The State of It: Wes bottles it and Labour's left grabs the steering wheel

现状解析:韦斯将其瓶装,而工党的左翼攫取了方向盘

The Story

2026-02-11

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After a whirlwind week in Westminster, we've decided to bring you an extra dose of Whitehall gossip. Check out this week's episode from our sister podcast: The State of It. The prime minister thought it was all over for him this weekend, but a scrambled rearguard action has left him looking stronger than he has for some time. But to survive, Keir Starmer may now have no choice but to move leftwards. And there's much worse to come when the Mandelson files are released. Meanwhile, has Wes Streeting missed his moment to challenge the prime minister? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Hosts:  Steven Swinford, political editor, The TimesPatrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The TimesGabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday TimesProducer: Euan Dawtrey. Executive Producer: Molly Guiness. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Further listening: The State of It Clips: Sky News. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Hello, it's Manveen.

  • With a complete chaos encircling Westminster this week,

  • we thought you might be hungry for a bit more detail.

  • So we're dropping an extra episode today.

  • It's from our sister podcast, The State of It,

  • hosted by some of the most plugged-in Westminster watchers in town.

  • If you want to hear about what really happened behind the scenes, the hastily assembled war room,

  • the minister who had to frantically find his ex-password so that he could tweet his support,

  • and the one minister who refused to clap when Keir Starmer was given a standing ovation by his supporters last night,

  • well, have a listen.

  • Our country has voted decisively for change.

  • This lack of trust can only be healed by actions, not words.

  • I am clear that I have to do what's right for my country, Scotland.

  • The distraction needs to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change.

  • I'm happy to be held to account for my messages,

  • also happy to be held to account for judgement, but...

  • What I won't ever tolerate is that kind of smearing innuendo.

  • You have given us a clear mandate and we will use it to deliver change,

  • to restore service and respect to politics, tread more lightly on your lives and unite our country.

  • Welcome to this week's episode of The State of It,