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Today, Keir Starmer is to announce plans for a digital ID scheme.

Number 10 say it would help crack down on illegal working and modernise the state. The previous Labour government's attempt to introduce ID cards was ultimately blocked by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition.

Adam, Chris, Vicki and Joe discuss this and Boris Johnson coming out against Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

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Today, Andy Burnham has said he’s ready to support the Prime Minister and the government in forming a “proper plan to beat Reform”. His latest comments follow several interviews over the last few days which have been taken as a sign that he might be interested in challenging Sir Keir Starmer for labour party leadership and Prime Minister.

Adam is joined by Henry and Tony Diver, associate political editor at the Telegraph who spoke to Andy Burnham yesterday.

Plus, the government says it has yet to decide if and how it will help Jaguar Land Rover and it’s associated companies after a massive cyber attack brought production to a stand still. Simon Jack joins Adam to explore the options on the table.

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Today, Russia has reacted to comments from Donald Trump claiming that Russia is a “paper tiger”, whose weak economy leaves them exposed to a Ukrainian counter offensive retaking all of their lost territory. It’s a huge shift from the president, but how seriously can we take his words? Catriona Perry and Vitaly Shevchenko join Adam to answer that question, and more.

Plus, Faisal Islam is in the studio to tell us about a big news story that’s coming down the track; an OBR forecast on productivity that could prove to be a great big thorn in the side of the government ahead of the November budget.

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Today, Ed Davey has vowed to lead the fight against Nigel Farage in his speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference.

Davey argued that the Lib Dems had a "moral responsibility" to challenge Reform and urged his party to embrace patriotism to speak for "Britain's decent silent majority".

Adam speaks to Chris from the conference in Bournemouth, and also interviews the Liberal Democrats’ deputy leader Daisy Cooper.

Plus, Adam is joined by Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s international editor, to discuss his new Panorama - Gaza: Dying for Food. In it, Jeremy looks at the food shortages in Gaza and allegations of war crimes which the IDF denies.

You can watch Gaza: Dying for Food here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002jxm2

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Today, what does recognising a Palestinian state actually mean?

More countries are preparing to join the UK, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestine as a state as world leaders meet in New York for the United Nations.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said recognition gives "a huge reward to terrorism" - he also says a Palestinian state "will not happen". Adam is joined by the BBC’s chief presenter in Washington Caitriona Perry and diplomatic correspondent James Landale.

Plus, in a press conference the Reform party have announce they would abolish the rights of migrants to qualify for permanent settlement in the UK after 5 years, if they win the next election. But do their numbers add up? Adam speaks to Vicki Young host of Politics Live, and Ben Chu from BBC Verify.

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Today, we look at what Sir Keir Starmer’s promise to recognise a Palestinian state means. Laura and Paddy are joined by political correspondent Joe Pike to discuss the arguments for and against the move.

And we discuss the Liberal Democrat’s party conference, and whether Ed Davey’s stunts are playing well with voters and members.

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Today, we look at whether Russia is deliberately testing Nato, after three Russian fighter jets flew into Estonia’s airspace.

Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse joins Laura and Paddy from Kyiv to discuss the how Europe is responding.

Laura and Paddy also discuss an early rift in the leadership of Your Party, the new political party set up by former Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.

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Today, Adam sits down with former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to discuss his time in office, how he became the leader of Ireland and his new book Speaking My Mind.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Shiler Mahmoudi. The booking producer was Miranda Slade. The social producer was Jess Phillips. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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Today, Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer faced questions from the press on everything from Gaza to Lord Mandelson.

The press conference at the PM's country residence Chequers, lasted just under an hour.

After a difficult few weeks today was seen as the moment of most jeopardy for the Prime Minister, so faced with the press, did the two men avoid flash points? Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss.

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Today, King Charles has rolled out the red carpet for President Trump at Windsor Castle on his second state visit to the UK.

BBC Senior Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph and Chief North America correspondent Gary O’Donoghue join Adam to explore all the pomp and ceremony and what both nations want to get out of this vist.

Plus, the government has announced a new UK-US tech deal which will see major US tech companies invest £31 billion into the UK AI sector. BBC Economics editor Faisal Islam joins Adam to explain how the money will be spent and what the quid quo pro might be.

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