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Rishi Sunak: less Trussonomics, same poll numbers
In this episode, our political editor Gary Gibbon looks at the first few weeks of the reign of Rishi and whether his autumn statement will be enough to shore up support and ensure the Conservatives aren’t thumped at the next election.


‘Systemic’ errors lead to murder of five-year-old in Bridgend, review finds
Professionals caring for a five-year-old boy murdered by his mother, stepfather and stepbrother, failed to report injuries he suffered almost a year before his death, a case review has found.  


Strikes continue to spread across UK
A wave of industrial action continues to spread across the UK - as Royal Mail workers, University lecturers and teachers in Scotland walk out in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.  


French rescue services failed to respond to sinking migrant boat, leaked report shows
More evidence has emerged highlighting concerns over the response to a migrant boat that sank in the Channel last November, with at least 33 people on board. 


‘Take students out of migration figures’ says David Goodhart
To discuss this further are Sunder Katwala from the migration policy think tank, we were joined by British Future and David Goodhart, a journalist and commentator who's written about immigration.


UK migration hits all-time high – is it the new normal or a one-off?
Net migration to the UK is at a record high with half a million more people arriving than leaving in the year to June 2022.  


‘Seemingly lessons haven’t been learned’ after Awaab Ishak died following mould exposure, Rochdale Labour MP says
We spoke to the MP for Rochdale, Tony Lloyd, and asked him what he thought of the shocking images in our report from Rochdale.


Tenants still ill from conditions in Rochdale estate where mould caused two year old’s death
They say they're sorry, they've sacked their Chief Executive and after accusations of racism, they've acknowledged they made assumptions about the lifestyle of two-year-old Awaab Ishak's parents that were wrong.  


Redcar’s iconic blast furnace demolished
Towering as high as St Paul's cathedral, the blast furnace at the former Redcar steelworks was demolished today - changing one of the best known skylines in the North East of England forever. 


Home Secretary blasted by MPs over asylum policy
The Home Secretary has been accused of being "out of her depth" on asylum policy - after she admitted that the Government had failed to control UK borders. 


IndyRef2 distracts Scotland from local and global issues, says Scottish Conservative leader
We’re joined by the leaders of the Scottish Conservative and Labour Parties, Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar.


SNP will not take no for an answer on second referendum, Angus Robertson says
We’re joined by the Scottish Government's Constitution Secretary, Angus Robertson.


Scotland ‘will find another way to independence’, says Sturgeon after Supreme Court defeat
No establishment, Westminster or otherwise, will ever silence the voice of the Scottish people - Nicola Sturgeon has told crowds here outside Holyrood.


Infected blood scandal: family claim racial stereotyping contributed to mother’s death
When Sultana Chowdhury gave birth in 1987, she needed a blood transfusion. The blood she was given was infected with Hepatitis C - and she became a victim of what's described as one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the NHS.


‘We all need to be stepping up’ over sexual abuse support, says West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
Alison Lowe is the deputy mayor for policing and crime in West Yorkshire.



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