Why is the Labour party in such a mess?
Two institutions in crisis this week: the Labour party and the BBC. John Harris discusses the chaos in Westminster with Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey. Plus, Jane Martinson, the former head of media at the Guardian, talks about the future of the BBC
November 12, 202535m 30s
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Show Notes
John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey as an attempt to halt leadership manoeuvres against Keir Starmer has spectacularly backfired and put Starmer’s potential rival Wes Streeting on the front foot. Plus, the BBC is in crisis again – but this time it involves a $1bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump. Jane Martinson, the former head of media at the Guardian, discusses the future of the BBC. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>
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LabourKeir StarmerWes StreetingPoliticsBBCMediaUK news