of all the interviews I’ve done this week, this podcast with @tommctague.bsky.social was probably the most reflective
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Latest @newstatesman1913.bsky.social Pod episode with @tommctague.bsky.social and @pronouncedalva.bsky.social - on the attack in Golders Green, antisemitism among candidates ahead of the local elex, and why Keir Starmer will cling on and fight after the results:
New! @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod - @tommctague.bsky.social and I talk over the Mandelson vetting scandal and what it reveals about the PM's leadership:
As Keir Starmer now prepares to say that “incremental change won’t cut it”, a reminder of what he said to @tommctague.bsky.social last summer:
This week’s cover of the New Statesman. Out now.
New @newstatesman1913.bsky.social pod! @tommctague.bsky.social, @pronouncedalva.bsky.social and I talk Starmer, Streeting, Burnham versus Reform and cost-of-living - it's a biggun!
James Heale
Tom McTague
I'm thrilled to announce I'm returning to the New Statesman as Political Editor in November. 🥳
An honour to step into @andrewmarr.bsky.social's legendary shoes as he becomes editor-at-large. Can't wait to get started with @tommctague.bsky.social and the whole team!
Fantastic new issue of the New Statesman out now!
Great, penetrating essay on Britain’s way forward by Paul Ovenden.
EXC interview with the Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez setting out an alternative socialist future.
And Ailbhe Rea on the fallout from Starmer’s Burnham battle.