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Disorder Disorder in the House of Commons
21 februari 2024 · 41 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at the chaotic scenes in Westminster over Gaza ceasefire votes. Lees meer
A row erupted after the Commons Speaker allowed MPs to vote on a Labour motion on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The SNP and Conservatives accused Sir Lindsay Hoyle of breaking with precedent for allowing the votes - and chaos ensued.
Plus a row over who said what about government delays in payments to sub-postmasters.
Adam is joined by the BBC’s business editor, Simon Jack and Newsnight’s political editor, Nick Watt to go through both stories.
And a Trident missile has failed during a test for the second time in a row. Adam speaks to the man who revealed the news to the world, the Sun’s defence editor, Jerome Starkey.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Prince William Intervenes in Israel Gaza + Are Farmers Turning Against the Tories?
20 februari 2024 · 38 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at Prince William’s calls to end the fighting in Israel and Gaza, as the US warn Israel not to invade the city of Rafah. Lees meer
The US has vetoed a resolution at the UN demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after proposing its own draft urging a temporary ceasefire. Plus Labour change their stance as they call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire for the first time. To find out why, Adam and Chris speak to international editor Jeremy Bowen.
And Rishi Sunak announces support for farmers as he describes the industry as “in crisis”. Adam is joined by the president of the National Farmers Union, Minette Batters.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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No More Phones 4u School Kids
19 februari 2024 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at new guidance given to schools on mobile phones + whether citizens’ assemblies could help solve some of the big issues in our democracy. Lees meer
The government has announced new advice for schools in England to try to stop mobile phone use. To explain what difference it will make, Adam is joined in the studio by the BBC’s education editor, Branwen Jeffreys, former children’s commissioner, Anne Longfield and headteacher Becky Arnold.
And Labour could implement citizens’ assemblies to propose new laws if they win the election. Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has suggested they may be used to tackle sensitive issues like assisted dying. Adam is joined in the studio by the CEO of Demos, Polly Curtis.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Johnny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Can the Tories win back the Reform vote?
18 februari 2024 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at where the Conservatives go now after big byelection losses in the week, and how the West might respond to the death of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Lees meer
Laura and Paddy are joined by BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman to discuss the challenges the Conservatives face from Reform and Labour’s divisions over a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
We also hear from the wives of two politicians in prison. The exiled Belrusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s husband Sergei is being held in Belarus, and Evgenia Kara-Murza’s husband Vladimir Kara-Murza's husband is being held in Russia.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Marina Litvinenko on the death of Alexei Navalny
17 februari 2024 · 24 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and speak to the youngest peer ever to be appointed to the House of Lords. Lees meer
Laura and Paddy are joined by Marina Litvinenko, the wife of Alexander Litvinenko whose killing in London is suspected to have been carried out by Russian agents in 2006. She discusses how Alexei Navalny’s death reminds her of the murder of her husband.
When asked about how he died, Dmitry Peskov, Mr Putin's spokesman, said "medics must somehow figure this out".
And Carmen Smith, soon to become the country’s youngest peer at 27 talks about her joining the House of Lords, and how she wants to see it abolished.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Ukrainecast: Alexei Navalny Reported Dead
16 februari 2024 · 21 min
Beluister deze afleveringPutin’s main rival, opposition politician Alexei Navalny, is dead according to the Russian prison service. Lees meer
This is today's Ukrainecast episode, and we thought you might want to listen to it.
BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford, who was herself expelled from Russia, explains what we know so far - and if the Kremlin could face any consequences. And Georgian-Russian writer Boris Akunin, a long-standing critic of Putin and personal friend of Navalny, gives his reaction to the news.
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By-Election Newscast Special!
16 februari 2024 · 48 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the results from a double by-election day in a special live version of Newscast. Lees meer
Labour has won two by-elections in Wellingborough and Kingswood, overturning big Conservative majorities in the process. Where does this leave the government? How well did Reform do?
