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The Princess’s Video Message Sep 09, 2024

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Today, we look at an update on the recovery of Catherine, Princess of Wales.

The Princess of Wales has released a video saying that she has completed chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Adam is joined by BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph to discuss her health and this new style of royal communication.

And, more councils are to be given powers to take control of bus services under a franchising system, but how will it work? And will it create a better service for travellers? Adam speaks to Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin.

Plus, Keir Starmer was photographed playing Sunday league football this weekend. BBC Football Reporter John Murray tells us about the PM’s playing style and what we could learn from his choice of kit!

You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. 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 Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren, Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Sir Keir Starmer: The Analysis Sep 08, 2024

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Today, we’re going through the PM’s first major television interview since getting the job. He defended his decision to cut winter fuel payments for most pensioners, and said his government is "going to have to be unpopular" to deliver change. Paddy’s also been talking to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who says he’ll call in the private sector to get NHS waiting lists down. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. 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 Chris Flynn and Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Sir Keir Starmer: The Interview Sep 08, 2024

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Sir Keir Starmer has sat down with Laura for his first major TV interview as PM, so as well as it going out on BBC One, we thought we'd put it in you Newscast feed too.

She spoke to him on Saturday morning in the Downing Street Cabinet Room.

Another Newscast with Henry and Paddy, as usual, follows this one.

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Starmer Tells Laura the NHS is Broken Sep 07, 2024

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Today, we’re looking at what Keir Starmer has to say about the state of the NHS and its future.

Laura sat down with the PM for his first major television interview since getting the job. He told her the previous government ‘broke’ the NHS in ways which were ‘unforgiveable’.

She chats it through with Paddy.

We'll be dropping the full interview next in your Newscast feed.

Plus, they take a look at how big a rebellion could be over winter fuel payment cuts that could affect around 10 million pensioners..

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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 Chris Flynn and Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Rebel MPs, Leadership Dreams and Parliamentary Pets Sep 06, 2024

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Today, we’re recapping a busy first week back in Westminster - and hearing from the Green Party conference in Manchester.

Adam is joined by Matt Chorley at the end of his first week on 5 Live to chat about how the Labour government is disciplining potential rebel MPs, the latest dispatch from the Conservative leadership contest and the number of Parliamentary pets he’s spoken to on his show so far.

And, Dr Ellie Chowns MP speaks to Adam from the Green Party Conference in Manchester, she explains what Green Party conference is like and how the Green Party’s four MPs are settling in to the House of Commons.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by the famous Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Interview: The First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan Sep 06, 2024

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Today Adam and Chris talk to Eluned Morgan, the new first minister of Wales, about her upbringing at the heart of Welsh politics, the working relationship with a new Westminster government, 20mph speed limits and the tough job of uniting Welsh labour after a tumultuous year.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by the 'famous' Adam Fleming & Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Monsieur Brexit(cast) Returns Sep 05, 2024

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Today, we look at Michel Barnier’s surprise selection as French Prime Minister, and a “historic success” for the far-right in Germany.

The EU’s former Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has been named as the new French prime minister in a surprise announcement by Emmanuel Macron. But will this finally break the deadlock in Paris?

And, Germany’s anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won the election in the eastern state of Thuringia. But how much of a threat are they to the current government?

Adam is joined by Mujtaba Rahman, Europe managing director at the Eurasia Group, Rym Momtaz, editor in chief of Strategic Europe at Carnegie Europe, and Katya Adler, BBC Europe editor. 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 the “famous” Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Grenfell: 72 “Avoidable” Deaths Sep 04, 2024

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Today we look at the publication of the report into the Grenfell Tower fire. The chair of the inquiry Sir Martin Moore-Bick concluded all 72 deaths “were all avoidable”. Adam and Chris speak to Kate Lamble, presenter and producer of the BBC’s Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast and BBC London presenter Eddie Nestor. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. 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 Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Is THIS Austerity in Scotland? Sep 03, 2024

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Today the Scottish government has confirmed up to £500 million of spending cuts to help balance the books ahead of the autumn statement.

Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robinson said financial mismanagement of the previous UK government and continuing Labour austerity are to blame for the pressures. But could the SNP have done more to prevent the cuts? And will there be more to come when the full Scottish budget arrives in December? Adam and Chris are joined by the BBC’s Scotland Editor James Cook.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

UK Bans (Some) Arms Sales to Israel Sep 02, 2024

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Today we look at what’s on the political agenda as Parliament returns.

Adam and Chris discuss the government’s decision to suspend some arms exports to Israel and explore the introduction of a new system for grading schools in England. Plus are the Labour backbenches gearing up for a rebellion? An early day motion has been tabled proposing delaying changes to the Winter Fuel Payment.

And, there are growing concerns about violent and hateful content being pushed into the social media feeds of young boys. Adam is joined by Marianna Spring, who has been investigating what tech companies are doing (or not doing) to stop harmful content ending up in our feeds.

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