Newscast
1,313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 283 ratingsThe UK’s flagship daily news podcast from the BBC, Newscast dives into the day’s big stories so you’re never out of your depth.
Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you’re ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond, what the cost of living means for the money in your pocket and the impact of climate change.
Can Rishi Sunak turn the Conservatives fortunes around? Will Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party win the next general election? Newscast will give you all the best insights from BBC News so you’re across all the day’s top stories.
Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. Joined by special guests, including Lyse Doucet, Katya Adler, Marianna Spring, John Simpson and Victoria Derbyshire among others.
In this election year, Newscast will track all the developments from Westminster - as well as following all the big developments around the world, from the race to the White House, to the war in Ukraine.
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Episodes
Israel-Gaza: Six months of war
April 07, 2024 12:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBToday, six months after the Hamas attacks on Israel, we look at the obstacles to peace in the region. International editor Jeremy Bowen joins Laura and Paddy, and tells them about visiting the homes of people caught up in the attacks, as well as warnings of famine in Gaza. He also gives his view on the response from the international community after Laura questioned the Deputy PM this morning on whether Israel is acting in accordance with the law. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the...
Boris Johnson, David Cameron, and the row over arming Israel
April 06, 2024 15:48 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBToday, we look at an intervention from the ex-PM over UK arms sales to Israel. Boris Johnson has said it’s "shameful" to call for the UK to stop sending weapons, and called out Foreign Secretary David Cameron for not being more outspoken on the subject. And, Laura’s been talking to the outgoing head of Nato, Jens Stoltenberg, who's said the West is facing an "alliance of authoritarian powers". Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was pre...
When will it stop raining?
April 05, 2024 16:49 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday, we look at why it has been raining in England and Wales so much recently - and how UK infrastructure copes during unusually wet periods. Why is this happening? What effect does heavy rainfall have on our industries and environment? And how can we adapt buildings and transport to better suit the UK’s changing climate? Adam is joined by Countryfile and Farming Today presenter, Charlotte Smith, BBC weather presenter, Simon King and Chief Executive at the UK Green Building Council, Smit...
“Radical Rethink” Needed in NHS on Autism and ADHD
April 04, 2024 19:22 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBToday, we look at a new report which says the NHS cannot meet “avalanche” of demand for autism and ADHD services. Why has there been a five-fold rise in people waiting to see an autism specialist? Why has there been a 51% increase in prescriptions for ADHD medication? Adam is joined by Access All presenter, Emma Tracey, Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust, Thea Stein and autistic and ADHD creator, writer and consultant, Ellie Middleton. And US President Joe Biden tells Israeli Prime M...
NATO at 75: Can it stand up to Russia?
April 03, 2024 19:55 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBToday, foreign ministers are gathering at NATO HQ in Brussels to mark 75 years of the military alliance and discuss how the member states will continue to support Ukraine and deter Russia. James Cook is joined by the Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski to discuss efforts to support Ukraine, whether NATO members need to step up their spending and what he thinks about a potential return of President Trump. And BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale and head of foreign policy at Pol...
JK Rowling And The Scottish Hate Crime Law
April 02, 2024 19:45 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBToday, we look at the new hate crime law in Scotland and the killing of three British aid workers in Gaza. Police Scotland say that comments made on X by JK Rowling about Scotland’s new hate crime law are not being treated as criminal. The author described several transgender women as men in a challenge to the new crime of "stirring up hatred" against protected characteristics such as transgender identity. But what does the new law actually mean? James Cook is joined by political correspon...
The Ultimate Guide to the local elections
March 30, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBToday, four of the BBC’s top political brains preview the local elections coming up on May 2. Adam and Chris are joined by Alex Forsyth and Henry Zeffman to chat about what they will be looking out for in the lead-up to the local elections, how the results could shape the political landscape for the general election and nerd out about a weekend of “rolling psephological fun”. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Flem...
Easter Egg-flation: Let’s unwrap it
March 28, 2024 19:43 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBToday we look at the price of chocolate and why it has increased so much this year. Earlier this week the price of Cocoa hit $10000 per metric ton - the highest level ever. This is being felt in the price of Easter eggs, with some products going up in price by over 50%. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Faisal Islam alongside Professor Elizabeth Robinson, Director of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the Associate Director for Responsible Business at the F...
Sewage Hits The Fan, Again!
