EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 36 MIN
Donald Trumps Starmer’s New Year Plans
from Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · host Institute for Government
With US military strikes on Venezuela dominating headlines, Lawrence Freedman joins the podcast team to ask what Donald Trump's foreign plans mean for the UK - and assess whether Keir Starmer’s Trump strategy will hold in 2026. The prime minister found his January announcements knocked off the front pages - but was anyone really listening? We explore the government challenges facing Starmer and his team in the year ahead. Plus: Ed Balls, Wes Streeting, Mel Stride, Louise Casey, Ayesha Hazarika, Andy Burnham and more. We preview the IfG annual conference. Hannah White presents. With Alex Thomas and Hannah Keenan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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With US military strikes on Venezuela dominating headlines, Lawrence Freedman joins the podcast team to ask what Donald Trump's foreign plans mean for the UK - and assess whether Keir Starmer’s Trump strategy will hold in 2026. The prime minister found his January announcements knocked off the front pages - but was anyone really listening? We explore the government challenges facing Starmer and his team in the year ahead. Plus: Ed Balls, Wes Streeting, Mel Stride, Louise Casey, Ayesha Hazarika, Andy Burnham and more. We preview the IfG annual conference. Hannah White presents. With Alex Thomas and Hannah Keenan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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