The Conservatives first promised to end the right of landlords to evict tenants without a reason in 2019. Now, five years later, the Housing Secretary reveals on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that it’ll become law in time for this year’s election. Paddy has been speaking to Post Office campaigner Alan Bates after it was revealed that Fujitsu UK paid its top executives more than £26m in the 25 years since the controversial Horizon contract with the Post Office started. And, we hear from Ralph Fien...
Feb 11, 2024•29 min
Today we look at why Labour has U-turned on £28 billion of green spending ahead of the next general election and how attitudes towards climate policies have shifted in recent years. Paddy and Laura also discuss the upcoming by-elections in Kingswood and Wellingborough and what voters in both constituencies are most concerned about. And, why has Labour leader Keir Starmer appeared on the cover of Vogue? You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Tod...
Feb 10, 2024•28 min
Today, we look at whether Joe Biden is too old to run for President again? Biden’s competency is under scrutiny after an investigation into the handling of classified documents found him to be ‘a well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory’. In fiery exchanges with reporters last night the President said “My memory is fine. Take a look at what I’ve done since I’ve become President”. James is joined by the editor in chief of the Wall Street Journal Emma Tucker and North American Correspondent Jo...
Feb 09, 2024•40 min
Today, we look at Labour ditching it’s £28bn green investment pledge. The spending, announced in 2021, had been a key part of the party's plans to reach climate targets and secure green jobs. The U-turn has already faced criticism from within Labour. Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer, who's blaming the Conservatives. James and Chris are also joined by the Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast ...
Feb 08, 2024•31 min
Today, we look at calls for the PM to apologise after joking about Labour's position on trans people when the mum of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament. Brianna’s father has told Sky News the comments were “degrading”. Chris talks James through the controversy. And, the government has announced a package aimed at sorting problems in dentistry. Health correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the measures. Dentist Brenda Macmillan explains the problems. Patient S...
Feb 07, 2024•33 min
Today, we look at the return of Liz Truss and talk about online safety with the children’s commissioner for England. Former prime minister Liz Truss launched the Popular Conservatism movement today alongside Tory backbench MPs including Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lee Anderson. James Cook is joined by LBC’s Iain Dale and the political editor of Tortoise, Catherine Neilan, to discuss what the new faction means for Rishi Sunak. And after Laura Kuenssberg’s interview at the weekend with Esther Ghey, mo...
Feb 06, 2024•32 min
Today we look at the news that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace announced that he began “regular treatments” on Monday. The statement also said that the King “remains wholly positive about his treatment", but has stepped back from public duties. Royal correspondent Daniela Relph talks us through details we know and don’t know about his condition. Political editor Chris Mason explains how this will affect the business of state. Health correspondent Dominic Hughes...
Feb 05, 2024•22 min
In an emotional interview the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey says she is "open" to speaking to the mother of one of her daughter's killers. Esther Ghey has also called for the government to stop children having access to social media apps on smartphones, calling the internet the "Wild West". You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Feb 04, 2024•14 min
Today, we look at a campaign from the mother of murdered teenage Brianna Ghey to stop children having access to social media apps on smartphones. Speaking for the first time since the killers’ sentencing Ms Ghey called for the government to stop children having access to social media apps on smartphones, calling the internet the "Wild West". Esther Ghey also told Laura Kuenssberg she wanted the mother of Scarlett Jenkinson, one of Brianna’s murderers, to know she did not blame her for what happe...
Feb 04, 2024•27 min
Today, we look at the success of a campaign by parents of children who may have died due to online harms to get more information from tech companies. Coroners will be able to demand data from firms when holding an inquest into the circumstances of a child's death. Campaigners have been pushing for new powers to get information from companies after the difficulties the coroner faced dealing with social media firms in the case of Molly Russell. Also Paddy and Laura are joined by Julian Smith, Cons...
Feb 03, 2024•28 min
Today we look at why a convicted sex offender, now wanted for an attack involving a chemical, was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020. Abdul Shokoor Ezedi is alleged to have thrown an alkali onto a woman and her two children, injuring them and nine others in the process. James is joined by BBC London reporter, Matt Graveling and immigration lawyer, Jacqueline McKenzie. And big tech is under the spotlight as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech bosses gave evidence to the US senate abou...
Feb 02, 2024•31 min
Today, we look at the government’s budget plans, after the chancellor said there is likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the March Budget than there was last autumn. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott is in the studio to discuss. Also joining James and Chris are former Conservative cabinet minister David Gauke, and Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was pr...
Feb 01, 2024•32 min
Today we look at the Covid Inquiry, where former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave evidence, and we bring you the detail on Northern Ireland’s new Brexit deal. An emotional Nicola Sturgeon also defended deleting all her WhatsApp messages during the period saying that all “relevant” information was provided to the inquiry. BBC Scotland‘s Lorna Gordon and David Wallace Lockhart update James on a busy day at the inquiry. On Wednesday afternoon we got the details of the deal that’s set to send a p...
Jan 31, 2024•34 min
Today, we look at the agreement to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland, Elon Musk’s claim that his company have implanted a brain chip into a human + why a woman claimed to be Madeleine McCann on social media. After almost 2 years without a government, the DUP have backed a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland. They had previously blocked a government being formed over post-Brexit trade agreements, fearing that customs checks in the Irish Sea could weaken their place in the ...
Jan 30, 2024•36 min
Today, we look at whether the system failed victims of the Nottingham attacks. Families of the victims of the Nottingham attacks are calling for a public inquiry into the case. Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order on Thursday for killing Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, as well as Ian Coates, 65, in June. But Mr Webber's parents said they were "horrified" and "disgusted" there were no immediate plans for an inquiry. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust chief exec...
