et nul doute qu’au Royaume-Uni, l’automne s’annonce difficile. Si son parti, le Labour, a bénéficié d’une victoire écrasante il y a deux mois aux élections législatives, l’euphorie a été de courte durée pour les travaillistes. Face à l’état des finances publiques, Keir Starmer fait d’ores et déjà le choix de l’austérité et s’apprête à prendre des d...2024-09-1224 min
Current AffairsWhat Keir Starmer Means for Britain (w/ Oliver Eagleton)This episode originally aired August 7, 2024. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs!Keir Starmer took the place of Jeremy Corbyn as the leader of the UK Labour Party, and recently became the UK Prime Minister after Labour resoundingly defeated the Conservatives. Does this mean that Starmer has a mandate from the British public? What does Starmer stand for, anyway? How will he govern? How did he rise so fast in British politics? How did he manage to crush the left wing of the Labour Party?We are joined today by one of the UK's...2024-08-3039 min
Kamala Harris Daily News TrackerTrailblazing Paths: The Uncanny Parallels Between Kamala Harris and Keir Starmer's Journeys from Prosecutors to Prominent Political LeadersKamala Harris, the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States, shares some intriguing similarities with the current Prime Minister of Britain, Keir Starmer. Both figures made their initial marks as prosecutors before transitioning into significant political roles.Kamala Harris served as a District Attorney in San Francisco and later as the Attorney General of California. Her reputation for being tough on crime, combined with her advocacy for progressive causes like LGBTQ+ rights and criminal justice reform, paved her way to the U.S. Senate and eventually to the Vice Presidency.2024-08-2702 min
Van Bekhovens Britten | BNRKeir Starmer wil relschoppers hard en snel straffenZo’n week na de steekpartij op een kinderfeest waar drie jonge meisjes stierven, is het in verschillende Britse steden zeer onrustig. Zo werden verschillende opvanglocaties voor asielzoekers aangevallen, en werd in Southport, waar de steekpartij plaatsvondt, een moskee aangevallen. Alleen: de dader van die steekpartij was geen moslim, en geen asielzoeker. De relschoppers lijkt dat niet te deren. De laatste keer dat er zo'n hevige rellen waren in het Verenigd Koninkrijk was in 2011, maar die rellen waren fundamenteel anders van aard. Gericht op de staat en politie, naar aanleiding van de dood van een zwarte man. Maa...2024-08-0725 min
Institute for GovernmentThe King’s Speech: What does it reveal about Keir Starmer’s priorities for government?The King’s Speech on 17 July set out Sir Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda for government and revealed his priorities for the parliamentary session.
While Labour’s attention and resources have been focused on the general election campaign, Starmer and his team will also have been preparing for this major constitutional moment. Legislation to nationalise the railways, reform planning, and establish Great British Energy are all expected, but could the government spring some surprises? Will there be any Conservative policies – such as the smoking ban – that Labour might resurrect?
Following the State Opening of Parliament, this IfG webinar – with guest Chris White...2024-07-1757 min
The Brown NoteUK Election: The Truth About Keir Starmer's VictoryFor the next twenty years, the media will tell us about the glorious victory of Keir Starmer. They will say only a Tony Blair, pro-Tory Labour party will ever get elected in the UK and we must forget all about those horrible (actually Labour) Jeremy Corbyn socialists. This is the truth, even after the most calamitous four years in UK political history, from Boris "Party-gate" Johnson getting the boot, to Liz Truss's glorious six week reign of terror to Rish The Wonder-dog Sunak, and a country wild with rage at the incumbent government, Keir Starmers Labour inspired the lowest...2024-07-1707 min
Political FixKeir Starmer’s debut on the global stageKeir Starmer’s quest for closer EU ties received a tacit nod from US President Joe Biden as the UK prime minister made his global debut at the Nato summit in Washington. Biden told Starmer that Britain was ‘the knot tying the transatlantic alliance together’. The FT’s George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Stephen Bush sit down in London to discuss the government’s foreign policy agenda, with Lucy Fisher dialling in from Washington with her take. Plus, the FT’s William Wallis lays out the stark truth behind the UK’s prisons crisis, and what the government might be able to do...2024-07-1241 minIfG EventsKeir Starmer’s plan for government: How will it workKeir Starmer used his first speech as prime minister to declare that the “work of change begins immediately”. But how will the Labour government approach the complex policy challenges that it has inherited? And how will it start making progress on new promises? From freeing up space in crowded prisons to turning around struggling public services, delivering clean energy and kickstarting economic growth, the government’s to-do list is daunting. Labour has promised to “change how Britain is governed” in order to deliver its aims in government – but how will this work in practice? What does Labour’s ‘mission-led’ appr...2024-07-111h 02
Institute for GovernmentKeir Starmer's plan for government: How will it work?Keir Starmer used his first speech as prime minister to declare that the “work of change begins immediately”. But how will the Labour government approach the complex policy challenges that it has inherited? And how will it start making progress on new promises?
