249. Question Time: Political honeymoons - how quickly could the public turn on Keir Starmer?
May 15, 2024
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David Gauke joins to discuss political honeymoons, crisis in prisons, and the South West's neglect. They debate MP leadership, fiscal policies, and Catalonia elections. Also, humorously chat about a framed Darren Bent picture gift.
Political honeymoons often end abruptly, requiring practicality and moderation from leaders.
Investing in grassroots sports and supporting international students can positively impact the economy and communities.
Deep dives
Political Heroes and Moderate Political Figures
David discusses his political heroes, mentioning figures like Ken Clark, Margaret Thatcher, and Robert Peel. He highlights his admiration for their practicality, moderation, and impressive qualities.
Challenges in the Prison System
The podcast addresses the challenges in the prison system, including overcrowding, high incarceration rates, and the strain on the prison population. The rapid growth in the prison population, largely due to longer sentences, poses long-term issues that require significant investments in new prisons.
The Importance of International Students and Soft Power
There's a call to invest more in grassroots sports for kids and support international students in the UK. The conversation emphasizes the positive impact of international students on the economy, soft power, and intellectual leadership, advocating for a focus on grassroots sports and reversing cuts to sports clubs.
Ipswich Town's Promotion and Investment in Kids' Sports
The excitement around Ipswich Town's promotion to the championship is discussed. The conversation shifts to the need for investing in grassroots sports for children, highlighting the importance of sports in communities and advocating for increased support and funding for youth sports programs.
Are we sleepwalking into a crisis that could totally overwhelm our prisons? Why is the South West often forgotten in politics? Why do political honeymoons often come to such abrupt endings?
Alastair is again joined by friend of the show David Gauke to answer all these questions and more on today’s episode of The Rest Is Politics: Question Time.
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