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Victoria stands in for Laura this weekend! Today, we discuss the assisted dying bill, one of the most significant and sensitive topics to have been voted on by MPs in recent decades. We hear YOUR reaction to the bill and why it matters.
Plus, defence editor at the Economist, Shashank Joshi, joins us to talk about the rebel forces advancing in Aleppo, and whether this could topple the Assad regime.
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Today, in a historic vote, MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. After five hours of emotional debate the bill passed with 330 in favour to 275 against, at the first stage in the Commons. Before the bill can become law it will face further scrutiny, and the first cases are not expected for at least two years. James and Chris are joined by Vicki Young, deputy political editor, and Fergus Walsh, medical editor.
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Today, we look at the latest net migration figures, as the UK hit a record 906,000 in the year to June 2023, much higher than previously thought. Sir Keir Starmer seized on the figures - which cover a period before Labour took office - to accuse the Tories of ârunning an open borders experimentâ.
Adam is joined by Chris, Alex Forsyth and Nick Watt to discuss that and look ahead to the vote on assisted dying tomorrow. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Today, Adam chats to Ed Davey about his tactics as an opposition party, including making TikToks about the âRizz Demsâ, as well as this weekâs vote on Assisted Dying and why heâs voting against the bill.
Plus, Ed is the first leader of a major political party to release a Christmas single. He tells Adam about teaming up with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir to release the charity single, Love is Enough.
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Today, we look at the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah and what it means for the Middle East.
A deal to end thirteen months of fighting in Lebanon came into affect on Wednesday morning. It follows Israelâs land invasion of Lebanon in October in response to rocket attacks from Hezbollah.
Adam is joined by the BBCâs international editor Jeremy Bowen, and Jonny Dymond, host of The Conflict podcast. They discuss how the deal was brokered, what it means for Israel and Lebanon, and why the deal doesnât extend to the war in Gaza.
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Today, has Donald Trump outlined his plans for a future trade war once he re-enters the White House? The President Elect has said that heâll sign an executive order on day one of his presidency imposing a 25% tariff on "all products" entering the US from neighbours Mexico and Canada, until they clamp down on drugs and illegal migrants crossing the border. Adam speaks to economics editor Faisal Islam about that and major news for the UK car industry.
Plus, we examine new plans by the government to encourage people to get back to work. They say that young people must take up offers of a job or training, or lose their benefits. Adam is joined by Ben Chu policy and analysis correspondent for BBC Verify.
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Today, we look at the Chancellor Rachel Reeves defending her budget, telling businesses she is ânot coming back with more borrowing or more taxesâ. Reeves was speaking at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference. Her message comes after the boss of biscuit company McVitieâs warned it was becoming âharder to understandâ the case for investing in the UK. Adam and Chris are joined by BBC business editor Simon Jack. And, Europe editor Katya Adler tells Adam about her interview with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. In it, Merkel discusses dealing with President Putin, growing up in East Germany and Brexit regrets.
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Today, we look at the governmentâs plans to cut, what the Prime Minister has called, the âbulging benefits billâ.
Speaking to Laura on her Sunday morning show - the Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall outlined Labourâs plan âto get Britain workingâ. Laura, Paddy and Nick Watt of Newsnight discuss how similar this approach is to the previous governments. And, how will it be received by their own party?
Plus, COP29 ended with richer countries agreeing to pay developing nations $300 billion a year by 2035 to help them tackle climate change. The negotiations overran by 30 hours and the deal has been criticised as âtoo little, too lateâ. Host of the BBCâs Climate Question podcast Graihagh Jackson joins to discuss.
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Today, we look at a major intervention into the debate on the assisted dying bill from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Writing in the Guardian, Brown says the death of his first daughter Jennifer aged only 11 days strengthened his belief that "this is not the right time to make such a profound decision". Laura and Paddy discuss whether this could impact how MPs vote, as well as looking at new polling into how the public feel about the legislation.
Plus, the French Foreign Minister has spoken exclusively to Laura about the war in Ukraine, and suggests that they will allow their long-range missiles to be fired into Russia.
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Today, Adam, Alex, Chris and Henry discuss Ukraine firing British and US missiles on Russia, what the International Criminal Courtâs arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu means for Britianâs relationship with Israel, and Newscast remembers John Prescott who has died at the age of 86.
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Today, we look back on the life and career of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.
Lord Prescott died aged 86 on Wednesday in his care home, where he had been living with Alzheimer's, his family have said. Adam speaks to former Labour Director of Communications Lord Peter Mandelson about his memories of working with Lord Prescott.
