Swamp Notes Political Fix: Quizmas special
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Dec 26, 2025 Join Miranda Green, a sharp FT political commentator, and Jim Pickard, an insightful FT political correspondent, as they dive into a festive quiz showdown. They tackle tough questions about the Labour frontbench resignations and recall the memorable moments of 2025, including Starmer's foreign visits and quirky summer events. With predictions for 2026 and a fun-filled gingerbread gift prop, the banter flows as they vie for the title of Wonk-in-Chief while celebrating the year in British politics.
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Starmer's Revealing Rhetoric
- Keir Starmer's 'island of strangers' line revealed a sharp shift toward anti-immigration rhetoric in Labour messaging.
- He quickly retreated, showing tension between message control and political risk.
Reform Conference Chaos
- Robert Shrimsley described the Reform conference as high-energy and chaotic, featuring a singer and conspiracy theories.
- He said the event exposed an unsustainable tension within the party's factions.
Musk's Public Snub Of Farage
- Anna Gross recalled Elon Musk publicly attacking Nigel Farage, humiliating Reform early in the year.
- Musk's interventions then affected party dynamics for months afterwards.