Elon Musk vs Labour

Elon Musk vs Labour

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Why Keir Starmer’s Resignation Looks More Likely Than Ever

Today, we look at strong indications the prime minister may be on the verge of resigning.Cabinet Secretary Peter Kyle’s message this morning was that he is reflecting on the "political realities". It’s a departure from the not ‘he’ll fight on’ message of 2026 up to now.Henry Zeff ...  Show more

The Keir Starmer Interview

Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ...  Show more

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