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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 48 MIN

What is the significance of John Healey’s resignation?

from Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

The instinctively loyal John Healey has resigned over the level of defence spending about to be announced - what will be the impact on Keir Starmer’s fragile leadership? And how will resources be found to pay for defence and other creaking public services?Plus, we are in an era of multi-party politics, and the new battles between parties are already having a big impact on elections and by-elections. But how big are the differences between the parties on the right,and indeed those on the left? To join in the never-ending debate in the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative, email [email protected] to Patreon here for bonus episodes, live events and the regular podcast a day early and ad-free. Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham on July 1st. Tickets on the Ropetackle website. And an extra Rock & Roll Politics Special is live at Kings Place in London on Monday July 13th. Get your tickets here.Written and presented by Steve Richards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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