In Episode 1 of the State of the Debate, host Samiksha breaks down Labour’s first year in power under Prime Minister Keir Starmer - and why so many are losing faith in the system. From immigration and the economy to crime and free speech, this episode explores why voters are turning to new alternatives in British politics.
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📍 Chapters:
0:00 – Keir Starmer’s Unpopularity & Public Disillusionment
0:38 – Welcome to the State of the Debate
1:20 – Labour’s Promises vs Reality
1:52 – Illegal Immigration & Public Backlash
3:00 – The Prevent Programme & Free Speech Concerns
4:04 – “Civil War” Fears & Public Betrayal
4:48 – Starmer’s Legal Migration U-Turn
5:45 – Brexit, Visas & The Skilled Worker Disconnect
6:56 – The Welfare State & Mental Health Crisis
8:02 – Taxes, Wealth Flight & the Middle-Class Burden
9:38 – Private Education & the VAT Fallout
10:50 – Knife Crime, Shoplifting & “Two-Tier Keir”
12:50 – Starmer’s Approval Collapse & The Rise of Reform
14:00 – Why Alternative Parties Are Gaining Ground
15:00 – What Happens Next? Join the Debate
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