A Conservative MP is under growing pressure after giving his colleagues’ personal phone numbers to a stranger who targeted him in a spear-phishing attack.
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Ep 826: Westminster’s honeytrap sext scandal

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Israeli tanks have rolled into the centre of Rafah, where Israel has been ordered to halt its offensive by the International Court of Justice. Will Israel listen?
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Ep 861: All eyes on Rafah

Fatima is currently detained in Yarl’s Wood for deportation to Rwanda. What will the upcoming election mean for the Conservative party’s flagship policy – and for asylum seekers like her?
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Ep 860: The women facing deportation to Rwanda

The former CEO of the Post Office has made a long-awaited appearance before a public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. What did she know and when?
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Ep 859:  Paula Vennells and the Post Office scandal

To the surprise of many in his party, prime minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for 4th July. Why now?
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Ep 858: Rishi Sunak announces a general election

The Hollywood actress said she was “shocked” and angered when OpenAI released a chatbot that sounds “eerily similar” to her. How might this latest controversy impact the company?
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Ep 826: Westminster’s honeytrap sext scandal

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