Today, the government has laid out their plans for new legislation in the King’s speech, amid speculation that Wes Streeting is going to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as Thursday.
It’s rumoured that Streeting wanted to wait in order to not distract from the speech, but the rising speculation has dominated headlines and the commons.
What was actually in the King’s speech? And what might lay ahead for the PM and the Labour party? Adam is joined by Chris and Faisal.
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