Adam and Paddy are in the studio, Chris is in a messy bedroom, and they are joined by pollster, Scarlett Maguire, Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Peter Kyle. Plus chief political correspondent, Henry Zeffman and political correspondent Iain Watson drop in from Wellingborough and Kingswood.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson, Natasha Mayo, Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Was The Recession Inevitable?
15 februari 2024 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at whether the UK could have been prevented from falling into a recession? Lees meer
Official figures show people spending less, doctors' strikes and a fall in school attendance dragged the UK into recession at the end of last year. The figures raise questions over whether Rishi Sunak has met his pledge made last January to grow the economy. Adam and Chris speak to BBC Chief Economics Correspondent Dharshini David and Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation Torsten Bell.
Plus, after taking centre stage at the Superbowl (kind of) is Taylor Swift the most influential person on the planet? Adam and Chris are joined by Vice Editor in chief Zing Tsjeng and Conservative MP & Swiftie Dehenna Davison.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Biden, Trump and the Survival of Nato
14 februari 2024 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at whether Nato can survive another Trump presidency, and an investigation into the deepfake of London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Lees meer
Nato defence spending has hit a record, as members of the defensive alliance are faced with rising Russian aggression and the potential election of Donald Trump. At a rally in South Carolina, Mr Trump said he would "encourage" Russia to attack any Nato member that did not meet its defence spending quota. Can Nato survive a Trump presidency? To find out, Adam speaks to former Commanding General of US Army Europe Ben Hodges.
Plus, Adam is joined by the BBC’s Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring to discuss how AI could affect our next election. Marianna tells us about her investigation into the deepfake that circulated of London Mayor Sadiq Khan for her new podcast Why Do You Hate Me.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Josh Jenkins, Natasha Mayo and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Steve Wright Tributes + Labour Suspend Another Candidate
13 februari 2024 · 37 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we hear tributes to the DJ Steve Wright. We also look Labour’s suspension of a second parliamentary candidate after allegations he made comments about Israel. Lees meer
Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, has died at the age of 69. We hear from his friends and former colleagues: fellow DJ Tony Blackburn and presenter Nicky Campbell.
Also Labour withdraws support for their candidate in the upcoming Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali who claimed Israel had allowed the October 7th attacks by Hamas to happen. Mr Ali apologised, saying his comments were “"deeply offensive, ignorant, and false". A second Labour parliamentary candidate has also been suspended for comments he made about Israel. Adam speaks to Professor of Politics at University of Strathclyde, Sir John Curtice, and Times Radio Presenter, Ayesha Hazarika.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson, Natasha Mayo and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Dave O'Neil. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Is the NHS ready for Alzheimer’s drug breakthroughs?
12 februari 2024 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringAdam is back from his holiday and in classic Newscast fashion, there's some breaking news just before we hit publish. Lees meer
But earlier, we looked at warnings the NHS is unprepared to offer two breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs.
Medical editor Fergus Walsh and Dr Susan Kohlhaas from Alzheimer's Research UK join Adam to discuss whether medical science could be overtaking the health system.
And, Israel’s military focus has turned to the southern Gazan city of Rafah. International editor Jeremy Bowen explains what’s happening, and how the rest of the world is reacting.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson, Natasha Mayo, and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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How Do You Fix the UK's Housing Crisis?
11 februari 2024 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Conservatives first promised to end the right of landlords to evict tenants without a reason in 2019. Lees meer
Now, five years later, the Housing Secretary reveals on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that it’ll become law in time for this year’s election.
Paddy has been speaking to Post Office campaigner Alan Bates after it was revealed that Fujitsu UK paid its top executives more than £26m in the 25 years since the controversial Horizon contract with the Post Office started.
And, we hear from Ralph Fiennes who spoke to Laura about why he isn’t a fan of trigger warnings in the theatre.
Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by George Dabby with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Are the Politics of Climate Change Going Out of Fashion?
10 februari 2024 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at why Labour has U-turned on £28 billion of green spending ahead of the next general election and how attitudes towards climate policies have shifted in recent years. Lees meer
Paddy and Laura also discuss the upcoming by-elections in Kingswood and Wellingborough and what voters in both constituencies are most concerned about.
And, why has Labour leader Keir Starmer appeared on the cover of Vogue?
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Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by George Dabby with Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Is Biden Too Old?
9 februari 2024 · 40 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at whether Joe Biden is too old to run for President again? Lees meer
Biden’s competency is under scrutiny after an investigation into the handling of classified documents found him to be ‘a well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory’. In fiery exchanges with reporters last night the President said “My memory is fine. Take a look at what I’ve done since I’ve become President”. James is joined by the editor in chief of the Wall Street Journal Emma Tucker and North American Correspondent John Sudworth.
Emma also brings us an update on jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.And comedian and podcast host Matt Forde talks to Chris and James about being diagnosed with cancer and facing up to his treatment with laughter and optimism.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson, Natasaha Mayo, and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
8 februari 2024 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at Labour ditching it’s £28bn green investment pledge. Lees meer
The spending, announced in 2021, had been a key part of the party's plans to reach climate targets and secure green jobs. The U-turn has already faced criticism from within Labour.
Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer, who's blaming the Conservatives. James and Chris are also joined by the Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
7 februari 2024 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at calls for the PM to apologise after joking about Labour's position on trans people when the mum of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament. Lees meer
Brianna’s father has told Sky News the comments were “degrading”.
Chris talks James through the controversy.
And, the government has announced a package aimed at sorting problems in dentistry. Health correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the measures. Dentist Brenda Macmillan explains the problems. Patient Stephen Davies explains what it’s like being on the receiving end.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam Maclaren, Josh Jenkins and Natasha Mayo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Liz Truss & The Pop Cons
6 februari 2024 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the return of Liz Truss and talk about online safety with the children’s commissioner for England. Lees meer
Former prime minister Liz Truss launched the Popular Conservatism movement today alongside Tory backbench MPs including Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lee Anderson. James Cook is joined by LBC’s Iain Dale and the political editor of Tortoise, Catherine Neilan, to discuss what the new faction means for Rishi Sunak.
And after Laura Kuenssberg’s interview at the weekend with Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, we speak to the children’s commissioner for England Dame Rachel De Souza about keeping children safe online.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with George Dabby, Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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King Charles diagnosed with cancer
5 februari 2024 · 22 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at the news that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Lees meer
Buckingham Palace announced that he began “regular treatments” on Monday.
The statement also said that the King “remains wholly positive about his treatment", but has stepped back from public duties.
Royal correspondent Daniela Relph talks us through details we know and don’t know about his condition. Political editor Chris Mason explains how this will affect the business of state. Health correspondent Dominic Hughes is on to talk about how the disease is treated.
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Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Brianna Ghey’s Mum - The Full Interview
4 februari 2024 · 14 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn an emotional interview the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey says she is "open" to speaking to the mother of one of her daughter's killers. Lees meer
Esther Ghey has also called for the government to stop children having access to social media apps on smartphones, calling the internet the "Wild West".
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Reaction to Brianna Ghey’s Mum’s interview
4 februari 2024 · 27 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at a campaign from the mother of murdered teenage Brianna Ghey to stop children having access to social media apps on smartphones. Lees meer
Speaking for the first time since the killers’ sentencing Ms Ghey called for the government to stop children having access to social media apps on smartphones, calling the internet the "Wild West". Esther Ghey also told Laura Kuenssberg she wanted the mother of Scarlett Jenkinson, one of Brianna’s murderers, to know she did not blame her for what happened.
