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Episodes to download
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Sunak Survives Rwanda Vote (For Now)
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Tory MPs back Rwanda Bill - but has the trouble just been delayed for the PM?
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Is Rishi Sunak facing a Rebellion on Rwanda?
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Tory factions cast judgement on Rwanda bill
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Could This Be Rishi Sunak’s Worst Week EVER?
Sun 10 Dec 2023
The PM’s party is divided over immigration policy.
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Ukraine in ‘mortal danger’ without aid: First Lady Zelenska with Laura in Kyiv
Sat 9 Dec 2023
Laura’s been speaking to Ukraine’s first lady.
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Sunak defends Rwanda plan
Thu 7 Dec 2023
The PM backs Rwanda bill but pressure mounts from his own party.
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Boris Johnson at Covid Inquiry + SURPRISE Government Resignation
Wed 6 Dec 2023
Robert Jenrick resigns over Rwanda Bill + Boris Johnson gives evidence to Covid Inquiry
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How much is too much legal migration?
Mon 4 Dec 2023
The home secretary announces plans to cut UK legal migration.
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Keir Starmer’s Maggie Thatcher Splash
Sun 3 Dec 2023
The Labour leader praises her in the Sunday Telegraph.
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What’s Boris Johnson going to say at the Covid inquiry?
Sat 2 Dec 2023
The ex PM’s people are briefing journalists.
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Sadiq Khan on Alistair Darling, COP and Xmas Trees
Thu 30 Nov 2023
And Matt Hancock faces the Covid inquiry
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Is Rishi Sunak Losing his Elgin Marbles?
Tue 28 Nov 2023
The UK and Greek governments in a row over the Parthenon Sculptures
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Migration: Labour Put A Number On It
Sun 26 Nov 2023
Labour says it hopes to to bring net-migration down to around 200k.
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Immigration: How high is too high?
Sat 25 Nov 2023
We try to answer some of the questions that politicians can’t.
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Autumn Statement: Are Taxes Really Getting Cut?
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Jeremy Hunt announces tax cuts, but the overall tax burden is still rising
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How Did the Police Handle the Nicola Bulley Case?
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Release of sensitive personal information was “avoidable and unnecessary”
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Covid Inquiry: Diary of a CSA (Sir Patrick Vallance)
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Patrick Vallance describes Boris Johnson as ‘weak and indecisive’.
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Making an Autumn Statement: What could we hear from the chancellor next week?
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Jeremy Hunt is considering cutting inheritance and business taxes, the BBC has been told.
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Rishi, Rwanda and Human Rights (Plus a Labour Rebellion)
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Rishi Sunak says Rwanda merry-go-round must end
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Braverman's Revenge
Tue 14 Nov 2023
The former home secretary accuses the Prime Minister of betrayal in scathing letter
