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It’s three days before England removes all restrictions and daily UK cases have just topped 50,000. Are we heading for a catastrophe? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. Opposition Mounts to Johnson’s ‘Freedom Day’

The Tories wanted to start a culture war. They ended up going to war with the England football team. Has Boris Johnson bitten off more than he can chew? With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial. England Players Take on Tories’ Cynical ‘Culture War’

England’s inspirational Euro run has ended in heartbreak at Wembley, and then online racism against players. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani reflect on the cultural politics of Euro 2020. Heartbreak for Heroes

Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard. But there are still pressing questions for the police to answer about their own conduct in the case. With Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-Mclean. Met Police Officer Wayne Couzens Pleads Guilty to Murdering Sarah Everard

Sajid Javid has admitted Covid-19 cases may soon hit a record 100,000 a day. Analysis suggests this could lead to up to 10 million self-isolating in a summer of Covid chaos. With Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial. Javid Admits Summer Covid-19 Infections Could Hit Millions

Boris Johnson has confirmed that most remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England will be removed on 19 July. Is this the right move? or is it more government complacency that risks variants emerging? With Ash Sarkar and Dalia Gebrial.   Johnson Announces End of England’s Covid Restrictions

Kim Leadbeater’s tight victory in Batley & Spen has given Keir Starmer breathing space. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani analyse the result and what it means for Labour.

Since 2010 Len McCluskey has been the general secretary of Unite, one of Britain’s largest trade unions. That changes this year with the election of his successor, a three-way race between Gerard Coyne, Sharon Graham and today’s guest on Downstream, Steve Turner.

With Batley & Spen looking likely to hand Keir Starmer another by-election defeat, Michael Walker and Owen Jones discuss the issues dominating the campaign and the implications a loss would have on the Labour Party. The Batley & Spen Byelection Preview

Sajid Javid has replaced Matt Hancock as health secretary, is a lockdown sceptic and a banker at JP Morgan. Should Britons trust their health in his hands? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar. Why Sajid Javid Is a Danger to the NHS