<p>This week: the stark question of Keir Starmer’s leadership. After a bruising week in Westminster – from fresh revelations about the Mandelson appointment to renewed scrutiny of the Prime Minister’s governing style – they debate whether Starmer’s cautious, process-driven approach is becoming a political liability. Will Labour move to replace him?&nbsp;</p><p>Also on the podcast: the House of Lords, as peers prepare to scrutinise two of the most morally charged issues in politics: assisted dying and proposals to decriminalise abortion up to birth. With the Commons accused of rushing through profound legislative changes with limited debate, they ask whether the Lords is performing an essential constitutional role – or defying democratic authority.</p><p>And finally: should Winston Churchill really disappear from Britain’s banknotes? As the Bank of England considers replacing historical figures with images of nature, Michael and Maddie debate whether Britain is retreating from its own history.</p><p>Produced by Oscar Edmondson.</p><p>October 8 is available to buy or rent now on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Google. Find out more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFdObTljWmdLRTY4SDRvbHB6ZWpmS3N2ZlY1Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttbkNubi12azZzWUNGajMxbTJQRFhVLUY3dnFoUkw0U2R1bFNZMGRnTEVwTGZVOGtKUXZUOTVvVHFYSDhGSmQxbmViLXg5T3hYaDZTRU1feVpOcXIxcHZSWS1BWDY2SEhKZDFuZE1vbDJnYWk3cmJmUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.october8film.com%2F&v=QpDQZS_bh6o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.october8film.com</a></p><p>Become a <em>Spectator </em>subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/follow-your-podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/adfree</a> to find out more.</p><br><p>For more <em>Spectator</em> podcasts, go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/podcasts</a>.</p><br><p>Contact us: [email protected]</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>