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Daily political analysis from The Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others.

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  • Does Burnham have a plan? (No)
    Jun 22 2026

    Andy Burnham is back in Westminster, Sir Keir Starmer has resigned and Wes Streeting has said he will not contest the leadership election. Labour rebels will be celebrating that their plan has gone off without a hitch.

    Now King Andy’s attention turns to the small matter of how he might run the country. He needs to assemble a team, and a set of proposals, that can appeal to the country and – more importantly – the PLP. Will he be afforded the time he wants to come up with a plan? Who is in line to be his chancellor?

    Elsewhere, Nigel Farage has called for a general election and those cries are only going to grow louder as time goes on – will Burnham have to call one?

    Tim Shipman and Noa Hoffman discuss.

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    19 mins
  • It's over – Keir Starmer resigns
    Jun 22 2026

    It’s over. Sir Keir Starmer has finally done the deed and quit. After years spent berating the Tories for constantly changing leader, fighting among themselves and looking inwards, Labour has succumbed to the same fate in less than two years.

    The path now looks clear for Andy Burnham to descend on Westminster and triumphantly assume the Labour leadership at the third time of asking. So what happens next? Will anyone contest Burnham’s bid to become prime minister? And will he be able to resist calls for a general election?

    Megan McElroy speaks to Tim Shipman and Noa Hoffman.

    Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.

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    15 mins
  • Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 21/06/2026
    Jun 21 2026

    Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.


    Keir Starmer is on the brink. Is he announcing his departure on Monday?



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    18 mins
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