Andrew Marr: I was wrong to believe in Keir Starmer

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Andrew Marr says he thought Labour would fix everything, but: "I was wrong". Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 Andrew Marr is stepping down as political editor of the New Statesman. In this, his last regular podcast appearance (he'll be back, don't worry!) he reflects on the last three years in politics - and where we're heading next. He admits committing "the journalistic sin" of optimism when Keir Starmer was elected, and addresses criticism he's faced from media colleagues on both the left and right of the political divide. He explains why he believes the Labour party is failing the country. Speaking to Tom McTague, Marr also looks to the future and explores the likelihood of a Nigel Farage-led Reform government, the rise of Zack Polanski's Green Party and whether a coalition could be on the cards for the next election. 📚 READ I thought Labour would fix everything. I was wrong. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/i-thought-labour-would-fix-everything-i-was-wrong 🙋‍♀️ ASK a question We answer listener questions every Friday. Submit your by commenting here, or at www.newstatesman.com/youaskus 📧 FREE get our daily politics email https://morningcall.substack.com 💷 SAVE Become a New Statesman subscriber: Get access to all our reporting at newstatesman.com and receive your copy of our weekly magazine. Podcast listeners can get the first two months for just £2 at https://www.newstatesman.com/save 🎧 LISTEN to the New Statesman podcast https://www.youtube.com/@NewStatesman -- The New Statesman brings you unrivalled analysis of of the latest UK and international politics. On our YouTube channel you’ll find insight on the top news and global current affairs stories, as well as insightful interviews with politicians, advisers and leading political thinkers, to help you understand the political and economic forces shaping the world. With regular contributions from our writers including Political Editor Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes, Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton we’ll help you understand the world of politics and global affairs from Westminster to Washington and beyond. #topnews #news #politics