Andy Beckett
Labour movement historian and Guardian columnist. Author of 'The Searchers, a history of the left new in Labour'.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 12min
Andy Beckett & Melissa Benn: Can the Left Save Labour?
Andy Beckett, journalist and historian who maps Labour’s mavericks. Melissa Benn, writer and activist carrying Tony Benn’s legacy. They discuss the Labour left’s long influence, tensions with Starmer’s direction, whether cooperation or rupture is likeliest, prospects for a new left party, communication and organisation challenges, and how inequality, electoral reform and local action shape future politics.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
On Politics: Labour's Problems
In this lively discussion, Chris Mullin, a veteran journalist and former Labour MP, joins historian Andy Beckett and journalist Morgan Jones. They delve into Labour's current struggles under Keir Starmer, examining the fallout from scandals and voter discontent. The trio debates the party's communication failures, especially around taxation and public services. They also explore Labour's identity crisis, its historical echoes of leadership challenges, and how to reconnect with an evolving electorate. Expect insights on the balancing act between engaging traditional supporters and modern priorities!
Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 23min
Novara FM: How Labour’s Left-Wing Firebrands Fought Back w/ Andy Beckett
Author Andy Beckett discusses the enduring legacy of key Labour left figures like Tony Benn and Jeremy Corbyn. They delve into the challenges faced by left-wing politicians, the rise and fall of Corbynism, and the hope for the left in British politics
