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Today, we look at the damage done to Keir Starmer and his government after he lost his deputy prime minister.

Angela Rayner resigned after the prime minister's ethics adviser found that she had breached the ministerial code over failing to pay enough tax on her flat in East Sussex.

But does that mean Keir Starmer’s lost one of his most valuable cabinet members?

Paddy and Laura reunite after the summer to discuss.

And they look at the latest ins and outs as part of the reshuffle that has followed.

They also bring you Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire Andrea Jenkyns singing at the Reform conference.

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Today, Angela Rayner resigned after an investigation concluded she breached the ministerial code by underpaying stamp duty on a flat in Hove.

The report into Rayner’s conduct concluded she had ‘acted with integrity’ but had failed to meet the standards of the ministerial code by not looking for expert tax advice. Her resignation triggered a major cabinet reshuffle.

Today, we look at the continuing row over Angela Rayner not paying enough tax on her second home.

James is joined in Glasgow by Chris who’s been travelling with Sir Keir Starmer. Earlier today, the Prime Minister refused to tell Chris if he’d sack Angela Rayner if she is found to have broken the ministerial code. With a judgment from the independent adviser expected before the end of the week; Chris and James discuss what could happen next.

Plus James and Alex speak to new leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Zack Polanski about his victory in the leadership election, his views on economic growth and whether or not he’d team up with Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.

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Today, Angela Rayner admitted to underpaying stamp duty on her £800,000 flat in Hove and referred herself for investigation by the PM's standards adviser.

James is joined by Faisal Islam, Economics Editor, and Chris Mason, Political Editor, to discuss the deputy prime minister’s explanation of her family and tax arrangements, the reaction in parliament, and the inquiry she now faces.

Plus, Rachel Reeves has revealed the date of the Autumn Budget. But the ‘kite-flying’ about what levers the Chancellor could pull is taking place in tricky economic weather - so what themes will emerge over the next twelve weeks of Budget speculation?

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Today, we look ahead to the unprecedented meeting between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un happening on Wednesday, the first time the three of them have ever met in public.

It’s happening off the back of a summit in China, where Beijing hosted leaders from over 20 non-Western countries. Why are they meeting and what does it mean for the West? James speaks to BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale, and geopolitical analyst Sophie Gaston from King’s College.

James also speaks to BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent Chris Clements about the number of drug deaths in Scotland remaining highest in Europe, despite falling in comparison to last year.

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Today, as parliament returns Keir Starmer has reshuffled his Downing Street team once again.

What has prompted another change at Number 10? What does this mean for Rachel Reeves as Chancellor? And, why are so many people talking about flags?

James and Chris are joined by 5 Live presenter Matt Chorley after he interviewed the Prime Minister, to discuss all this, plus, new changes to the asylum system.

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On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at how the downfall of Margaret Thatcher as prime minister changed British politics.

Jim Naughtie, BBC special correspondent, joins Adam with Caroline Slocock, who was Thatcher’s private secretary.

They talk about how it affected the Conservative government that followed, how she might have influenced Tony Blair, and the toll the episode took on her.

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On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at the day that Margaret Thatcher announced she would stand down as prime minister, 22 November 1990.

Jim Naughtie, BBC special correspondent joins Adam with Caroline Slocock, who was Thatcher’s private secretary.

They go through how the day unfolded publicly and behind the scenes, and what led to the decision.

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With politicians returning to Westminster on Monday we look back at the summer and ahead to the challenges awaiting them.

Adam is joined by political correspondent Joe Pike, and director of the Institute for Government Hannah White, to discuss Reform UK’s attempt to fill the summer recess void, the prime minister’s latest reshuffle of his top advisers and the fiscal challenges facing Rachel Reeves after the welfare rebellion left her with less cash to spare.

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Today, we discuss the US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook suing President Donald Trump after he attempted to fire her.

President Trump claims she made false statements on her mortgage, and says he has the authority to remove her. Cook has said there is "no cause exists under the law" to sack her. At the same time Trump is in another public dispute with the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How will both battles end? Adam speaks to BBC chief presenter Caitriona Perry in Washington.

Adam is also joined by Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats who is boycotting President Trump’s UK state banquet in protest of Trump and Keir Starmer’s position on the escalating situation in Gaza.

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