The Bunker – News without the nonsense Take me to your deputy leader — Start Your Week with Gavin Esler and Jacob Jarvis
Sep 8, 2025
The recent political reshuffle in the Labour Party has left it grappling with identity and leadership challenges. As Keir Starmer navigates a rightward shift, the implications for British democracy and smaller parties come into sharper focus. Meanwhile, the rise of Reform UK and its media representation raises questions about political discourse. The podcast also touches on Donald Trump's controversial tactics and their far-reaching effects, as well as the ongoing Ukrainian conflict and how it strains international relations.
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Communication Gap Hurts Starmer
- Keir Starmer is portrayed as highly competent but a poor communicator compared with populist figures like Nigel Farage.
- This communication gap lets sensational personalities dominate the news agenda despite limited political power.
Home Office Is A Poison Chalice
- Labour's Home Office reshuffle is framed as a 'poison chalice' because migration is politically toxic and complex.
- Early missteps and poor presentation are eroding the government's initial goodwill.
Deputy Fight Feels Irrelevant
- Internal Labour battles over deputy leader risk looking irrelevant to non-members amid bigger public concerns.
- Voters care more about asylum, the economy, and budgets than party procedural fights.