March 27, 2024 21:29 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBToday we look at the increase in sewage spills into England’s waterways and how the Competition and Markets Authority is trying to prevent ‘greenwashing’ by fashion companies. Adam is joined by BBC climate reporter Esme Stallard to help explore these two stories. BBC Panorama and Countryfile journalist Joe Crowley speaks to Adam and Esme about the amount of sewage in Britain’s rivers and seas. And BBC Newsbeat’s Pria Rai, explains why fashion companies are promising to change the way they...
How smart is my smart meter?
March 26, 2024 20:11 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBToday, Adam discusses the news that 3.8 million smart meters in Great Britain are not working properly. BBC Breakfast Business presenter Nina Warhurst and CEO of Energy UK Emma Pinchbeck join Adam to talk about the customers who’ve received wrong readings, how suppliers should respond and how far the UK’s energy infrastructure is from being truly ‘smart’. And International Editor Jeremy Bowen is in Jerusalem and speaks to Adam about diplomatic relations between the US and Israel, followin...
What can the UK do about China cyber-attacks?
March 25, 2024 21:10 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday, the UK government has formally accused China of being behind what it called "malicious" cyber campaigns against MPs and the Electoral Commission. Adam and Chris are joined by The Spectator’s Cindy Yu to discuss what we know so far about the cyber-attacks and the impact this could have on the UK’s diplomatic relations with China. And Adam speaks to Wales’ new First Minister Vaughan Gething about the issues in his in-tray. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tin...
Hunt’s Pension Promise: Triple Lock Will Be In Manifesto
March 24, 2024 13:50 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBToday, we’ve heard the chancellor commit to keeping the triple lock pensions system in place, if the Conservatives win the next election. It means the increase in the state pension will rise by the highest rate out of average earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5%. Laura, Paddy and Henry also discuss whether the government should be counting a drop in inflation as a win. And, the three of them discuss how traditional media is reflecting on its own role in the frenzy of speculation about the ...
Moscow attack + Kate, and talking about cancer
March 23, 2024 17:28 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBToday, security correspondent Gordon Corera joins Paddy and Laura to discuss the news from Moscow, President Putin’s address to the nation and some of the questions that remain about the attack. And, following the Princess of Wales’ video statement revealing she is receiving treatment for cancer, we hear from You, Me and the Big C host Steve Bland about how to support families affected by cancer. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere ...
The Princess of Wales Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
March 22, 2024 19:47 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBToday we look at the news that the Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer. In a video statement Princess Catherine says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests. Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the Princess will make a full recovery. The Princess's statement explains that when she had abdominal surgery in January, it was not known that there was any cancer, but she sent a positive message, say...
Waspi Women Get Stung Again?
March 21, 2024 20:46 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday we look at a long awaited report, which says women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age should receive thousands of pounds in compensation. The report suggests the so called Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women, should receive a payout of between £1,000 and £2,950. Some 2.6 million women were affected by the change in the pension age, and if everyone got the upper end of that, the government would face a bill of up to £7.7bn. Neither the gove...
Will the UK economy ‘bounce back’ this year?
March 20, 2024 21:47 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBToday, we look at the drop in the rate of inflation from 4% to 3.4%. Joining James Cook, are Faisal Islam - who’s come straight from interviewing the Prime Minister - and Dharshini David to discuss what it all means: for you, for the Prime Minister’s electoral fortunes and for the economy. And we discuss the latest twist in the news surrounding the Princess of Wales. James speaks to Russell Myers, Daily Mirror Royal Editor, who broke the story reporting an alleged breach at the private ...
What is Reeves-onomics?
March 19, 2024 19:16 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday, Chris Mason has sat down with the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves for Newscast. She’s given the annual Mais lecture to financiers in the City of London, where she set out Labour’s economic plan if they were to win the election. The Mais lecture is a prestigious gathering where chancellors, shadow chancellors and Bank governors have outlined their principles for running the economy in front of an audience of City financiers and economists. And, we find out about the shortage place...
Banksy is Back + The New Deep Sea Treasure Hunting
March 18, 2024 19:33 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBToday, we look at the return of Banksy after a new mural appeared overnight on a building in North London. And we look at why some potato-sized lumps on the seabed could be so valuable. Crowds have gathered in Finsbury Park to see the latest Banksy, a green spray painted tree mural on an empty building. What is its message? And does the artist still have the appeal they once did? Adam speaks with James Peak, the creator of the BBC Radio 4 series, “The Banksy Story.” Plus, the dispute go...
Has UK politics got a racism problem?
March 17, 2024 14:18 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBA senior cabinet minister has denied the Conservative Party has a problem with race after accepting at least £10m from a donor who is accused of racism. The Transport Secretary Mark Harper was talking to Laura. Paddy’s been speaking to Labour’s Dame Margaret Beckett - who first served under Harold Wilson’s government in the 1970s, and a youth parliament member Dev Sharma who said he’s no longer considering a career in politics due to polarisation. Henry Zeffman helps the two of them unp...
