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London Protests: Braverman on the Brink?

12 november 2023 · 26 min

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There’s pressure on the home secretary after protest violence at the weekend and Laura’s been talking to defence secretary Grant Shapps about whether she could lose her job. Lees meer

Laura and James are joined by chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman to talk all this through.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

London Protests: What Happened?

11 november 2023 · 26 min

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Arrests in London as thousands attend pro-Palestinian march and counter-protest. Lees meer

Home editor Mark Easton has been on the street and in the Metropolitan Police’s control room - in a secret underground location. He’s in the Newscast studio.

And Laura gives her take on whether Rishi Sunak is being made to look weak by Suella Braverman.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn and Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

The Protests and the Police

10 november 2023 · 35 min

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The police prepare for an unprecedented security operation ahead of a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London. Lees meer

James talks to home and legal affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani and former Met Police Chief Superintendent, Dal Babu, about how to police a protest.

And Alex Forsyth gives us the latest updates on how members of the Cabinet have responded - or avoided responding - to Suella Braverman's comments.

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Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Miranda Slade with Alex Collins and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Suella Braverman: Home Secretary Under the Hammer?

9 november 2023 · 36 min

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Suella Braverman is facing questions about her future. Lees meer

Adam and Chris talk with GB News’ Christopher Hope, Politico’s Rosa Prince, and the Daily Mirror’s John Stevens.

Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Ged Sudlow. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Covid inquiry: Talking "chickenpox parties"

8 november 2023 · 32 min

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Ex-civil service chief apologises for suggestions made during the pandemic. Lees meer

To help analyse the latest at the Covid inquiry, Adam is joined by health correspondent Jim Reed and Emma Norris from the Institute for Government.

And Adam talks to Professor Ed Hawkins, who's on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, about why this year is set to become the hottest year on record.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Alex Collins, Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Three King’s Speech Takeaways

7 november 2023 · 34 min

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King Charles has set out the government’s agenda for the year. We look at what it could mean in practice. Lees meer

Adam and Chris are joined by Danny Shaw to discuss plans to bring in tougher sentences on some serious crimes.

There were also housing policy plans announced, making it harder for landlords to evict tenants and changes to the leasehold system England and Wales. Vicky Spratt helps make sense of what it means.

And, Adam talks to Financial Times technology reporter Cristina Criddle about a new bill the government hopes will pave the way for driverless cars in the UK.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins, Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Matt Hewitt. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Marching Orders: Met Police Urges Demo Delay

6 november 2023 · 34 min

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The Metropolitan Police has urged the organisers of pro-Palestinian marches to call off their planned demonstration on Armistice Day. The home secretary, Suella Braverman, said there was a “risk of serious public disorder” if the marches went ahead. Lees meer

To help understand the challenges and complexities of policing these events, Adam is joined by former Met detective superintendent Shabnam Chaudhri and the BBC’s home affairs correspondent, Dominic Casciani.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described allegations that a Conservative MP committed multiple rapes as "very serious". Chris joins us to discuss what we know so far about the allegations, and what we can expect to hear in the king’s speech tomorrow.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Alex Collins and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Covid Inquiry Consequences

5 november 2023 · 27 min

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Evidence at the Covid inquiry has shown there were huge tensions within Number 10 during the pandemic. But is what we're hearing damaging the reputation of the current government? Lees meer

Laura’s been talking to the Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden about it.

We also discuss the political and policing challenges of plans for a mass rally next Saturday on Armistice Day.

Laura and Paddy are joined by chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman to talk this all through.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Sunak’s 2024 plans and his ‘bromance’ with Musk

4 november 2023 · 29 min

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King Charles will outline the government's law-making plans in Parliament on Tuesday. Lees meer

All the expected announcements, including plans to ban no fault evictions for renters, and to restrict the use of tents by homeless people.

Was Sunak's chat with Elon Musk the start of a new 'bromance'?

