The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?

News, 23 April 2026, 33 minutes (Available for over a year)

This week, Adam and Chris revisit the ongoing developments surrounding the Peter Mandelson affair, analyzing the implications for Keir Starmer’s political standing. The discussion features insights from Lara Spirit, deputy political editor at The Sunday Times, and Helen MacNamara, a former civil servant who held the role of deputy cabinet secretary.

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Presented by Adam Fleming, this episode was produced by Jack MacLaren. Social media coordination was handled by Joe Wilkinson, while technical execution was overseen by [name omitted]. Chris Gray contributed as the assistant editor, and Sam Bonham served as the senior news editor.