Starmer Fights Back w/ Oliver Dean | Political Frenemies #46

In this explosive episode of Political Frenemies, Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert, former Tory adviser Chris Newton, and political commentator Oliver Dean dive headfirst into Keir Starmer’s most dramatic week yet — from shock senior government resignations and mounting calls for him to quit, to a last-minute Cabinet rally that pulled him back from the brink. The trio unpack what it all means for Labour’s authority and the wider political landscape, before turning to Starmer’s fiery spat with Jim Ratcliffe — co-owner of Manchester United — over immigration, a clash that blends politics, business, and culture-war flashpoints. The episode wraps up with a sharp look at the Liberal Democrats’ latest pitch on economic growth — and whether it’s bold enough to cut through in an increasingly volatile political climate.Thumbnail Image: Simon Dawson / Number 10https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prime_Minister_Keir_Starmer_visits_China_on_30_January_2026_-_16.jpg