Politics Weekly Westminster: Biden drops out and Starmer enjoys a honeymoon period

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the US presidential race and whether the honeymoon period that Keir Starmer is enjoying will last. Plus, are the Tories really going to wait until next April to elect a new leader?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
22 Jul 2024 English United Kingdom News

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