Can Keir Starmer Stop A Labour Rebellion?
And, what is it like being married to a Cabinet Minister?
Today, can Keir Starmer stop a rebellion from his own party over proposed welfare cuts?
Adam is joined by Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer’s former political director, to discuss the leadership strategy and the current political challenge.
Also, columnist and author Sarah Vine speaks to Adam ahead of the release of her new book How Not to Be a Political Wife, sharing how Brexit led to the end of her marriage to Michael Gove and giving a behind the scenes look at life around politics.
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