Steve Richards
@steverichards.bsky.social
Political writer, broadcaster, podcaster and host of Rock N Roll Politics live shows. Latest book-Turning Points in Modern Britain
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😂👏 Bagehot in this week's @economist.com on the alternatives to Keir Starmer.
February 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM
😂👏 Bagehot in this week's @economist.com on the alternatives to Keir Starmer.
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Latest RocknRoll Politics podcast- a rare recording of a live show ..like discovering unseen footage of an Elvis concert:
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Rock & Roll Politics Live - How long will Starmer rule?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 13/02/2026 · 1h 31m
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February 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Latest RocknRoll Politics podcast- a rare recording of a live show ..like discovering unseen footage of an Elvis concert:
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Latest RocknRoll Politics podcast- a rare recording of a live show ..like discovering unseen footage of an Elvis concert:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
Rock & Roll Politics Live - How long will Starmer rule?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 13/02/2026 · 1h 31m
podcasts.apple.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Latest RocknRoll Politics podcast- a rare recording of a live show ..like discovering unseen footage of an Elvis concert:
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How will the government change in the post-McSweeney era?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 09/02/2026 · 36m
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February 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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How will the government change in the post-McSweeney era?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 09/02/2026 · 36m
podcasts.apple.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place in London this Wednesday.. where will be by then? A few tickets left:
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Steve Richards presents Rock 'n' Roll Politics • Words • Kings Place
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to h...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:47 AM
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place in London this Wednesday.. where will be by then? A few tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place in London this Wednesday.. where will be by then? A few tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Steve Richards presents Rock 'n' Roll Politics • Words • Kings Place
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to h...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:47 AM
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place in London this Wednesday.. where will be by then? A few tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
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Column on wider lessons of the Mandelson scandal :
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Mandelson's adoration of wealth and power reaches its inevitable conclusion
Peter Mandelson's career sheds light on his party's ideological fragility
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February 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Column on wider lessons of the Mandelson scandal :
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Column on wider lessons of the Mandelson scandal :
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Mandelson's adoration of wealth and power reaches its inevitable conclusion
Peter Mandelson's career sheds light on his party's ideological fragility
www.newstatesman.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Column on wider lessons of the Mandelson scandal :
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place next Wednesday..so much going on…and much more by then..quick.. not many tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Steve Richards presents Rock 'n' Roll Politics • Words • Kings Place
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to h...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place next Wednesday..so much going on…and much more by then..quick.. not many tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
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@steverichards.bsky.social said ages ago that the misunderstanding the causes of the defeat at the Hartlepool by-election was when Starmer changed tack & Blairites began influencing Starmer's leadership. Everything flows from that, it appears. #consequences
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
@steverichards.bsky.social said ages ago that the misunderstanding the causes of the defeat at the Hartlepool by-election was when Starmer changed tack & Blairites began influencing Starmer's leadership. Everything flows from that, it appears. #consequences
The dangers of current leaders turning to figures of the past:
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Is this Keir Starmer’s government or Tony Blair’s?
Tim Allan is only the latest Blairite to take up a powerful position at No 10.
www.newstatesman.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The dangers of current leaders turning to figures of the past:
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place on Wednesday Feb 11th..even more to make sense of than last time.. not many tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Steve Richards presents Rock 'n' Roll Politics • Words • Kings Place
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to h...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 9:06 AM
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place on Wednesday Feb 11th..even more to make sense of than last time.. not many tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place on Wednesday Feb 11th..even more to make sense of than last time.. not many tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Steve Richards presents Rock 'n' Roll Politics • Words • Kings Place
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to h...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 9:06 AM
RocknRoll Politics is live at Kings Place on Wednesday Feb 11th..even more to make sense of than last time.. not many tickets left:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
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Astute analysis by @steverichards.bsky.social Blocking Burnham is just the latest example of Starmer cutting himself off from new ideas and showing his fear of rivals. Wilson would have put Burnham in the cabinet, used his talents and called his bluff open.spotify.com/episode/111a...
Burnham is blocked - What are the consequences?
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January 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Astute analysis by @steverichards.bsky.social Blocking Burnham is just the latest example of Starmer cutting himself off from new ideas and showing his fear of rivals. Wilson would have put Burnham in the cabinet, used his talents and called his bluff open.spotify.com/episode/111a...
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Interesting listen particularly on Starmer’s leadership style and public perception
The questions for him and on here @steverichards.bsky.social and @tombaldwin66.bsky.social are
Why don’t we see the person Starmer apparently is? What does he need to do to change this and can he still do so?
The questions for him and on here @steverichards.bsky.social and @tombaldwin66.bsky.social are
Why don’t we see the person Starmer apparently is? What does he need to do to change this and can he still do so?
Burnham is blocked - What are the consequences? — Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards
Predictably Keir Starmer has blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the forthcoming by-election. Has Labour had enough of this unique style of party management where those seen as to the left of Starme...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Interesting listen particularly on Starmer’s leadership style and public perception
The questions for him and on here @steverichards.bsky.social and @tombaldwin66.bsky.social are
Why don’t we see the person Starmer apparently is? What does he need to do to change this and can he still do so?
The questions for him and on here @steverichards.bsky.social and @tombaldwin66.bsky.social are
Why don’t we see the person Starmer apparently is? What does he need to do to change this and can he still do so?
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Doubt you will find a better analysis of the Starmer-Burnham fiasco than this by @steverichards.bsky.social - rich in context and nuance…
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Burnham is blocked - What are the consequences?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 27/01/2026 · 38m
podcasts.apple.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Doubt you will find a better analysis of the Starmer-Burnham fiasco than this by @steverichards.bsky.social - rich in context and nuance…
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
Latest podcast - The blocking of Burnham..Context and Consequences:
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Burnham is blocked - What are the consequences?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 27/01/2026 · 38m
podcasts.apple.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Latest podcast - The blocking of Burnham..Context and Consequences:
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podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...