Also, Chris is in Belfast as power sharing has been restored at Stormont. He’s been speaking to Northern Ireland’s first nationalist First Minister, Michelle O’Neill.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O’Connell with Chris Mason. It was made by Jack Maclaren and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Bereaved Parents Win Crucial Social Media Victory
3 februari 2024 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the success of a campaign by parents of children who may have died due to online harms to get more information from tech companies. Lees meer
Coroners will be able to demand data from firms when holding an inquest into the circumstances of a child's death. Campaigners have been pushing for new powers to get information from companies after the difficulties the coroner faced dealing with social media firms in the case of Molly Russell.
Also Paddy and Laura are joined by Julian Smith, Conservative MP and former Northern Ireland secretary. They discuss the return of the Northern Irish assembly, why he was sacked by Boris Johnson and whether the chancellor could announce tax cuts in the budget.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Arsenii Sok. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Why was the Clapham attack suspect's asylum claim approved?
2 februari 2024 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at why a convicted sex offender, now wanted for an attack involving a chemical, was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020. Lees meer
Abdul Shokoor Ezedi is alleged to have thrown an alkali onto a woman and her two children, injuring them and nine others in the process. James is joined by BBC London reporter, Matt Graveling and immigration lawyer, Jacqueline McKenzie.
And big tech is under the spotlight as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech bosses gave evidence to the US senate about how their companies were protecting children online. Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen and our disinformation & social media correspondent Marianna Spring explain how social media can cause harm.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Has the government changed its mind over tax cuts?
1 februari 2024 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the government’s budget plans, after the chancellor said there is likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the March Budget than there was last autumn. Lees meer
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott is in the studio to discuss.
Also joining James and Chris are former Conservative cabinet minister David Gauke, and Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce.
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry: Tears and deleted WhatsApps
31 januari 2024 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at the Covid Inquiry, where former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave evidence, and we bring you the detail on Northern Ireland’s new Brexit deal. Lees meer
An emotional Nicola Sturgeon also defended deleting all her WhatsApp messages during the period saying that all “relevant” information was provided to the inquiry. BBC Scotland‘s Lorna Gordon and David Wallace Lockhart update James on a busy day at the inquiry.
On Wednesday afternoon we got the details of the deal that’s set to send a power sharing government back to Northern Ireland. Chris takes us through them.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Northern Ireland Deal, Musk’s Brain Chip + Madeleine McCann Disinformation
30 januari 2024 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the agreement to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland, Elon Musk’s claim that his company have implanted a brain chip into a human + why a woman claimed to be Madeleine McCann on social media. Lees meer
After almost 2 years without a government, the DUP have backed a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland. They had previously blocked a government being formed over post-Brexit trade agreements, fearing that customs checks in the Irish Sea could weaken their place in the union. Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill, who is set to be the first nationalist first minister, said it was a “day of optimism”.
And Elon Musk says his company Neuralink has successfully implanted a computer chip inside a human brain. Why? James is joined by Neuroscientist, Professor Anil Seth.
Plus we hear from the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, who has been speaking to a woman who claimed to be Madeline McCann. You can hear more on her new podcast series - Why Do You Hate Me?
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Families say Nottingham Attack Victims Failed by Authorities
29 januari 2024 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at whether the system failed victims of the Nottingham attacks. Lees meer
Families of the victims of the Nottingham attacks are calling for a public inquiry into the case. Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order on Thursday for killing Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, as well as Ian Coates, 65, in June. But Mr Webber's parents said they were "horrified" and "disgusted" there were no immediate plans for an inquiry.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Ifti Majid said the organisation had "robustly" reviewed its treatment of Calocane between May 2020 and September 2022.
Nottinghamshire's police and crime commissioner Caroline Henry said the attacks were a tragedy that no-one could have foreseen. However, she said she was seeking reassurance from Nottinghamshire Police over outstanding warrants. She said she was confident the force delivered a good service overall but there was "always room for improvement".
