AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCabinet Crisis: Keir Starmer told ministers a leadership challenge “has not been triggered” as Labour’s revolt swelled after last week’s local election rout, with four ministers quitting and more than 70 MPs pressing him to stand down—yet he insists the party must “get on with governing.” Middle East Deployment: Britain has pledged drones, Typhoon jets and the warship HMS Dragon for a multinational mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with mine-hunting and counter-drone gear and £115m in new funding. Political Fallout: The shake-up follows a wider collapse of the old two-party rhythm, as Reform surged in council contests and Labour’s authority looks increasingly brittle ahead of the King’s Speech. Health & Cost Pressures: A new forecast warns Iran-linked shocks could nearly stall consumer spending in 2026, while WHO says hantavirus may spread further due to a long incubation period. Business Watch: JPMorgan’s boss warned the bank could reconsider its £3bn London HQ if Labour turns “hostile” to banks.
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