Not Another One Not Another One Live
Dec 12, 2025
A festive live review dives into the vulnerabilities of Sir Keir Starmer and the shifting landscape of UK politics. Hosts debate whether Reform or the Tories could challenge Labour, and explore the implications of a potential economic recovery on Labour's fortunes. The discussion touches on leadership instability since 2016 and the generational gap in political capability. With lively audience questions and a focus on political fragmentation, the conversation highlights the challenges ahead in navigating British politics.
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Modern Leadership Fragility
- Leadership has become unusually fragile across recent UK governments, with frequent seething speculation about replacements.
- Steve Richards argues this reflects broader political pressure where leaders are quickly destabilised by fast-moving events and disappointed voters.
Leadership Skills Mismatch
- Miranda Green argues contemporary leaders lack the mixed skillset needed for complex governance beyond business metaphors.
- She suggests Starmer's sobriety suited opposition but shows deficits in governing agility and charisma.
Politics Outpacing Politicians
- Tim Montgomerie says political pace and complexity accelerated over two decades, raising demands on politicians.
- He argues our political class has narrowed into specialists and struggles to handle simultaneous societal shifts.
