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‘Let’s seek to reunite our country rather than to divide our country’ – Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
Earlier we spoke to Anas Sawar and asked him first, why he had not tackled the crucial issue of Scottish independence in his acceptance speech.


Anas Sarwar wins Scottish Labour leadership race
Anas Sarwar has become the new leader of the Scottish Labour party - after defeating Monica Lennon in the leadership contest.


Tributes paid by family to Captain Sir Tom Moore at funeral service
The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore have described him as a 'beacon of light and hope to the world' - as they paid tribute at his funeral service in Bedford.


‘Tax rises would be economic vandalism’ – Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation Miatta Fahnbulleh
We were joined by the economist Miatta Fahnbulleh, who's chief executive of the New Economics Foundation think tank.


Chancellor Rishi Sunak says UK economy to face ‘enormous strains’ following lockdown
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that he'll have to make some tough decisions in next week's Budget in order to repair the gaping hole in the public finances caused by the pandemic.


Punk icon Poly Styrene remembered by her daughter in documentary
Daughter of punk icon Poly Styrene makes a documentary about her mother's life called 'I am a Cliche'.


Discrepancies in uptake of Covid jab could ‘reverse progress that’s been made’, says LSHTM professor
We speak to Professor Krishnan Bhaskaran about discrepancies in the uptake of the Covid vaccine.


‘Don’t wreck this now’ – UK government’s Covid warning
England's deputy chief medical officer gives a blunt warning as Covid rates continue to fall - but the rate of decline slows.


Shamima Begum cannot return to UK to fight citizenship case, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has ruled that Shamima Begum cannot return to the UK to fight her citizenship case.


‘I want to make sure that this litany of apparent cover-up… is not allowed to happen’ – Conservative MSP Ruth Davidson
Conservative MSP Ruth Davidson speaks to Matt Frei about allegations of a cover-up in Salmond investigation.


‘I want us to get to the truth’ at Salmond inquiry, says SNP MP Alyn Smith
Scottish National Party MP, Alyn Smith speaks to us about the inquiry into Scottish government's handling of harassment allegations against Mr Salmond.


Salmond accuses Sturgeon of lying at Holyrood committee
Alex Salmond gives a quietly spoken but furious attack on his successor Nicola Sturgeon at Holyrood committee.


Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘cover-up’ over handling of Salmond allegations
Minister Nicola Sturgeon clashes with Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson following 'cover-up' allegations.


Plans to build Europe’s largest gas power plant in North Yorkshire scrapped
The electricity generator Drax has scrapped controversial plans to build Europe's largest gas power plant at its North Yorkshire site.


Chancellor Rishi Sunak urged by senior Tories not to raise taxes in budget
Senior Conservatives urge Rishi Sunak not to put taxes in his Budget next week.



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