About this episode
<p>In a week of endless rumours and leadership speculation, Westminster is once again in turmoil - with both everything and nothing seeming to happen at the same time.</p><p>Yesterday saw the resignation of Makersfield MP Josh Simons, opening the door for Andy Burnham to pave his way back into government.</p><p>It will be a tough battle for the Makersfield constituency, but Wes Streeting, who resigned as Health Secretary on Thursday, says Burnham has “the best chance of winning” the by-election.</p><p>So, could the Mayor of Manchester be our next Prime Minister?</p><p>The News Agents is a Global production.</p><p>The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - <a href="https://www.hsbc.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hsbc.co.uk/</a></p>