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How Do You Fix the UK's Housing Crisis? Feb 11, 2024

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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 Fiennes who spoke to Laura about why he isn’t a fan of trigger warnings in the theatre.

Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by George Dabby with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Are the Politics of Climate Change Going Out of Fashion? Feb 10, 2024

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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?

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Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by George Dabby with Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Is Biden Too Old? Feb 09, 2024

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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 John Sudworth. Emma also brings us an update on jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

And comedian and podcast host Matt Forde talks to Chris and James about being diagnosed with cancer and facing up to his treatment with laughter and optimism. 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. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson, Natasaha Mayo, and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn Feb 08, 2024

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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 brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer Feb 07, 2024

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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 Stephen Davies explains what it’s like being on the receiving end.

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. Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam Maclaren, Josh Jenkins and Natasha Mayo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Liz Truss & The Pop Cons Feb 06, 2024

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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, mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, we speak to the children’s commissioner for England Dame Rachel De Souza about keeping children safe online. 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. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with George Dabby, Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

King Charles diagnosed with cancer Feb 05, 2024

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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 is on to talk about how the disease is treated.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Brianna Ghey’s Mum - The Full Interview Feb 04, 2024

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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".

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Reaction to Brianna Ghey’s Mum’s interview Feb 04, 2024

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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 happened.

Also, Chris is in Belfast as power sharing has been restored at Stormont. He’s been speaking to Northern Ireland’s first nationalist First Minister, Michelle O’Neill. 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. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O’Connell with Chris Mason. It was made by Jack Maclaren and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Bereaved Parents Win Crucial Social Media Victory Feb 03, 2024

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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, Conservative MP and former Northern Ireland secretary. They discuss the return of the Northern Irish assembly, why he was sacked by Boris Johnson and whether the chancellor could announce tax cuts in the budget. 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. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Arsenii Sok. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

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