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Today, we look at what was billed as one of the first big tests for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the House of Commons, the vote over winter fuel.
Adam is joined by Chris and Alex to look at the result of the vote in Parliament, and they discuss the next round of voting in the Conservative leadership contest.
Plus, around 1700 offenders have been released from prison early to help ease overcrowding. Adam speaks to His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor about the situation in the prison system and his annual report which was published today.
You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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Today, we look at what was billed as one of the first big tests for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the House of Commons, the vote over winter fuel.
Adam is joined by Chris and Alex to look at the result of the vote in Parliament, and they discuss the next round of voting in the Conservative leadership contest.
Plus, around 1700 offenders have been released from prison early to help ease overcrowding. Adam speaks to His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor about the situation in the prison system and his annual report which was published today.
You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

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