PoliticsJOE Podcast OBR fallout and scrapping jury trials | PoliticsJOE reacts to PMQs
Dec 3, 2025
Keir Starmer faces fierce questioning over the OBR resignation and controversial budget. Kemi Badenoch expertly criticizes government leaks, while Laura and Ben unpack Rachel Reeves' past claims about chess and her career. They delve into the implications of scrapping jury trials and the potential impact on victims and justice. The conversation shifts to the role of political theatre in shaping public perception and culminates in a discussion on cultural depictions of juries in media. It's a mix of politics, strategy, and social commentary!
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Kemi Badenoch's PMQs Momentum
- Kemi Badenoch used the OBR resignation and budget fallout to land effective PMQs attacks on Rachel Reeves and the government.
- The hosts agreed her performance showed improved stage presence and political theatre skills.
Small Errors Become Bigger Narratives
- Attack lines about Rachel Reeves' credibility combined small inaccuracies into a broader narrative of dishonesty.
- The hosts argued past CV disputes make minor errors feel like pattern evidence to voters.
The Chess Claim Dispute
- A social-media post questioned Rachel Reeves' claim about being a British girls' chess champion decades earlier.
- The hosts traced the discrepancy to different tournaments and judged the row minor given the time elapsed.
