Does Starmer read his speeches?
An episode of the Politics At Sam and Anne's podcast, hosted by Sky News, titled "Does Starmer read his speeches?" was published on June 30, 2025 and runs 21 minutes.
June 30, 2025 ·21m · Politics At Sam and Anne's
Summary
Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. The Prime Minister has made significant concessions on the welfare bill after the threat of a mass rebellion from his own MPs. The changes have left Chancellor Rachel Reeves with another black hole in the public finances and some MPs are still planning on voting against the bill when it comes in front of the House of Commons tomorrow. Also, as Sir Keir Starmer celebrates his first full year in power, has this latest U-turn left him in a vulnerable position with his party and the wider public?
Episode Description
The Prime Minister has made significant concessions on the welfare bill after the threat of a mass rebellion from his own MPs.
The changes have left Chancellor Rachel Reeves with another black hole in the public finances and some MPs are still planning on voting against the bill when it comes in front of the House of Commons tomorrow.
Also, as Sir Keir Starmer celebrates his first full year in power, has this latest U-turn left him in a vulnerable position with his party and the wider public?
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