Plus Paddy and Laura's tribute to actor Matthew Perry and what Friends means to them.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

In the room with Sunak and Musk

3 november 2023 · 33 min

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The prime minister has been speaking to tech billionaire Elon Musk, who said that at some point all jobs would be redundant because of artificial intelligence. Technology editor Zoe Kleinman was in the room, and is on Newscast. Lees meer

Correspondent Daniel De Simone is also on, discussing the latest evidence he’s found in the murder case of Stephen Lawrence, which raises further questions about a 6th suspect in the case.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

The Covid Inquiry Enquiries

2 november 2023 · 34 min

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The latest evidence to the Covid Inquiry included the revelation that the former health secretary Matt Hancock wanted to decide “who should live or die” in the event of the NHS becoming overwhelmed. That was the testimony given by Sir Simon Stevens, who led NHS England until 2021. Lees meer

His was followed by the country’s most senior health official, Sir Christopher Wormald, who said that the government was “at least a week late” in imposing restrictions on society at the beginning of the crisis.

Laura Kuenssberg joins Adam to give her own reflections as the BBC’s political editor during the period as well as an assessment of the evidence we’ve heard this week.

And, on the final day of the UK’s first AI safety summit, Adam and Chris chat to Michael Kratsios, President Donald Trump's top technology advisor, about the goals of the summit and how countries can work together to mitigate the risks posed by artificial intelligence.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Why Were Women 'Invisible' During Covid?

1 november 2023 · 36 min

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It’s been another extraordinary day of testimony at the Covid Inquiry. Wednesday’s session began with Helen MacNamara, a top official at Downing Street during the height of the pandemic. She described a “macho” culture at No 10 in which women “became invisible overnight”. Lees meer

She also said she’d struggle to pick “a single day” in which Covid restrictions were followed and recalled meetings at which people were “laughing at the Italians” in the early days of the crisis.

Adam’s joined once again by the BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed and Dr Catherine Haddon from the Institute for Government to unpack today’s evidence.

And, as the UK AI Summit gets underway, we speak to the BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman after her interview with Rishi Sunak on the day the UK unveiled a global agreement on how to manage the riskiest forms of AI.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Covid Inquiry: Government Short Cummings?

31 oktober 2023 · 40 min

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Figures at the centre of the government decisions during the coronavirus pandemic give evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Lees meer

First up was Lee Cain, who was a senior aide to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Then it was Dominic Cummings, who was Mr Johnson’s chief adviser until he resigned in late 2020.

The inquiry heard the pandemic was the wrong crisis for Boris Johnson’s skillset, the government had “no plan” to help vulnerable people in lockdown and diary entries also read out suggest Mr Johnson believed old people should get the virus to protect others.

To talk us through the latest revelations, Adam is joined by Chris Mason and former Downing Street Director of Communications, Guto Harri.

And, Adam meets with Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, to look ahead to this week’s AI Safety Summit.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Alex Collins, Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

WhatsAppening at the Covid Inquiry?

30 oktober 2023 · 34 min

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It was a day of explosive evidence and revealing WhatsApp messages at today’s session of the Covid inquiry. Lees meer

First up was former senior civil servant Martin Reynolds, who apologised “unreservedly” for organising BYOB lockdown parties. He also faced questions on why messages in a WhatsApp group of government officials were ‘set to disappear’.

He was then followed by another aide, Imran Shafi, who said he thought Boris Johnson had questioned why the economy was being destroyed "for people who will die anyway soon".

To talk us through the latest findings from the Covid inquiry, Adam and Chris are joined by BBC health reporter Jim Reed and the Institute for Government’s Dr Catherine Haddon.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.

UK Politics and the War in the Middle East

29 oktober 2023 · 27 min

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Israeli forces continue moving troops into Gaza as bombing continues. Lees meer

And different positions have emerged in UK politics on what should be done to help civilians in the region.

Political editor of Newsnight, Nick Watt helps us make sense of them, and Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international reporter, tells us how the politics of the conflict is playing out across the world.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Paddy O’Connell and Victoria Derbyshire. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel Ground Operation in Gaza

28 oktober 2023 · 25 min

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Paddy O’Connell is joined by the BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and special correspondent Fergal Keane to discuss the next chapter in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Lees meer

The Israeli military says that its forces entered Gaza after heavy bombardment throughout the night.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

X, Rated: Elon Musk’s First Year

27 oktober 2023 · 36 min

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It’s a year since Elon Musk formally completed his acquisition of X, formerly known as Twitter. Since then the business has faced a number of challenges, including ongoing issues surrounding content moderation and a battle to make the platform profitable. Lees meer

To help us understand the business from all angles, Adam is joined by the BBC’s disinformation correspondent, Marianna Spring, and tech investor Ross Gerber.

