Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keir Starmer won a landslide victory less than two years ago in the UK but his time in number 10 Downing Street is up and he has resigned as UK Prime Minister.
Starmer's falling popularity, policy U-turns and the appointment of Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US all contributed to his downfall and he eventually lost the support of his own MPs.
The favourite to take over as Prime Minister is veteran politician Andy Burnham who recently returned to Westminster as an MP after nine years as the Mayor of Manchester.
He could be in place in a matter of weeks as no other Labour MP has come forward to challenge him for the leadership.
Labour is trailing behind Nigel Farage's Reform UK in the polls with the British public far from happy.
Will he be able to solve the UK’s problems and beat Nigel Farage at the next general election?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
James Lyons
Keir Starmer's former Director of Strategic Communications
Clare Muldoon
Broadcaster and Political Commentator
Charlie Rowley
Former UK government Special Adviser
#andyburnham #keirstarmer #ukpolitics #ukprimeminister #labourparty
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Keir Starmer won a landslide victory less than two years ago in the UK but his time in number 10 Downing Street is up and he has resigned as UK Prime Minister.
Starmer's falling popularity, policy U-turns and the appointment of Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US all contributed to his downfall and he eventually lost the support of his own MPs.
The favourite to take over as Prime Minister is veteran politician Andy Burnham who recently returned to Westminster as an MP after nine years as the Mayor of Manchester.
He could be in place in a matter of weeks as no other Labour MP has come forward to challenge him for the leadership.
Labour is trailing behind Nigel Farage's Reform UK in the polls with the British public far from happy.
Will he be able to solve the UK’s problems and beat Nigel Farage at the next general election?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
James Lyons
Keir Starmer's former Director of Strategic Communications
Clare Muldoon
Broadcaster and Political Commentator
Charlie Rowley
Former UK government Special Adviser
#andyburnham #keirstarmer #ukpolitics #ukprimeminister #labourparty
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
