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Jun 26, 2025 Tim Shipman, a political reporter for The Spectator known for his insightful scoops, joins to discuss the dire state of both Labour and the Conservatives. A recent poll reveals Labour risks falling to second place behind Reform, raising questions about internal rebellions. Meanwhile, the Tories are grappling with leadership aspirations, notably from David Cameron for Robert Jenrick. Shipman highlights Boris Johnson's ambitions for a return and the potential fallout from ongoing political turmoil, hinting at a chaotic landscape ahead.
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Labour's Struggles Outweigh Tories
- Labour's week is worse due to rebellion over welfare reforms undermining Starmer's authority.
- Nigel Farage's Reform Party threatens both Labour and Tories, making his premiership a real possibility.
Labour Welfare Bill Crisis
- Labour faces historical risk of government defeat on welfare bill's second reading.
- Rebellion damages Starmer's and Rachel Reeves' credibility, threatening fiscal control and political unity.
Fiscal Responsibility Backfires
- Labour's effort to appear fiscally responsible backfires, causing spending control to unravel.
- This fiscal mishandling threatens the government's cohesion and public trust early in its term.