A(nother) Leadership Race
Who could be the new PM, and how will they be chosen?Adam, Chris and Alex are back in the studio to look at how the leadership race will work, who might put themselves forward, and who might be in wit...
20 Okt 202226min
The Liz Truss Resignationcast
Sir Keir Starmer is in the studio with instant reaction.He says he has a “ready-to-go” manifesto and defends himself from those who accuse him of being boring.This episode of Newscast is presented by ...
20 Okt 202231min
Another One Bites the Truss
Suella Braverman has resigned as home secretary and Grant Shapps has taken over. Adam and Chris are joined by Pippa Crerar, the Guardian’s Political Editor, who broke the story. And Frances O’Grady, t...
19 Okt 202233min
Castfest Live 2022
Adam is back from his holiday and behind the microphone at the BBC Radio Theatre for a live recording of today’s Newscast. He’s joined by Chris and BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam to discuss the Pri...
18 Okt 202235min
Chris's Liz Truss Interview
The PM apologises for her ‘mistakes’.Chris interviews Liz Truss about the U-turns she has made since sacking Kwasi Kwarteng and making Jeremy Hunt chancellor.Today’s Newscast was presented by politica...
17 Okt 202219min
The Hunt Is On
The Chancellor ditches almost all of PM Liz Truss's tax cuts announced in the government's mini-budget three weeks ago. The BBC's Alex Forsyth hosts Newscast, and chats to the BBC's Ben Chu, as well a...
17 Okt 202230min
KamiKwasi
Liz Truss replaces her Chancellor and U-turns again. Is that enough for her to stay on as prime minister?Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth have been chatting to politicians and the public, while BBC Newsni...
14 Okt 202235min
The Spin Doctor Will See You Now
Two former communications directors, for both Labour and Conservative governments, say they would struggle to spin their way out of the situation Liz Truss is in.Alastair Campbell, who worked for Tony...
13 Okt 202232min
