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Starmergeddon (from TLDR News)

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Labour Party
Conservative Party
Keir Starmer
UK Politics
Reform UK
Rishi Sunak
Nigel Farage
Green Party
Rachel Reeves
UK Local Elections
Ukraine
Angela Rayner
David Cameron
Reform Party
Israel
UK Elections
NHS
UK Election Polling
Liberal Democrats
Gaza

Your fortnightly UK politics podcast from TLDR News. Join writers Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay for a discussion about the Labour government, Keir Starmer’s cabinet, and other underreported stories. Published every other Friday.

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Starmergeddon is BACK?! Maybe! Hopefully! If 400 of you sign up to TLDR Party, TLDR will bring back their UK politics podcast over on TLDR Party, but only if you sign up using THIS LINK: toolong.news/s/burnham

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Merry Christmas everyone! In this very special and very festive episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben run through the last year in UK politics, the ups, the downs, and most important... more

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In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Ben and Georgina yet again run through Reform's polling, but this time with a twist? Have Reform peaked? Are Farage's scandals just too much to ignore... more

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Recent Guests

James Cleverley
Shadow Home Secretary and one of the four remaining conservative leadership contenders
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Rachel Reeves
Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Episode: Was the 2024 Labour Party Conference Overshadowed by Scandals?

Hosts

Georgina Findlay
Host of TLDR News UK politics content and co-host of the show; regularly discusses Labour politics and UK policy.
Ben Blissett
Co-host with a focus on UK politics and policy analysis; often leads discussions on Reform, Labour, and Conservative dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • Great

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    10 åringen
    Sweden2 years ago
  • BRCIS

    One of these fellows said BRCIS was shaky, should kick out the “weak” South African economy & would not expand; Fast forward to September, BRCIS expanded & South Africa remains; I expect it to take 50 years, but the US dollar will no longer be the standard; The Global South is rising;

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    3
    AUser857091
    United States3 years ago
  • Glad to see this podcast back

    I always really enjoyed these guys weekly podcasts and I’m glad to see they are back at it again! Hopefully this one will stick around for the foreseeable future

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iiElysiumx
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Get your act together

    The completely substandard quality of the discussions is matched by the rubbish sound quality. Why is this lot still on podcasts. Either get professional or get off their air.

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    1
    mara jade j
    Australia4 years ago
  • I started listening after Truss' resignation. Such a fascinating look at a trainwreck of a political career as it happens

    Podcast Addict
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    ShiverMeTimbs
    4 years ago

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Many say the show helps keep up with global and UK political developments while being entertaining.
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How Bad Will Labour's Budget Be?
Q: On two fronts, how bad do you think it will be for people in the UK and how bad do you think it will be for the Labour government politically?
There will be tax rises, and everyone's expecting that. The political fallout depends on who is affected and how they perceive it.
TLDR Interviews Kemi Badenoch
Q: How do you think limiting benefits helps ensure that citizenship means something?
Badenoch states that individuals should contribute to the system before receiving benefits to distinguish between citizens and others.
TLDR Interviews Kemi Badenoch
Q: Why do you disagree with 90% of Brits who think current ILR holders should be eligible for equal benefits?
Badenoch believes many people are unaware of the spending crisis and that support should be prioritized for productive members of society, not for those dependent on welfare.
TLDR Interviews Kemi Badenoch
Q: Could you outline where these savings would come from?
Badenoch argues that savings would primarily come from welfare cuts and limiting access to benefits for non-citizens.
Will Zack Polanski Win the Greens’ Leadership Election?
Q: What is Zack Polanski's vision compared to Adrian Ramsey's?
Zack Polanski emphasizes shaking things up with eco-populism and better communication, while Adrian Ramsey focuses on continuity and the successes of the current leadership.

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This fortnightly UK politics show features two TLDR News writers who dissect current affairs with a clear focus on the Labour government, Keir Starmer's cabinet, and underreported stories. Episodes mix timely analysis, polling readouts, and practical implications for policy, often layering in accessible explanations and light humor that makes complex political topics approachable for a broad audience. A standout trait is the hosts' willingness to critique, simplify, and contextualize UK politics across a wide range of issues, from budget forecasts to party dynamics, appealing to listeners who want brisk, informed discussion without academic heavy lifting.

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