Earl Spencer: The Interview
March 17, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBHear Laura’s full interview with Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer. In this wide-ranging conversation he reveals he and his sister suffered violent punishments at home - and, after weeks of speculation online around Kate Middleton’s health and whereabouts, he explains whether he thinks the pressures on the current Princess of Wales were more potent than those on his sister. If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this episode, you can find help and support here htt...
Princess Diana’s brother opens up
March 16, 2024 17:15 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBEarl Spencer tells Laura about the abuse he and Diana suffered as children… In his new book, A Very Private School, Spencer reveals that he and his sister were abused as children. Plus, he suggests that press attention suffered by his sister was ‘more dangerous’ than the attention online surrounding the current Princess of Wales. And Chris Mason is literally quizzed by Paddy and Laura about Vaughan Gething, who will replace Mark Drakeford as Wales’ first minister after winning the Welsh L...
Putin's Russia: An election without democracy?
March 15, 2024 17:18 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBToday is the first day of voting in Russia's presidential election which is all but certain to hand Vladimir Putin another six years in power. Adam is joined by Catherine Belton, journalist and author of Putin’s People, and former British Defence Attaché to Moscow John Foreman. They discuss the tactics used to fixed the election, Macron’s failed attempts at diplomacy and how interested Rishi Sunak is in foreign policy. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/n...
When Will The Election Be? (Not May 2nd)
March 14, 2024 20:48 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBToday, we look at the prime minister ruling out a general election on May 2nd, the same day as the local elections. And we look at what extremism means after a new definition was revealed by the government. After days of speculation in Westminster, Rishi Sunak has told ITV News there won’t be an election on May 2nd to coincide with the local elections. Adam and Chris discuss whether this means the election will now definitely be in autumn, and why rumours of a May election had grown this w...
Rishi Sunak and the Ten Million Pound Question
March 13, 2024 20:21 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday, we look at the prime minister’s refusal to return a £10 million donation from a Conservative donor who reportedly said MP Diane Abbott “should be shot”. Plus are women who freeze their eggs being “misled” by some clinics? PMQs was today dominated by the ongoing row surrounding alleged comments made about the former Labour MP Abbott by tory donor Frank Hester. The PM said Mr Hester's alleged comments were "wrong" and "racist", but he told MPs his "remorse should be accepted". Diane...
PM: Tory donor’s alleged Diane Abbott comments are “racist”
March 12, 2024 21:45 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBToday, we look at the reaction to the alleged comments made by Tory donor Frank Hester as well as warnings from a watchdog that pet owners are overpaying for medicines. Adam and Chris discuss the reported remarks by Frank Hester, who has donated £10 million to the Conservative Party, after Rishi Sunak’s person described the donor’s comments as “racist”. Mr Hester's company said he "accepts that he was rude about Diane Abbott in a private meeting several years ago but his criticism had no...
Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK + Kate’s edited photo
March 11, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBToday we look at Lee Anderson defecting to Reform and the Kate Middleton photo that everyone’s talking about. The former deputy chairman of the Conservatives became Reform’s first MP. The party’s leader Richard Tice explains why he wants Lee Anderson in the party. Plus the BBC’s royal correspondent, Daniella Relph, and disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring explain what caused picture agencies to reject that photo of the Princess of Wales and her children. You ca...
Oscars Newscast Special!
March 11, 2024 08:12 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBToday, we look at the highlights from the 2024 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Oppenheimer was the big winner of the night taking home seven Oscars while Ryan Gosling stole the show with his performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’. Emma Stone won Best Actress for her performance in Poor Things and Al Pacino caused confusion with his announcement of the winner of Best Picture. Adam is joined by the BBC’s culture editor Katie Razzell, Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb and Emma Vardy drops in from the Va...
The Real Rachel Reeves + An Update on Kate
March 10, 2024 13:45 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBToday, we look at whether Labour’s plans for the economy are substantially different to the government’s or not. And we get an update on the Princess of Wales. The shadow chancellor told Laura she would be "methodically" looking at ways to pay for Labour's existing spending pledges. But Reeves did not rule out making cuts in some areas. So how different are Labour’s plans to the government’s? Adam and Laura discuss with chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman. And the first official p...
The Biggest Political Gossip of the Week?
