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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 33 MIN

U.K. ousts a 6th Prime Minister in 10 years. What’s behind the turmoil?

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned as party leader after his cabinet failed to back him due to recent local election losses and party infighting. We speak with the chief political correspondent at The Times, Aubrey Allegretti. Later, the Power Panel weighs in on Starmer’s departure and takes a closer look at upcoming byelections at home as two more MPs step away from their federal seats.  

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