Political analyst Sebastian Budgen discusses the historic results of elections in France, where the left united to defeat the far right. The surprise victory of a moderate reformer in Iran signals a desire for change. Topics include strategic voting, forming alliances, social reforms, economic improvement, and geopolitics.

Sebastian Budgen, from Verso Books, talks about snap elections in France and UK. Macron and Sunak's political decisions, far-right impact, left coalition in France, Tory struggles in the UK, NHS issues, Labour Party changes, and contrasting political dynamics in both countries are discussed.