March 09, 2024 17:17 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAs the dust settles on the spring budget, Laura and Adam discuss disquiet among some Cabinet members. And Laura reveals some remarkable Westminster gossip.... Plus, we reflect on Theresa May’s time at Downing Street, as she joins nearly 60 current and former tory MPs that have decided to quit ahead of the next general election. Would she have handled Covid differently if she was still in charge? You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere ...
Theresa Rules Out a May Election
March 08, 2024 17:26 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBToday we look at the announcement that Theresa May will leave the commons at the next election with two former close colleagues. Ali Donnelly, her former deputy spokesperson tells Adam what it’s like to receive a death stare from her. Former political adviser Cleo Watson says Brexit prevented her focussing on her real priorities. Plus two mayors of the North West, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram speak to Adam about how they want to change the UK’s political system. You can join our New...
Is there a 'conspiracy of silence' over spending cuts?
March 07, 2024 20:58 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Conservatives and Labour have been accused of a "conspiracy of silence" over the scale of spending cuts or tax rises by an influential think tank. Tough decisions would need to be made following the next election, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said. A day after the Budget, Adam and Chris ask Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride what that would mean if the Conservatives won it. We also ask if it’s right for the public to pay for the government’s legal fees generated after Science ...
Everything you need to know about the Budget… and probably more
March 06, 2024 19:52 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the last Budget before the general election. Adam and Chris are joined by Dharshini David and Faisal Islam who discuss Hunt’s measures, Labour’s response, and what they mean for you. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere 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 Miranda Slade and Sam Mc...
Consider it Don - Not So Super Tuesday?
March 05, 2024 20:23 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBToday, we look at Super Tuesday, where Americans are voting for their presidential candidate across 15 states + What impact do reparations for slavery have here in the UK? Donald Trump and Joe Biden look all but set to secure their party’s nominations, but what can we learn about the coming Presidential election from the results? And why is Nikki Hayley hanging on? Adam is joined by former White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney. Plus the Church of England has been told a £100m fund to ...
How Donald Trumped The Supreme Court
March 04, 2024 19:15 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBToday, we look at the US Supreme Court’s decision that Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado primary ballot. Colorado barred Trump from the state's ballot in December arguing the former president incited the 2021 Capitol riot. The decision all but ends efforts in other states to ban him from ballots. With a healthy poll lead, does this secure Donald Trump’s path to challenge for the presidency? Adam speaks to BBC US Special Correspondent Katty Kay. And HMP Chief Inspector of Prisons, Ch...
Jeremy on the Hunt for Tax Cuts
March 03, 2024 12:40 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBToday, we analyse Laura’s interview with the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of the budget. Laura and Paddy are joined by Torsten Bell from the Resolution Foundation to shed some light on what goes into making a budget and whether the chancellor has any room to manoeuvre this week. And Mariano Janin, the father of Mia Janin, a teenager who took her own life talks to Laura. He believes his daughter was being cyber bullied on social media by her classmates. Mr Janin wants to use his platform to...
Sunak's Speech Against Extremism + What to Expect in the Budget
March 02, 2024 16:08 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBToday, we reflect on Rishi Sunak’s statement outside Downing Street on extremism and we look ahead to next week’s budget. Laura and Paddy break down the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday evening and explain what he was trying to achieve with it. And the budget will be announced on Wednesday afternoon, and it is reportedly, not going to be a budget that the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, would have hoped for at the start of the year. To explain why, Laura and Paddy are joined by the BBC’s economi...
Sunak’s Surprise Downing Street Speech
March 01, 2024 19:11 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIt’s double episode Newscast kind of day! Rishi Sunak has made a surprise statement in Downing Street. He said democracy is being targeted by extremists, and there are forces that are "trying to tear us apart". Adam speaks to deputy political editor Vicky Young to discuss why Rishi Sunak made this speech today and what message he was trying to get across. And Newsnight Political Editor Nicholas Watt gives us an insight into why Rochdale by-election winner George Galloway is so controversia...
George Galloway Wins the Rochdale By-Election
March 01, 2024 07:50 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBToday, we look at the result from the by-election in Rochdale. George Galloway from the Workers Party of Britain won with a resounding majority. Independent candidate David Tully came second as Labour and the Conservatives only received just over a quarter of the vote put together to come third and fourth. Is this a clear rejection of Keir Starmer’s position on Gaza? Adam is in the studio, Chris is in a bumpy car, and they are joined by pollster, Scarlett Maguire, and North West Tonight Po...
