Podcast appearances and mentions of Yvette Cooper

It's been another turbulent week for Labour after Keir Starmer announced a crackdown on legal migration. The prime minister gave what has since become a controversial speech suggesting the UK is at risk of becoming an “island of strangers” – and home secretary Yvette Cooper announced an end to all social care visas, tighter rules for highly skilled visas, more rigorous English language tests, and more. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT's Robert Shrimsley and Jim Pickard to dissect the policies, as well as the reaction to Starmer's speech and where Labour's position leaves the Tories on immigration. Plus, the panel delves into the Downing Street briefing about a whole host of new prison reforms set to drop next week.Follow Lucy on Bluesky or X: @lucyfisher.bsky.social, @LOS_Fisher; Jim @pickardje.bsky.social; Robert @robertshrimsley, @robertshrimsley.bsky.socialWhat did you think of this episode? Let us know at politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: Starmer rejects Enoch Powell parallel after ‘island of strangers' speech Democracy's downward spiral leaves Starmer no leeway on immigrationLiz Truss regime's ‘moron premium' still looms over UK economyBadenoch pivots to economy in bid to fend off Reform threatSome prisoners in England who breach release terms face short jail sentencesSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter' award. Presented by Lucy Fisher, and produced by Lulu Smyth. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Manuela Saragosa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer has succeeded in keeping immigration at the top of the news agenda for another day – although he may not be happy with the headlines. After his set-piece announcement yesterday, the Prime Minister is caught between fire from both sides. On the left, he is accused of ‘pandering' to Nigel Farage and even echoing the rhetoric of Enoch Powell's ‘Rivers of Blood' speech – with regard to Starmer's statement about Britain becoming an ‘island of strangers'. Meanwhile, Farage has called the Prime Minister ‘insincere' and ‘playing catch-up'. Within Labour, some backbench MPs have broken ranks. But it is the quiet, soft-left faction – already uneasy about winter fuel, foreign aid etc. – that will concern the PM most. Might immigration be the issue that forces them to rebel? And is this really a departure for Keir Starmer, or a return to the language of New Labour? Oscar Edmondson speaks to Isabel Hardman and Danny Shaw, former adviser to Yvette Cooper. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Yvette Cooper has rejected claims that Keir Starmer consciously cribbed from Enoch Powell during his speech on migration. Plus: The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to $600bn in AI and defence deals; and US streamer Hasan Piker has been detained for several hours at the US border. With Aaron Bastani, Stella Tsantekidou and Harriet […]

Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper have played their migration cards, but will they be enough to counter Farage's populist policies? Will they work in practical terms? And if they do, what will be the impact on growth and any hope for the urgently needed National Care Service? So many questions erupt when moving on to this thorny terrain… Subscribe to Patreon for bonus podcasts, the main podcast a day early and ad free… plus special exclusive live events. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Starmer Winter Fuel U-Turn: Too Little, Too Late" #Starmer U-turn, #Winter Fuel Allowance, #Reform UK, #Nigel Farage Rumours are swirling after Labour's bruising losses to Reform UK in last week's council elections. Is the government now preparing to U-turn on one of its most controversial policies — the massive cut to Winter Fuel Allowance for millions of pensioners? Health Minister Wes Streeting admitted today that voters “aren't happy,” revealing it was a major issue on the doorstep during the campaign. But Jon Gaunt asks: Is it too little, too late? More importantly, is Labour starting to look like "Reform Lite" — dancing to Farage's tune out of panic? Just ten months into office and Starmer's team is already in retreat. That's not a reset — that's a crisis. With Keir Starmer now the most unpopular Prime Minister on record, is this government already on the ropes? Could Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper — or even Starmer himself — be forced out? And is Nigel Farage a dead cert to be Britain's next PM?

