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Starmer: hammering the left?– Politics Weekly UK podcast

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Labour looks closer to power than it has been for the last decade, but as it nears the next election, some big tensions are starting to become clear. One is its plan for a green economy, another on the candidates being selected. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnists Rafael Behr and Gaby Hinsliff to look at what Keir Starmer will do next.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
8 Jun 2023 English United Kingdom News

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