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What’s Andy Burnham’s plan to move power out of London?
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Episodes to download
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What’s Andy Burnham’s Plan To Move Power Out Of London?
Yesterday
Adam and Alex take a deep dive into Andy Burnham’s plan to move power out of London
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Has The US-Iran War Restarted?
Wednesday
The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?
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Is Trump Interfering In The World Cup?
Monday
Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.
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Who Is The Fraudster Who Paid For Farage’s Security?
Last Sunday
Reform denies rules were broken over benefits provided to Nigel Farage.
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The Keir Starmer Resignation Interview: Analysis
Last Saturday
Henry speaks to Laura and Paddy about his conversation with the PM.
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The Keir Starmer Resignation Interview
Last Saturday
The first interview the prime minister has given since stepping down.
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The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival
Last Saturday
Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.
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Teen Rapists Face Custody After Appeal Overturns "Lenient" Sentence
Thu 2 Jul 2026
And Morgan McSweeney admits Labour didn’t prepare properly for power.
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How Did Donald Trump Make $1.4 Billion From Crypto?
Wed 1 Jul 2026
What does President Trump’s mandatory financial report reveal?
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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
Tue 30 Jun 2026
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
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What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.
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The Starmer-Burnham Defence Handover
Sun 28 Jun 2026
We look at new details from the controversial defence plan a new PM would inherit.
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What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan?
Sat 27 Jun 2026
The prospective PM will set out his vision on Monday.
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The King (Sort Of) Reveals His Finances
Fri 26 Jun 2026
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.
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Why Is This Heatwave So Much Worse?
Thu 25 Jun 2026
The UK recorded for the hottest June day has been broken for the second day in a row.
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What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care
Wed 24 Jun 2026
A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham.
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Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
Tue 23 Jun 2026
And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?
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Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Mon 22 Jun 2026
Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.
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Why Keir Starmer’s Resignation Looks More Likely Than Ever
Sun 21 Jun 2026
The government message about the PM’s future has changed.
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Fight or Go? Keir Starmer Considers His Next Move
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Laura is told the foreign secretary thinks the PM should make a departure plan.
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Andy Burnham Wins In Makerfield, So What Happens Now?
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
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Starmer’s Warning To Andy Burnham
Wed 17 Jun 2026
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election.
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How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.
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Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Mon 15 Jun 2026
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.
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Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Sun 14 Jun 2026
Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
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By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
Sat 13 Jun 2026
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
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