"Starmer Sunk: Labour Wrecked as Reform UK Surges" KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #NigelFarage Keir Starmer is under intense pressure after Labour's disastrous showing in the local elections and the Runcorn by-election. Rather than reconsider, he's doubling down on policies that are deeply unpopular across the UK.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.Yvette Cooper confirms there are no figures available on new asylum sex offender crackdown.Nick Ferrari speaks to former BBC executive Roger Bolton After BBC Chairman Samir Shah has said that 'powerful individuals' AT BBC MAKING LIVES OF COLLEAGUES 'UNBEARABLE'. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

As Trump's 100 days in office edges closer, Anne checks in from DC to bring us all the latest on a domestically difficult week for the President.  Also, will the upcoming Canadian elections be a referendum on Trump from its biggest neighbours? Sam and Anne discuss what the global ramifications of that result might be.   And back in Blighty, local elections are nearing and Sam explains how they might shine a light on a tension in Labour between Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Will their briefs demand they push in opposite directions?        To find lists of candidates in all the local elections, you can search here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information 

Despite this being the week that Kemi Badenoch finally showed some steel in PMQs, it's Robert Jenrick who has been stealing the headlines. That's for lots of reasons – mainly his comments about a potential Tory Reform pact, which he clarified on Good Morning Britain this morning, saying: ‘Kemi Badenoch and I are on exactly the same page. Kemi has been very clear there won't be a pact with Reform, and I've said time and again that I want to put Reform out of business. I want to send Nigel Farage back to retirement.' This follows leaked footage which surfaced this week from a student event in late March, where he appeared to suggest that he would back a pact to join forces with Farage. Elsewhere, he had a big win when Yvette Cooper announced that the government will publish migrant crime league tables – a policy he has pushed for. Is he the prince across the water? Or do we need to give Kemi a break? Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Henry Hill, deputy editor at Conservative Home. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

