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S8 Ep905: Simon Constable discusses the political maneuvering to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He critiques the lack of clear leadership in Parliament and the potential for unelected transitions of power within the Labour Party. (14/16)

The John Batchelor Show

John Batchelor

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4.52.8K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2026

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Simon Constable discusses the political maneuvering to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He critiques the lack of clear leadership in Parliament and the potential for unelected transitions of power within the Labour Party. (14/16)
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1:21.9

but back home in England and in Wales and in Scotland and Northern Ireland, there's a contest underway to replace a man who hasn't left yet.

1:31.0

His name is Kier Starrmer.

1:32.3

He's the prime minister of the overwhelming majority of labor enjoyed in Parliament.

1:37.4

And now five parties in Parliament.

1:39.7

Labor, the Conservatives, the Greens, Lib Dems, and something called reform, five parties.

1:46.8

However, labor has a 165 majority over Tories.

1:51.0

That is considered numbingly powerful.

1:54.9

Like, don't even debate it.

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