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The Two Matts

The Two Matts Q&A: Starmer coup, Sadiq for PM and too much Dracula?

The Two Matts

The New World

News, Government, Politics, News Commentary

4.2577 Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

The Matts answer listeners' questions. This week: is Keir Starmer the new Joe Biden; why isn’t Sadiq Khan in the frame for next PM; how does Boris Johnson get off so lightly; should we keep calling Prince Andrew Prince Andrew; why are the Brits sucking up to Noel Gallagher; and do TV bosses make too many repeats of telly classics? Enjoy!


Produced by Matt Withers


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There are only three real jobs that the Labour government has to focus on in the next three years.

1:29.0

And that's to beat Farage, beat Farage, beat Farage, beat Farage.

1:34.8

I mean, I think Sadiq is a big beast.

1:37.0

You know, I think he's a really, he's really impressive statesman-like character.

1:41.5

And in fact, I think it shows that that's the case that he's got into Trump's head.

1:48.2

So I am going to call him Prince Andrew from now.

1:51.1

Yeah.

1:51.4

Just to make sure people are in no doubt we're talking about a member of the current royal family.

1:58.9

Hello and happy Sunday, dear listeners.

2:01.5

Happy Sunday, one and all.

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