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
Latest podcast- Can the media cope if the government moves slightly to the left?
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Can the media cope with a government moving slightly to the left?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 17/02/2026 · 50m
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February 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Latest podcast- Can the media cope if the government moves slightly to the left?
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With McSweeney, we saw a disastrous drop in support for labour as Starmer inauthentically pursued the red wall.
Yet MSM tell us that the soft left isn’t what we voted for & will be a disaster for Britain. Says who & why?
Great analysis by @steverichards.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/150916...
Yet MSM tell us that the soft left isn’t what we voted for & will be a disaster for Britain. Says who & why?
Great analysis by @steverichards.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/150916...
Can the media cope with a government moving slightly to the left? | Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards
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February 17, 2026 at 8:51 AM
With McSweeney, we saw a disastrous drop in support for labour as Starmer inauthentically pursued the red wall.
Yet MSM tell us that the soft left isn’t what we voted for & will be a disaster for Britain. Says who & why?
Great analysis by @steverichards.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/150916...
Yet MSM tell us that the soft left isn’t what we voted for & will be a disaster for Britain. Says who & why?
Great analysis by @steverichards.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/150916...
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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:
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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
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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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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
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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...
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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 :
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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 :
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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
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...
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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 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:
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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.
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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...