From freeing up space in crowded prisons to turning around struggling public services, delivering clean energy and kickstarting economic growth, the government’s to-do list is daunting. Labour has promised to “change how Britain is governed” in order to deliver its aims in government – but how will this work in practice? What does Labour’s ‘mission-led’ approach mean for the way g...2024-07-101h 02
Geopolitical Economy ReportBritain is not a democracy: How UK elites installed PM Keir Starmer by destroying Jeremy CorbynThe UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer is a pro-war, neoliberal Blairite who is closely linked to British intelligence and the US government. He was backed by big business interests after the corporate media destroyed popular left-wing, anti-imperialist Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Ben Norton discusses how Britain is an oligarchy, not a democracy.
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0:00 UK PM Keir Starmer is Tony Blair 2.0
3:26 Biden & Starmer discuss new cold war on Russia & China
5:00 Keir Starmer's shady US government ties
7:13 CIA-linked Trilateral Commission
11:09 Neoliberalism: a class war
13:13 The coup against Jeremy Corbyn
19:12 Outro2024-07-1019 min
NewscastThe Sir Keir Starmer Profile (Replay)A replay of our profile of the leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer - now Prime Minister. Adam is joined by Ailbhe Rea, associate editor at Bloomberg UK, and Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer: The Biography, to chronicle Keir Starmer’s early life and political career. They discuss his family life, his legal career and how he rose to become leader of the Labour Party including behind-the-scenes details from those who know and work with him.This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the leaders of major po...2024-07-0835 min
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Josh Sigurdson reports on the...2024-07-0620 min
Acht Milliarden - Der Auslandspodcast des SPIEGELMann ohne Eigenschaften: Der designierte britische Premier Keir StarmerDebakel mit Ankündigung: Die Tories verlieren die Parlamentswahlen. SPIEGEL-Korrespondent Steffen Lüdke über den künftigen Labour-Premier Keir Starmer und ein Land, das nach 14 Jahren Tory-Regierung nach Veränderung schreit. Es ist das passiert, was die Demoskopen vorhergesagt haben: In Großbritannien wird es zu einem Machtwechsel kommen. Die konservativen Tories verlieren ihre Macht, Labour Party mit Parteichef Starmer kann sich über eine absolute Mehrheit freuen. In dieser Ausgabe von »Acht Milliarden« spricht Host Juan Moreno mit Steffen Lüdke, SPIEGEL-Korrespondent in London, über das katastrophale Abschneiden der Tories und den designierten Premier, Keir Starmer, de...2024-07-0529 min
OsazuwaAkonedoPeter Obi Congratulates, Lists Commonwealth Nations' Demands For Incoming UK PM Keir Starmer ~ OsazuwaAkonedoPeter Obi Congratulates, Lists Commonwealth Nations' Demands For Incoming UK PM Keir Starmer ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Anambra #Commonwealth #elections #Keir #Labour #Nigeria #Obi #Peter #PM #Starmer #UK https://osazuwaakonedo.news/peter-obi-congratulates-lists-commonwealth-nations-demands-for-incoming-uk-pm-keir-starmer/05/07/2024/ #Breaking News Published: July 5th, 2024 Reshared: July 5, 2024 12:03 pm Former Anambra State Governor and the Labour Party Presidential candidate in the last2024-07-0505 min
OsazuwaAkonedoUK PM Rishi Sunak Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Labour Party Keir Starmer ~ OsazuwaAkonedoUK PM Rishi Sunak Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Labour Party Keir Starmer ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Conservatives #elections #Keir #Labour #Rishi #Starmer #Sunak #UK https://osazuwaakonedo.news/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-concedes-defeat-congratulates-labour-party-keir-starmer/05/07/2024/ #Breaking News Published: July 5th, 2024 Reshared: July 5, 2024 7:04 am Labour Party candidate in the 2024 general elections, Keir Starmer has been officially2024-07-0510 min
Leeds VoicesSir Keir Starmer: Leeds's first Prime MinisterOn 5 July 2024 Sir Keir Starmer (Law 1985, Hon LLD 2012) - one of the University's most prominent alumnus - became the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Sir Keir is the first Leeds graduate to become UK Prime Minister, and one of only a few University-educated PMs to not study his bachelors at Oxford or Cambridge. His journey to Downing Street started in 1982, when the working class boy from Surrey “rocked up” to the Parkinson steps with a Boomtown Rats record under one arm, and a Status Quo album under the other. There and the...2024-07-0524 min
Auf den PunktKeir Starmer: Der Langweiler, den Großbritannien jetzt braucht?