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Nhìn lại 5 năm sau khi thỏa thuận Brexit có hiệu lực (từ 31/01/2020), vấn đề di dân vào Anh, cả hợp pháp và trái phép, vẫn là vấn đề nổi cộm lớn ở quốc gia nay đã nằm ngoài Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, dẫu rằng cắt giảm di dân là một tiêu chí của Brexit. Thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang từ Anh quốc tìm hiểu chủ đề này. RFI : 5 năm sau khi Thỏa thuận Brexit đưa Anh ra khỏi Liên Hiệp Châu Âu có hiệu lực, vấn đề di dân vào Vương quốc Anh nay ra sao? Dư luận Anh nghĩ gì về chuyện này ?TTV NGUYỄN GIANG: Có thể nói là sau 5 năm Brexit, dòng người vào Anh vẫn đông hơn dòng người ra đi, khiến con số ròng nhập cư vào Anh tăng lên. Tuy thế, thành phần của các nhóm người tới Anh có sự thay đổi. Chúng ta nhớ rằng Brexit năm 2016 chính là hệ quả của việc quá 50% (dù không lớn) cử tri Anh muốn ra khỏi Liên Hiệp Châu Âu (EU) để dân các nước khác trong EU không thể tới Anh sinh sống tự do.Nước Anh đã đạt được điều này vì lý do chủ quan (Brexit referendum) và khách quan là sau đại dịch Covid, số người từ châu Âu thuộc EU tới Anh giảm, và kinh tế Anh kém đi, người EU quay về đất nước họ, như trường hợp của Ba Lan, nơi có tăng trưởng kinh tế tốt hơn Anh.Bù vào đó thì di dân từ các nước khác trên thế giới, tạm gọi là nhóm nhập cư ngoài EU, lại tăng lên từ năm 2020. Người từ các nước Commonwealth (ví dụ Nigeria) hay đặc khu như Hồng Kông (nơi có nhóm mang hộ chiếu hải ngoại của Anh), và cả Trung Đông, Đông Nam Á (chủ yếu từ Việt Nam), vẫn vào Anh đều đều. Đặc biệt, trong giai đoạn 2021-2024, con số nhập cư ròng tăng mạnh, đạt trên 900 nghìn/năm tính vào thời điểm đầu năm 2024. Số dân EU thì sang Anh giảm dần đều từ đầu năm 2024.Dư luận Anh tiếp tục phản đối nhập cư mà họ cho là đang quá mức vì chi phí của chính quyền cho người xin tỵ nạn ngốn vào ngân sách nhà nước. Còn với cả di dân kinh tế, sinh viên du học, thì dù họ vào hợp pháp nhưng con số đông đảo lại đẩy giá thuê nhà ở các đô thị lên cao ngất, khiến người bản địa cũng không hài lòng.Giới trẻ Anh sau khi học xong gần như không thể nào mua được căn hộ đầu tiên, kể cả khi đi làm có lương khá. Tân chính phủ Lao Động tung ra kế hoạch xây thêm 1,5 triệu căn nhà từ nay đến năm 2029 để điều chỉnh sự mất cân bằng cung-cầu, nhưng lạm phát và lạm chi ngân sách, nhu cầu cắt chi tiêu công khiến mục tiêu này ngày càng khó đạt, theo các bình luận trên báo Anh.RFI : Chính phủ của đảng Lao động bỏ chương trình Rwanda nhiều tai tiếng của chính phủ Bảo thủ tiền nhiệm, vậy họ có giải pháp nào thay thế  ?TTV NGUYỄN GIANG: Sau khi đảng Lao động lên cầm quyền tháng 7/2024, Anh quốc đã đẩy mạnh việc truy bắt các băng đảng buôn người và đẩy mạnh việc trục xuất và cho hồi hương người không được tỵ nạn.Trong nước, Anh thay đổi luật để phạt rất nặng những chủ lao động thuê nhân công thiếu giấy tờ cư trú. Mức phạt nay lên tới 60 nghìn bảng Anh cho một lao động lậu. Đây là khoản tiền rất lớn, tương đương 71,5 nghìn euro, hay 77,4 nghìn đô la Mỹ. Chủ lao động có thể bị tước giấy phép hành nghề, hoặc bị phạt tù nếu đã tham gia buôn người vào Anh để làm việc.Cụ thể là cảnh sát, cục di trú và biên phòng tăng cường truy bắt và kiểm tra các tiệm ăn, nhà hàng, cơ sở sản xuất, và cả tiệm làm móng của chủ là người châu Á, gồm Việt Nam.Chính quyền còn công khai tin tức và số liệu về các vụ truy quét này để răn đe. Ví dụ, trang của chính phủ Anh hôm 28/02/2025 viết: “Từ ngày 05/07/2024 đến 31/01/2025, số vụ kiểm tra giấy tờ lao động và số vụ bắt giữ đã tăng khoảng 38% so với cùng kỳ 12 tháng trước. Trong thời gian đó, Bộ Nội Vụ đã công bố 1.090 giấy phạt dân sự đối với những người sử dụng lao động trái phép. Chủ thuê lao động phi pháp có thể đối mặt với khoản tiền phạt lên tới 60.000 bảng Anh cho mỗi người tuyển dụng sai trái ».Về đối ngoại, Anh đã thành lập Lực lượng An ninh Biên giới mới do cựu cảnh sát trưởng Martin Hewitt lãnh đạo. Bên đối tác là Pháp đã bổ nhiệm một Đại diện cao cấp về di cư, Patrick Stefanini. Hai bên hợp tác chặt để hạn chế dòng thuyền nhỏ vào Anh.RFI: Những năm qua, quan hệ Anh-Pháp đã qua các bước thăng trầm vì dòng « thuyền nhỏ » (small boats) qua eo biển Manche vào Anh, vậy tình hình nay ra sao?TTV NGUYỄN GIANG: Kể từ sau khi đảng Lao động bỏ kế hoạch Rwanda của đảng Bảo thủ cầm quyền nhiệm kỳ trước, chính sách của chính phủ Anh hiện thời là tập trung “phá án” buôn người, tăng quyển cho Biên phòng Anh và hợp tác chặt với Pháp và các nước châu Âu nhằm “chặn nguồn người nhập cư từ gốc” trước khi họ vào Anh.Nhờ không khí chính trị Anh-Pháp cải thiện và chiến lược “tái sắp đặt” (reset) quan hệ với EU, nhất là với Pháp, tháng 2 vừa qua, hai nước đã tung ra sáng kiến mới nhất chống di dân bằng thuyền nhỏ từ Pháp vào Anh. Cụ thể thì bộ trưởng Nội Vụ Anh, bà Yvette Cooper, và người đồng cấp Pháp, Bruno Retailleau, đã gặp nhau ở Calais vào ngày 27/02 để thống nhất các hành động thực thi pháp luật mới, như một phần của quan hệ đối tác đã được làm mới, nhằm đối phó với nạn vượt biên bằng thuyền nhỏ qua eo biển Manche (English Channel). Hai bên đã lập đơn vị Cảnh Sát Đặc Nhiệm mới, kèm bộ phận khởi tố, tương tự như những các đại đội cảnh sát « compagnie de marche » được triển khai trong Thế Vận Hội Paris 2024, để bắt và nhanh chóng đưa ra tòa các chủ băng buôn người. Đơn vị hỗn hợp có tên tiếng Pháp là Groupe d'Appui Operationnel, đóng trụ sở tại Dunkerque, cảng biển vùng Pas de Calais, ở tây bắc nước Pháp, giáp Bỉ, và có 2 nhiệm vụ : Thứ nhất là tăng cường tuần tra vùng bờ biển của Pháp bằng hoạt động trinh sát điện tử và thực địa ; thứ hai là tăng số chuyên viên điều khiển từ xa cho đội drone để rà soát từ trên không các hoạt động buôn người sâu trong nội địa và chặn thuyền trước khi ra biển.Dù còn quá sớm để đánh giá tính hiệu quả của đơn vị hỗn hợp Anh-Pháp này, chúng ta có thể nói là sau các bước trầm trong quan hệ với Pháp, thì nay mối giao hảo đã tốt hơn. Điều đáng nói là đảng Lao động được phe đối lập, như đảng Bảo thủ, thúc vào lưng trong chính sách ngăn di dân “trái thông lệ” (irregular) vào Anh. Lãnh đạo đảng Bảo thủ còn vừa gợi ý hôm 09/03 rằng Luật Nhân quyền mà Anh ký với châu Âu “không nên áp dụng vào các vụ trục xuất di dân trái phép”. Các nhóm nhân quyền đã phê phán rằng đảng cầm quyền hay đối lập ở Anh đều đua nhau dùng lá bài chặn di dân trái phép để thỏa mãn tâm lý cử tri.Riêng với người Việt Nam vào Anh bằng thuyền nhỏ, thì thời gian qua tình hình khó khăn do việc kiểm tra các hàng quán, nên nhiều trang Facebook của người Việt Nam thông báo với nhau về chuyện xin hồi hương. Vấn đề cũng được chính phủ Anh đẩy mạnh gần đây. Có các kênh nhận xác minh nhân thân rồi đưa họ hồi hương với chi phí do phía Anh trả.Xin nhắc rằng, trên đài báo Anh, kể cả đài BBC, thì chủ đề di dân bằng thuyền nhỏ từ Pháp sang Anh những năm qua được đề cập liên tục. Đã có kênh truyền hình Anh quay cảnh ở bờ biển Calais với hàng trăm người trèo lên thuyền đi sang Anh mà “cảnh sát Pháp đứng lắc đầu nhìn, không chặn lại”. Anh và Pháp đổ lỗi cho nhau về vấn đề này. Nhưng đó là mấy năm trước, nay thì có vẻ như hai chính phủ đã hợp tác “chặn di dân bằng thuyền nhỏ” từ điểm xuất phát. Chúng ta cần chờ xem việc này có hiệu quả tới đâu trong năm nay là năm đầu tiên Anh và Pháp cùng triển khai phối hợp xử lý vấn đề này.

