Eight years' hard Labour
Eight years' hard Labour

Eight years' hard Labour

Tortoise Media

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A new six part series from Tortoise which tells the inside story of a double revolution in the Labour Party which defined Britain’s present and will likely go on to shape its future. The series charts the takeover of Labour by the far-left under Jeremy Corbyn, the civil war that ensued and the election of a new leader, Keir Starmer, who set out to erase all trace of his predecessor. Eight years’ hard Labour is hosted by David Aaronovitch with additional reporting by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan. 



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Recent Episodes

Episode 6: Do you really want to go out on a knight like this?
DEC 14, 2023
Episode 6: Do you really want to go out on a knight like this?

Jeremy Corbyn’s time as Labour leader is up. The party faces an uphill battle to mount a credible challenge to the Conservative majority at the next election. So who will the party turn to in its hour of need? And what will that person do with all the supporters of Jeremy Corbyn left in the party? 


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44 MIN
Episode 5: The Revolution Defeated
DEC 12, 2023
Episode 5: The Revolution Defeated

Parliament can’t find a way through the Brexit labyrinth. Jeremy Corbyn’s position is as muddy as ever. Keir Starmer, now Shadow Brexit Secretary, openly defies his leader’s position. But the rise of Boris Johnson and a snap election forces Corbyn on to the back foot. 


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35 MIN
Episode 4: Jeremy and the Jews
DEC 7, 2023
Episode 4: Jeremy and the Jews

An old Facebook comment from Jeremy Corbyn resurfaces. The Labour leader is forced to to explain why  he publicly supported a graffiti artist accused of painting an antisemitic mural in East London. Allegations of antisemitism against Corbyn’s Labour Party grow.  Some Jewish Labour MPs are exposed to abuse and death threats. Jeremy Corbyn’s response to the Skripal poisonings in Salisbury lead some to question his suitability to be PM.


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39 MIN
Episode 3: Oh Jeremy Corbyn
DEC 4, 2023
Episode 3: Oh Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn faces an unexpected general election, called by Theresa May. Against the odds Labour does better than expected, although it’s still not the biggest party in Westminster. But Jeremy Corbyn’s star is undimmed. He is greeted with a rapturous reception on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.


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27 MIN
Episode 2: The chicken coup
NOV 28, 2023
Episode 2: The chicken coup

Murmurings of discontent grow among some Labour MPs. The blame the Brexit referendum result on Jeremy Corbyn’s half hearted campaigning efforts. They launch a dramatic attempt to get rid of him. Sir Keir Starmer has to decide who he’s going to back.


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39 MIN