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Why did police handcuff student Henry Nowak as he lay dying?
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Episodes to download
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Why Was Henry Nowak Handcuffed By Police As He Lay Dying?
Yesterday
Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.
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The Peter Mandelson Files (Again)
Monday
More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.
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Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
Sunday
The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea
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Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC
Sunday
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader
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Labour's Essay Wars
Saturday
Why are Labour’s biggest figures writing essays – and what does it mean for Starmer?
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Tony Blair vs Labour?
Last Wednesday
The former Prime Minister says the Labour government has “no coherent plan”.
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Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
Last Tuesday
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.
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The Peter Murrell Embezzlement Controversy (Live At Hay Festival)
Mon 25 May 2026
The former SNP chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000.
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Could A Brexit Reset Mean A New Single Market? (Live At Hay Festival)
Sat 23 May 2026
Newscast is live at Hay Festival and looking at the UK’s relationship with the EU.
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By-Electioncast: Everything You Need To Know About Makerfield
Fri 22 May 2026
Is this the most consequential by-election ever?
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The Rachel Reeves "Fun" Tax Cuts
Thu 21 May 2026
Cheaper amusement parks, theatre tickets and kid's meals.
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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
Wed 20 May 2026
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
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The £100Bn HS2 Debacle
Tue 19 May 2026
HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”.
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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Sun 17 May 2026
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.
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Q+A: Burnham Says He'd Save Labour, But Can He Win Makerfield?
Sat 16 May 2026
And Wes Streeting says he’ll run.
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The Week: How Did Labour Get Here And Where Do They Go Now?
Fri 15 May 2026
And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?
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Andy Burnham Makes His Move
Thu 14 May 2026
Andy Burnham targets Westminster return & Wes Streeting resigns
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Starmer Vs Streeting?
Wed 13 May 2026
Is Wes Streeting planning to resign and trigger a leadership contest?
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Starmer Says He’s Staying
Tue 12 May 2026
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.
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Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
Mon 11 May 2026
The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.
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Electioncast: Could Catherine West Really Bring Down Keir Starmer?
Sun 10 May 2026
The Labour MP says she’ll challenge the PM’s leadship if cabinet members don’t move first
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Electioncast: Is Keir Starmer on Borrowed Time?
Sat 9 May 2026
The PM says he’ll fight on but growing numbers call on him to go.
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Electioncast: The Winners And The Losers
Fri 8 May 2026
Labour suffers historic losses across UK elections.
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Electioncast: The First Results Are In!
Fri 8 May 2026
Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results.
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Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!
Wed 6 May 2026
Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.
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Is the US-Iran War Restarting?
Tue 5 May 2026
Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?
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LIVE At Castfest: The Brexit Campaign 10 Years On
Mon 4 May 2026
Adam and Chris look back at 2016 and the EU referendum.