Gyles really enjoyed meeting this week's guest, Ed Balls, because he enjoyed bonding over their shared experience of Westminster. And the political gossip and insight in this chat is fascinating - from a very funny behind-the-scenes account of the famous dinner at Granita in Islington at which Tony Blair and Gordon Brown thrashed out their leadership in 1997; to a description of what it's like to lose a seat as an MP (like being at your own funeral, apparently). But there's much more than politics, here. This is also the fascinating story of Ed himself, his humble Norfolk beginnings, his academic success, his early journalistic career, his marriage to fellow Labour Party high-flier, Yvette Cooper, and why it's best to lean in to a mid-life crisis. We hope you enjoy this week's brilliant edition, and thank you very much to Ed for your time, warmth and fabulous company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this explosive video, we dive deep into the shocking question: Why can't we secure the UK from terror attacks? With recent tragedies, including the terrorist murder of MP David Amess, we ask why the government has failed to take adequate action. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has refused to order a public inquiry into the attack—why the silence? What is being hidden? Is there a cover-up surrounding the failures of the anti-terror organization Prevent? We also address the chilling case of Southport mass killer Axel Rudakubana, who was flagged by Prevent but still managed to commit a horrific act of violence. How many more innocent lives must be lost before the government takes real action to protect the public? Are Prevent and the Home Secretary truly fit for purpose when it comes to combating terrorism? With the UK being an island nation, securing our borders should be a top priority. But the question remains: How much more terror do we have to endure? Join the debate on the failures of UK counter-terrorism strategies, border security, and government accountability. Let's discuss if the UK can ever truly be safe from terror, and whether our politicians are doing enough to protect us. Subscribefor more political analysis, breaking news, and free speech debates. Search Terms & Keywords: UK terrorism, David Amess murder, Yvette Cooper, Prevent failures, UK terror attacks, Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, Home Secretary inquiry, UK border security, prevent programme, political debate, UK politics news, terror cover-up, counter-terrorism, UK security issues, free speech, radio debates, government accountability, UK terrorism crisis, prevent and protect, UK government failure, terrorism inquiry, border control, national security debate Tags: #UKPolitics #Terrorism #PreventProgram #YvetteCooper #DavidAmess #UKSecurity #TerrorismInquiry #HomeSecretary #UKBorders #FreeSpeech #Debate #BreakingNews #PoliticalDebate #UKNews #CoverUp #TerrorismPrevention #NationalSecurity

