Sienna Rodgers

Jeremy Gilbert, cultural and political theorist at the University of East London, and Sienna Rodgers, deputy editor at The House magazine and Labour reporter, dissect Keir Starmer’s crisis. They discuss the Gorton and Denton by-election shock, party purges and selection battles, the PLP’s managerial instincts, possible successors and whether structural fixes like electoral reform could reshape Britain’s left.

James Heale, a political commentator, sheds light on the dramatic fallout surrounding 'Your Party,' a new venture by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Sienna Rodgers, deputy editor of The House Magazine, provides insider insights into the escalating tensions, likening it to a 'South American coup.' They discuss the clash of egos between Corbyn and Sultana, accusations of sexism, and the party's uncertain future. Key questions arise: will Keir Starmer or the Green Party's Zack Polanski emerge as the real beneficiaries of this turmoil?

In this discussion, Patrick Maguire, Chief Political Commentator at The Times, and Sienna Rodgers, Deputy Editor at The House Magazine, analyze the turbulent week for Keir Starmer. They delve into the sacking of Peter Mandelson as ambassador amidst scandals tying him to Jeffrey Epstein. The pair discuss how these controversies affect the Labour Party's identity and leadership dynamics. They also explore the implications of these events on public trust and the challenges Starmer faces as his party navigates political turmoil.