And, the BBC’s Leila Nathoo drops in to discuss tensions in the Labour Party after Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham and Anas Sarwar all call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Sam McLaren, Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

AI: Nothing to 'Lose Sleep Over'?

26 oktober 2023 · 36 min

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The prime minister has outlined the potential risks of artificial intelligence, arguing we must not “put our heads in the sand”. His comments come ahead of a two-day AI safety summit at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire next week. Lees meer

Professors Hannah Fry and Gina Neff join us in the studio to discuss the event as well as the risks and opportunities presented by AI.

And, Bastille singer Dan Smith takes a seat next to Planet Earth III director Kiri Cashell for a conversation about how they made the music and television for the latest iteration of Sir David Attenborough’s iconic documentary series.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Miranda Slade. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

365 Days of PM Rishi Sunak: How's He Done?

25 oktober 2023 · 34 min

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Adam and Chris reflect on one year of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as Sir Keir Starmer comes under pressure from his own MPs because of his position on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Lees meer

And there are plans to send an all-UK astronaut mission into space. BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos and the first British astronaut Helen Sharman discuss whether the project is good news for space exploration.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper, Sam McLaren and Hanna Ward. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: High Stakes Diplomacy

24 oktober 2023 · 32 min

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After two Israeli hostages were released by Hamas last night, BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale joins Katya Adler, who’s in Jerusalem, to discuss how diplomacy is impacting the Israel-Gaza conflict. Lees meer

And, Adam is joined by BBC football correspondent John Murray to discuss how UEFA’s calendar shakeup could cause a significant increase in carbon emissions.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: Policing UK Protests

23 oktober 2023 · 29 min

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Several government ministers have called for tougher policing of protests after a row over the police’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests at the weekend. Adam and Chris discuss how the day unfolded after the prime minister committed a further £20 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. Lees meer

And we’re joined in studio by Jonathan Wittenberg and Ibrahim Mogra, the rabbi and imam who are working together to unite their communities during the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.

Israel-Gaza: The West Bank Strike

22 oktober 2023 · 27 min

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The Israeli military says it was a targeted attack against Hamas. Lees meer

Paddy and Victoria talk about the operation with chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

And chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman assesses the Conservatives’ electoral prospects after two by-election defeats.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Paddy O’Connell and Victoria Derbyshire. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Matthew Dean The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Sweary WhatsApps At The Covid Inquiry

21 oktober 2023 · 32 min

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WhatsApps seen by the UK’s Covid-19 Inquiry have given us an insight into the different opinions inside government during the pandemic. Lees meer

Health reporter and host of The Covid Inquiry Podcast Jim Reed has been closely following every day of evidence. He’s in the studio with Dr. Catherine Haddon from the Institute for Government to look at what we’ve learned.

Marianna Spring is also in to help with tips on how to recognise disinformation online, as claim, counterclaim, and straight up lies swirl on social media.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

By-Electioncast Live!

20 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 6 min

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Labour win two by-elections and we record one podcast on TV! Lees meer

Newscast was live early this morning to analyse and react to the results of the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections.

Adam Fleming and Paddy O’Connell chat through Labour’s historic double by-election win with help from Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth, Henry Zeffman, Professor John Curtice, Jeremy Vine and Labour MP Peter Kyle.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Gray with Miranda Slade and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen

19 oktober 2023 · 26 min

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Vehicles carrying aid are waiting to be allowed into Gaza to bring in vital supplies. Lees meer

International editor Jeremy Bowen and chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet join Chris from Israel to discuss.