Labour have found themselves facing accusations of enabling ‘two tier policing' following new guidelines from the Sentencing Council. Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has been quick to criticise the government, but Labour's Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has also urged the council reconsider their recommendations.  Yvette Cooper's former adviser Danny Shaw joins Katy Balls and James Heale to discuss the row. While Danny points out that the issue is more nuanced than the row makes out, to the public the very perception of ‘two tier policing' will damage the government - and at a time when confidence in the justice system is at an all-time low. How will they fix the problem? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

On today's #NCFNewspeak, the panel discuss: * BBC's appalling pro-Hamas propaganda scandal * Yvette Cooper replaces Nelson. Why does Labour HATE Britain's proud past? *Labour's Chagos deal puts ideology ahead of national interest

Il y a deux mois, le ministre de l'Intérieur Bruno Retailleau avait demandé au Royaume-Uni de faire davantage pour lutter contre l'immigration clandestine. Il était présent jeudi 27 février au Touquet avec son homologue britannique Yvette Cooper et s'est félicité que les deux pays "tiennent leurs engagements", notamment en matière d'effectifs mobilisés sur le terrain. Écoutez la réaction de Guy Allemand, maire de Sangatte, dans le Pas-de-Calais, une commune souffre depuis de très nombreuses années d'un afflux de migrants qui rêvent de traverser la Manche. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Midi avec Eric Brunet et Agnès Bonfillon du 27 février 2025.