James is joined by Chair of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS mental health trust and former inspector, Zoe Billingham, former director of public prosecutions, Lord Ken MacDonald and East Midlands today reporter, Emily Anderson.
And, three US troops have been killed in a drone attack on a US base in Jordan. But who was behind the attack? Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet drops into the studio to tell us more.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Why is trust in UK politics so low?
28 januari 2024 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at whether the voters trust political leaders. Lees meer
Laura, Paddy and Henry wrap up what the politicians made of the focus groups on Laura's show.
Can politicians be trusted with the big issues voters believe the country faces? Who does the public think would make a good Prime Minister? And why some politicians have had enough of politics.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Gray with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinall.
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What do voters think of Sunak and Starmer? The focus group results are in!
27 januari 2024 · 22 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at what’s going on in voters’ minds. Lees meer
The Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, along with the polling company More In Common have organised a series of focus groups to understand public opinion and what’s going on behind the opinion polls with a range of voters in the north west of England.
Laura and Paddy discuss what the focus groups think of Britain in 2024, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
You can see Britain in a Room on Laura’s programme on BBC One at 9am on Sunday.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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An Olympics Newscast Special - Six Months Until Paris
26 januari 2024 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at this summer’s Paris Olympics. With six months to go until the opening ceremony we see how Parisians are preparing, the hopes of Team GB and who could be the breakout stars of this year’s games. Lees meer
To guide you through Adam is joined by the Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain’s most decorated Olympians, Katherine Grainger, Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Rebecca Adlington, BBC Sport presenter Sarah Mulkerrins and sports reporter for Le Parisien, Romain Baheux.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper, Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock
25 januari 2024 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at why Labour have lost so many general elections historically, and whether this year will be different? Lees meer
Adam and Chris are joined by former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock, who also talks about the big changes needed in social care following the death of his wife.
Also - Adam and Chris are joined by a Traitor from the hit BBC series. Who is it? And what’s the secret to the show’s success?
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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Are the Tories plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak?
24 januari 2024 · 24 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at whether the Conservative party could be looking to get rid of another prime minister, as an ex minister calls for him to go. Lees meer
Chris has been speaking to Sir Simon Clarke who says his party are on course for “a shattering defeat” at the next election.
Adam and Chris are joined by former adviser to David Cameron and director of the ResPublica think tank, Phillip Blond.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer returns…
23 januari 2024 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at renewed US/UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the reaction to this year’s Oscar nominations. Lees meer
To give a clearer picture of why the US and the UK have conducted a fresh wave of strikes Adam is joined by International Correspondent for Newsnight Nawal al-Maghafi and former UK diplomat in Yemen, Arthur Snell.
Plus, this year’s Oscar nominations are OUT! We return to the phenomenon of Barbenheimer to ask who will win more awards? Our culture and media editor, Katie Razzall brings us all the shocks and surprises from this year’s nominations.
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Measles cases on the rise + Trump's big week
22 januari 2024 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at rising cases of measles in the UK, and a huge boost to Trump’s presidential campaign. Lees meer
As the government launches a catch up campaign for missed MMR Vaccines - we ask why are so many children not being vaccinated? It comes as the West Midlands has seen more than 200 cases of measles since 1st of October. James talks to Preet Kaur Gill, Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, and Helen Bedford, Professor of Children’s Health at UCL Institute of Child Health.
And in the US, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out the race to become the Republican presidential nominee, endorsing Mr Trump. Is the race to challenge Joe Biden effectively over? BBC US Special Correspondent, Katty Kay, brings us the latest from the campaign trail.
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Military spending, Labour rules out SNP deal
21 januari 2024 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at what the UK is doing in response to increasing global threats. Lees meer
Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary, as well as SNP leader Humza Yousef, who’s asked Sir Keir Starmer for a meeting.
And as The Traitors enters its final week, Paddy has been speaking to this season’s standout star Diane.
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman is also on as we talk about it all.
