The News Quiz

Series 120 - 5. Starmer psychodrama

May 15, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What a week it's been for the Prime Minister. In the aftermath of seismic local elections results, there's been non-stop Labour party in-fighting. Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary so the race for Labour leader is seemingly on - who will throw their hat in the ring? Will Andy Burnham, i.e. the King of the North, make his move? In other news, the panel discuss Trump's state visit to China and why the Royal Navy has to redesign women's uniforms over 'inappropriately placed' buttons. Helping Andy make sense of it all this week is Nish Kumar, Ian Smith, Katy Balls and Mhairi Black.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Alex Kealy, Ruth Husko and Claire RammelkampProducer: Georgia KeatingExecutive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxRecorded by David ThomasA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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