Il y a deux mois, le ministre de l'Intérieur Bruno Retailleau avait demandé au Royaume-Uni de faire davantage pour lutter contre l'immigration clandestine. Il était présent jeudi 27 février au Touquet avec son homologue britannique Yvette Cooper et s'est félicité que les deux pays "tiennent leurs engagements", notamment en matière d'effectifs mobilisés sur le terrain. Écoutez la réaction de Guy Allemand, maire de Sangatte, dans le Pas-de-Calais, une commune souffre depuis de très nombreuses années d'un afflux de migrants qui rêvent de traverser la Manche. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Midi avec Eric Brunet et Agnès Bonfillon du 27 février 2025.

Is Labour's immigration posturing the last straw for those who wanted a progressive Government? Should Eric Schmidt be listened to about anything? And was the last Liverpool derby at Goodison a game for the ages? The Matts ponder all in this Sunday's bonus Q&A episode. Enjoy!EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get The New European for just £1 for the first month. Head to theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Manchester Dolly Parton musical halted over homophobic abuse Borders bill Smuggling gangs taken hold, says Yvette Cooper Assisted dying bill Plan to scrap need for High Court approval Earths inner core may have changed shape, say scientists UK must respect Trumps mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC TV auctioneer Charles Hanson put wife in headlock, court hears Transgender doctor in NHS changing room row tells tribunal I am not male Couple can hand back moth infested 32.5m mansion Greece earthquakes Aftershocks hit Santorini and surrounding islands Elon Musk led group makes 97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Assisted dying bill Plan to scrap need for High Court approval Greece earthquakes Aftershocks hit Santorini and surrounding islands TV auctioneer Charles Hanson put wife in headlock, court hears Earths inner core may have changed shape, say scientists Manchester Dolly Parton musical halted over homophobic abuse Transgender doctor in NHS changing room row tells tribunal I am not male Borders bill Smuggling gangs taken hold, says Yvette Cooper UK must respect Trumps mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC Elon Musk led group makes 97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI Couple can hand back moth infested 32.5m mansion

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Elon Musk led group makes 97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI Manchester Dolly Parton musical halted over homophobic abuse UK must respect Trumps mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC Assisted dying bill Plan to scrap need for High Court approval Borders bill Smuggling gangs taken hold, says Yvette Cooper Couple can hand back moth infested 32.5m mansion Earths inner core may have changed shape, say scientists TV auctioneer Charles Hanson put wife in headlock, court hears Transgender doctor in NHS changing room row tells tribunal I am not male Greece earthquakes Aftershocks hit Santorini and surrounding islands

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Assisted dying bill Plan to scrap need for High Court approval Manchester Dolly Parton musical halted over homophobic abuse Couple can hand back moth infested 32.5m mansion Greece earthquakes Aftershocks hit Santorini and surrounding islands Borders bill Smuggling gangs taken hold, says Yvette Cooper Transgender doctor in NHS changing room row tells tribunal I am not male Elon Musk led group makes 97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI TV auctioneer Charles Hanson put wife in headlock, court hears UK must respect Trumps mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC Earths inner core may have changed shape, say scientists

As Reform UK creeps up the polls, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the Conservatives and Labour are responding to the threat from Nigel Farage's party. Plus, will the government's efforts to show voters it is serious about tackling illegal migration cut through? Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

This week, Cindy Yu presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. The day before Keir Starmer is set to meet with European leaders, we hear contrasting views on Brexit and the UK's relationship with Europe from Yvette Cooper, Ed Davey and Andrew Griffith. Plus, Cooper talks about AI's dangerous involvement in the production of child abuse material.

Reality star turned documentary filmmaker Vicky Pattison joins Clare McDonnell to discuss her latest project, Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape. The documentary sees her exploring the proliferation of videos generated by AI whereby people's faces are placed onto pornographic images and shared without their consent. Vicky talks about creating her own deepfake sex tape and looks at the impact the phenomenon is having on women and girls. A rapid review commissioned by the government in response to the Southport attacks has been leaked, including suggestions that the definition of extremism should be widened to include men who are prejudiced against women, along with potentially violent environmentalists, the far left and conspiracy theorists. The BBC has been told Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, doesn't agree with the findings and will order the focus to remain on Islamist and far-right extremism. We're joined by BBC Political correspondent Tom Symonds, author and journalist Joan Smith and and Ian Corbett, Participation, Engagement and Policy Advisor for the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice. Eighties pop legend Kim Wilde joins us to discuss her new album, Closer, her career and embracing her 60s. We discuss football academies and the challenges they present for parents with Rachel Holmes, whose son Pete plays for Cambridge United's U18s team and Jorden Gibson, Academy Manager at Stevenage Football Club.Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths Editor: Karen Dalziel

