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Starmer's Year in Power: Tariffs, Ceasefires, and Political Shifts

12/24/2025

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The BBC year-end review highlights Keir Starmer's first year as U.K. Prime Minister.
The discussion assesses the global impact of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The episode covers the Israel–Hamas ceasefire and UK political shifts, including Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Zack Polanski's Green Party.
Economics editor Faisal Islam and international editor Jeremy Bowen provide insights as new episodes are released daily.

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The BBC year-end review highlights Keir Starmer's first year as U.K. Prime Minister.
The discussion assesses the global impact of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The episode covers the Israel–Hamas ceasefire and UK political shifts, including Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Zack Polanski's Green Party.
Economics editor Faisal Islam and international editor Jeremy Bowen provide insights as new episodes are released daily.