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Aug 8, 2025 • 32min

Will Zack Polanski Win the Greens’ Leadership Election?

Want to receive Too Long 005 right away and also subscribe to future issues? Well, it's your last chance! Use code LASTCHANCE20 at checkout for an extra 20% off: https://toolong.news/In a surprise edition of the Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben are back to talk through drama in UK politics. This week they run through the upcoming Green leadership election, another cabinet review, and the UK's National Youth Strategy.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////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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Aug 1, 2025 • 36min

Is the UK Turning on Israel?

Order Too Long now, and get the digital edition straight to your inbox, or why not grab a cheeky bundle? https://toolong.news/In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Ben is back from holiday and back on the sofa to talk through the last two weeks of UK politics; they run through the UK recognising Palestine, the Online Safety Act, and updates to Corbyn's new party.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////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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Jul 18, 2025 • 34min

Can Corbyn and Sultana take on Labour?

Use code BESTOFFER now for a huge 35% off subscriptions to Too Long, ON TOP OF the already applied 20% subscription discount: https://toolong.news/In the long awaited return of Starmergeddon, Georgina sits down with Rory to talk through the news surrounding Jeremy Corbyn's new party, and whether the fumbled announcement will impact them going forward.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////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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Jun 20, 2025 • 32min

Why MPs Voted to Decriminalise Abortion

Pre-order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/Want to be featured in said next issue? Write to us at letters@toolong.newsIn this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben sit down to discuss the changes to abortion laws in the UK; Starmer's response to the conflict between Iran and Israel; and the assisted dying bill.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////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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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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