Großbritannien wählt ein neues Parlament. Nachdem die konservativen Tories 14 Jahre lang die Mehrheit hatten, deutet vieles darauf hin, dass nun die Labour-Partei die Mehrheit der Stimmen bekommen könnte. Deren Spitzenkandidat und potenzieller Premierminister ist Keir Starmer – ein Mann, den viele britische Medien als "langweilig" bezeichnen.
Michael Neudecker, SZ-Korrespondent in London, sieht das anders. Er sagt: Starmer trete zwar weniger charismatisch auf als seine Vorgänger. Aber er habe viele Qualitäten, die Großbritannien gerade gut gebrauchen könne. Welche das sind, erklärt er in dieser Folge von "Auf den Punkt".
Weitere Na...2024-07-0412 min
De DagKeir Starmer: saai & geen ToryHet is niet de vraag óf, maar met hoeveel stemmen Keir Starmer de verkiezingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk wint. Oppositiepartij Labour staat na 14 jaar conservatieve regeringen op dikke winst in de peilingen. En daarmee gaat het VK een nieuwe koers tegemoet.
In Podcast de Dag schetst correspondent Fleur Launspach een profiel van Keir Starmer: de man uit een arbeidersgezin die ook een Sir is. Hij is geridderd. Dat verwart Britten: want wie is Starmer nou echt? En waar staat hij voor? Het lijkt de Britten weinig uit te maken: ze willen vooral een premier van een andere p...2024-07-0422 min
Origin StoryKeir Starmer – PM DawnThe season five finale coincides with the general election, so we’ve decided to get very topical indeed with the story of Labour leader and likely prime minister Keir Starmer. To his admirers, he’s the master strategist who took Labour from doom to Downing Street in a single term. To his foes, he’s a ruthless liar who will stop at nothing to crush the left. To the average voter, he remains a bit of a blank slate. What kind of prime minister will he be?Ian and Dorian trace Starmer’s youthful journey from working-class Surrey s...2024-07-011h 22Van Bekhovens Britten | BNRWat belooft Keir Starmer?Hij wordt vrijwel zeker de nieuwe premier van het Verenigd Koninkrijk en ligt al maanden mijlenver voor in de peilingen. Toch wisten we tot voor kort niet al te veel over de precieze plannen van Keir Starmer en zijn Labour-partij. Met de verkiezingen voor de deur ligt er nu een Labour Manifest, en duiken we in de persoon Keir Starmer. Wie is de man die hoogstwaarschijnlijk na 4 juli in 10 Downing Street woont? Welke oplossingen heeft Labour voor de grote problemen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, en hoe willen ze die oplossingen financieren? Ook in deze aflevering L...2024-06-1926 min
NewscastLeader Profiles: Sir Keir StarmerThis bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer. Adam is joined by Ailbhe Rea, associate editor at Bloomberg UK, and Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer: The Biography, to chronicle Keir Starmer’s early life and political career. They discuss his family life, his legal career and how he rose to become leader of the Labour Party including behind-the-scenes details from those who know and work with him. This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the leaders of major political parties. ...2024-06-1435 min
The Sun's Election Countdown with Harry ColeTaking drugs, Brexit, Savile smears - Keir Starmer is grilled on our explosive new politics showKeir Starmer today slammed the FA and Nike for changing the “unifying” St George’s flag on footy shirts and ripping off fans on prices.The Labour Leader was grilled by Sun Editor Harry Cole on the Sun’s brilliant new politics show Never Mind the Ballots.In the show - which will air at 8pm on thesun.co.uk and The Sun’s YouTube channel - Starmer laid into Nike’s decision to change the flag on the back of the shirt.Nike and England have ditched the traditional red and whit...2024-06-1157 min
