A messy day for Starmer: is Labour ungovernable? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 36 MIN

A messy day for Starmer: is Labour ungovernable?

from Politics Weekly UK · host The Guardian

Keir Starmer kicked off the day with a speech aimed at persuading MPs against launching any kind of leadership challenge. By lunchtime, Angela Rayner was speaking at the CWU conference calling for Andy Burnham to return. In the afternoon the list of MPs calling on him to resign was slowly creeping up but no challenge has materialised. Why is the Labour party in such a muddle over Starmer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

NOW PLAYING

A messy day for Starmer: is Labour ungovernable?

0:00 36:40

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Politics Weekly UK?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this Politics Weekly UK episode published?

This episode was published on May 11, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Keir Starmer kicked off the day with a speech aimed at persuading MPs against launching any kind of leadership challenge. By lunchtime, Angela Rayner was speaking at the CWU conference calling for Andy Burnham to return. In the afternoon the list of...

Can I download this Politics Weekly UK episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!