BREAKING NEWS - Keir Clears off as Burnham Moves In
Summary
Geoff Norcott analyzes Keir Starmer’s final PMQs, Kemi Badenoch’s measured response, and the transition to Andy Burnham. He critiques the "Count Binface" by-election narrative and Ed Davey’s poor jokes. The episode also covers England’s World Cup exit, "Piss Take Prices" like shrinkflation, and listener feedback on gender dynamics and Sinn Féin’s Irish language gaffe.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and PMQs preview with Starmer
England football team and legacy hate
Piss Take Prices: Shrinkflation and WH Smith costs
Listener mail: Pub fights and male behavior
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Sinn Féin MP speaks Irish in committee
Analysis of Keir Starmer's final PMQs performance
Starmer's tone, gallery gestures, and Reform UK
Ed Davey, Nigel Farage, and the Clacton by-election
Reform UK jokes and Labour's '14 years of chaos'
Andy Burnham's leadership campaign and tears
Outro, listener comments, and next week's preview
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