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Starmergeddon (from TLDR News)

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Jun 6, 2025 • 36min

Could Starmer Be Replaced?

Pre-order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina is back as host and sits down with Ben to discuss the next four years in UK politics, and whether or not Reform UK will still be on top for the next election.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 23, 2025 • 39min

TLDR Rates Starmer's UK-EU Trade Deal

Use code THIRTY before THIS SUNDAY to get 30% off the latest edition of Too Long: https://toolong.news/In this episode of Starmergeddon, Jack steps in as host to talk through the EU-UK trade deal with our UK expert Ben Blissett. They also dive into Reform UK's polling once again, and how it just keeps getting better for them.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 9, 2025 • 29min

What the Local Election Results Mean for British Politics

Collect every issue of Too Long whilst stocks last: https://toolong.news/In this bonus episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben sit down to run through the results from the local elections, and how good it's actually looking for Reform UK right now.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 1, 2025 • 33min

Will Reform Win England’s Local Elections?

In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina is back with Birthday Boy Ben Blissett to run through the local elections that will be taking place today.Order Too Long: https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 18, 2025 • 36min

Starmer's Biggest Win Yet?

In this episode of Starmergeddon, Rory sits down with Ben to run through what's been going on with British steel at the moment, and how this is a huge win for the Labour government. They also run through what the Lib Dems are up to right now.Order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.Use the code 'INFLUENCE' for £3 off your subscription: https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 4, 2025 • 30min

Could Farage Be the UK’s Next Prime Minister?

In this episode of Starmergeddon, Ben and Georgina sit down to talk about how Nigel Farage is actually doing right now. Also, they run through Starmer’s reaction to the Netflix series Adolescence.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.Use the code 'PODCASTPREMIUM' for a MASSIVE 40% off your first order of the premium issue: https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 43min

Is Starmer Out-Torying the Tories?

In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina & Ben sit down to run through the latest welfare cuts from the UK Government, and wether or not Keir Starmer is actually out-Torying the Tories... also, they run through what the heck Kemi Badenoch has been up to.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 41min

Is Starmer Bridging the US-EU Divide?

In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina sits down with Ben to discuss the drama surrounding Ukraine in the past week, and Starmer's plan for peace. Also, a very big announcement...Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 39min

Labour's Plan to Reform the Lords

Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.https://toolong.news/In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina is back as the host to discuss (with Ben, of course) the House of Lords Reform, and what these reforms actually are.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 36min

Could Reform UK Be the Largest Party at the Next Election?

Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.Order before the end of this week to receive a HUGE discount on any physical copy.https://toolong.news/We have a new Starmergeddon host again! Jack sits down this week with Ben to talk through Reform UK’s current polling, and how the party may be breaking the two party system in the UK. Also, the main man features on the cabinet review this week: Sir Keir Starmer.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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