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  • David Cameron Returns

    The former prime minister is in government, and Suella Braverman isn’t.

    David Cameron is foreign secretary and James Cleverly has been moved to the Home Office after Rishi Sunak’s latest cabinet reshuffle. Cameron, who was prime minister from 2010 to 2016, isn’t a sitting MP but has now been appointed to the House of Lords.

    Adam and Chris are joined by chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman and Cameron’s former deputy chief of staff Baroness Kate Fall to discuss his return.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

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

    36 min
  • London Protests: Braverman on the Brink?

    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.

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

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere.

    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.

    26 min
  • London Protests: What Happened?

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

    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.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

    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.

    26 min
  • The Protests and the Police

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

    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.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

    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.

    36 min
  • Suella Braverman: Home Secretary Under the Hammer?

    Suella Braverman is facing questions about her future.

     
    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.

    37 min
  • Covid inquiry: Talking "chickenpox parties"

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

    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.

     
    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere.
     
    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.

    33 min
  • Three King’s Speech Takeaways

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

    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.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
    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.

    34 min
  • Marching Orders: Met Police Urges Demo Delay

    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.

    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.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

    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.

    34 min
  • Covid Inquiry Consequences

    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?

    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.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

    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.

    27 min
  • Sunak’s 2024 plans and his ‘bromance’ with Musk

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

    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.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

    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.

    30 min

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