Why Keir Starmer鈥檚 Resignation Looks More Likely Than Ever
The government message about the PM鈥檚 future has changed.
Today, we look at strong indications the prime minister may be on the verge of resigning.
Cabinet Secretary Peter Kyle鈥檚 message this morning was that he is reflecting on the "political realities". It鈥檚 a departure from the not 鈥榟e鈥檒l fight on鈥 message of 2026 up to now.
Henry Zeffman joins Laura and Paddy in the studio to look at the possible timetable of a resignation and the appointment of a replacement.
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