Eight years' hard Labour

Over six detailed episodes, Eight years' hard Labour from Tortoise Media reconstructs a period of profound internal conflict that reshaped a major political institution. This podcast is not just a political history but a narrative of ambition, ideology, and personal rivalries, hosted by David Aaronovitch. It meticulously traces the dual upheavals within the Labour Party, first with the unexpected ascent of the far-left under Jeremy Corbyn and then the deliberate, often brutal, reversal under his successor, Keir Starmer. Listeners are taken inside the meetings, the campaigns, and the private conversations that defined this era, hearing directly from many of the key figures who lived through the civil war. The series examines how these battles inside the party didn't just alter its own destiny but fundamentally defined Britain's contemporary political landscape, with consequences that will resonate for years to come. Each episode builds a compelling audio documentary, blending forensic analysis with firsthand testimony to explain how these eight turbulent years happened and what they ultimately mean for the country's future.