The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1445

Harry and Stelios are joined by Raphael Paillot to discuss the resignation of Keir Starmer, the rise of the Right in South America, and how French politics is more depressive than you think.

Reading List

• Keir Starmer Has Resigned

  • PoliticsUK update on Labour leadership polling and favourability ratings - PoliticsUK (X)

  • Political favourability ratings for UK politicians (May 2026) - YouGov

  • Commentary on Andy Burnham and Labour leadership prospects - Alex Fairfax (X)

  • Reaction to Andy Burnham's rise in political popularity - Pop Base (X)

  • Follow-up reaction to Andy Burnham's favourability ratings - Pop Base (X)

  • PoliticsUK analysis of Labour leadership and polling trends - PoliticsUK (X)

  • Starmer confirms he will stand in Labour leadership contest against Burnham - The Guardian

  • PoliticsUK breakdown of leadership contest polling and public opinion - PoliticsUK (X)

  • Archived article on Labour leadership and polling trends - Archive.is

  • Archived article on political favourability and leadership ratings - Archive.is

  • Politicians' favourability ratings (March 2024) - YouGov

  • Analysis: Keir Starmer's favourability falls after election honeymoon period - YouGov

  • PoliticsUK post on political favourability trends and leadership ratings - PoliticsUK (X)

  • Guido Fawkes commentary on Labour leadership and polling developments - Guido Fawkes (X)

• The South American Right Is Surging

  • Reaction to Colombia's presidential election result - Anna Paulina Luna (X)

  • Coverage of Colombia's presidential runoff election - La Derecha Diario (X)

  • Commentary on Colombia's election outcome - End Wokeness (X)

  • Follow-up commentary on Colombia's election and political shift - End Wokeness (X)

  • Reaction to Colombia's election result and regional politics - MAGA Voice (X)

  • Analysis of Colombia's election and implications for Latin America - Eric Daugherty (X)

  • International reactions to Colombia's presidential election - Out of Context Progresismo (X)

  • Congressional Research Service briefing on Colombia and U.S. policy - Congressional Research Service

  • Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff - The Guardian

  • Commentary on Colombia's election result and economic policy - Daniel Di Martino (X)

  • European reaction to Colombia's presidential election - Ultra Dane (X)

  • Reaction to Colombia's election and political direction - Libs of TikTok (X)

  • Statement from Marco Rubio on Colombia's election result - Marco Rubio (X)

  • Election result update from Colombia's presidential runoff - Election Wizard (X)

  • Further analysis of Colombia's election outcome - Eric Daugherty (X)

  • Commentary on Colombia's political shift and election result - Johnny MAGA (X)

  • Reaction from Spain to Colombia's presidential election - Ada Lluch (X)

  • Commentary on Colombia's election and international politics - Bangershell11 (X)

  • Analysis of Colombia's election and regional trends - Kunley Drukpa (X)

  • How USAID funding changes affect Latin America and Colombia - Associated Press

  • UN report on increased cocaine production in Colombia during 2023 - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

  • Four ways the USAID funding freeze is impacting Latin America - Latin America Reports

• French Politics Is More Depressive Than You Think

  • Commentary on French politics and national identity issues - Alex Saradjian (X)

  • Commentary on immigration and political developments in France - Ellibec (X)

  • French media report on politics and immigration - Frontières Média (X)

  • Commentary on French political and cultural issues - Pierre-Marie Sève (X)

  • Discussion of immigration and public policy in France - Jean Bexon (X)

  • Interview with Raphaël Paillot - Lotus Eaters