The Duran Podcast UK political bankruptcy. Labour Starmer Coup
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Nov 17, 2025 Political turmoil engulfs Keir Starmer as internal discontent rises within the Labour Party. Starmer's focus on Ukraine has alienated voters, contributing to historic low polling. With budget crises looming and promises broken, the calls for new leadership grow louder. The government's strategy to expose alleged coups backfires, further weakening Starmer's position. Debates ensue over whether UK support for Ukraine is to blame for economic troubles, while potential replacements fail to ignite hope for change. The future of Labour remains uncertain.
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Foreign Policy Over Domestic Repair
- Keir Starmer prioritized Ukraine and foreign policy over Britain's domestic economic crises.
- That focus drained political support and left structural UK problems unaddressed.
Record Low Popularity Sparks Internal Trouble
- Starmer became the most unpopular prime minister in British polling history with his party deeply unpopular.
- Low approval triggered restlessness and talk of replacing him within Parliament and the cabinet.
Budget Crisis Exposes Party Fragility
- A looming budget crisis and talk of breaking an election promise on general taxes intensified party panic.
- The government publicly accusing internal plots backfired and exposed divisions.