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Episodes to download
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The Starmer-Burnham Defence Handover
Yesterday
We look at new details from the controversial defence plan a new PM would inherit.
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The King (Sort Of) Reveals His Finances
Friday
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.
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Why Is This Heatwave So Much Worse?
Thursday
The UK recorded for the hottest June day has been broken for the second day in a row.
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What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care
Wednesday
A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham.
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Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
Last Tuesday
And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?
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Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Last Monday
Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.
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Why Keir Starmer’s Resignation Looks More Likely Than Ever
Last Sunday
The government message about the PM’s future has changed.
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Fight or Go? Keir Starmer Considers His Next Move
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Laura is told the foreign secretary thinks the PM should make a departure plan.
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Andy Burnham Wins In Makerfield, So What Happens Now?
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
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Starmer’s Warning To Andy Burnham
Wed 17 Jun 2026
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election.
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How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.
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Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Mon 15 Jun 2026
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.
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Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Sun 14 Jun 2026
Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
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By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
Sat 13 Jun 2026
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
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Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Thu 11 Jun 2026
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.
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Who’s Causing The Violence In Belfast?
Wed 10 Jun 2026
A night of violence in Belfast as hundreds take to the streets.
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What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far
Tue 9 Jun 2026
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.
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Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children
Mon 8 Jun 2026
Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.
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David Lammy Tells JD Vance He's Wrong Over Immigration Comments
Sun 7 Jun 2026
The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he’s wrong over Henry Nowak post.
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Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
Sat 6 Jun 2026
And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.
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The Most Expensive World Cup Ever? (With Football Daily, Part 3)
Fri 5 Jun 2026
With rows over ticket and travel prices, are stadiums going to be full?
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Will War Overshadow the World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 2)
Fri 5 Jun 2026
Talks over an end to the US-Iran war are ongoing. What does it mean for the Iranian team?
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Will This Be The Donald Trump World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 1)
Fri 5 Jun 2026
And what’s going on with the Infantino bromance?
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Andy Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Contest
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Adam and Chris react to Question Time in Makerfield
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By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
Wed 3 Jun 2026
What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?
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Why Was Henry Nowak Handcuffed By Police As He Lay Dying?
Tue 2 Jun 2026
Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.
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The Peter Mandelson Files (Again)
Mon 1 Jun 2026
More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.
