Electioncast: Will Another Week Of Starmer Drama Impact The Elections?

News, 24 April 2026, 41 minutes — Available for over a year

This week, the team of Adam, Alex, James, and Felicity dives into the most recent developments shaping the UK’s electoral landscape. Public services dominate the political discourse. How might the rise of nationalist parties influence the power dynamics in Westminster? Additionally, Eluned Morgan offers a unique perspective on the voting process through a creative approach involving canned cocktails.

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Presented by Adam Fleming, this episode was produced by Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi. Social production was handled by Jem Westgate, while Philip Bull oversaw the technical aspects. Assistant editing by Chris Gray and senior news editing by Sam Bonham.