The WatchdogElection Bombshell: Keir Starmer Faces Unexpected Challenge from Veteran Activist Andrew FeinsteinA surprise general election has been called in the United Kingdom, and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is the overwhelming favorite to become the next prime minister. But today’s guest is looking to upset that grim future.Andrew Feinstein is standing against Starmer for his Holborn and St. Pancras seat in central London. Feinstein is an expert in the arms trade, a former member of the South African parliament under Nelson Mandela, and a tireless activist, who Watchdog host Lowkey describes as someone who “campaigned for decades on important issues that really cut to the core of p...2024-05-281h 01In The NewsWould prime minister Keir Starmer be good for Ireland?Later this year, UK citizens will cast their votes in a general election. And, with polls showing Labour well ahead of the Tories, it appears Keir Starmer is set to become the next prime minister.This week, Mr Starmer pledged to “rebuild Britain” and set out what he called his first steps in government if his party wins the election, making it clear that Labour is ready to govern Britain.To most people in Ireland, Starmer remains relatively unknown. But after a period of decline in UK-Irish relations, could the Dublin-London relationship be head...2024-05-2022 minThe Today PodcastWhat does Keir Starmer really believe in?In a week in which Keir Starmer outlines his six ‘first steps for change’ (just don’t call it a pledge card), Amol and Nick look into what defines the Labour leader’s mission – and how left wing he really is.Labour insider and author of Starmer’s latest biography, Tom Baldwin, gives Amol and Nick a behind-the-scenes look into what Keir Starmer is really like and how his working class background has shaped his political beliefs.Zarah Sultana, a leading light among Labour’s socialist MPs, gives her take on whether the left of the party are...2024-05-1657 min
The Hated and the DeadEP125: Keir StarmerKeir Starmer has been the leader of the UK Labour Party since 2020. This makes him Leader of the Opposition, and - if the polls are to be believed - Britain's next prime minister. Amid a revolving door of prime ministers, Brexit, and the pandemic, Starmer’s rise from leader of the weakest Labour Party since the Second World War to being in poll position in the race for Downing Street has taken many by surprise. It’s also left a public clamouring for more information about who this man is, what makes him tick, and what he beli...2024-05-0551 min
Rosebud with Gyles BrandrethSir Keir StarmerIn this episode Gyles talks to the Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer. This isn't a political interview, instead it's an in-depth and fascinating conversation about Keir's background and personal history. Keir reminisces about his childhood in a village in Surrey; he remembers cramped car journeys in a Ford Cortina with four kids and four dogs squeezed onto the back seat. He also describes the impact his mum's serious illness had on him, his father and on the rest of the family. This is, at times, a moving conversation. Gyles also hears about Keir's university days, about...2024-04-2641 min
The StandardWhy Sir Keir Starmer’s shied away from Sadiq Khan’s policiesSadiq’s calls for rent controls in the capital. Labour leader fails to directly back ULEZ expansion. Will Keir and Sadiq need better synergy to win their respective elections? Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers discusses his interview with Sadiq Khan and Sir Keir Starmer at the mayor's re-election campaign launch on Monday, and considers whether they will need better synergy to win their respective elections. In this episode:Noah’s key take-aways from Sadiq’s re-election campaign launchIs Sadiq’s 40,000-council home target legitimate?Which of Sadiq’s policies does Keir Starmer disagree with?...2024-03-1912 min
The Lowdown from Nick CohenEp 32: Will the real Keir Starmer step forward? With the Labour Leader's biographer Tom BaldwinSend us a textNick Cohen gets The Lowdown on Sir Keir Starmer with the Labour Leader's biographer Tom Baldwin.Nick asks: WTF is Keir Starmer really?Tom - @TomBaldwin66 - spent hours with Starmer, his friends and family to investigate the supposed enigma that is the Labour Leader for his book which is just out - Keir Starmer: The Biography, published by William Collins.Tom, a journalist and former Labour spin doctor, discovered a far more interesting and enigmatic character than the "boring" stiff caricature the Tories and their Fleet Stre...2024-03-0244 min
