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
Oct 24, 2022 • 27min
Prime Minister Sunak: Can He Beat Labour?
Oct 21, 2022 • 49min
The Next Prime Minister
Oct 20, 2022 • 27min
Fracking Hell: How Truss Fell Apart
Truss is falling apart so quickly that we don't have time to make videos about it. So instead, we react to the chaos in the Commons last night by discussing what really happened & why this is very bad news for the Conservatives and Truss.Latest TLDR UK video (the one we reference at the start): https://youtu.be/0CswZ8Fbl80See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 17, 2022 • 35min
Is This Truss' Final 48 Hours?
In this (slightly early episode) we discuss Truss' ongoing economic woes, as well as the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor. We also speak with Ben Howlett (former Conservative MP) who tells us why he thinks Truss might have less than 48 hours left in Number 10.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 14, 2022 • 39min
Kwasi is Out & Truss' U-Turn... Again
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Oct 11, 2022 • 26min
Is Starmer Election Ready?
This week Truss had issues in the gilt markets, over Kwarteng's proposed spending cuts, over the unity in her party, and over the election polls - which are currently suggestion there will be a huge Labour victory.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 7, 2022 • 37min
Was Truss' Conference Speech a Disaster?
Oct 4, 2022 • 46min
Is Truss Delivering on Her Promises?
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Sep 27, 2022 • 31min
Truss' Disastrous Weekend: Taxes, £ Crash, Scandals
In this video, we'll be discussing the 'totally-not-a-budget' budget. We'll also discuss the difficulties Truss has in holding her party together and the potential for a vote of no confidence in her governmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 16, 2022 • 17min
Balancing Priorities: The Royals & the Cost of Living Crisis
In this video we'll be discussing the upcoming busy weekend for Truss as she meets with leaders around the world and prepares for The Queen's funeral on Monday, and what's next for the new Prime Minister as parliament reopens next week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
