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Will Argentina be punished for their Falklands stunt?

The last minute defeat by Argentina was a hard cross to bear if you’re an England fan. But what happened afterwards propelled the game into a whole different sphere. Argentine players paraded a banner...

2026-07-16

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Starmer hands the torch to Burnham - does he have a plan?

There were tears, there was gags, there were plenty of World Cup references. Keir Starmer's final PMQs had something of the last day of school about it as he and Kemi Badenoch shared some rare bonhomi...

2026-07-15

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Gary Lineker on the most toxic rivalry on Earth

Maradonna's 'Hand of God'. The Falklands war. The Beckham hissy fit. The religion of Messi. The backdrop to tomorrow's World Cup semi-final is steeped in intensity and passion - so much so that the FB...

2026-07-14

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Was Ann Widdecombe the victim of a political assassination?

The murder of Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through Westminster and beyond. News came today that counter terror police have now taken over the investigation following "new information and evidenc...

2026-07-13

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Bridget Phillipson: "Spiteful class warrior" and proud

Recently, the Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, has seemed particularly exercised by one woman on Labour's front bench. Yes, Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary and one of Keir Starmer's closest all...

2026-07-10

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The day Infantino & Trump BROKE the World Cup - The Sports Agents

Can Gianni Infantino survive his friendship with Donald Trump? The presidents of both FIFA and the USA have been busy this week ensuring that USA could field top scorer Folarin Balogun in their Quart...

2026-07-10

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Is Nigel Farage's career unravelling before our eyes?

The bad news isn't stopping for Reform and Nigel Farage. He's facing fresh questions about the timeline surrounding the £5m gift from a crypto billionaire. The police are investigating a separate dona...

2026-07-09

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Farage vs Binface: How Nigel humiliated himself

Within hours of the Farage resignation statement all the main parties made it clear they would not be fighting his by-election and called the whole attempt a gimmick. Unity amongst the parties is a ra...

2026-07-08

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The temper tantrum that triggered Farage's by-election

Nigel Farage says he's "never been angrier in his life". He's accusing the media of intimidating his family. He's claimed standards are being weaponised to go after him. And for that, he's asking the ...

2026-07-07

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Has Trump just trashed his own World Cup?

Jon has woken up in Mexico City with a fever dream about an epic England win and a football shirt covered in beer and tequila. Elsewhere the game doesn’t feel quite so beautiful - after it emerged tha...

2026-07-06

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Why everything you feared about Trump is true

It feels different this time around. Donald Trump's second term is more ferocious, more feral, more imperial. There are two chroniclers of the Court of Trump who know this better than anyone. And they...

2026-07-03

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What makes Mexico 'INVINCIBLE' at the Azteca & Maresca's Man City - The Sports Agents

After Harry Kane got them out of jail against DR Congo, Nedum believes this is the start of a glorious run for England at the FIFA World Cup. It’s Mexico next at the iconic Azteca stadium, altitude, ...

2026-07-03

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Why can’t Nigel Farage be clear about his finances?

Nigel Farage has become the face of Direct Bullion. Not a surprise to those of you buying gold, perhaps, but it probably is to those who don’t. And it earned him £270,000 in the process. He’s also am...

2026-07-02

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Is Starmer trying to screw Burnham before he even starts?

Everyone understands the need to leave on a high - whether it’s Prime Ministerial legacy or a sense of completing the job. But the new defence investment plan that Starmer's signed off leaves Burnham...

2026-07-01

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Exclusive: The whistleblower silenced by Facebook hits back

How do you interview someone who’s been gagged? That’s the task we set ourselves on today’s episode. Sarah Wynn-Williams - a former Facebook executive turned whistleblower author - is not allowed to t...

2026-07-01

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Can Andy Burnham's revolution fix Britain?

Andy Burnham has made his first prime ministerial speech to the nation, even though he’s not yet PM. He spoke of the need for a "circuit break". Handing power back to people locally. Taking it away fr...

2026-06-29

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Q&A special: Burnham's coup, his future cabinet and "duplicitous" colleagues

On the week of Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister, Jon and Lewis host a special Q&A edition of The News Agents, answering the questions you have about the future of the country. How wil...

2026-06-26

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How Pochettino convinced USA they can win the World Cup - The Sports Agents

After Scotland’s humbling at the hands of Brazil, Mark has his say on FIFA’s “crap way to qualify for the knockout stages of a World Cup”... Former USMNT, Spurs & Aston Villa Goalkeeper Brad Frie...

2026-06-26

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How will Burnham deal with Trump?

Overnight, President Trump offered his first slither of a thought on the incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, calling him “extremely liberal" and a mayor of a "town” - which - arguably could have bee...

2026-06-25

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Is Kemi Badenoch too brutal for her own good?

Kemi Badenoch looked like - not for the first time - she was going to make the Chancellor cry in the Commons today. She accused her of treachery and betrayal in her behaviour towards the PM. Badenoch ...

2026-06-24

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