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Will The US Attack Iran?
US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do?
26 Feb 2026,33 mins
How Did A Tip-Off From Sir Lindsay Hoyle Lead To Peter Mandelson’s Arrest?
The Metropolitan Police apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off.
25 Feb 2026,29 mins
The David Lammy Interview
Adam and Chris speak to the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.
24 Feb 2026,29 mins
Peter Mandelson Arrested
Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
23 Feb 2026,39 mins
Gordon Brown turns detective over Andrew
Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.
22 Feb 2026,33 mins
The Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin Interview
Four years of war in Ukraine.
22 Feb 2026,27 mins
Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning of the End?
The Supreme Court has rejected US President Donald Trump’s global import taxes
21 Feb 2026,35 mins
The Week: Andrew Arrested, New Cabinet Secretary & Jenrick Economics
Adam, Alex and Joe wrap up the week.
20 Feb 2026,40 mins
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested
Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
19 Feb 2026,36 mins
The Robert Jenrick Interview: What's Reform's Economic Plan?
Reform’s pick for chancellor Robert Jenrick speaks to Adam.
18 Feb 2026,38 mins
Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.
17 Feb 2026,34 mins
Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?
16 Feb 2026,31 mins
Are Britain's 'Brexit Years’ Over?
Starmer says UK should move closer to the EU at the Munich Security conference.
15 Feb 2026,30 mins
Victoria Derbyshire on the Gisèle Pelicot Interview
Victoria Derbyshire speaks about her exclusive UK interview with Gisèle Pelicot.
14 Feb 2026,34 mins
The Week: How Keir Starmer Survived
James and Chris are joined by Tim Shipman and Professor Jane Green to discuss the week.
13 Feb 2026,30 mins
Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
Man United co-owner apologises after saying “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”.
12 Feb 2026,39 mins
Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?
And an update from Tehran.
11 Feb 2026,34 mins
Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?
10 Feb 2026,44 mins
Starmer’s Fight For Survival
Starmer tells MPs 'every fight I've been in, I've won'.
09 Feb 2026,34 mins
Morgan McSweeney Resigns
PM’s chief of staff says he takes 'full responsibility' for Mandelson appointment advice.
08 Feb 2026,26 mins
What Starmer Does Next
What are the prime minister’s options after the Mandelson scandal?
08 Feb 2026,32 mins
Epstein Files: The Gordon Brown Intervention
The former Labour prime minister says Starmer is in a ‘serious’ position.
07 Feb 2026,30 mins
The Week: The King, The Prime Minister and The Epstein Files
Adam, Chris, Alex and Daniela wrap up the week’s news.
06 Feb 2026,31 mins
Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?
The Prime Minister apologises for ‘believing Mandelson’s lies’ but will it be enough?
05 Feb 2026,38 mins
Epstein Files: Starmer Under Pressure Over Mandelson
MPs approve to release Mandelson documents.
04 Feb 2026,47 mins
Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
03 Feb 2026,39 mins
Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.
02 Feb 2026,27 mins
Epstein Files: New Mandelson and Andrew Allegations
More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.
01 Feb 2026,44 mins
Epstein Files: New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew
Photos appearing to show Andrew on all fours over female included in new Epstein files.
31 Jan 2026,26 mins
The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama
Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.
30 Jan 2026,30 mins