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Israel-Gaza war continues to fuel protests and division in US, France and UK
Two men have been arrested at the pro-Palestine march in London – one for holding a placard with a swastika on it and another for what police said was an alleged racist remark towards counter-protesters. That static counter-demo was organised by pro-Israel group Enough is Enough. There has also been more unrest on university campuses…
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Al Sharpton on US campus wars and the US election race between ‘two old white men’
We’ve been speaking to the civil rights activist The Reverend Al Sharpton. He discussed the coming US election and the decision by philosophy professor and left-wing activist Cornel West to run for the presidency as an independent. But first, we began by asking him about the pro-Palestine demonstrations that have divided people on US campuses.
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Tory MP defects to Labour over NHS ‘chaos’
The Tory MP and former health minister Dan Poulter has defected to Labour, saying his recent shifts as an NHS doctor made it impossible for him to continue as a Conservative in the Commons. He is the first Tory MP to defect to Labour since Christian Wakeford crossed the floor in January 2022 in protest…
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Teachers to be allowed guns in Tennessee schools
Divisions in the United States over gun control will be amplified in the run up to November’s presidential election. That has been particularly stark in the state of Tennessee. A year ago a shooting at a school in the state capital Nashville that left three nine-year-olds dead sparked protests in the legislative building. Democrat representative…
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‘It was hard not to laugh on set’ – Swede Caroline lead on root vegetable mockumentary
It’s like an Agatha Christie mystery – but with giant vegetables. That’s one way of seeing the comedy-thriller Swede Caroline – a new mockumentary set in the cut-throat world of over-sized veg competitions. The movie follows up-and-coming star Caroline who, after having her prized marrows stolen, is led on a chase through corporate corruption, insider…
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Faithless’ Sister Bliss on raving in the 90s, remembering Maxi Jazz and returning to live shows
They were one of the defining bands of the 90s rave movement. From the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury to clubs in Ibiza, Faithless sold more than 15 million records.
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Former Post Office executive’s evidence like ‘word soup’, says inquiry barrister
The inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal has heard that the Post Office’s first reaction to the suicide of a subpostmaster it accused of stealing was to hire a media lawyer to protect its reputation.
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Reading attack inquest: Deaths were “probably avoidable”
An inquest has concluded that the deaths of three friends who were stabbed in Reading four years ago were “probably avoidable”.
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King Charles to return to public facing duties
Some good news from Buckingham Palace, King Charles is now well enough to return to public facing duties, as he continues his treatment for cancer.
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SNP’s problem is they ‘don’t know who will be FM next week,’ says former Scottish FM chief of staff
Liz Lloyd was Chief of Staff to Nicola Sturgeon when she was First Minister of Scotland and joined us live from Holyrood.
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Scotland’s First Minister says he won’t resign as he faces two no confidence votes
Most of Scotland’s political parties seem to be lining up against him. But the First Minister insists he won’t be resigning before the two no confidence votes that are likely to happen next week.
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Local Elections Debate: voters question five main parties
Local Elections Debate: voters question five main parties
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Local Elections: Conservatives face 400 seat loss exclusive analysis reveals
Next Thursday is the last big test of electoral opinion ahead of the General Election with voters choosing over 100 councils across England, 10 metro mayors and the London Mayor, 37 Police and Crime Commissioners as well as a by-election in Blackpool South.
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Post Office Inquiry: ‘no cover-up’ insists former executive
She’s been described as the Post Office Executive who knew more than anyone else about the faulty Horizon computer system.
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Scotland politics: SNP leader future in doubt after opposition move
Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political future as he faces a vote of no confidence in his leadership as early as next week.
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Military horses rampage through streets of London
There was chaos in central London this morning when a group of military horses bolted after being spooked by a loud noise. One horse was shockingly drenched in blood from a collision.
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Israel Gaza war protests sweep US campuses
The impact of events on the Middle East is being felt on university campuses across the world.
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AI is ‘creating models of child sexual abuse’ says Baroness Kidron
There’s likely to be a move in Parliament to tackle the troubling growth in CSAM – child sexual abuse material – that’s been generated by artificial intelligence.
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How will US TikTok ban actually work?
TikTok is facing the prospect of disappearing from its number one market, the USA.
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What do landlords and renters think about Renters Reform Bill?
We’re joined by the CEO of the National Residential Landlords Association, Ben Beadle, and the Chief Executive of Generation Rent, Ben Twomey.