The three of them also talk about Rishi Sunak’s visit to the country, and the different allegiances in the middle east.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Chris Mason and Lyse Doucet. It was made by Chris Flynn. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Gaza Hospital Blast: The Information War

18 oktober 2023 · 38 min

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Hundreds of people are known to have died in a blast at a Gaza hospital on Tuesday. Hamas blames Israel for the attack, while Israel has insisted it is not to blame. BBC Verify’s Shayan Sardarizadeh joins Adam in the studio to discuss what we know so far. Lees meer

And, on the day that US President Joe Biden flew to Israel in an attempt to calm tensions, we’re joined by former CIA director David Petraeus and US special correspondent Katty Kay to assess the bigger picture for the US as they attempt to deescalate the conflict.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Sam McLaren and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Emergency episode: The Gaza Hospital Strike

18 oktober 2023 · 29 min

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A huge blast at a hospital in Gaza City is reported to have killed hundreds. Lees meer

In this emergency episode recorded at 10pm tonight in Israel, host of The Conflict podcast, BBC International Correspondent Lyse Doucet, and her colleague Anna Foster, grapple with the breaking news and the claims and counter claims as protests break out across the region.

This episode was made by Clare Williamson and Joe Kent in London and Alex Lederman and Naomi Scherbel-Ball in Israel. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Is the UK Getting a Pay Rise?

17 oktober 2023 · 32 min

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Wage growth has overtaken inflation for the first time in two years, in a sign that cost of living pressures may now be starting to ease. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned, however, that the UK remains stuck in a bind between high inflation and weak economic growth. Their director, Paul Johnson, joins Adam alongside the BBC’s chief economics correspondent, Dharshini David, to unpack the day’s economic headlines. Lees meer

And it’s the final day of SNP conference as Humza Yousaf delivers a closing speech which pledged an extra £300m to help cut NHS waiting lists by 100,000 patients by 2026. We’re joined by the SNP’s Emma Roddick to find out the party’s reaction to Yousaf’s first speech as party leader.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: Could the Conflict Spread?

16 oktober 2023 · 31 min

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Adam and Chris are joined by BBC world affairs editor John Simpson to discuss the potential implications of Israel’s expected ground invasion of Gaza. Rishi Sunak set out the UK government’s response to the situation in Parliament and announced an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza by £10 million. Lees meer

And Europe editor Katya Adler analyses the results of the Polish elections as exit polls suggest that the governing right-wing Law and Justice party won the most seats but will lose its majority in parliament.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Josh Jenkins, Gemma Roper and Teodora Agarici. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: Attack by land, air and sea

15 oktober 2023 · 24 min

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Tanks and troops gather for an expected offensive into Gaza. Lees meer

Paddy and Victoria discuss new details about the planned attack, and the British government’s position on the conflict.

Chris Mason and James Cook are at the SNP annual conference in Aberdeen. They explain the SNP’s new strategy for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Paddy O’Connell and Victoria Derbyshire. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Urban War Insights And The Hamas Tunnels

14 oktober 2023 · 26 min

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Israel appears to be preparing for a ground invasion into Gaza. Lees meer

Paddy’s joined by Lyse Doucet as they get detail on what that could look like from defence correspondent Jonathan Beale.

They also discuss the underground network set up by Hamas in Gaza.

We also answer some of your questions, in this collaboration with The Conflict podcast.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Paddy O’Connell and Lyse Doucet. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor s are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: One Million Told To Leave Home

13 oktober 2023 · 35 min

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The Israeli military has ordered around 1 million people in northern Gaza to move to the south within 24 hours. Lees meer

BBC documentary and podcast maker, Josh Baker is on the podcast from Jerusalem, to help explain the difficulties that civilians will have following that order. He also talks about the aftermath of attacks on civilians by Hamas.

Yesterday, David Baddiel mentioned a group that helps maintain safety at synagogues and Jewish schools in the UK called the Community Security Trust, so we thought we’d invite them on to find out more. Dave Rich, its director of policy, joins Adam.

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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 Phil Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

David Baddiel on Israel and Antisemitism

12 oktober 2023 · 36 min

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As Israel’s siege of Gaza continues, the UN has warned that Gaza is in a ‘dire situation’. Joining us in the studio is the writer and comedian, David Baddiel, who talks about what the past week has been like for British Jews. Lees meer

Following the end of their party conference, Pat McFadden, who’s in charge of Labour’s electoral strategy, also stops by to talk to us about the party’s game plan ahead of the next general election.

And, Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson join Adam to talk about their latest episode of The Today Podcast, in which they discuss the complexities of covering the Israel-Gaza War, as well as some of their own disagreements.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Miranda Slade and Hayley Clarke. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Starmer Bets on the House

11 oktober 2023 · 31 min

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As the Labour Party Conference draws to a close, Chris joins Adam to discuss his interview with Sir Keir Starmer, in which the Labour leader reiterated his pledge to build 1.5 million homes. Lees meer

And the chair of the British Palestinian Committee, Dr Aimee Shalan, speaks to Adam about the situation in Gaza after Israel cut off its access to electricity.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Sam McLaren and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Labour Conference: Sir Glitter Starmer

10 oktober 2023 · 43 min

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Sir Keir Starmer sets out his plan for government at the Labour Party Conference. Adam is joined by Chris Mason to discuss the speech, where the Labour leader laid out promised a "decade of renewal under Labour” Lees meer

Adam also chats to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting.

And, Israel’s ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely speaks to Adam about the UK’s support for Israel and why she feels these attacks are comparable to the Holocaust.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: The Siege

9 oktober 2023 · 35 min

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Adam is joined by chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and world affairs editor John Simpson to discuss the events in Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu warns the country will use “enormous force” against Hamas. Lees meer

And as the world reacts to the events, Lyse and John focus on how the conflict will affect other countries in the Middle East, such as Lebanon and Iran.

The essential background you need to understand the conflict can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67039975

Also, Adam catches up with Chris Mason at the Labour Party Conference to talk about Rachel Reeves’ plan for the economy.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Sam McLaren, Gemma Roper and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel-Gaza: Fear For Hostages Taken By Hamas

8 oktober 2023 · 27 min

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Hundreds of people have been killed and kidnapped as fighting in Israel and Gaza continues. Lees meer

The BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner is on to discuss what we know about the situation.

And after Sir Keir Starmer’s Sunday morning interview, Victoria and Paddy chat to chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman about Labour’s ideas for the NHS and housing.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Paddy O’Connell and Victoria Derbyshire. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.

Attack on Israel from Gaza

7 oktober 2023 · 33 min

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Paddy and Victoria catch up with international editor Jeremy Bowen as he heads to Israel to cover a major new crisis in the Middle East. Lees meer

And, on the eve of Labour conference, Lord Mandelson talks through how Sir Keir Starmer should now redefine himself.

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By-Election: Labour Day in Scotland

6 oktober 2023 · 33 min

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Starmer tells campaigners they "blew the doors off" in Friday's by-election. Lees meer

Adam is joined by Scotland editor, James Cook, and political scientist, Professor Sir John Curtice, to analyse the results in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

And, on its 10th birthday, the National Crime Agency’s director general, Graeme Biggar, is in the studio talking about illegal migration, organised crime, and fraud.

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Rishi Sunak Puts Out Cigarettes

5 oktober 2023 · 37 min

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As the dust settles after Rishi Sunak’s conference speech, Adam and Chris focus on the fallout from the biggest talking points, including the prime minister’s plans to ban smoking for younger generations. Lees meer

They’re joined by doctor and TV presenter Alexander "Dr Xand" van Tulleken to hear the medical profession’s reaction and whether it’s true that there’s no safe level of smoking.

And to help analyse the wider political context of the speech, we’re joined in the studio by former special adviser Anita Boateng and broadcaster and author Matt Chorley who give us their own reflections of being at party conferences.

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Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson Introduce 'The Today Podcast'

5 oktober 2023 · 4 min

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Amol and Nick give Newscast a taste of their brand new podcast.

Sunak ends Tory Conference (and HS2 to Manchester)

4 oktober 2023 · 30 min

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In his first Conservative conference speech as prime minister, Rishi Sunak confirms the Manchester leg of HS2 is to be scrapped. In its place, a range of new transport projects for the Midlands and the North are to be put forward. Lees meer

Aside from HS2, he also proposes raising the age that people can buy tobacco and cigarettes in England every year to create a "smoke-free generation.” Alongside the smoking changes, Sunak also wants to clamp down on vaping among children.

He also announced a new educational qualification for England combining A-Levels and T-levels that he proposes all students would sit.

Adam’s been at conference all week and caught up with some Conservative cabinet ministers after the speech - and he chats with Chris Mason to reflect on the speech and the last few days.

