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What do we know about Andy Burnham's plans and top staff as he prepares for Number 10?
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Episodes to download
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Electioncast: Will Another Week Of Starmer Drama Impact The Elections?
Fri 24 Apr 2026
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail
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The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?
Thu 23 Apr 2026
Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?
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Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
Wed 22 Apr 2026
What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?
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The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.
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MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)
Mon 20 Apr 2026
PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson.
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Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.
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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: What Happens Next?
Sat 18 Apr 2026
The Prime Minister is once again facing calls to resign.
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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.
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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: Who Knew What, When?
Thu 16 Apr 2026
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says.
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The Legal Advisers Helping Migrants Pose As Gay
Wed 15 Apr 2026
The BBC investigation into the abuse of the asylum system.
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Can We Afford To Keep The UK Safe?
Tue 14 Apr 2026
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.
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The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.
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Electioncast: What’s Happening In Wales?
Fri 10 Apr 2026
Everything you need to know about the Senedd elections.
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The Defence Secretary Interview: The Covert Russian Submarine Operation
Thu 9 Apr 2026
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.
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US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
Wed 8 Apr 2026
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?
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Trump Threatens ‘Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight’
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal.
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NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.
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Can The King Bring Trump Back On Side?
Tue 31 Mar 2026
King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.
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Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.
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How Should the UK Respond to the Global Energy Crisis?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
A political dividing line emerges over the response to rising gas prices.
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Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government
Sat 28 Mar 2026
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.
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The Week: Is There A Path To Peace?
Fri 27 Mar 2026
The US and Iran make proposals for peace, but can they actually start talking?
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The Social Media Addiction Trial
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Campaigners win landmark legal battle against social media giants.
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Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
Tue 24 Mar 2026
What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?
