After catastrophic local-election results, Britain’s prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life. One airline has folded and others may follow: jet-fuel prices are crimping carriers the world over, but the pain is not spread evenly. And could San Andrés, a popular Colombian tourist island, ever declare independence? 

Guests and host:

• Owen Winter, Britain political correspondent
• Simon Wright, industries editor
• Claire McQue, Americas writer
• Rosie Blau co-host of “The Intelligence”
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Britain elections, Keir Starmer, Reform UK, Labour 
• Airlines, jet fuel, oil price, Strait of Hormuz
• San Andrés, Colombia, Caribbean

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