New polling suggests Andy Burnham, if his scheme to return to Parliament goes to plan, will easily oust Keir Starmer in any leadership challenge. But this is not a done deal. Are some quarters getting ahead of themselves?
2h ago
Jess Phillips stepped down from Keir Starmer’s government after the disastrous local elections, not because of the loss of 1,500 Labour councillors, but because the PM’s promises rang hollow to the lifelong campaigner for women and girls.
1d ago
Many Labour MPs want Keir Starmer to step down, but he’s refusing to budge. Have they made a huge mistake in trying to kick him out without any solution for what comes next?
12 May
In the wake of huge losses for Labour in local elections, Keir Starmer gave a speech intended to inspire MPs and party members – but has he just made a bad situation even worse for himself?
11 May
Donald Trump has said ‘Project Freedom’, launched on Monday, is already over, but Iran is, once again, laughing at him. Does he realise he’s messed up the war he started?
6 May
Until now, it’s always felt like a joke, that Trump was trolling when he hinted at running for a third term as president, but should we take it more seriously?
6 May
Donald Trump and his administration are making bold claims about the safety of the Strait of Hormuz, and seemingly forgetting it was America who helped start the war. Is anyone buying it?
5 May
King Charles’ speech during a state dinner at the White House was packed full of sly digs at Donald Trump – but is the president smart enough to know he’s being mocked?
29 Apr
The House of Commons is investigating the appointment of Peter Mandelson to a senior ambassador role in 2025. Why is this a good thing for British politics?
28 Apr
There has been no suggestion of changing America’s gun laws after an attempted shooting at the annual Correspondents Dinner. The attack has, instead, been used to justify Trump’s plans to build a controversial $400million ballroom.
27 Apr
Sam Coates, deputy political editor at Sky News, tells The News Agents why he believes there has been no attempt by the Labour government to replace the Prime Minister.
23 Apr
Iran seized two tankers after Donald Trump offered an indefinite ceasefire. Has he finally lost all control of the situation?
22 Apr
The News Agents reflect on Olly Robbins testimony in the House of Commons about his role in the 2025 appointment of Peter Manderlson, and what he revealed about the process – or lack of.
21 Apr
The Prime Minister addressed the House of Commons in an attempt to draw a line under the controversy over appointing Peter Mandelson in 2025 – but has he made things worse?
20 Apr
The News Agents discuss how they are struggling to believe Keir Starmer’s explanation over how Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK’s ambassador to the US, despite failing necessary security vetting.
17 Apr