Pod Save the UKThe man who would be PM: who is the real Keir Starmer?With a huge lead in the polls, all the signs point to Keir Starmer moving into Downing Street by the end of the year, so how well do we know the man who would be PM? Guest co-presenter Liz Bates attempts to get behind the rather dull public image, by interrogating Tom Baldwin, who spent hours talking to Starmer for his new authoritative biography of the Labour leader. The conversation takes an emotional turn when Liz and Tom discuss Starmer’s difficult relationship with his dad; how he couldn’t hug him on his deathbed, and then later found a hi...2024-02-2957 min
The BunkerWho is the real Keir Starmer? – Tom Baldwin tells Ros TaylorMost people know who Keir Starmer is – but don’t know much about his character. Who is the Labour leader really? Tom Baldwin is a journalist, political adviser and author of the newly published Keir Starmer: The Biography. He’s spent time figuring out who the man who’s likely to become the next Prime Minister really is – and joins Ros Taylor in The Bunker to discuss what he’s learned.Buy Keir Starmer: The Biography through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll help fund The Bunker by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bo...2024-02-2927 min
Unparliamentary LanguageKeir Starmer, What Do You Stand For?Rob and Tom discuss the Popular Conservatives, transphobia at PMQS and what policies Keir Starmer is likely to put forward…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:07] What is PopCon??- [22:44] Does PopCon Matter?- [31:21] PMQs- [45:49] Keir Starmer, What Do You Stand For?- [1:13:17] Quick Polls Update- [1:21:30] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Liz Truss is offering lessons on how to be popular- Labour Party: Missions2024-02-261h 22
NewscastNo Return for Shamima Begum + Is This The Real Keir Starmer?Today, we look at Shamima Begum losing her latest bid to regain UK citizenship, and the upcoming release of Keir Starmer’s political biography.Begum has lost an appeal against a decision to revoke her UK citizenship. The 24 year old travelled to Syria aged 15 to join Islamic State Group, with the government revoking her citizenship in 2019. Is this the end of her legal options? Adam is joined by Joshua Baker, creator of ‘I’m Not A Monster, The Shamima Begum Story’.To hear the full story, listen on BBC Sounds here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/so...2024-02-2333 minVan Bekhovens Britten | BNRDe roerige week van Keir StarmerEven leek de week vlekkeloos te verlopen voor Labour-leider Keir Starmer. Op klimaattop COP 28 maakte hij een goede beurt, hij sprak met wereldleiders als ware hij de nieuwe premier. Hij sierde de cover van mannanblad Esquire, en ook zijn uiteenzetting van economische plannen voor zijn toekomstige regering viel praktisch overal goed. Maar Keir Starmer maakte ook één zeer opmerkelijke fout. De doorgaans zo berekenende politicus sprak in een interview met The Telegraph zijn bewondering uit voor Margaret Thatcher. En dat viel niet goed. Helemaal niet goed. Ook in deze aflevering Schrikbarende cijfers over overgewicht in het...2023-12-0626 min
Resistance TVStop Keir Starmer!Stop Keir Starmer!Tonight Becky Massey one of the founding members of the group Stop Starmer and a victim of the Starmer faction’s revolting smear campaign Joins Chris Williamson to talk about A new group backed by range of left activists aims to stop ‘most untrustworthy politician in Britain’ who has broken every promise and wants to continue Tory policies. The group aims to help bring Starmer’s opponents on the left together to attack Starmer – ‘or whoever is leading Labour astray’. Only 23% of people believe the UK would be any better off under Starmer...2023-08-1839 minVan Bekhovens Britten | BNRWie is Keir Starmer?Labour-leider Keir Starmer heeft het op het eerste oog goed voor elkaar. Al maanden ligt de oppositiepartij fors voor in de peilingen. Toch gedraagt Labour zich zo nerveus en onzeker alsof juist zij, en niet de Conservatieven, de underdog zijn bij de volgende verkiezingen. Niet Labours beleidsplannen, maar de angst, die valt op. Angst om te verliezen lijkt de grootste drijfveer voor de partij. Is dat waarom we maar zo weinig horen over de plannen van een eventueel kabinet Starmer? Als je naar de peilingen kijkt zou je kunnen denken: dit kan bijna niet misgaan. Maar dat d...2023-08-1627 min