Sadiq Khan on Sarah Everard Murder + Islamophobia
February 29, 2024 18:33 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBToday, we look at the missed opportunities to stop Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens. An independent review has found Police "repeatedly failed" to spot warning signs about Couzens’ unsuitability to be an officer. Couzens abducted, raped and murdered Ms Everard while off duty in March 2021. The review also calls for a radical overhaul of police vetting and recruitment. Adam and Chris speak to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. They also discuss with Mayor Khan islamophobia and the comments of ...
Panic alarms and bodyguards: How unsafe are MPs?
February 28, 2024 20:24 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday, we look at the government announcement of £31m for MPs’ security with politicians from both sides of the house. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater speaks to Adam about the threats she faces, how she deals with them, and what’s changed in the years since the murder of her sister Jo Cox in 2016. Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood joins Adam and Chris to give his view on the new security measures, following protestors recently targeting his family home. You can join our Newscast online community h...
Bankrupt Birmingham + Could Reproductive Rights Derail Trump?
February 27, 2024 19:29 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBToday, we look at the financial crisis at Birmingham City Council, which has led to the “largest” budget cut in local authority history + How is IVF impacting the US Presidential Race? The council is attempting to fill a £300m budget shortfall over the next two years after effectively declaring itself bankrupt in September. Plans to tackle the deficit over the next two years were signed off by the cabinet on Tuesday ahead of being voted on by the full council on 5 March. Adam speaks to BBC...
No Apology by Lee Anderson + SNP v Speaker (Round 2)
February 26, 2024 20:51 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBToday, we look at the continued row over Lee Anderson’s refusal to apologise for comments aimed at Sadiq Khan. The Ashfield MP has said his words were “clumsy”, but said saying sorry “would be a sign of weakness”. Rishi Sunak says the comments by Mr Anderson were “wrong” but fell short of describing them as Islamophobic. Plus Adam and Chris are joined by leader of the SNP in the House of Commons, Stephen Flynn who says the Speaker Lindsay Hoyle is “pulling parliament into disrepute”. You c...
Lee Anderson, Suella Braverman, and the future of the Conservative Party
February 25, 2024 13:32 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBToday we look at the Conservative party’s response to Lee Anderson’s comments about the London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Laura’s been talking to the Deputy PM Oliver Dowden. Paddy’s interviewed the former justice secretary Robert Buckland. Newsnight political editor Nick Watt is also in the Newscast studio for analysis on the politics of it all, and he helps us get to the bottom of the row over whether the Speaker was threatened before his key Commons decision. Newscast brings you daily analysis...
Lee Anderson suspended from Tory party over Sadiq Khan comments
February 24, 2024 17:34 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBToday, we look at the reasons behind Lee Anderson’s suspension from the Tory party after "refusing to apologise" for comments aimed at Sadiq Khan. The London Mayor has accused Anderson of racism. Laura and Paddy also speak to Vadym Prystaiko, former Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, about the two year anniversary of the Russian full scale invasion of Ukraine, and about his sacking by Volodymyr Zelensky. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityher...
No Return for Shamima Begum + Is This The Real Keir Starmer?
February 23, 2024 17:48 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBToday, we look at Shamima Begum losing her latest bid to regain UK citizenship, and the upcoming release of Keir Starmer’s political biography. Begum has lost an appeal against a decision to revoke her UK citizenship. The 24 year old travelled to Syria aged 15 to join Islamic State Group, with the government revoking her citizenship in 2019. Is this the end of her legal options? Adam is joined by Joshua Baker, creator of ‘I’m Not A Monster, The Shamima Begum Story’. To hear the full story...
Speaker Hoyle on the Brink + Shapps on Ukraine
February 22, 2024 20:24 - 36 minutes - 33 MBToday we look at the pressure building on Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and ask whether he could be replaced as speaker of the House of Commons? Rishi Sunak says Sir Lindsay Hoyle's decision to break with convention on a Gaza ceasefire vote is "very concerning". More than 60 MPs now say they have no confidence in Hoyle, who has apologised twice for making the "wrong decision". Adam speaks to defence secretary Grant Shapps about that, the anniversary of the war in Ukraine and the failed Trident missil...
Disorder Disorder in the House of Commons
February 21, 2024 21:18 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBToday we look at the chaotic scenes in Westminster over Gaza ceasefire votes. 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 W...
Prince William Intervenes in Israel Gaza + Are Farmers Turning Against the Tories?
February 20, 2024 19:54 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBToday, 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. 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 ...
No More Phones 4u School Kids
February 19, 2024 19:53 - 31 minutes - 29 MBToday, 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. 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...
Can the Tories win back the Reform vote?
February 18, 2024 13:53 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBToday, 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. 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 Sv...