News Meeting: Starmer drama

When he entered Downing Street as prime minister Keir Starmer said "our work is urgent - and we begin it today." In this episode James Harding is joined by special guests to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the incoming Labour government.

Former Labour cabinet minister Ben Bradshaw and Camilla Cavendish, head of David Cameron’s policy unit, offer their advice to MPs and cabinet ministers who are about to start their new jobs.

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Guests:

• Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
• Camilla Cavendish, head of David Cameron’s policy unit and FT columnist
• Ben Bradshaw, former Labour MP and cabinet minister

Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise

Producer: Patricia Clarke and Rebecca Moore

Executive producer: Lewis Vickers

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