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Starmer Under Pressure, The King Charms DC & Election Week Begins

24 min · 30. apr. 2026
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One week to go! Parliament has prorogued, pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer, and the countdown to election day is on. In this week’s episode of Political Business, Nathan and Kevin break down a difficult week for the government — and what it means as MPs leave Westminster to campaign. From growing unrest inside the Labour Party to the King’s high-profile visit to the United States, we explore the contrast between domestic political instability and strong international diplomacy. With just one week to go until the elections, we also look ahead to what could be a volatile and unpredictable set of results — and why the political mood feels increasingly uncertain. In this episode, we cover: - Starmer Under Pressure: Fallout from recent decisions, questions over leadership, and growing doubts within Labour. - Parliament Prorogued: What MPs are saying as they head out to campaign — and why expectations are low. - The King in Washington: Why the US visit has been a diplomatic success — and what it means for UK–US relations. - Election Countdown: Where the key pressure points are and what to watch for with one week to go! - London Elections: Why the picture remains fragmented — and what the data can (and can’t) tell us. 📊 Download the 32-Borough London Decides Guide: https://londondesides.loichedry.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://londondesides.loichedry.com] *** Click https://lowickhedry.com/ [https://lowickhedry.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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