How significant are the China spy allegations and why do we struggle to care about climate stories?

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.

In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise editors Jess Winch and Jeevan Vasagar, and The Critic’s parliamentary sketchwriter Robert Hutton.

They discuss the researcher arrested over alleged spying for China, Woking council cutting services and efforts to reduce global warming.

What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to [email protected].

The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers. 

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