Rutger Bregman, whose Reith Lecture was censored by the BBC, tells The News Agents of the irony of cutting Trump criticism from a speech about the ‘cowardice’ of elites.
1d ago
Kemi Badenoch has sacked Robert Jenrick from the Tory Party before he could defect. How did he fumble his big moment so spectacularly?
1d ago
The Mayor of London says he believes people of the UK do not align with Elon Musk on free speech on social media, and welcomes the new Ofcom investigation into sexualised images on X/Twitter.
4d ago
Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK is the highest profile yet, but does he really believe in Nigel Farage’s politics, or does he want a second run at being an MP?
5d ago
Keir Starmer’s diplomatic response to Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela has drawn criticism from some of his own MPs. Why have European leaders offered such a muted response to major action?
5 Jan
Children in secondary school will be taught about misogyny under new measures to tackle violence against women and girls in England and Wales. Kemi Badenoch has said migrants are to blame, but safeguarding minister Jess Phillips says the Tory leader should apologise for this.
19 Dec
New Year, new king? King Charles is less than three years into his reign but some people are already looking ahead to William’s time on the throne. Will this ever happen – and would the Royal Family change under a younger monarch?
18 Dec
Kemi Badenoch’s approval rating is still in the minus numbers, but unlike other party leaders, she has seen a +6 increase in recent YouGov polling. Is it time for Tories to break out the bunting, or is being slightly less disliked nothing to celebrate?
17 Dec
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over a Panorama edit which cut together two clips from his 2021 speech ahead of the Washington riot by MAGA supporters. The BBC’s next steps are not clear – and neither is the support of British people.
16 Dec
Can justice, conducted in secret, ever truly be justice? This is a question with which I have much cause to wrestle, for some 23 months.
12 Dec
The leadership challenge rumours continue to swirl around Keir Starmer. Labour MPs are staying silent for now, but are some of his key frontbenchers making quiet moves for future bids?
11 Dec
Richard Tice has called antisemitism claims against Nigel Farage, dating back to his teenage years, as a “made up twaddle”, suggesting the Reform leader can remember what happened, but his accusers are liars.
4 Dec
David Lammy explains his reasons for scrapping jury trials for court cases in England and Wales for lower level crimes, accusing Tory MP Robert Jenrick of spreading “disinformation” about the changes he’s making.
3 Dec
Children in secondary school will be taught about misogyny under new measures to tackle violence against women and girls in England and Wales. Kemi Badenoch has said migrants are to blame, but safeguarding minister Jess Phillips says the Tory leader should apologise for this.
19 Dec
The leadership challenge rumours continue to swirl around Keir Starmer. Labour MPs are staying silent for now, but are some of his key frontbenchers making quiet moves for future bids?
11 Dec
David Lammy explains his reasons for scrapping jury trials for court cases in England and Wales for lower level crimes, accusing Tory MP Robert Jenrick of spreading “disinformation” about the changes he’s making.
3 Dec
Rachel Reeves second budget continues to prove a headache for the chancellor – and the Labour government, with claims she misled voters before delivery. Whether true or not, what does this latest fumble say about its time in power?
1 Dec
Labour MPs have acted with “tetchiness” as they defend Rachel Reeves' budget, facing questions over whether it has raised taxes for working people. Has the government regressed to where the party was in the 1970s?
27 Nov
Rachel Reeves' second budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer was overshadowed by its leak, in entirety, shortly before she delivered it to the House of Commons. Now shared with MPs and the public, has she done enough?
26 Nov
Lord Ken Clarke, former Conservative chancellor, tells The News Agents why he believes Rachel Reeves is “not up to the job” ahead of her second budget.
24 Nov
Growing unease over Keir Starmer’s leadership, compounded by poor polling, is prompting Labour MPs to consider whether a change at the top is becoming inevitable.
20 Nov
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced tough new measures to deter asylum seekers from attempting to enter the UK, which have been celebrated by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Can she win over Labour voters too?
17 Nov
Kemi Badenoch has sacked Robert Jenrick from the Tory Party before he could defect. How did he fumble his big moment so spectacularly?
1d ago
Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK is the highest profile yet, but does he really believe in Nigel Farage’s politics, or does he want a second run at being an MP?
5d ago
Kemi Badenoch’s approval rating is still in the minus numbers, but unlike other party leaders, she has seen a +6 increase in recent YouGov polling. Is it time for Tories to break out the bunting, or is being slightly less disliked nothing to celebrate?
17 Dec
Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK is the highest profile yet, but does he really believe in Nigel Farage’s politics, or does he want a second run at being an MP?
5d ago
Richard Tice has called antisemitism claims against Nigel Farage, dating back to his teenage years, as a “made up twaddle”, suggesting the Reform leader can remember what happened, but his accusers are liars.
4 Dec
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has been condemned for “racist” comments about being driven “mad” by seeing TV adverts featuring Black or Asian families. Is she being used as a “canary” by Nigel Farage?
27 Oct
A New York Times report suggests Nigel Farage is being backed by Alliance Defending Freedom – a conservative Christian group dedicated to rolling back rights of many groups in the US. What does this mean for the UK?
15 Oct
Conservative MP Danny Kruger has become the first sitting Tory to defect to Reform UK, dealing a significant blow to Kemi Badenoch's leadership as she attempts to rebuild the party. The East Wiltshire MP, who called the Conservatives "over" and branded their 14-year government a "failure", will now lead Reform's preparation for power as Nigel Farage eyes Downing Street.
15 Sep
Nicola Sturgeon believes Keir Starmer’s strategy to get ahead of Reform UK in the polls is “deeply misguided," and risks driving voters towards Nigel Farage’s party. What should he be doing instead? The former First Minister explains…
12 Sep
Ed Davey tells The News Agents of his concerns that the UK’s new trade deal with the EU will be seen as the end of a process, rather than the first step to rebuilding trust lost since Brexit.
20 May
Liberal Democrat leader and stunt enthusiast Ed Davey speaks to The News Agents about the party’s ambitions after its biggest election win in more than a century.
06/09/2024
As concerns about crime remain high on the agenda for many of the electorate, politicians must decide the best course of action to tackle a problem that is only growing.
14/06/2024