At a press conference this morning, Keir Starmer moved quickly to announce a public inquiry into the Southport murders. This comes after Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to murdering three girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift–themed dance class last year. The Prime Minister promised that ‘no stone' will be ‘left unturned' when it comes to asking the ‘difficult questions… unburdened by cultural or institutional sensitivities'. Chief among these difficult questions is why – when Rudakubana had been referred to the counter-extremism Prevent programme three times – he wasn't stopped? And is there any substance to claims by Nigel Farage of a ‘cover-up'? Katy Balls speaks to James Heale and Danny Shaw, former adviser to Yvette Cooper. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Photo: Merseyside Police

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday. We look at the inauguration, Trump's raft of immediate Executive Orders and the worldwide implications of what his presidency heralds.Those potential effects are having to be factored into the UK government's economic strategies and diplomatic actions. Meanwhile apparent splits are appearing in Scottish Labour which were writ large in the "painting by numbers" interview with Kirsty McNeill Labour Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State for Scotland on the BBC's Sunday Morning Show.The Scottish government is currently arguing that measures such as creating a wealth tax and setting up a National Energy Company are snookered by The Scotland Act. Are there bold, innovative ways  to circumvent it and why is the SNP leadership so committed to playing by the UK's rules?Axel Rudabukana has pleaded guilty to the Southport murders. Yvette Cooper has promised an inquiry into why so many warning signs were missed by so many agencies. However big questions still remain over the Labour governments clampdown on the release of information on Rudakubana which may have squashed the anti immigrant, anti Muslim internet rumours which fuelled the subsequent riots.Lesley reacts to the first episode of An t-Eilean (The Island) – the UK's first ever high-end Gaelic drama series.Lesley has also launched the first of her YouTube films on Iceland and its green energy/heating revolution Hot Springs Town check it out herehttps://lesleyriddoch.com/filmsThere's also chat about music. Bob Dylan and Sibelius. Not so strange cultural bedfellows. ★ Support this podcast ★

On Nick Ferrari at BreakfastNick takes listeners across the Atlantic to The US inauguration, and the pledges set out by President Trump. The president has announced a national emergency at the US southern Border. Nick speaks to Fiona Burke, a volunteer who has worked across this border. Trump also declares a 'blizzard' of executive order. The president also declares he will re-name the Gulf of Mexico, as well as pardon the 1,600 people who stormed the Capitol in 2021.In the UK, the Southport Killer, Axel Rudakubana, pleads guilty. It has been released that the killer was refereed to the Government's prevent scheme three times, and has been involved in a number of previously violent attacks prior to the attack in 2024. Nick speaks to Peter Fahy, Former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and Head of the Prevent programme between 2010 and 2015, about the prevent scheme, and how it needs to adapt in the future. We also hear from the Prime Minister as he addresses the public after Yvette Cooper announced a national inquiry into the Southport attack. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show Podcast.

As (loosely) promised here's an extra episode. It's all about the laydeez this week as I discuss Yvette Cooper's petty fudge on grooming gangs, Bridget Phillipson continuing to be the most irritating person in government & why Kemi needs to do some action-hero stuff. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yvette Cooper has announced a three-month review of gang-based child sexual exploitation