And, Adam talks to Joe Pike, Political Investigations Correspondent, about the Charity Commissionâs inquiry into the Captain Tom Foundation, the charity set up by the family of Sir Captain Tom Moore. The Charity Commission said his daughter and son-in-law displayed a "pattern of behaviour" in which they benefited personally from the Captain Tom Foundation and people "would understandably feel misled".
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Today, the BBC believes Ukraine has fired UK-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles into Russia by Ukraine for the first time.
Adam speaks to former UK defence attachĂ© to Moscow and Kyiv John Foreman, who describes the Defence Secretary John Healeyâs remarks to the House of Commons about Storm Shadow missiles as âclear as mudâ.
And, BBC News Chief Presenter Sumi Somaskanda discusses why President Biden has changed direction on Ukraine plus the latest on President-elect Trumpâs well-known nominees for top roles in his team.
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Today, we look at a protest in Westminster by farmers over inheritance tax changes announced in the Budget. Around 10,000 people are believed to have attended a rally in Whitehall today protesting changes to inheritance tax. From April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than ÂŁ1m will be liable to tax. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he understands the concerns, but says the âvast majorityâ of farms will be unaffected. Plus, Ukraine has fired US-supplied long range missiles at a target inside Russian territory for the first time. Adam is joined by Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscastâ. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor Chris Gray. The senior News editor is Sam Bonham.
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Today, we look at the US reportedly authorising Ukraine sending long-range missiles into Russia. Plus, Keir Starmerâs meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro where heâs become the first PM in six years to meet Chinese President Xi. It comes as President Biden his reportedly sanctioned long range US missile strikes into Russia by Ukraine. Adam speaks to Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young and Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale.
And, Adam talks to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg to find out how the Kremlin has reacted to the potential missile strikes, plus the return of President Trump. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris, and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery and Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Russia has conducted a âmassiveâ attack on Ukraineâs power infrastructure, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, with 120 missiles and 90 drones reportedly causing multiple explosions across the country.
Laura and Paddy have been speaking to politicians about whatâs going on there.
And Lauraâs also been talking to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, who admits her public language over a row within government was âan unhelpful distractionâ.
Plus, Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey suggests the partyâs Welsh leader could be on her way out.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that with Trump in the White House, he is certain the war with Russia will âend soonerâ.
And, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken to Putin on the phone in the first call between a major western leader and the Russian leader since December 2022.
Laura and Paddy discuss what it means for Ukraine, plus news of a âimpasseâ in government over social care. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscastâ. It works on most smart speakers. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy OâConnell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Bella Saltiel. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Adam and Chris are joined by Stephanie Flanders, head of economics and politics at Bloomberg, and Lucy Fisher, Whitehall editor at the Financial Times, to discuss all the political news of the week.
They discuss an increasingly heated debate about assisted dying legislation, the chancellor announcing âthe biggest pension reform in decadesâ and President-elect Trump announcing more details of his team. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscastâ. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris . The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Today we look at the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan.
World leaders, diplomats and climate scientists have gathered in Baku for the annual UN climate summit. Adam speaks to BBC climate editor Justin Rowlatt and host of The Climate Question Graihagh Jackson to find out what theyâre hoping to achieve and why so few
And, Emma Pinchbeck the incoming chief executive of the Climate Change Committee speaks to Adam about Keir Starmerâs plans for the climate and the impact of a Trump presidency on international climate cooperation.
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Today, we look at President-elect Trumpâs first administration appointments and Wes Streetingâs much-trailed NHS reforms.
Adam speaks to BBC News Chief Presenter Caitriona Perry and Social Media and Disinformation Correspondent Marianna Spring about what happened when Biden and Trump met and what Elon Muskâs new role as head of a Department of Government Efficiency mean.
And, BBC Health Editor Hugh Pym decodes what reforms the Health Secretary Wes Streeting has proposed in a speech at the NHS providers conference this morning.
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Today, we look at the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
He has resigned after growing pressure due to a report which found that he did not follow up rigorously enough on reports of abuse of young boys and men by John Smyth. In his resignation letter, he said the report "exposed the long-maintained conspiracy of silence about the heinous abuses of John Smythâ. Adam speaks to the BBCâs religion editor Aleem Maqbool to discuss what has changed in the past 24 hours to cause the Archbishop to resign and what it means for the Church of England. If youâve been affected by the issues raised in this podcast, support services can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/
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