Can Labour Get Control At Conference?
Today, we once again turn to the row over gifts given to Labour politicians. The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, tells Laura she doesn’t believe she broke any rules after accepting free outfits,...
22 Sep 202428min
Interview: Vladimir Kara-Murza On Life In A Russian Prison
In this bonus episode we bring you Laura’s full interview with Vladimir Kara-Murza and his wife Evgenia. The Russian-British citizen was jailed in Russia after criticising President Vladimir Putin an...
21 Sep 202432min
Between a Frock and a Hard Place?
Today, the focus is once again on the Labour party which is having to deal with some difficult stories as it prepares to kick off its annual party conference in Liverpool. Laura is in Liverpool waitin...
21 Sep 202428min
The Week: Keir Starmer in the (Corporate) Hot Seat
Today, we look at a tricky week for the Prime Minister where he has faced difficult questions over his judgement. Adam, Chris, Paddy and Alex are re-united in the studio for the return of the Newsca...
20 Sep 202431min
The 1500th Episode
Today, on Newscast’s 1500th episode, Chris and Alex join to mark the occasion, and talk about the politics of the day after the PM insisted he is “completely in control”. He made the comment after the...
19 Sep 202433min
Pager and Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon
Today, we discuss what’s going on with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon. James Cook is joined by International Editor, Jeremy Bowen, and Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner, to discuss...
18 Sep 202433min
Instagram Gets Reel with Teen Safety
Today, we look at new measures that aim to protect teens on Instagram. Social media company, Meta, have announced "built-in protections" to teen accounts as well as greater controls for parents. But w...
17 Sep 202434min
Huw Edwards Sentenced
Today, we look at the sentencing of former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards.He’s avoided prison, but has been given a suspended six-month prison sentence for child abuse image offences at Westminster Ma...
16 Sep 202437min
