The News Agents

The News Agents

6/13/2025, 3:55:25 PM

"Israel is prepared to continue, but it is delaying, not eliminating, the chance of Iran getting a nuclear bomb". Conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated to new levels, with threats of more "brutal" strikes promised. Why now, and what comes next? 📎 Read more: https://articles.globalplayer.com/2GXqCKaY6qPzgE7xnbNWdaVnaLG

The News Agents

5/21/2025, 3:56:59 PM

At PMQs, Kemi Badenoch asked Keir Starmer when “the inevitable U-turn on winter fuel" would come. Unfortunately for her, he’d already announced it. Admittedly, it was quietly done. When will the backtrack come into force? And does this alleviate pressure on the Treasury on benefits - or just ramp it up? We speak to the Labour backbencher Brian Leishman, who wants to see his leader go further and faster. Today's episode *Starmer's first big U-turn* is out now 👇 🎧 Listen: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7DrrnvD/

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5/14/2025, 3:08:59 PM

“What the administration is trying to do is absolutely clear." Donald Trump wants to keep deporting migrants from the US – no matter what. But would he go far as suspending an 800-year-old principle in the US constitution to achieve his goals? 📎 Read more: https://articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq4RdY9nK8TQRTcRtxnaSW6Dg

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5/14/2025, 3:51:22 PM

“It’s about the behaviour of powerful, wealthy people who can have subordinates do anything at their will." As the Sean 'Diddy’ Combs trial continues - Legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff explains why the racketeering charge is one of the “overarching questions in the case”. https://articles.globalplayer.com/2GXqCV8bxQY2pThhCV218TPkBGa

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5/21/2025, 2:49:24 PM

“This is not progressive policy, it's just a failure of capacity.” As UK prisons are due to hit zero capacity this year, Labour are set to announce radical sentencing reforms. Is releasing prisoners early a suitable solution? 📎 Read more: https://articles.globalplayer.com/7giHfLotjGuS15cQ2KTp6Va2AN

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5/21/2025, 3:09:06 PM

"What Rayner's saying – or someone on her team is saying – is, maybe there is an alternative here." Starmer's u-turn (which is definitely _not_ a u-turn) and the Angela Rayner leak. Is there still a left-wing party in this Labour government? 📎 Read more: https://articles.globalplayer.com/7giH1wy1oTQb1vr63hx9dTfrYy

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5/15/2025, 3:41:13 PM

MP Rupert Lowe was kicked out of the Reform party earlier this year after a very public spat with Nigel Farage. He claims “lawfare“ and says Farage was trying to jail a political opponent. Reform say he was dropped for his behaviour after bullying allegations came to light. Today's episode *Rupert Lowe - in his own words: “Farage, bullying and grooming gangs”* is out now 👇 🎧 Listen: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7Drrbta/

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5/22/2025, 4:05:47 PM

"The letter from the three governments was about Israeli government policy, but the people who killed today were Jews." A young Jewish couple has been shot dead in Washington, with an Israeli minister blaming Keir Starmer, among others, for the attack 📎 Read more: https://articles.globalplayer.com/2GXqDTqa46CaDPVxUnh5Y7XmEe4

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5/22/2025, 3:16:29 PM

Could chemical castration become mandatory for serious sex offenders? David Gauke, who led the sentencing review, on what recommendations have been made... 📎 Read more: https://articles.globalplayer.com/2GXqDrLSjk2JvqDxQB86HKgDsXm

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5/20/2025, 3:01:53 PM

The frustration in Keir Starmer's voice was palpable. He’s joined forces with France and Canada to pressure Israel to stop the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza. How far are these leaders prepared to go? And will Trump support them? Later, what is the political fallout from the EU trade deal? And what would the Lib Dem’s do differently? We hear from Ed Davey on Brexit, Nick Clegg and his new book “Why I care“. 🎧 Listen:https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7DrrnU5/