What will Keir Starmer learn from the Labour welfare chaos?

26 June 2025 · 49m

Electoral Dysfunction

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It sounds like concessions are being offered to the dozens of Labour MPs who had threatened to rebel over the government’s planned welfare cuts.

On this episode, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet went over the possible options for the Prime Minister. They also talk about what Keir Starmer needs to learn from the chaos of the past few days.

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