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    16/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 28:10


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over the economy at this week's edition of Prime Minister's Questions.

    15/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 28:22


    Sean Curran reports as the Defence Secretary discloses a massive data leak on Afghans who worked with the British armed forces. And Thames Water is recalled for questioning by MPs.

    14/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 28:09


    Susan Hulme reports as the climate change secretary, Ed Miliband, answers MPs questions about warming weather.

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    11/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 28:18


    News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

    10/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 28:16


    David Cornock reports as MPs question the Government about planned strike action by doctors.

    09/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 28:14


    Alicia McCarthy reports on the weekly bout of Prime Minister's Questions where Kemi Badenoch wants to know if a 'wealth tax' is on the horizon.

    08/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 28:11


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as President Macron tells parliamentarians that the UK and France must defend the post-war international order.

    07/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 28:10


    How will the government pay for its policy U-turns? Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs challenge a minister over calls for a wealth tax. Also, questions over the future of legally binding support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England.

    04/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 28:16


    News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

    03/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 28:14


    Alicia McCarthy reports as Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils his 10-year plan for the NHS in England, the BBC faces more questions over Glastonbury and MPs discuss allergies.

    02/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 28:11


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over welfare at this week's Prime Minister's Questions.

    01/07/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 28:17


    Alicia McCarthy reports as ministers abandon a key part of their welfare reforms in the face of a revolt by Labour MPs.

    30/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 28:06


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where some Labour MPs say they're still unhappy about the government's proposed welfare reforms, despite the weekend's U-turn.

    27/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 28:16


    Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster on the history of backbench rebellions. Also on the programme, why do peers and MPs spend so much time on parliamentary ping pong?

    26/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 28:08


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the Prime Minister tells MPs he will hold talks with to the Labour backbenchers who are threatening to rebel over his welfare plans.

    25/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 28:18


    Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - minus the Prime Minister - as the row over the government's welfare reform plans continues.

    24/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 28:14


    Susan Hulme reports as MPs discuss the situation in the Middle East and NATO spending targets.

    23/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 28:19


    Sean Curran reports as the foreign secretary briefs the Commons on the US air strikes on Iran - and MPs debate security at UK military bases.

    20/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 28:18


    Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs decide whether to approve the legalisation of assisted dying.

    19/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 28:15


    Sean Curran reports on plans to fix crumbling schools, hospitals and prisons. Peers debate the lastest developments in the Middle East and a minister promises help for millions with energy bills.

    18/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 28:10


    Susan Hulme reports on Deputy Prime Minister's Questions, as Andrea Rayner and Chris Philp go head to head.

    17/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 28:18


    Sean Curran reports as the Commons backs measures to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales and as MPs accuse property management firms of "milking" the system.

    16/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 28:08


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the Home Secretary announces a national inquiry into grooming gangs following a review by Lady Casey.

    13/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 28:07


    Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate plans to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. a committee investigates the cost of the rise in superbugs and peers ask why UK tech start-ups go overseas for finance to help them grow. Also, why is sleeping rough still a crime?

    12/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 28:17


    Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the foreign secretary about the Gibraltar deal with the EU.

    11/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 28:18


    Sean Curran reports on the Chancellor's Spending Review, Prime Minister's Questions - and more.

    10/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 28:14


    Alicia McCarthy reports as the government gives details of investment in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant.

    09/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 27:58


    Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the government sets out the details of their U-turn on Winter Fuel payments for pensioners.

    06/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 28:14


    Susan Hulme reports on an emotional debate about babies born too early.

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    05/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 28:18


    Sean Curran reports on plans to give more pupils in England a free school lunch, Portugal opens its e-gates to British citizens and MPs share their love of maths.

    04/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 28:11


    Alicia McCarthy reports as the Prime Minister faces questions on winter fuel payments. And - delight and disappointment as the Government announces transport projects for England.

    03/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 28:20


    Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs debate the future of the Thames Water after a rescue deal for the firm fell through.

    02/06/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 28:16


    Alicia McCarthy reports as the government sets out its Strategic Defence Review.

    23/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 28:14


    Why are millions of adults not registered to vote? Sean Curran reports. Also, the challenges of kinship caring - looking after children in place of their parents; and stand by for the AI-assisted museum of the prime minister.

    22/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 28:19


    Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the government about the review into sentencing.

    21/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 28:08


    Susan Hulme reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.

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    20/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 28:16


    Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs give their verdict on the prime minister's new deal with the EU and as the foreign secretary condemns the actions of the Israeli government.

    19/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 28:11


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the home secretary warns that malign foreign state organisations could threaten the UK's security.

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    16/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 28:16


    Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs debate plans to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

    15/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 28:08


    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as ministers defend releasing more prisoners in England and Wales early to ease overcrowding.

    14/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 28:19


    Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions, delays in payouts for victims of the infected blood scandal and the future of public libraries.

    13/05/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 28:10


    Susan Hulme reports as the Conservatives warn the Government against backsliding on Brexit. And Thames Water bosses say they may have to impose water restrictions this summer.

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