What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 23 MIN

What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant?  In this episode: Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale. Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'.  Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London.  Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 8, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer?

0:00 23:38

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Inside Story Podcast?

This episode is 23 minutes long.

When was this The Inside Story Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 8, 2026.

Can I download this The Inside Story Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!