Jan 29, 2024•31 min
Today, we look at whether the voters trust political leaders. Laura, Paddy and Henry wrap up what the politicians made of the focus groups on Laura's show. Can politicians be trusted with the big issues voters believe the country faces? Who does the public think would make a good Prime Minister? And why some politicians have had enough of politics. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political...
Jan 28, 2024•29 min
Today, we look at what’s going on in voters’ minds. The Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, along with the polling company More In Common have organised a series of focus groups to understand public opinion and what’s going on behind the opinion polls with a range of voters in the north west of England. Laura and Paddy discuss what the focus groups think of Britain in 2024, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. You can see Britain in a Room on Laura’s programme on BBC One at 9am on Sunday. You can join o...
Jan 27, 2024•22 min
Today, we look at this summer’s Paris Olympics. With six months to go until the opening ceremony we see how Parisians are preparing, the hopes of Team GB and who could be the breakout stars of this year’s games. To guide you through Adam is joined by the Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain’s most decorated Olympians, Katherine Grainger, Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Rebecca Adlington, BBC Sport presenter Sarah Mulkerrins and sports reporter for Le Parisien, Romain Baheux. You can join our New...
Jan 26, 2024•33 min
Today, we look at why Labour have lost so many general elections historically, and whether this year will be different? Adam and Chris are joined by former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock, who also talks about the big changes needed in social care following the death of his wife. Also - Adam and Chris are joined by a Traitor from the hit BBC series. Who is it? And what’s the secret to the show’s success? You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere T...
Jan 25, 2024•36 min
Today, we look at whether the Conservative party could be looking to get rid of another prime minister, as an ex minister calls for him to go. Chris has been speaking to Sir Simon Clarke who says his party are on course for “a shattering defeat” at the next election. Adam and Chris are joined by former adviser to David Cameron and director of the ResPublica think tank, Phillip Blond. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was p...
Jan 24, 2024•24 min
Today, we look at renewed US/UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the reaction to this year’s Oscar nominations. To give a clearer picture of why the US and the UK have conducted a fresh wave of strikes Adam is joined by International Correspondent for Newsnight Nawal al-Maghafi and former UK diplomat in Yemen, Arthur Snell. Plus, this year’s Oscar nominations are OUT! We return to the phenomenon of Barbenheimer to ask who will win more awards? Our culture and media editor, Katie Ra...
Jan 23, 2024•31 min
Today, we look at rising cases of measles in the UK, and a huge boost to Trump’s presidential campaign. As the government launches a catch up campaign for missed MMR Vaccines - we ask why are so many children not being vaccinated? It comes as the West Midlands has seen more than 200 cases of measles since 1st of October. James talks to Preet Kaur Gill, Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, and Helen Bedford, Professor of Children’s Health at UCL Institute of Child Health. And in the US, Florida Go...
Jan 22, 2024•31 min
Today we look at what the UK is doing in response to increasing global threats. Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary, as well as SNP leader Humza Yousef, who’s asked Sir Keir Starmer for a meeting. And as The Traitors enters its final week, Paddy has been speaking to this season’s standout star Diane. Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman is also on as we talk about it all. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by L...
Jan 21, 2024•32 min
Today we look at why SNP leader Humza Yousaf insists Labour will win the next election. Paddy and Laura also discuss the power of the electoral campaign trail, after an awkward exchange between the PM and a member of the public. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Bella Saltiel and Maia Davies. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The s...
Jan 20, 2024•30 min
Today, we look at how AI could play a role in this year’s elections around the world. Is AI threatening democracy? Is it influencing how people vote? To discuss Adam is joined by former global chair of news at Twitter (X) Vivian Schiller, chief executive of Demos Polly Curtis and executive director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge professor Gina Neff. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today...
Jan 19, 2024•33 min
Today, we look at the tensions rising across the globe. Adam is joined by former head of the Foreign Office Sir Simon Fraser and the Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb. They discuss the shipping crisis in the Red Sea, the war in Ukraine and the possible return of President Trump. And Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds joins us from the World Economic Forum in Davos. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast b...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min
Today, we look at a government win in the Commons with plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Adam and Chris talk through what this means for Sunak’s flagship policy, who the Tory rebels were, and what the Rwandan president said about the plans. But what happens now the bill has passed? Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani tells us whether courts will ever allow flights to take off. Plus, we hear from a listener with a very special piece of political memorabilia. Do you have any political memor...
Jan 17, 2024•32 min
Today, the two companies at the centre of the Post Office tech scandal were questioned by MPs. Fujitsu’s Paul Patterson and the head of the Post Office, Nick Read were grilled by the Business and Trade Select Committee. The UK boss of the tech company said Fujitsu had a “moral obligation” to contribute to compensation. Adam speaks to the BBC’s Business Editor Simon Jack, Rebecca Thomson who first broke the story for Computer Weekly in 2009, and journalist Nick Wallis. You can join our Newscast o...
Jan 16, 2024•30 min
Today, we look at the Iowa caucus, where voters brave bitterly cold weather to decide who will be their Republican US presidential candidate. Adam is wished a ‘happy caucus day’ by Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, who tells us why the former president wants to run again. And there’s a special report from Iowa with Americast’s Justin Webb and Marianna Spring. Plus, Adam and Chris give us a round up of everything going on at Westminster as Rishi Sunak addresses par...
Jan 15, 2024•33 min
Today, Laura’s been speaking to foreign secretary David Cameron and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Paddy and Henry join her to discuss the interviews in which she pressed them both on their support for airstrikes in Yemen. Starmer was also pressed on accusations he’d changed his mind over foreign and domestic policies. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. I...
Jan 14, 2024•26 min
