Starmergeddon: British PM resigns
6/22/202621 min
After winning a resounding victory for Britain’s Labour party two years ago, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his departure. As the country gets ready for its 7th prime minister in ten years, our correspondent asks if it has become ungovernable. A Trump-loving right winger wins Colombia’s presidency. And “Toy Story 5” sets the toys against technology.
Guests and host:
- Hugo Gye, Britain political editor
- Hal Hodson, Americas editor
- Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Britain, Labour
- Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, cocaine
- Toy Story 5, tech, screen time
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 1· Soundbite0:00
[upbeat music] The Economist.
Rosie Blau· Host0:04
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist. I'm Rosie Brugh. Today on the show, Colombia's new right-wing president, and Toy Story 5 tackles tech. But first.
Keir Starmer· Soundbite0:34
[upbeat music] I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.
Rosie Blau· Host0:50
This morning, Britain's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said his time was up.
Keir Starmer· Soundbite0:56
I will resign as leader of the Labor Party.
Rosie Blau· Host0:59
Only two years after Labor won a resounding victory at the general election, Starmer has lost the support of the country and his party.
Keir Starmer· Soundbite1:08
The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good