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How to avoid campaign cock ups, and the state of the SNP
20 januari 2024 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at why SNP leader Humza Yousaf insists Labour will win the next election. Lees meer
Paddy and Laura also discuss the power of the electoral campaign trail, after an awkward exchange between the PM and a member of the public.
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How is AI Threatening Elections?
19 januari 2024 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at how AI could play a role in this year’s elections around the world. Lees meer
Is AI threatening democracy? Is it influencing how people vote? To discuss Adam is joined by former global chair of news at Twitter (X) Vivian Schiller, chief executive of Demos Polly Curtis and executive director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge professor Gina Neff.
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Is the World Becoming Less Safe?
18 januari 2024 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the tensions rising across the globe. Lees meer
Adam is joined by former head of the Foreign Office Sir Simon Fraser and the Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb. They discuss the shipping crisis in the Red Sea, the war in Ukraine and the possible return of President Trump.
And Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds joins us from the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Green light for Rwanda flights?
18 januari 2024 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at a government win in the Commons with plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Lees meer
Adam and Chris talk through what this means for Sunak’s flagship policy, who the Tory rebels were, and what the Rwandan president said about the plans.
But what happens now the bill has passed? Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani tells us whether courts will ever allow flights to take off.
Plus, we hear from a listener with a very special piece of political memorabilia. Do you have any political memorabilia you want to share with us? Email newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a Whatsapp 03301239480.
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The Post Office Scandal: Fujitsu’s Recorded Delivery
16 januari 2024 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, the two companies at the centre of the Post Office tech scandal were questioned by MPs. Lees meer
Fujitsu’s Paul Patterson and the head of the Post Office, Nick Read were grilled by the Business and Trade Select Committee. The UK boss of the tech company said Fujitsu had a “moral obligation” to contribute to compensation.
Adam speaks to the BBC’s Business Editor Simon Jack, Rebecca Thomson who first broke the story for Computer Weekly in 2009, and journalist Nick Wallis.
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Race for The White House: A Don Deal for Trump?
15 januari 2024 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the Iowa caucus, where voters brave bitterly cold weather to decide who will be their Republican US presidential candidate. Lees meer
Adam is wished a ‘happy caucus day’ by Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, who tells us why the former president wants to run again. And there’s a special report from Iowa with Americast’s Justin Webb and Marianna Spring.
Plus, Adam and Chris give us a round up of everything going on at Westminster as Rishi Sunak addresses parliament on the strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and MPs brace for the return of the Rwanda bill.
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Cameron and Starmer on the Yemen Strikes
14 januari 2024 · 26 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, Laura’s been speaking to foreign secretary David Cameron and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Lees meer
Paddy and Henry join her to discuss the interviews in which she pressed them both on their support for airstrikes in Yemen.
Starmer was also pressed on accusations he’d changed his mind over foreign and domestic policies.
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Yemen strikes: The political fallout
13 januari 2024 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe look at how Westminster is reacting to the US and UK airstrikes in Yemen. Lees meer
Laura and Paddy discuss why the UK got involved, Sunak’s decision not to ask Parliament first, and Labour backing the military action.
Laura’s got Sir Keir Starmer on her BBC One show on Sunday, and the Sunday Times’ Gabriel Pogrund is currently writing a book about him. Gabriel joins to give Newscasters the inside track on what’s going on inside the Labour party.
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Who are the Houthis and why are the US and UK bombing them?
12 januari 2024 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at why the UK and US have launched airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. Lees meer
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the strikes were "necessary and proportionate" to protect the global shipping routes in response to a series of attacks by the Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis say they have been supporting Hamas by targeting ships on route to Israel.
Meanwhile, the UK have announced a £2.5bn aid package to Ukraine with Rishi Sunak visiting Kyiv. This weekend also marks one of the first big elections of the year as people go to the polls in Taiwan, with China closely watching the result.
