Starmer Survival, Mandelson–Epstein Row & Britain’s Oil Reserves Crisis
How much longer can Keir Starmer survive? Pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister as new reports claim Keir Starmer ignored warnings from senior aides about the reputational risks surrounding Peter Mandelson and his links to Jeffrey Epstein. With the Mandelson controversy refusing to fade, Labour councillor Sebastian Salek and former Brexit Party press chief Liam Deacon debate whether Starmer’s leadership is now in serious danger. Author and Spectator writer Joanna Williams joins to discuss the growing debate over mental health sick notes, after hundreds of GPs said they have never refused one, raising questions about Britain’s welfare system, workplace culture and long-term economic impact. And energy markets expert Herman Wang from S&P Global explains why the UK is releasing emergency oil reserves, what it means for energy prices, and whether Britain is prepared for further shocks to global energy supply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
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Show Notes
How much longer can Keir Starmer survive? Pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister as new reports claim Keir Starmer ignored warnings from senior aides about the reputational risks surrounding Peter Mandelson and his links to Jeffrey Epstein. With the Mandelson controversy refusing to fade, Labour councillor Sebastian Salek and former Brexit Party press chief Liam Deacon debate whether Starmer’s leadership is now in serious danger.
Author and Spectator writer Joanna Williams joins to discuss the growing debate over mental health sick notes, after hundreds of GPs said they have never refused one, raising questions about Britain’s welfare system, workplace culture and long-term economic impact.
And energy markets expert Herman Wang from S&P Global explains why the UK is releasing emergency oil reserves, what it means for energy prices, and whether Britain is prepared for further shocks to global energy supply.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.