Novara Live The Knives Are Out For Keir Starmer
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Nov 19, 2025 Murtaza Hussain, an investigative journalist known for his work on Jeffrey Epstein, dives deep into Epstein's ties to Israeli figures and the implications of hacked emails on his influence. Laurie Laybourn-Langton, a climate policy expert, discusses the alarming admission of missing the 1.5°C target and the necessity of reframing climate narratives toward resilience and navigation. The duo explores the political ramifications of these pivotal issues, from Labour's leadership crisis to the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy.
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Labour Leadership Pressure Mounts
- The Tribune soft-left claim they have 80 MPs signals serious leadership pressure on Keir Starmer.
- Andy Burnham emerges as the most plausible unifying alternative despite not being an MP.
Burnham As The Unifier
- Andy Burnham offers a strategy to attack Reform while reassuring left voters with policies like nationalisation.
- That blend could prevent Reform from winning by uniting tactical and left-leaning voters.
Bridge The Reform-Left Divide
- Labour should be plausible to Reform-curious voters while shoring up left support to win a majority.
- Seek a leader who can both attack Reform and appeal to left voters to enable tactical voting.