The WatchdogKeir Starmer’s Relentless Pursuit of Power, with Matt KennardLabour Party leader Keir Starmer is many bookmakers’ favorite to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. Yet behind the politician’s bland, squeaky-clean image lies an individual relentlessly obsessed with power and how to attain it.From being an ally of socialist leader Jeremy Corbyn as recently as 2019, Starmer has pulled the Labour Party far to the right in an attempt to return them to their position as the red wing of the British oligarchy. Today’s guest on “The Watchdog” with Lowkey is Matt Kennard. Kennard is a writer and investigative journalist...2023-08-021h 16
The Radical English GentlemenBanks LIED About Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer U-Turns on ULEZ, Broken Politics and More W/Sol EP #83In this weeks episode we are joined by Sol. To discuss the political banking situation in the UK, specifically to what is happening with Nigel Farage. And now the known lies that were spread around by specific people, banks and much more. We speak about the ethics, truth and overall political banking situation in the UK. Secondly we talk about what rights should people have based on their opinion, and what is that line between free speech and hate speech. Thirdly we talk about Keir Starmers U-turn on ULEZ, with the issue being a big decider in the recent...2023-07-2747 min
House of CommentsPincher Suspended, Sir Keir Starmer on Education, Education, EducationThe Standards Committee has proposed an eight-week suspension for Conservative MP Chris Pincher for "completely inappropriate" behaviour. It means Rishi Sunak will almost certainly face yet another by-election. Oh, and it all links back to Boris Johnson too...
Sir Keir Starmer made a speech outlining the fifth of his five missions - education. He spoke about the need to promote oracy skills in school, amongst other things. He had some strong words for the Just Stop Oil protestors who continue to disrupt major sporting events too. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell also debate the respective backgrounds of...2023-07-0736 min
The StandardWill the real Keir Starmer stand up?Ipsos poll: 50% of people don’t know what Sir Keir Starmer stands for. Who is in the lead ahead of the next general election? Will the public decide ‘better the devil we don’t know’? Keiran Pedley, Director of Politics at Ipsos UK discusses their latest poll results, and how Keir Starmer compares with Rishi Sunak. In this episode:Does it matter that 50% of people don’t know what Keir Starmer stands for?Starmer Vs Sunak: Who’s in front?How many of Labour’s shadow cabinet members could voters name?Could Labour’s lead on key issues wi...2023-06-2714 min
Westminster InsiderThe real Keir Starmer: Part IIn the first part of a major profile of Labour leader Keir Starmer, podcast hosts Ailbhe Rea and Aggie Chambre take a deeper look at the man hoping to become Britain's next prime minister.Starting their journey from the kitchen of the house in Surrey where Starmer grew up, they follow his path through childhood and university toward a stellar legal career, speaking to those who’ve known him along the way.Andrew Cooper, a schoolfriend who would go on to be an adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, reveals the early antics — and politics — of the...2023-06-2346 min
Mugshots with Michael CrickSir Keir Starmer: Labour’s ruthless rescuerThe man who could be Britain’s next prime minister remains a mystery to many. What drives Keir Starmer? Where does that combination of bland amiability and ruthlessness towards the Left come from? And can he prove that competence matters more than charisma?Michael Crick talks to two people who knew Starmer well – Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy and barrister Prof Bill Bowring – to delve into his past in the legal profession. What makes Keir Starmer tick?
