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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 26 MIN

None for the road? The government’s new road strategy

from Putting Things Right · host Matthew Scott PCC and Lisa Townsend

Are Keir Starmer’s days numbered? Could the Labour Prime Minister be ousted in 2026 as a result of poor local election results and who will take his place.We go through the prospective runners and riders including Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting and whether Keir Starmer’s days are numbered.We also discuss the Government’s road safety strategy. Should older people be subject to eye tests, and the drinking limit reduced? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewscottuk.substack.com

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