Starmer's make or break speech: Will it save him?
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Starmer's make or break speech: Will it save him?

May 11, 2026 · 49 min

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<p>It's always risky when a Prime Minister's speech becomes billed as a 'reset' and 'make or break' but Keir Starmer's address this morning was exactly that.</p><p>Facing a surprise possible leadership challenge from backbencher Catherine West - and a growing number of MPS in open mutiny - Starmer insisted he would prove his doubters wrong, face any contest head on, and keep Britain from ushering in "dangerous opponents".</p><p>It didn't seem to win too many of his parliamentary colleagues round - indeed as soon as he'd finished the drip drip of MPs demanding he set a timetable for his departure continued. But has it been enough to stop serious contenders - like Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner - from coming forward? Or are they just waiting for the right moment?</p><p>Later, Emily and Lewis speak to London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan about where Labour goes now. </p><p>The News Agents is a Global Prodcution.</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>