
Starmergeddon (from TLDR News)
Your fortnightly UK politics podcast from TLDR News. Join writers Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay for a discussion about the Labour government, Keir Starmer’s cabinet, and other underreported stories. Published every other Friday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, using the code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any order: https://toolong.news/
Latest episodes

Dec 6, 2022 • 34min
Is This The End of The House of Lords?
In Today's Big Rissue, we run through what the hell is going on with grammar schools, do any of us come from a grammar school background? Also, we discuss the potential scrapping of The House of Lords.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 30, 2022 • 21min
Sunak's First Electoral Test: Chester By-Election
In today's Big Rissue, we discuss the upcoming Chester By-Election, as well as Sunak's speech about China relations. Do we have a special guest this episode? A secret word? Will Jack lose his mind? All possible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 28, 2022 • 30min
Why is Britain Rejecting Foreign Students?
In today's Big Rissue Zac and Rory sit down to discuss the biggest issues facing UK politics, and are randomly joined by Ben. Why? Who knows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 23, 2022 • 26min
Could Farage Destroy the Conservatives?
In today's episode, we discuss the backlash to the Autumn statement, the rumours of the Tories wanting to pursue a Swiss-style Brexit deal, and the rumours of Nigel Farage comeback.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 18, 2022 • 29min
Can the Autumn Statement rescue British Economy?
In today's episode, we discuss the UK's bleak economic outlook and yesterday's Autumn Statement. What was in it? What's the reaction been? And what does it mean for the Conservatives' prospects at the next election?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2022 • 28min
Strikes: Can Sunak Do What Johnson & Truss Couldn't?
In today's episode, we discuss the current and upcoming strikes across the country and how well Sunak is handling the pressure. As well as covering the UK-France migrant deal and Jeremy Corbyn's future in politics. Vote now in the 2022 TLDR Awards: https://forms.gle/nd3jaFf29T4HsZM19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 10, 2022 • 17min
Tory Bullying Scandal: How Much Will it Hurt Sunak?
In today's episode, we discuss the Gavin Williamson bullying scandal and Rishi Sunak's attendance at COP27See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 4, 2022 • 18min
Can Sunak Solve the Insolvable Migration Crisis
In the first episode of the Big Rissue, we discuss Sunak's first big issue: immigration. We look into some of his previous promises and how Starmer could respond. We also discuss his decision to attend COP27 and the recent decision by the Bank of England to raise interest rates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2022 • 25min
Could Braverman End Sunak: Rishi's First Big Mistake
In this episode, we discuss the Suella Braverman scandal and how it could be bad news for Rishi Sunak. We also discuss the news that Liz Truss's phone was hacked when she was Foreign Secretary Earlier in the year and the new Ipsos-Mori polling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 28, 2022 • 36min
Sunak's New Cabinet
In today's episode of Truss Issues, we discuss Sunak's first PMQs; Suella Braverman's reappointment at the Home Office; and Sunak's new cabinet.TLDR Store: https://tldrnews.co.uk/store/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.