Newscast Season 4, Episode 17: The Covid Inquiry Enquiries

Prime Minister Considers Bullying Report

Sir Alex Allan, former adviser on ministers’ interests, joins Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the report into allegations that justice secretary Dominic Raab bullied staff.

27/04/2023

11/05/2023

Newscast and Eurovisioncast come together for a special episode. Hosted by Adam Fleming, Måns Zelmerlöw, Nina Warhurst, Daniel Rosney and Ngunan Adamu.

Sewage Happens

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joins James Cook and Tina Daheley.

25/05/2023

The Atlantic Declaration

Broadcaster Andrew Neil talks to Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth about Rishi Sunak’s Atlantic Declaration. Also, international editor Jeremy Bowen has the latest on Ukraine.

The Partygate Report

The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and former Conservative adviser Salma Shah on the Partygate report, which says Boris Johnson deliberately misled the Commons over lockdown parties.

22/06/2023

Money expert Martin Lewis and education secretary Gillian Keegan join Adam Fleming to talk about the latest rise in interest rates.

Special Report of the Privileges Committee

Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Boris Johnson's allies being criticised by the Privileges Committee and the Court of Appeal decision on the government's Rwanda policy.

06/07/2023

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner speaks to Adam Fleming and Chris Mason about her party's education policy. Plus a discussion about the launch of a new social media app, Threads.

What next for the Murdoch empire?

Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Rupert Murdoch stepping down and the fallout from the PM’s net zero announcement.

Reacting to Laurence Fox's comments on GB News

Adam and Chris meet GB News presenter Nana Akua to discuss the reaction to Laurence Fox's comments.

Why does the PM want to ban buying cigarettes?

Why does Rishi Sunak want to ban people buying cigarettes? Chris Mason and Adam Fleming discuss.

David Baddiel on Israel and Antisemitism

Adam is joined by comedian and author, David Baddiel, to discuss antisemitism in the UK.

Israel-Gaza: Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen

Chris Mason, Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen on Rishi Sunak's visit to Israel.

AI: Nothing to 'Lose Sleep Over'?

Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth chat artificial intelligence with Professor Hannah Fry and Professor Gina Neff.

Suella Braverman: Home Secretary Under the Hammer?

Is Suella Braverman facing the sack? Adam and Chris talk through what’s happening between the home secretary and Rishi Sunak.

A Week is a Long Time in Politics

Adam Fleming and Chris Mason wrap up a whirlwind week in Westminster.

The Energy Price Cap with Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, joins Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to chat about what the energy price cap means for consumers.

Sadiq Khan on Alistair Darling, COP and Xmas Trees

Adam Fleming chats to Labour mayor of London Sadiq Khan about Alistair Darling, COP28, Ulez and the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree.

Sunak Defends Rwanda Plan

Rishi Sunak defends his Rwanda plan. Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the controversial bill and the Conservative reaction.

Parliament: End of Term Report

Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at the big questions hanging over Westminster as MPs prepare to break for Christmas recess.

Rwanda Bill Revolt (again)

James Cook and Chris Mason talk to Robert Jenrick ahead of the Rwanda bill’s return to parliament.

18/01/2024

Adam Fleming and Chris Mason take a look at whether the world is less safe.

Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock and a Traitor Joins

Can Labour follow through on their poll lead and win a majority at the general election?

Has the Government Changed its Mind Over Tax Cuts?

The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.

Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn

James Cook and Chris Mason are joined by leader of the Scottish Labour Party Anas Sarwar.

Was The Recession Inevitable?

Adam Fleming and Chris Mason on the UK falling into a recession, and is Taylor Swift the most influential person in the world?

Speaker Hoyle on the Brink, Shapps on Ukraine

More than 60 MPs say they have no confidence in the speaker of the House of Commons.

Sadiq Khan on Sarah Everard Murder and Islamophobia

An independent review finds Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer.

Is There a 'Conspiracy of Silence' over Spending Cuts?

Quizzing the pensions secretary the day after the Budget.

When Will the Election Be? (Not 2 May)

The PM rules out vote on same day as local elections.

Waspi Women Get Stung Again?

Waspi women, hit by state pension age rise, push for more compensation.

Hunt’s Pension Promise: Triple Lock Will Be In Manifesto

Laura and Paddy, along with Henry Zeffman chew over the week's political news.