The News Agents Bonus episode: Is this Starmer's toughest conference yet?
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Sep 28, 2025 
Aggie Chambre, LBC political correspondent, provides incisive insights as the Labour Party conference unfolds in Liverpool. She discusses the growing tensions within the party, highlighted by Andy Burnham's controversial remarks. With leadership doubts surfacing about Keir Starmer, they analyze why Labour struggles with a concrete agenda and public distrust. Aggie emphasizes the need for a clear mission going forward, as voters' anger signals a crucial moment for Starmer’s leadership amidst rising internal challenges.
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Conference As Leadership Test
- Conference feels like a test for Keir Starmer to define a mission and restore party coherence.
- Lack of clarity on direction makes small crises feel much larger and more damaging.
Burnham Upsets Party Calm
- Andy Burnham's interventions have sharpened intra-party tensions and forced Labour to react.
- Many in Labour feel Burnham overplayed his hand and want a successful conference to calm things down.
Majority Without A Mandate
- Labour's rapid fall in public standing stems from lacking a clear mandate or policy plan despite a big majority.
- Voters feel worse off in 92% of constituencies after a year, intensifying urgency for delivery.