There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant? 

In this episode:
Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale.
Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'. 
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale.</li>
<li>Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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