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Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.
15 Jun 2026,43 mins
Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
14 Jun 2026,33 mins
By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
13 Jun 2026,40 mins
The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis
Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.
33 mins
The Keir Starmer Interview
Chris Mason sits down with the Prime Minister.
12 Jun 2026,25 mins
Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.
11 Jun 2026,31 mins
Who’s Causing The Violence In Belfast?
A night of violence in Belfast as hundreds take to the streets.
10 Jun 2026,37 mins
What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.
09 Jun 2026,33 mins
Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children
Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.
08 Jun 2026,42 mins
David Lammy Tells JD Vance He's Wrong Over Immigration Comments
The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he’s wrong over Henry Nowak post.
07 Jun 2026,31 mins
Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.
06 Jun 2026,27 mins
The Most Expensive World Cup Ever? (With Football Daily, Part 3)
With rows over ticket and travel prices, are stadiums going to be full?
05 Jun 2026,31 mins
Will War Overshadow the World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 2)
Talks over an end to the US-Iran war are ongoing. What does it mean for the Iranian team?
05 Jun 2026,24 mins
Will This Be The Donald Trump World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 1)
And what’s going on with the Infantino bromance?
05 Jun 2026,29 mins
Andy Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Contest
Adam and Chris react to Question Time in Makerfield
04 Jun 2026,54 mins
By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?
03 Jun 2026,43 mins,
Why Was Henry Nowak Handcuffed By Police As He Lay Dying?
Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.
02 Jun 2026,43 mins,
The Peter Mandelson Files (Again)
More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.
01 Jun 2026,31 mins
Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea
31 May 2026,30 mins
Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader
31 May 2026,56 mins
Labour's Essay Wars
Why are Labour’s biggest figures writing essays – and what does it mean for Starmer?
30 May 2026,28 mins
By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
The latest from the Makerfield by-election
29 May 2026,32 mins
Why Can’t Young People Get Jobs?
Major report warns risk of a ‘lost generation’?
28 May 2026,34 mins
Tony Blair vs Labour?
The former Prime Minister says the Labour government has “no coherent plan”.
27 May 2026,33 mins
Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.
26 May 2026,40 mins,
The Peter Murrell Embezzlement Controversy (Live At Hay Festival)
The former SNP chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000.
25 May 2026,34 mins
The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.
57 mins
Could A Brexit Reset Mean A New Single Market? (Live At Hay Festival)
Newscast is live at Hay Festival and looking at the UK’s relationship with the EU.
23 May 2026,51 mins
By-Electioncast: Everything You Need To Know About Makerfield
Is this the most consequential by-election ever?
22 May 2026,33 mins
The Rachel Reeves "Fun" Tax Cuts
Cheaper amusement parks, theatre tickets and kid's meals.
21 May 2026,28 mins