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Is Rishi Sunak Being Overshadowed?

3 oktober 2023 · 37 min

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After intense speculation on the future of HS2, the BBC understands the prime minister is to announce the scrapping of HS2 from West Midlands to Manchester in his closing conference speech on Wednesday. Chris joins Adam to reflect on his interview earlier in the day with Rishi Sunak. Lees meer

As the Conservative Party Conference draws to a close, Henry Zeffman, the BBC's chief political correspondent, sits down with Adam to assess another busy day for the party.

And as Adam continues to work his way around Manchester, he bumps into Nigel Farage and asks whether he's planning on joining a new political party.

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Tory Conference Derailed By HS2

2 oktober 2023 · 35 min

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On the day of the chancellor’s speech, everyone’s talking about a train line. Lees meer

West Midlands Tory mayor Andy Street has said Rishi Sunak would be "cancelling the future" if he "gives up" on the Manchester leg of HS2.

Adam and Chris are there for his impromptu press conference.

Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands joins to react to that, as well as what Jeremy Hunt and Liz Truss had to say today.

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Topics:
01:12 Andy Street press conference
10:42 Tory chairman Greg Hands
22:11 Analysis with Chris Mason

The Rishi Sunak Interview

1 oktober 2023 · 27 min

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Analysis of Laura’s sit down with the PM. Lees meer

Paddy’s presenting with her, and they’re joined by chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman.

They talk about refusals in the interview to commit to HS2 in full, as well as tax cuts before the next election, and how it all looks together with Sunak’s attempts to be seen as being on the front foot.

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00:00 Sunak interview analysis
24:19 Jon Culshaw's Sunak impression

Will The Rishi Rebrand Work?

30 september 2023 · 24 min

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Can the PM win over voters as the ‘change candidate’? Lees meer

Laura and Paddy discuss.

And Newscasters have been getting in touch about 'State of Chaos’ - Laura’s show about the political turmoil in the May/Johnson/Truss years. She answers some of them, and talks about what putting the programme together was like.

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00:00 Will the Rishi Rebrand work?
13:59 State of Chaos: Your questions answered

U K Economy?

29 september 2023 · 31 min

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The Chancellor will be addressing the Conservative party conference on Monday to set out his economic vision - but what health is the UK economy in? Lees meer

Faisal Islam and Dharshini David have been reporting on economic affairs around the UK and how consumers are coping. Joined by Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry, they discuss all aspects of the economy from infrastructure, to energy, to robots.

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Breaking GB News: Ofcom Investigates

28 september 2023 · 35 min

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The media regulator Ofcom has announced it will investigate the Dan Wootton Tonight show on GB News after a sexism row sparked 7,300 complaints. Adam and Chris sit down with GB News presenter Nana Akua to discuss the last 24 hours and the nature of impartiality rules. Lees meer

Also, Asa Bennett, a former adviser to Liz Truss, joins us to discuss what it was like writing a conference speech for the former prime minister ahead of the Conservative Party Conference. He sits alongside former transport secretary Justine Greening, who gives us her thoughts on whether HS2 should go ahead.

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Breaking GB News: The Ava-Santina Interview

27 september 2023 · 37 min

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“It’s made me feel disgusting, it’s made me feel vile". Lees meer

Political correspondent at PoliticsJoe Ava-Santina speaks about the comments made about her by GB News presenter Laurence Fox. He and Dan Wootton have both been suspended by the broadcaster.

And, the UK's largest untapped oil field has been approved by regulators. Adam speaks to the country manager for Equinor Alex Grant, one of the main stakeholders and Scotland Editor James Cook.

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The Ed Davey Train: Lib Dem Conference

26 september 2023 · 40 min

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Sir Ed Davey launches an all-out attack on the Conservative government’s record on the NHS as he closes the Liberal Democrat party conference. Lees meer

Chris Mason gives his analysis and Adam quizzes Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine on the finer details of her party’s policies.

And does the 1951 Refugee Convention need updating? Suella Braverman thinks so. Adam is joined by the Labour Peer, Lord Dubs, to discuss the Home Secretary’s speech on migration.

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TOPICS

00:00 - Chris Mason
06:45 - Lib Dem Conference
20:42 - Migration