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

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Podcast: [The News Agents](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-news-agents-5644592)
Published: 2026-05-11T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
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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. 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". 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? Later, Emily and Lewis speak to London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan about where Labour goes now. The News Agents is a Global Prodcution. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

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