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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 35 MIN

Why is the Labour party in such a mess?

from Politics Weekly UK · host The Guardian

John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey as an attempt to halt leadership manoeuvres against Keir Starmer has spectacularly backfired and put Starmer’s potential rival Wes Streeting on the front foot. Plus, the BBC is in crisis again – but this time it involves a $1bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump. Jane Martinson, the former head of media at the Guardian, discusses the future of the BBC. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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