Sarah Sackman, MP for Finchley and Golders Green in North London, tells Jon Sopel why she believes heightened security for political representatives is the sad reality of today’s Britain in the wake of the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
9h ago
Argentina players breached FIFA rules following their World Cup semi-final win against England, by waving a fan-made banner claiming Las Malvinas, The Falkland Islands, belong to their country. Will FIFA act – and could Lionel Messi miss the final?
1d ago
When England plays Argentina in the World Cup semi final, it will be a new chance to settle the score for a centuries old ownership battle over the Falkland Islands. But does it mean more to one side than the other?
3d ago
There has been frustration at the incremental release of details on the death of Ann Widdecombe from police, but are they following the only approach possible as conspiracy theories and disinformation runs wild on social media?
4d ago
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has hit back at Kemi Badenoch’s ‘spiteful class warrior’ insult over Labour’s 20% VAT rise on private school fees, saying she “owns” the insult if it means making a difference to children in state schools.
10 Jul
Robert Jenrick is the latest Reform MP to face serious questions about his funding, with Nigel Farage’s five million starting a “cascade” of investigations into how its MPs are funded. Can the party recover from this?
9 Jul
Reform sent out its “minions” to answer questions on behalf of Nigel Farage, who refuses to be publicly quizzed on his finances. But have their “rattled” responses made things worse for the struggling party leader?
8 Jul
Nigel Farage has triggered a by-election in Clacton, which he hopes to win and firm up his support with Reform voters amid an investigation into his finances. Will this work, or has it just exposed his “deep martyr complex”?
7 Jul
Nigel Farage’s finances are once again under scrutiny, after his earnings were revealed for work outside of politics, and that he had only declared two of five homes to Parliament. How much longer can he play the role of a man of the people?
2 Jul
The finances of Nigel Farage remain under scrutiny, much to his displeasure, and with comments from senior members in Reform UK suggesting it could survive without him, is his time up?
29 Jun
Andy Burnham, if he becomes prime minister, has suggested he will focus on domestic issues in the UK, but how long will he be able to resist the call (and insults) from Donald Trump?
25 Jun
Karl Turner, MP and Andy Burnham supporter, tells The News Agents why he feels sorry for Keir Starmer as a family man, but won’t miss his leadership as Prime Minister.
23 Jun
The News Agents analyse Keir Starmer’s resignation, how he miscalculated what was needed after 14 years of Tory government to fix Britain, and why he blames (and loathes) Andy Burnham for the end of his time in Downing Street.
22 Jun
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has hit back at Kemi Badenoch’s ‘spiteful class warrior’ insult over Labour’s 20% VAT rise on private school fees, saying she “owns” the insult if it means making a difference to children in state schools.
10 Jul
Karl Turner, MP and Andy Burnham supporter, tells The News Agents why he feels sorry for Keir Starmer as a family man, but won’t miss his leadership as Prime Minister.
23 Jun
Sir Tony Blair, UK Labour Prime Minister between 1997 and 2007, tells Jon Sopel why he has stepped back into the political world with a new essay addressing the failures of – and suggesting solutions for – Keir Starmer’s ailing government.
27 May
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?
19 May
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
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
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
Suella Braverman becomes the latest Tory MP to jump ship and join Reform UK. Does her defection damage the Conservatives – or is it Nigel Farage who should be worried?
26 Jan
Kemi Badenoch has sacked Robert Jenrick from the Tory Party before he could defect. How did he fumble his big moment so spectacularly?
15 Jan
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?
12 Jan
The finances of Nigel Farage remain under scrutiny, much to his displeasure, and with comments from senior members in Reform UK suggesting it could survive without him, is his time up?
29 Jun
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has criticised the response of Nigel Farage and Reform UK in the wake of the death of Henry Nowak, describing the party’s politics as "dangerous" and “nationalistic”.
5 Jun
Nigel Farage called for “cold pure rage” following the murder of Henry Nowak, but refused calls to condemn the violence on UK streets just hours after making his statement. Is the edge of incitement where he feels most at home?
3 Jun
Congressman Brendan Boyle claims Donald Trump is corrupt on an "unbelievable" scale, and warns that the UK could face the same under a Nigel Farage leadership.
2 Jun
Reform UK has offered its full support to Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon, after offensive, misogynistic comments were uncovered online. Is the UK’s right-wing in a race to the bottom to claim the country’s working class shares its views?
26 May
The News Agents describe Robert Jenrick as a "laughing stock" in the House of Commons, after he was mocked for switching parties while giving a speech about Reform UK.
20 May
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.
20/05/2025
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
