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MPs are set to debate on the compensation scheme for those affected by the infected blood scandal and it looks increasingly likely the government could be defeated. We're joined by Sunday Times Political Editor Caroline Wheeler and a family member of several victims.
The government have announced a 5-point plan to reduce the record net-migration figures.
And we'll speak to a man who can fluently speak over 16 languages.
The former Health Secretary appeared before the covid inquiry today after weeks of previous atendees putting much of the government's failures on his doorstep. But is he perhaps the fall guy, the scapegoat which is being utilised as a distraction from deeper systemic failures at the heart of government?
The renowned climate Professor Michael Mann shares his thoughts on whether we can expect much from a climate summit headed by an oil executive and hosted in a gulf petrostate.
And RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch on the end to rail strikes.
Leaders from around the world will descend on Dubai tomorrow for the UN's Climate Summit. But questions linger around the United Arab Emirates as it was reported they planned to use the summit as a way to strike new deals on oil and gas.
As the diplomatic row over the Elgin Marbles rolls into the week, it could be helpful in one sense for the Prime Minister by helping provide distraction and some noise to cover from divisions within the Conservative party over immigration. Conservative MP Danny Kruger joins the programme to discuss. And the journalist and author Michela Wrong discusses whether Rwanda is a safe country given her extensive journalistic work and book on the country's history and politics.
Also, a March planned for this weekend aims to do what the others have so far not done: mourn for both Palestinians and Israelis, and bring together people of all faiths. Rabbi
There are reports of disagreements within cabinet after last week's eye watering net migration figures - the Home Secretary has warned against seeing the Rwanda policy as the 'be all and end all' as Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick calls for tougher measures to be introduced
Net migration figures for 2022 have been revised upwards - to a record of 745,000 people. Many on the right, including within the Conservative Party, are unhappy with this figure for a variety of reasons. Some suggest this applies pressure to public services such as the NHS and on the availability of housing. Is this an accurate diagnosis of the countries problems? And is it possible for the UK - and perhaps even the Prime Minister's electoral prospects - to sustain these levels of net migration? Conservative MP Miriam Cates and the Shadow Home Secretary and Labour MP Yvette Cooper join to discuss.
And an exclusive interview with the former head of MI6 Sir Alex Younger on relations with China, the Israel-Hamas War, and whether he is concerned that the war in the middle east is radicalising young people right here in Britain.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presents his Autumn Budget to the house with a cut in National Insurance from 12% to 10% - as critics point out the tax burden will be the highest since the Second World War
Netanyahu summons his war cabinet as signs grow that a deal to release Israeli hostages trapped in Hamas could be struck
The US President answers a question from the press confirming he believes a deal to return Israeli hostages held by Hamas is near, after reports that a 'significant' number of hostages could be released
Jess Phillips is among the shadow minister who rebelled against the Labour leadership and resigned their posts over Labour's stance on a ceasefire
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