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How to avoid campaign cock ups, and the state of the SNP
Laura and Paddy look at how Scotland might vote and the art of campaigning.
Military spending, Labour rules out SNP deal, and DIANE FROM THE TRAITORS!
Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary and Paddy's been talking to Diane.
Measles cases on the rise + Trump's big week
Why are less children being vaccinated against Measles?
Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer returns…
Rishi Sunak: if Houthis attack again, the UK won’t hesitate to strike
Are the Tories plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak?
Ex government minister Simon Clarke is calling for the PM to stand down.
Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock + PAUL FROM THE TRAITORS
Can Labour follow through on their poll lead and win a majority at the General Election?
An Olympics Newscast Special - Six Months Until Paris
Your guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics
What do voters think of Sunak and Starmer? The focus group results are in!
Laura and Paddy on what voters make of the state of the country.
Why is trust in UK politics so low?
Laura, Paddy & Henry discuss whether politicians can fix the issues the voters care about?
Families say Nottingham Attack Victims Failed by Authorities
The victims’ families have visited Downing Street to call for a public inquiry
Northern Ireland Deal, Musk’s Brain Chip + Madeleine McCann Disinformation
The DUP backs deal to return the devolved government in Northern Ireland
Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry: Tears and deleted WhatsApps
The former first minister has been giving evidence.
Has the government changed its mind over tax cuts?
The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.
Why was the Clapham attack suspect's asylum claim approved?
The convicted sex offender was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020.
Bereaved Parents Win Crucial Social Media Victory
More powers announced for coroners to demand data from social media firms
Reaction to Brianna Ghey’s Mum’s interview
Esther Ghey says she is “open” to speaking to the mother of one of her daughter’s killers
Brianna Ghey’s Mum - The Full Interview
The mother of Brianna Ghey, Esther, speaks to Laura Kuenssberg
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
He will postpone public duties, Buckingham Palace says.
Liz Truss & The Pop Cons
Another Conservative faction emerges as Sunak gambles on Rwanda.
Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament.
Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Starmer faces backlash over scaling back of green investment plan
Is Biden Too Old?
And we talk to comedian Matt Forde about his diagnosis and treatment for cancer
Are the Politics of Climate Change Going Out of Fashion?
How have attitudes towards climate policies shifted in recent years?
How Do You Fix the UK's Housing Crisis?
Michael Gove tells Laura a no-fault eviction ban is on the way.
Is the NHS ready for Alzheimer’s drug breakthroughs?
There are warnings the health service is unprepared for a rollout
Steve Wright Tributes + Labour Suspend Another Candidate
Long time BBC radio presenter Steve Wright dies at the age of 69
Biden, Trump and the Survival of Nato
Nato defence spending hits a record high - but can the alliance survive Trump?
Was The Recession Inevitable?
And is Taylor Swift the most influential person on the planet?
By-Election Newscast Special!
Labour overturn Tory majorities in Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections
Ukrainecast: Alexei Navalny Reported Dead
Putin’s main rival, Alexei Navalny, is dead according to the Russian prison service.
Marina Litvinenko on the death of Alexei Navalny
The widow of Alexander Litvinenko is in the studio.
Can the Tories win back the Reform vote?
'A vote for Reform is a vote to let Labour in' says Conservative minister
No More Phones 4u School Kids
Schools in England given new guidance on stopping mobile phone use
Prince William Intervenes in Israel Gaza + Are Farmers Turning Against the Tories?
Prince of Wales calls for “an end to the fighting as soon as possible”
Disorder Disorder in the House of Commons
Speaker under pressure after chaotic scenes over Gaza ceasefire votes
Speaker Hoyle on the Brink + Shapps on Ukraine
More than 60 MPs say they have no confidence in the Speaker of the House of Commons
No Return for Shamima Begum + Is This The Real Keir Starmer?
Begum loses her bid to regain UK Citizenship
Lee Anderson suspended from Tory party over Sadiq Khan comments
The Conservatives say Anderson refused to apologise
Lee Anderson, Suella Braverman, and the future of the Conservative Party
The Deputy PM has refused to say whether Anderson’s comments were Islamophobic.
No Apology by Lee Anderson + SNP v Speaker (Round 2)
Sunak avoids saying if he thought Anderson’s comments were Islamophobic
Bankrupt Birmingham + Could Reproductive Rights Derail Trump?
Birmingham City Council sign off ‘worst ever’ budget
Panic alarms and bodyguards: How unsafe are MPs?
The government has announced money for extra security for MPs
Sadiq Khan on Sarah Everard Murder + Islamophobia
Independent review finds Couzens should never have been a police officer
George Galloway Wins the Rochdale By-Election
Workers Party of Britain candidate wins the Rochdale by-election by almost 6,000 votes
Sunak’s Surprise Downing Street Speech
The prime minister says "our democracy itself is a target" for extremists.