“He’s had to resurrect from the grave a party that was annihilated… Of course people are going to be unhappy with...2023-04-1130 min
The WatchdogThe Shady Past of Keir Starmer, with Oliver EagletonFrom hotshot lawyer to head of the Crown Prosecution Services (CPS), Keir Starmer is perhaps not the first person many would associate with the British Labour Party. But the party’s shift in ideological stance under former Prime Minister Tony Blair opened the door for the highly polished Starmer to become the leader.Joining Lowkey on today’s episode of “The Watchdog” is Oliver Eagleton, author and assistant editor of the journal, The New Left Review. Eagleton knows Starmer well; his 2022 biography, “The Starmer Project: a Journey to the Right,” forensically dissects both Starmer’s background and his rapid asce...2023-03-3028 min
The High Performance PodcastE185 - Keir Starmer: My learnings from life, loss and loveKeir Starmer is the current Leader of the Labour Party. A self-described “undersharer”, Keir takes this opportunity with Jake and Damian to open up about his childhood, his leadership style and what it’s really like to be the Leader of the Opposition. As a big football fan, Keir shares what he has learnt from watching Arsenal play and why he has developed such a love for the game.Discussing his career as a barrister, Keir shares his difficult experiences representing people on death row. He explores the current adversarial system in politics, how it really feels...2023-03-271h 07
The Radical English GentlemenUlez TYRANNY, Keir Starmer GRILLS Rishi, Disturbing Gender Change of Criminal | Reg Podcast #57In this weeks episode I talk about many important issues and news that is currently happening in the UK. For instance the crazy policy of "ultra low emission zones" in London and the recent news that Keir Starmer has came out in support of it. And also for the expansion of Ultra Low Emission Zones across the whole of London that is very controversial as it causes allot of damage. I also talk about the recent gender bill, corrupt police force, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Furthermore some of the major changes that are happening with the booster program in...2023-01-2624 min
What I Wish I'd KnownKeir StarmerSir Keir Starmer is a politician, who grew up in Surrey and worked as a barrister before becoming an MP. He specialised in human rights law and rose through the ranks to become Director of Public Prosecutions before being awarded a knighthood 2014. His progress into the establishment was completed when he was elected to parliament the following year and in 2020 he became leader of the Labour Party. Now if the polls are to believed Keir Starmer may be prime minister after the next general election. But his childh...2022-11-1853 minWhat I Wish I'd KnownKeir StarmerSir Keir Starmer is a politician, who grew up in Surrey and worked as a barrister before becoming an MP. He specialised in human rights law and rose through the ranks to become Director of Public Prosecutions before being awarded a knighthood 2014. His progress into the establishment was completed when he was elected to parliament the following year and in 2020 he became leader of the Labour Party. Now if the polls are to believed Keir Starmer may be prime minister after the next general election. But his childh...2022-11-1853 min
The WatchdogViral Star Audrey White on Confronting Keir Starmer, a Life of ActivismMuch to his embarrassment, U.K. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer hit the headlines last week, after footage of him being accosted by local activist Audrey White went viral. Millions of people around the world have watched the video showing Starmer physically wilting at the ferocity of White’s convictions, as she accuses him of “feeding into Tory ideology” and actively destroying his own party. Commenters have noted that footage of a politician actually being held accountable by a member of the public is as refreshing as it is entertaining.Just days after the event, she received a lett...2022-08-0140 min
The Owen Jones PodcastKeir Starmer: A Dishonest ManKeir Starmer won the Labour leadership by offering radical domestic policies combined with party unity. As reports emerge that Starmer intends to abandon his solemn pledge in the election to hike income tax on the top 5% of earners - literally his first pledge - I ask a very basic question. If you care about Boris Johnson's dishonesty, but not Keir Starmer's dishonesty, do you really care about dishonesty at all? And what happens to our democracy when our leaders engage in such rampant dishonesty?Please subscribe - and help us take on the right-wing media here...2022-05-3112 min
The Rundown by PoliticsHomeKeir Starmer interview: "I have nothing in common with Boris Johnson"Labour leader Keir Starmer issues a strongly-worded attack on the Prime Minister's character in an interview with Political Editor Adam Payne. Starmer insists that he has “nothing in common” with Boris Johnson as he questions the Prime Minister’s integrity and ability to lead the country at a time of crisis.
