Albanese and Starmer stare down populism
Anthony Albanese has wrapped up a quick UK visit, where he and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have reiterated the close partnership between the two nations. The Australian Prime Minister also spoke at a UK Labour Party conference in Liverpool, where he promised to "defend democracy itself" and lamented the rise of a "politics of fear". But his attendance raised some eyebrows back home, with Sussan Ley suggesting he "crossed the line." And while Anthony Albanese described Keir Starmer as a “mate”, his leftist Labour ally is facing challenges at home, including rumours of a leadership challenge. So, what lessons should Australia take from the visit? Brett Worthington and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now. Read Jacob's analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-27/climate-announcement-targets-emissions/105801294 Read Brett's analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-25/hastie-ley-trump-un-palestine-cop-turkiye-bradfield-byelection/105814488 Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to Brett and Mel for Question Time at [email protected]
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Show Notes
Anthony Albanese has wrapped up a quick UK visit, where he and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have reiterated the close partnership between the two nations.
The Australian Prime Minister also spoke at a UK Labour Party conference in Liverpool, where he promised to "defend democracy itself" and lamented the rise of a "politics of fear". But his attendance raised some eyebrows back home, with Sussan Ley suggesting he "crossed the line."
And while Anthony Albanese described Keir Starmer as a “mate”, his leftist Labour ally is facing challenges at home, including rumours of a leadership challenge. So, what lessons should Australia take from the visit?
Brett Worthington and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.
Read Jacob's analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-27/climate-announcement-targets-emissions/105801294 Read Brett's analysis here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-25/hastie-ley-trump-un-palestine-cop-turkiye-bradfield-byelection/105814488
Got a burning question?
Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to Brett and Mel for Question Time at [email protected]