Sunak's Speech Against Extremism + What to Expect in the Budget
The Prime Minister advocated for unity in the face of extremism
Jeremy on the Hunt for Tax Cuts
The Chancellor says he will only cut taxes in a responsible way
How Donald Trumped The Supreme Court
And, are UK prisons fit for purpose?
Consider it Don - Not So Super Tuesday?
Americans head to the polls in 15 states to choose their presidential candidates
Everything you need to know about the Budget… and probably more
Budget 2024: Does this mean a May election is off the cards?
Is there a 'conspiracy of silence' over spending cuts?
We quiz the pensions secretary after the transparency of both parties is questioned.
Theresa Rules Out a May Election
Theresa May to stand down as an MP at the next election.
The Biggest Political Gossip of the Week?
And why are some cabinet members criticising the budget?
The Real Rachel Reeves + An Update on Kate
Shadow chancellor says Labour won’t be able to "turn things around straight away"
Oscars Newscast Special!
Oppenheimer wins big at the 96th Oscars
Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK + Kate’s edited photo
We speak to Reform’s leader, and go through what we know about the picture “adjustments”
PM: Tory donor’s alleged Diane Abbott comments are “racist”
A spokesperson for the PM released the statement late on Tuesday.
Rishi Sunak and the Ten Million Pound Question
PM resists calls from Labour to return money to donor at heart of race row
When Will The Election Be? (Not May 2nd)
PM rules out vote on same day as local elections
Putin's Russia: An election without democracy?
Voting begins in Russian election which Putin is bound to win
Princess Diana’s brother opens up
Earl Spencer tells Laura about the abuse he and Diana suffered as children
Earl Spencer: The Interview
Hear Laura’s full interview with Princess Diana’s brother
Has UK politics got a racism problem?
A senior cabinet minister has denied it’s a problem in the Conservative Party.
Banksy is Back + The New Deep Sea Treasure Hunting
Mystery artist confirms new London tree mural is his work
What is Reeves-onomics?
And the shortage of childcare places worsens
Will the UK economy ‘bounce back’ this year?
The Prime Minister calls falling inflation a turning point, is he right?
Waspi Women Get Stung Again?
Report finds women affected by change in state pension “owed” compensation
The Princess of Wales Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
In a video message Princess Catherine discusses diagnosis and treatment
Moscow attack + Kate, and talking about cancer
Islamic State group have claimed responsibility for the attack on a concert venue.
Hunt’s Pension Promise: Triple Lock Will Be In Manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.
What can the UK do about China cyber-attacks?
The government issues sanctions over cyber-attacks
How smart is my smart meter?
And Jeremy Bowen on President Biden’s warning to Israel
Sewage Hits The Fan, Again!
Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.
Easter Egg-flation: Let’s unwrap it
Why is chocolate getting more expensive?
The Ultimate Guide to the local elections
Newscast assembles to preview the upcoming local elections
JK Rowling And The Scottish Hate Crime Law
And Three British aid workers killed in Gaza
NATO at 75: Can it stand up to Russia?
Poland’s Foreign Affairs Minister calls in from NATO HQ
“Radical Rethink” Needed in NHS on Autism and ADHD
And US sets aid demands on Israel
When will it stop raining?
How well equipped is the UK to deal with wet weather?
Boris Johnson, David Cameron, and the row over arming Israel
Johnson says the UK should continue selling arms to Israel.
Israel-Gaza: Six months of war
Jeremy Bowen joins Laura and Paddy.
'I was targeted in Westminster cyber-flashing plot'
Newscast speaks to two people targeted in Westminster WhatsApp plot
Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump
Lord Cameron visits Washington via Mar-a-Lago
How children were ‘let down’ by NHS gender identity services
Dr Hilary Cass explains her report into NHS gender care
Could Iran attack Israel? And Can Biden Stop It?
Plus, historical revelations about a no 10 affair
Did Angela Rayner Break The Law?
Labour Deputy leader says she will step down if she did
The Liz Truss Memoir
The former PM reveals details of her fractious 49 days in office.
Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond?
Israel says the confrontation is 'not over yet'.
The Liz Truss Interview
Former PM sits down with Chris Mason for Newscast
No Smoking Signs
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
Paedophiles To Lose Parental Rights
The law change follows a BBC report.
Tory MP Suspended!
And, Josh Widdicombe on how he tried (and failed) to become a journalist
(De?) Escalation in the Middle East
US calls for calm between Israel and Iran
Stark Climate Change Warning for Government
And, Met Police apologises for ‘openly Jewish’ comment
The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal
And, Laura reveals her latest election date tip-off
The government’s Rwanda policy takes off
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical advice
Sunak Goes on the Defensive
And, do migrants in small boats know about the Rwanda plan?
Is the clock ticking for TikTok in the US?
Biden signs bill into law that could block TikTok in the States
Rail Britannia?
Labour announce plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services
WhatSNPpening with Scotland’s First Minister!?
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign ahead of a confidence vote
