BONUS: Past Imperfect - Ed Balls

BONUS: Past Imperfect - Ed Balls

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A Matter Of When, Not If?

Keir Starmer is clinging on as Prime Minister and more details of Peter Mandelson's alleged misconduct could still emerge - so is his fate now sealed?Ed unpacks the politics of the day with Daisy McAndrew and Alys Denby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ...  Show more

Is Starmer’s Apology Enough?

Keir Starmer says he’s sorry for believing Peter Mandelson’s lies, as anger grows over Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US - but is his apology enough? Or could it prove fatal to Starmer’s leadership?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and S ...  Show more

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