The Current Thing Is This the End for Keir Starmer? - with Paul Cox
Nov 12, 2025
Keir Starmer is under serious pressure as internal challenges heat up, with potential successors like Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner in the mix. The BBC faces a credibility crisis after allegations of biased editing in a Trump segment, raising questions about its journalistic integrity. The conversation dives into the implications of this shift on political coverage, while examining the role of humor in explaining cultural divides. Tune in for astute insights and lively banter on these pressing topics!
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Starmer's Leadership On Shaky Ground
- Keir Starmer faces internal briefings and a potential leadership challenge that could undermine his authority quickly.
- Paul Cox argues Starmer will fight stubbornly but may not survive political and cabinet pressure.
Replacement Options Are More Of The Same
- Possible successors (Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham) are viewed as similar or inadequate by the hosts.
- They see any replacement as unlikely to solve Labour's deeper strategic failures.
Train Encounter With Wes Streeting
- Paul Cox recounts sitting next to Wes Streeting on a train and thanking him for keeping him in work via GB News gigs.
- He uses the encounter to suggest Streeting might be a serious political figure.
