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Episodes to download
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Morgan McSweeney Resigns
Sun 8 Feb 2026
PM鈥檚 chief of staff says he takes 'full responsibility' for Mandelson appointment advice.
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What Starmer Does Next
Sun 8 Feb 2026
What are the prime minister鈥檚 options after the Mandelson scandal?
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Epstein Files: The Gordon Brown Intervention
Sat 7 Feb 2026
The former Labour prime minister says Starmer is in a 鈥榮erious鈥� position.
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The Week: The King, The Prime Minister and The Epstein Files
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Adam, Chris, Alex and Daniela wrap up the week鈥檚 news.
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Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?
Thu 5 Feb 2026
The Prime Minister apologises for 鈥榖elieving Mandelson鈥檚 lies鈥� but will it be enough?
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Epstein Files: Starmer Under Pressure Over Mandelson
Wed 4 Feb 2026
MPs approve to release Mandelson documents.
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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
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Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.
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Epstein Files: New Mandelson and Andrew Allegations
Sun 1 Feb 2026
More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.
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Epstein Files: New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Photos appearing to show Andrew on all fours over female included in new Epstein files.
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The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.
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Why Does Keir Starmer's Visit Matter to China?
Thu 29 Jan 2026
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.
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Kemi Badenoch Accuses Opponents of 'Psychodrama鈥�
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Conservative Leader Calls Defectors 'Drama Queens鈥�
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Bonus: Review of the Year 2026, So Far...
Wed 28 Jan 2026
The earliest year in news round up ever made, probably.
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Labour Gets A Round Of Pub Support In
Tue 27 Jan 2026
The government has announced a support package for pubs after U-turning on cuts.
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Braverman Backs Reform
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK, accusing the Tories of betrayal.
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Labour Block Andy Burnham From Standing
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
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Decision Day for Andy Burnham
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Keir Starmer and Labour's ruling body vote on the future of the Greater Manchester mayor.
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Andy Burnham Wants to Stand, Will Labour Let Him?
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Allies of the prime minister may try and block him from standing in Gorton and Denton.
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The Week: Trump Dominates Davos, Carney's Resistance & That Greenland 'Deal'
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Adam and Chris wrap up the week with Caitriona Perry and Lyse Doucet.
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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.
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Will Trump Make A Deal Over Greenland?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
Trump uses his Davos speech to ask for 鈥榠mmediate negotiations鈥� on Greenland.
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Trump accuses UK of "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY!"
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones responds to Trump鈥檚 Truth Social rant.
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Trump says he no longer feels "an obligation to think purely of Peace鈥�
Mon 19 Jan 2026
European leaders respond to President Trump鈥檚 tariff threat.
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Trump鈥檚 Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Sun 18 Jan 2026
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.
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The Under-16s Social Media Ban Debate
Sat 17 Jan 2026
The Prime Minister is reportedly considering the ban for under-16s.
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Can Robert Jenrick 鈥淯nite The Right鈥�?
Fri 16 Jan 2026
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick鈥檚 first interview as a Reform MP.
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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.
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