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Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party after losing the confidence of his MPs.


In reaction, Julia says Starmer was “dragged kicking and screaming” from the leadership after a disastrous premiership defined by broken promises, winter fuel cuts, tax rises, digital ID, the Chagos deal and failure on welfare reform.


Former Conservative adviser Clare Pearsall joins Julia to assess Starmer’s downfall and whether Andy Burnham, now widely expected to take over, can offer anything more than “Keir Starmer in a black T-shirt”.


Also: Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice celebrates Starmer’s exit and calls for a general election, warning Burnham has “no mandate” for a new socialist agenda. He also sets out Reform’s pitch on immigration, net zero and taking on Labour.


And independent MP Karl Turner, who lost the Labour whip under Starmer, gives his verdict on the resignation, Burnham’s likely leadership, and whether he expects to return to the Labour fold.


Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. 


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