How The Mandelson Files Weigh On The PM
An episode of the How To Win An Election podcast, hosted by Times Radio, titled "How The Mandelson Files Weigh On The PM" was published on March 12, 2026 and runs 40 minutes.
March 12, 2026 ·40m · How To Win An Election
Summary
Sally, Polly, Danny and Hugo look at what the Mandelson files say about decision making in Keir Starmer's Downing Street. Is there a comparison with Boris Johnson's handling of the Chris Pincher scandal, which led to Johnson's resignation as prime minister?With Starmer's cost of living agenda in trouble, we ask if lessons can be learned from Edward Heath and the 1973 oil crisis, and from Tony Blair taking on the tanker drivers in the 2000 fuel protests.The team give their ideas for rewiring the nation, including moving Parliament to York and swapping the older person's bus pass for electric bikes.Send your questions, comments and feedback to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Sally, Polly, Danny and Hugo look at what the Mandelson files say about decision making in Keir Starmer's Downing Street. Is there a comparison with Boris Johnson's handling of the Chris Pincher scandal, which led to Johnson's resignation as prime minister?
With Starmer's cost of living agenda in trouble, we ask if lessons can be learned from Edward Heath and the 1973 oil crisis, and from Tony Blair taking on the tanker drivers in the 2000 fuel protests.
The team give their ideas for rewiring the nation, including moving Parliament to York and swapping the older person's bus pass for electric bikes.
Send your questions, comments and feedback to [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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