Can Starmer survive the Mandelson scandal?

Can Starmer survive the Mandelson scandal?

Keir Starmer is fighting for his career amid one of the biggest political scandals of the century. Harriet thinks the prime minister could be brought down after he appointed Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador, despite knowing about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

So can Starmer find the strength to turn a corner, reset his whole team and admit he was wrong? Or is it too late? Harriet thinks his tone this week made him look "gullible and naive".

And what does the whole fiasco say about politics and the establishment as a whole? Beth, Ruth and Harriet explain how Peter Mandelson created a network of people he relied upon in politics and the media.

Peter Mandelson denies any wrongdoing and has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein.

You can WhatsApp the podcast at 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk.

And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(215)

Is the government doing anything to stop AI killing us all?

Is the government doing anything to stop AI killing us all?

The government needs to step up and properly regulate AI - that’s what Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told the podcast - saying we can expect to hear more about it soon.She’s on the podcast this week ta...

18 Sep 56min

Why did Andy Burnham choose Israel for his biggest moment yet?

Why did Andy Burnham choose Israel for his biggest moment yet?

Ed Milliband made a bold statement in the Commons this week - UK government sanctions on Israeli settlements. But is there more to the timing of this?Harriet makes the case for why it's principled rat...

11 Sep 51min

What changes if Zack Polanski is an MP?

What changes if Zack Polanski is an MP?

Could Zack Polanski win in the St Pancras and Holborn by-election – and how crushing would a loss be to the Green Party’s momentum?Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and Beth Rigby discuss – and mull over ...

4 Sep 39min

'A bloodsport': Were journalists to blame for Keir Starmer’s downfall?

'A bloodsport': Were journalists to blame for Keir Starmer’s downfall?

Do lobby journalists bear some responsibility for the collapse of the Starmer Government – or was it down to poor polling and a loss of authority?Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman discuss w...

28 Aug 43min

How ‘mega-donors’ are buying political influence... and your algorithm

How ‘mega-donors’ are buying political influence... and your algorithm

How are our political parties funded – and is it time for a cap on donations?Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman pull back the curtain on political donations – and discuss whether bots astroturfing socia...

21 Aug 47min

What does Nigel Farage’s win in Clacton actually prove?

What does Nigel Farage’s win in Clacton actually prove?

Nigel Farage is an MP once again as he was victorious in the Clacton by-election, winning 63% of the vote and overcoming his main competitor - Count Binface.But has the vote left us with more question...

14 Aug 40min

'I hated it': Jess Phillips on life inside Keir Starmer's government

'I hated it': Jess Phillips on life inside Keir Starmer's government

Hear from Jess Phillips regularly on our Tuesday members episode, subscribe at https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunctionJess Phillips joins Beth Rigby to reflect on her time as a minister under Keir St...

7 Aug 35min

‘Intensely unpopular’: Was Keir Starmer doomed from the start?

‘Intensely unpopular’: Was Keir Starmer doomed from the start?

Beth Rigby and Harriet Harman dive into what went wrong for Sir Keir Starmer – and why the public turned against him so quickly.And Harriet asks if the Labour party might, in retrospect, have been abl...

31 Juli 43min

Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

aftonbladet-krim
svenska-fall
p3-krim
fordomspodden
rss-krimstad
aftonbladet-daily
flashback-forever
rss-vad-fan-hande
rss-sanning-konsekvens
en-runda-till
politiken
svd-ledarredaktionen
rss-krimreportrarna
rss-flodet
omni-podd
motiv
rss-frandfors-horna
kungligt
dagens-eko
spar