Has Keir Starmer performed his final U-turn?
Summary
The News Agents discuss Keir Starmer’s surprise resignation as an MP, creating a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras that could benefit the Greens. The hosts contrast Starmer’s exit with Andy Burnham’s strong start as Prime Minister, praising his agile political handling. The episode also covers US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation over conflicts with Pete Hegseth and analyzes Trump’s campaign to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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Keir Starmer announces resignation as MP
The Newsagents intro and Starmer's headline grab
Starmer's bitterness and future international plans
Starmer's legacy, wealth, and the Epstein affair
Holborn by-election: Greens vs Labour
Andy Burnham's first two months as PM
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
Pete Hegseth's impact on the military
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Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
Outro and final sponsors
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