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Keir Starmer described Green party policy as “nuts” and “dangerous” in an interview with the Observer yesterday. But is he underestimating one of Labour’s biggest threats?

And is Starmer alienating a generation of young voters who might run into the arms of Zack Polanski?

Rachel Cunliffe is joined by George Eaton and Will Dunn.

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As the UK grapples with cost of living pressures, geopolitical shocks and a shifting political landscape, the case for net zero remains strong - but the story around it seems to have stalled.

How can policymakers, businesses and campaigners reconnect climate action with public priorities such as jobs, growth, energy security and household bills?

In this episode host Jon Bernstein is joined by Benj Sykes, UK Country Manager at Ørsted, Polly Billington, Labour MP and founder of Climate 100, and Daisy Powell-Chandler, Head of Energy and Environment at Public First, to examine the state of the UK’s net zero consensus and what’s really driving public attitudes.

Their discussion looks at why Westminster debate has become more polarised even as public concern about climate change remains high; whether the language of “net zero” helps or hinders; and how to tell a more compelling, place-based story about the energy transition - from local jobs and warmer homes to cleaner transport and revitalised town centres.

The panel also explores how to balance upfront investment with cost of living pressures, the case for an energy social tariff, and why decarbonisation should be framed as a national security priority that reduces exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets and future energy price shocks.

This New Statesman podcast episode is sponsored by Ørsted.

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Is the Labour Party holding true to its founding principles? Have we lost trust in the police? Are we in a recession?

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Luke O’Reilly and Rachel Cunliffe to answer your questions.

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A recent result from pollsters Find Out Now has put Labour support at just 14%, behind Reform, the Tories and the Greens.

Just how bad are these polling numbers for Labour?

Oli Dugmore is joined by the New Statesman’s senior data journalist and polling expert Ben Walker to discuss.

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Four senior Labour politicians are on manoeuvres. Ailbhe Rea reveals who's in the running to replace Keir Starmer.

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Keir Starmer has become desperately unpopular. All eyes now are looking towards the May 2026 local elections. A disappointing performance by Labour could prompt the Prime Minister to resign. And senior Labour figures are already positioning themselves to replace him.

Ailbhe Rea and Rachel Cunliffe join Anoosh Chakelian to explore the most likely candidates, and the impact their manoeuvring is having on present relationships at the top of the Labour Party.