He addresses the row over LGBT+ rights playing out across Westminster, accusing the government of “weaponising” vulnerable people for their own political gains. Starmer also issues pointed remarks about Labour’s previous leadership and insists that the party has made significant progress “given what I inherited as leader of a...2022-04-1426 min
Unparliamentary LanguageKeir Starmer, One Year OnRob and Tom discuss how the Labour leader has fared in his first year as leader of the opposition…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:53] Headlines: Duke Of Edinburgh- [8:57] Headlines: Keep Calm And Carry On Jabbing- [14:16] Headlines: Northern Ireland- [23:03] Main Story: Keir Starmer, One Year On- [38:06] Anti-Semitism In The Labour Party- [47:46] Keir On Brexit- [53:04] Labour In The Polls- [1:03:10] Outro- [1:04:53] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSu...2021-04-231h 05
Debated PodcastKeir Starmer’s First Year In Review (Part Two)In this episode Will is joined by a panel of guests to discuss Keir Starmer's first year as Leader of the Labour Party. The panel are: Lauren Davison former co host of the Left Whingers Podcast, founder of the Young Fabians Criminal Justice Network, Justice Reform Co Chair of Open Labour, Young Fabian Society's Disability Advocacy Group's Information Officer, Centre Think Tank's Justice Spokesperson and Potteries Young Labour's Membership Officer; Amen Tesfay Queen Mary University London's Labour Society Co Chair, Open Labour's BAME Rep and a current candidate for Young Labour's BAME Officer; George Fairhurst Chair of Yorkshire and Humberside...2021-04-011h 11Debated PodcastKeir Starmer's First Year In Review (Part One)In this episode Will is joined by a panel of guests to discuss Keir Starmer's first year as Leader of the Labour Party. The panel are: Lauren Davison former co host of the Left Whingers Podcast, founder of the Young Fabians Criminal Justice Network, Justice Reform Co Chair of Open Labour, Young Fabian Society's Disability Advocacy Group's Information Officer, Centre Think Tank's Justice Spokesperson and Potteries Young Labour's Membership Officer; Amen Tesfay Queen Mary University London's Labour Society Co Chair, Open Labour's BAME Rep and a current candidate for Young Labour's BAME Officer; George Fairhurst Chair of Yorkshire and Humberside...2021-03-251h 11
Resistance TVAsa Winstanley - Ex-Israeli Spy in Keir Starmer's OfficeLabour Places ex-Israeli Spy in Keir Starmer's OfficeKeir Starmer’s Labour Party has hired a former Israeli spy to work in the leader’s office helping manage Labour’s social media output. The ex-spy is Assaf Kaplan, who worked in Israeli military intelligence for nearly five years as an officer in the cyber-warfare branch of Unit 8200. According to his LinkedIn profile, Kaplan was in the Israeli army’s military intelligence division from May 2009 to November 2013. Unit 8200 specialises in spying, hacking and encryption. It carries out blackmail, mass surveillance and systematic...2021-03-061h 00
RAW News PodcastsInsight 18/05/2020: Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer, Schools, and BrexitRAW1251am's premier news show is back. Join Enoch and his amazing panel (Noah Keate, Cerys Turner, Oscar Redeyoff, Nathan Boroda, Neeraj Hari Krishnan) as they they discuss the latest developments in politics over the last 7 days.Stories discussed:Schools Reopening:https://www.ft.com/content/cafbbb28-c7e5-41ef-973c-7b1020ae8763https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/may/15/when-will-schools-reopen-uk-children-safe-coronavirusBrexit Negotiations:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52679053https://www.politico.eu/article/brexit-no-deal-barnier-johnson-eu-uk/Did Boris mislead the House?:...2020-05-301h 00
Calling Peston: The ITV News Politics PodcastLabour special: What does election of Keir Starmer mean for the party?Labour special: What does election of Keir Starmer mean for the party?In this special weekend episode of Calling Peston, Daniel, Shehab and Robert discuss the Labour leadership election results and what they mean for the party.In what direction will new leader Keir Starmer take the party?Will he and his deputy Angela Rayner bring the party back together?Where between Tony Blair and Jeremy Corbyn does Sir Keir fall on the political spectrum?Listen to this episode for all the answers.Don't forget to subscribe and...2020-04-0422 min
The Political PartySHOW 103 - Keir Starmer (LIVE)Keir Starmer is the Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and to many people, the real Leader of the Opposition. In this honest and sometimes hilarious interview, Keir takes us behind the scenes of the cross party Brexit talks, shadow cabinet meetings and his own discussions with Michel Barnier. He also reveals his frustrations with Brexit, his own party and British politics in general. Follow Keir on Twitter: @Keir_Starmer Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Get tickets to Matt’s brand new Edinburgh show ‘Brexit Pursued by a Bear’ here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/matt-forde-brexit-pursued-by-a-bear Hosted...2019-07-031h 32
UCL Institute of Advanced StudiesSir Keir Starmer MP delivers the The Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Lecture: Human Rights after BrexitThe UCL Institute of the Americas is pleased to announce that its 2017 annual Eleanor Roosevelt lecture will be delivered by Sir Keir Starmer MP. Keir Starmer's maiden parliamentary speech after his election in 2015 referenced Eleanor Roosevelt's inspiration to modern advocates of human rights. This was in recognition of her role as chair and driving force of the United Nations Human Rights Commission that created the 1948 charter of liberties, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In remembrance of Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy, Keir Starmer will discuss the implications of Brexit for human rights and how to ensure Britain's continuing commitment to this...2017-02-1031 min