This week on Cross Section, Alicia Edmund, Danny Webster and Zanna Meynell unpack this hugely significant week in British politics. Following Andy Burnham’s win at the Makerfield by-election last week, Monday saw Keir Starmer announcing his resignation. What will this period of political limbo look like? How can we engage? And where can we put our hope when things are so unstable?
The team also reflect on the news that Jeffrey Donaldson (former DUP leader) has been found guilty of historic child sex offences. This heartbreaking story serves as a reminder of the importance of bringing things to light and justice being served.
The episode ends with the encouraging story of the mass baptisms in Bournemouth last weekend.
Chapters:
0:00 — Introduction
1:06 — Makerfield by-election
1:53 — Keir Starmer resignation
2:48 — Andy Burnham’s path to PM
6:50 — Keir Starmer’s legacy
8:58 — 10 Years of Political churn since Brexit
14:48 — What should Andy Burnham do differently?
19:47 — Should there be an election?
21:50 — Christian engagement with politics
29:02 — Jeffrey Donaldson conviction
32:09 — 1,200 watch Bournemouth baptisms
