After Keir Starmer pleads ignorance over Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting, how long can he survive as UK leader? We explore Europe’s changing democratic landscape. Plus: Horse-meat pies have become a menu staple in Auckland.

After Keir Starmer pleads ignorance over Peter Mandelson&rsquo;s failed vetting, how long can he survive as UK leader? We explore Europe&rsquo;s changing democratic landscape. Plus: Horse-meat pies have become a menu staple in Auckland.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Can Starmer stay the course?

Rob Bound and Andrew Mueller quiz each other on this week’s headlines. Then: a design perspective on Donald Trump’s Jesus memes and what to see at the the world’s leading trade fair for furniture and interiors. 

Rob Bound and Andrew Mueller quiz each other on this week&rsquo;s headlines. Then: a design perspective on Donald Trump&rsquo;s Jesus memes and what to see at the the world&rsquo;s leading trade fair for furniture and interiors.&nbsp;

Our weekly quiz and a look ahead to Salone del Mobile

France and the UK are to meet with “non-belligerent” countries to discuss how best to police the waterway after a ceasefire. How will excluding the US play out? Plus: the UK rejoins the EU’s Erasmus exchange scheme.

France and the UK are to meet with &ldquo;non-belligerent&rdquo; countries to discuss how best to police the waterway after a ceasefire. How will excluding the US play out? Plus: the UK rejoins the EU&rsquo;s Erasmus exchange scheme.

Macron and Starmer take the lead on securing the Strait of Hormuz: will they cut Trump out?

The first meeting between officials since 1993 but will diplomacy make a difference? We discuss what can be achieved as Lebanon and Israel agree to direct negotiations, while attacks between Hezbollah and Israel continue. Plus: Democrats want JD Vance to help oust Trump and Hungary’s Péter Magyar comes out swinging.

The first meeting between officials since 1993 but will diplomacy make a difference? We discuss what can be achieved as Lebanon and Israel agree to direct negotiations, while attacks between Hezbollah and Israel continue. Plus: Democrats want JD Vance to help oust Trump and Hungary&rsquo;s P&eacute;ter Magyar comes out swinging.

Can Starmer stay the course?

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