Emily Maitlis on the fall of Keir Starmer and the UK’s next PM
6/23/202618 min
The Prime Minister of the UK Keir Starmer has announced his resignation – meaning Britain is preparing for its seventh leader in just ten years.
Starmer, who won in a landslide victory for the Labor party only two years ago, has been haemorrhaging support from the public and the party for months.
The man likely to replace him: Andy Burnham.
Today - host of the News Agents Emily Maitlis on Starmer’s downfall, who Burnham is, and how he’s poised to take power.
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Guest: Host of The News Agents Emily Maitlis
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First 90 secondsRuby Jones· Host0:00
[gentle music] I'm Ruby Jones, and you're listening to 7AM. The Prime Minister of the UK, Keir Starmer, has announced his resignation, meaning Britain is preparing for its seventh leader in just 10 years. Starmer, who won in a landslide victory for the Labour Party only two years ago, has been hemorrhaging support from the public and the party for months. The man likely to replace him, Andy Burnham. Today, journalist and host of the News Agents, Emily Maitlis, on who Burnham is and how he's poised to take power. It's Tuesday, June 23. Emily Maitlis, welcome back to 7AM. Thank you for joining us.
Emily Maitlis· Guest0:50
Thanks, Ruby. It's good to be with you.
Ruby Jones· Host0:51
Huge day. Um, let's begin with Keir Starmer's address to the public. It was brief. Uh, he was momentarily emotional. Tell us about what he said about why he's resigned.
Emily Maitlis· Guest1:03
Look, British politics is a brutal contact sport, and you heard in his words that were excruciating, and they were heartbreaking, a man who is being pushed out of a job that he absolutely loves and thought he was doing well because his party don't want him there anymore.
Keir Starmer· Soundbite1:22
The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us