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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 31 MIN

"Keir Starmer couldn't run a bath". What next for Labour?

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Labour suffered historic losses in Thursday’s elections, triggering dozens of the party’s MPs to call for Keir Starmer’s resignation. And yet, even with the party in disarray, the PM has so far remained defiant. So, can he survive? And what do the election results tell us about the country’s political future? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Aubrey Allegretti, chief political correspondent, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducers: Sophie McNulty, Dave CreaseyWe want to hear from you - email: [email protected] more: Challenge Keir Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinetFurther listening: Reform shake Labour to its coreClips: BBC, ITN, Times Radio, The TimesPhoto: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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