Adam talks to Sophia Gaston, head of foreign policy at the Policy Exchange and Sir Mark Lyall Grant, former permanent representative of the UK to the UN. They are also joined by the former NATO commander, Rear Admiral Dr Christopher Parry.
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Rwanda Bill Revolt (again)
11 januari 2024 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at the return of the Rwanda Bill as the Prime Minister faces a significant potential rebellion from his own side. More than 40 Tory MPs on the right of the party, including Liz Truss, argue the legislation must be toughened up. But former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland, from the centrist One Nation group of MPs, has backed three changes which would tone down some measures. Lees meer
James and Chris talk to Robert Jenrick the former Immigration Minister who resigned over the policy in December.
And they are joined by Conservative Peer Lord Ed Vaizey, Pollster Scarlett Maguire and Former Labour MP Mary Creagh to discuss the coming weeks and months in Westminster.
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The Post Office Scandal: Justice Delivered?
10 januari 2024 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at Rishi Sunak’s plan to bring in a new law that will overturn convictions for victims of the Horizon IT scandal. Lees meer
James and Chris talk to Rebecca Thomson, the journalist who first broke the story back in 2009.
Alicia Kearns, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee is also on, after having grilled Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary, over the UK’s approach to the war in the middle east, as well as military support for Ukraine.
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Paula Vennells: CBE Returned to Sender
9 januari 2024 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at why Paula Vennells, ex-boss of the Post Office, is handing back her CBE. Lees meer
After the broadcast of ITV drama - Mr Bates vs The Post Office - pressure has mounted on Ms Vennells to return her honour following the IT scandal, with more than a million people signing a petition for it to be stripped. In a statement Ms Vennells says she has “listened” and is “truly sorry”.
James and Chris speak to West Midlands Mayor and former John Lewis boss Andy Street. They also talk devolution, council bankruptcies and Tory election hopes.
And 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest year on record, James is joined by climate editor Justin Rowlatt and climate scientist Dr Ella Gilbert.
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Derek Draper: The Long Covid Struggle
8 januari 2024 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we look at how Covid-19 continues to affect people’s lives after the death of author and political adviser Derek Draper, husband of Kate Garraway. Lees meer
The TV presenter announced on Friday that the 56-year-old had died after living with extreme complications from Covid, and released a video message today thanking people for their support.
Is this the most high profile case of long covid? And how many people across the UK have the condition? To answer these questions, James Cook speaks to a sufferer of long Covid, Margaret O’Hara, and researcher on Covid-19, Professor David Strain.
And, on the day of the first American moon launch in over 50 years, James speaks to astronaut Chris Hadfield to find out what this mission means for the future of space travel and exploration.
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Post Office Scandal: The Prime Minister Gets Involved
7 januari 2024 · 40 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday, we hear Laura’s interview with the prime minister in which he confirmed he’s looking at a review of Post Office prosecutions. Lees meer
He’s also pressed on immigration and NHS strikes.
To help unpack what Sunak said, chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman joins Laura and Paddy.
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How To Interview A Prime Minister
6 januari 2024 · 23 min
Beluister deze afleveringLaura’s preparing for an interview with Rishi Sunak on Sunday. She and Paddy are joined by political journalist and documentary maker Michael Cockerell, who’s interviewed nearly every prime minister from 1963 onwards. Lees meer
And, the government is facing another by-election after Tory MP Chris Skidmore announced he’ll be resigning earlier than already planned.
Laura also talks about documents she’s seen showing Rishi Sunak’s doubts over the Rwanda scheme while he was chancellor.
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The Post Office Scandal
5 januari 2024 · 38 min
Beluister deze afleveringToday we look at the Post Office Scandal, where over 700 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses were wrongly prosecuted due to a flaw in a computer system. Lees meer
Adam is joined by former sub-postmistress, Jo Hamilton, the writer of the ITV drama ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ Gwyneth Hughes and former Government minister for postal affairs, Paul Scully.
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