Could Labour and the Lib Dems join forces? | UK Politics | The New Statesman

Labour polling suggests they may need allies.

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Keir Starmer and the Labour Party facing growing opposition from the left and right of British politics.

Reform and Nigel Farage are enjoying a lead in the polls. Meanwhile, Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are forming a new left wing party to challenge Labour.

Could Ed Davey and the Lib Dems be the most obvious friend to Keir Starmer if a future coalition is needed? Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton discuss.

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