Why does a 'narrative' matter so much?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

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News, Politics, Society & Culture

4.7 • 909 Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Keir Starmer has endured a rough opening 18 months, but so did Tony Blair in quite similar ways. So why was Blair miles ahead in the polls in his early phase in power? And why is Starmer breaking all records for low ratings? The first show of 2026 is in the main concert hall at Kings Place on the 11th of February. Tickets are the perfect Christmas present! Get them here. Subscribe to Patreon here. The next series of bonus podcasts will be: When prime ministers fall. My biography of Tony Blair is out now! Get it here. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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