Local Elections See Sunak’s Tories Take a Beating, WHO Downgrade Covid-19
Local elections in England have seen the Conservatives losing hundreds of seats.
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Voter ID Arrives for English Local Elections, David Starkey’s Racism Returns
New laws brought in by the Tories have seen ID requirements appear for the first time in English local elections. Plus: David Starkey makes more shocking and racist comments on GB News, and another oil and gas giant record enormous profits. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Ash Sarkar.
Starmer Attacks Sunak Over Housing Ahead of Local Elections
With local elections looming, Keir Starmer chose the topic of housing to take on Rishi Sunak at PMQs.
Tory Stooge Richard Sharp Forced to Resign As BBC Chair
Richard Sharp has resigned as BBC chair after failing to declare that he had helped facilitate a loan for Boris Johnson, the then Prime Minister who appointed him. Plus: we speak to David Broder about Giorgia Meloni – the far-right leader of Italy who has visited Rishi Sunak. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Starmer’s Labour Still Defending Gambling Donations, RCN Strike Cut in Half
The long-awaited white paper covering regulation of the gambling industry has been published. Should Labour be accepting money from gambling giants? Plus: just how bad is the newly passed Public Order Bill? And the RCN lose a court case to the government, halving the length of their upcoming industrial action. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Shon […]
Tories Ramp up the Hate on Refugees, the Evacuation of Sudan
With the government’s illegal migration bill back in parliament, Tory ministers have been back on the airwaves stoking anti-migrant sentiment. Plus: we speak to Khalid Mustafa Medani about the conflict in Sudan. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Gullis Blames Covid for No Dentists, Tory Sewage Scandal Continues
Britain is in the grip of a dentistry crisis, with millions of people unable to receive dental care. Plus: the Tory sewage scandal continues; and Joe Biden announces his candidacy for re-election. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Diane Abbott’s Suspension, Extinction Rebellion’s Ultimatum
Diane Abbott has had the Labour whip suspension following a letter sent to the Observer that has been branded antisemitic. Plus: Tucker Carlson is out from Fox News; and we speak to Extinction Rebellion about their set of demands they have put to the government. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Dominic Raab Resigns, Extinction Rebellion’s “Big One”, Musk’s Exploding Rocket
Dominic Raab has lashed out at civil servants after resigning for bullying them.
Raab on the Ropes, Women’s Institute Message to Transphobes
Dominic Raab’s future is on the line as Rishi Sunak is delivered a report into bullying allegations.
UK Has Worst Inflation in G7, the Latest Housing Scandal
Inflation is still high, food prices have rocketed, and Britain looks like the sick man of Europe. We speak to economist James Medway.
SNP Treasurer Arrested, JSO’s Big Break Into the Media Cycle
The SNP’s treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested amidst an investigation into the party’s finances. Plus, Just Stop Oil activists disrupt the World Snooker Championship and Ofgem still won’t ban prepayment meters. With Aaron Bastani and Barnaby Raine.
Rishi Sunak Under Investigation; Nurses Strike W/ Dave Carr
Has Rishi Sunak’s flagship maths policy been a massive miscalculation? Plus an ethics investigation into the prime minister, maternity mortality rates and more nurses strikes loom. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Dave Carr.
Fresh Nurses Strikes After Pay Offer Rejected, Pentagon Leaks Suspect Arrested
Members of the Royal College of Nursing have voted to reject the government’s latest pay offer, defying the advice of union leaders. Plus, the FBI have arrested a 21-year-old national air guardsman on suspicion of leaking classified Pentagon documents and Keir Starmer faces an expenses scandal. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar
Sunak Won’t Rule Out Return of Johnson, French Protestors Storm Luxury Store
Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out the return of Boris Johnson to cabinet. Plus: French protesters destroy a luxury store owned by the world’s richest man. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Shon Faye.
Joe Biden Speaks in Northern Ireland, Liz Truss Gives Bizarre Speech
As Joe Biden visits Northern Ireland to commemorate the Good Friday Agreement, we speak to Sarah Creighton about its legacy, and the current strains on peace. Plus: former prime minister Liz Truss gives a bizarre speech in Washington; and we speak to Dr Parth Patel on the junior doctors strike. With Michael Walker and Dalia […]
Steve Barclay Refuses to Stop Junior Doctors’ Strike
Junior doctors are on strike, but Health Secretary Steve Barclay says he isn’t prepared to negotiate. Plus, CBI boss Tony Danker has been sacked amid allegations of misconduct. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.
Keir Starmer Doubles Down, Elon Musk Vs BBC Again
Keir Starmer has doubled down on his misleading Tory attack ad and “tough on crime” rhetoric. Will it pay off for Labour? Plus: Elon Musk winds up the BBC; and a new research project has found ethnic and religious minorities in the UK are experiencing “strikingly high” levels of abuse. With Michael Walker and Mike […]