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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 5 MIN

Adam Boulton: UK Political Commentator on Sir Keir Starmer resigning as Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

A snap election in the UK could be on the cards if newly elected MP Andy Burnham proves to be Labour's lifeline.  UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his plans to resign as Prime Minister and the leader of the Labour Party.  It makes way for Burnham, who has now returned to Parliament as MP for Makerfield, and is considered a shoo-in to replace Starmer.  UK Political Commentator Adam Boulton told Mike Hosking a snap election could be considered if Burnham's leadership results in a turnaround in Labour's fortunes in the polls.  He says most of the time it's running a fairly distant second to Reform UK, if not third place alongside the Conservatives.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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