In this explosive broadcast, we dive into the shocking ongoing cover-up of child rape gangs across the UK—a scandal that continues to devastate victims, survivors, and their families. Join me as we break down Yvette Cooper's recent statement to the House of Commons addressing what is now being called the biggest sex abuse scandal in UK history. We also ask the pressing question: Where is Keir Starmer during this crisis? While the UK faces these critical issues, Starmer is out of the country, allocating millions in taxpayer money to Ukraine. This video is a must-watch for anyone passionate about UK politics, news, and the fight for justice. We'll discuss: Why survivors are being let down yet again. The implications of political inaction on this scandal. Your views on free speech, political accountability, and how we demand change. Join the debate! Share your thoughts in the comments—your voice matters. Keywords: UK politics, child rape gang cover-up, Yvette Cooper, Keir Starmer, UK sex scandal, political accountability, free speech, UK news, justice for survivors, taxpayer money Ukraine, UK debate, free speech radio. Tags: #UKPolitics #ChildAbuseCoverUp #YvetteCooper #KeirStarmer #UKNews #JusticeForVictims #FreeSpeech #DebateRadio #Scandal #Accountability  

The grooming gangs scandal is back in the news this week after Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips rejected calls for a government inquiry into historic child abuse in Oldham, prompting a conservative backlash. Robert Jenrick, the Shadow Justice Secretary, called it ‘shameful'; Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister, labelled Phillips's title ‘a perversion of the English language.' Even Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter/X, has piled in, arguing that the Home Office minister ‘deserves to be in prison.' As the grooming gangs story continues to gather traction, will we see an inquiry? And how should we assess the Home Secretary's success six months into the job? Cindy Yu speaks to James Heale and Danny Shaw, a former adviser to Yvette Cooper. Produced by Cindy Yu and Oscar Edmondson.

It's the last weekend edition of Newscast of the year, and the government have decided to do their media round on migration.Laura's been speaking to the Yvette Cooper, and her Conservative counterpart Chris Philp to find out how the main parties want to tackle the issue.Paddy, and Henry convene to chew through how migration has, and continues to be, a dominant issue in British politics - and how it could shape the future of Westminster.And, as we hurtle towards Christmas, we discuss our favourite news moments of the year (and eat Italian biscuits).You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy McConnell. It was made by Chris Gray with Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. In the final Sunday roundup of the year, we hear about immigration and Chinese espionage through the views of Yvette Cooper, Angela Eagle, Kemi Badenoch and Andy Burnham. Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill. 

In this continental edition, Laura speaks to Paddy from Rome, where she's been talking to the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, who will meet her Italian counterpart for diplomacy on migration.She's also been asking her about the connection between Prince Andrew and an alleged Chinese spy. The Duke of York's judgement is being questioned after the government advised him to cease all contact with the enigmatic individual known only to the public as ‘H6'.And the developing situation in Syria has caused a rift in the Labour front bench, as some of their members revisit their own party's role in blocking UK military action against then Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2013. Paddy and Laura discuss what is really going on behind the scenes.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy McConnell. It was made by Chris Gray with Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Labour are planning to publish a 10-year plan to get on the front foot when it comes to the prisons crisis. Shifting from the previous government's preference to run the system hot to a policy of early release and carving out more places, the headline figure is that there will be 14,000 more prison places by 2031. But the fear today is that these won't be enough to tackle the critical lack of space in UK jails. So, will Labour's ongoing sentencing review advocate for greater leniency for certain offenders? And will the public see that as justice being served? James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Danny Shaw, former adviser to Yvette Cooper. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Keir Starmer delivered his ‘plan for change' in a key speech at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, setting out what he called 'milestones' for his government. It comes after a challenging five months in office for Labour, but they denied that it was an emergency relaunch, despite their plummeting approval rates.Camilla and Ben Riley-Smith are at Pinewood to react to the Government's new plans and ask the current Cabinet (including Lisa Nandy, Yvette Cooper, and Ed Miliband) what it all means.And as France falls into political turmoil after their Prime Minister resigns following a vote of no confidence, Kamal speaks to our Europe Editor James Crisp about what this means for the country's future and its role within Europe.ReadCrisis for France and Germany comes at terrible moment for EU, James CrispWe want to hear from you! Email us at TheDailyT@telegraph.co.uk or find us on X, Instagram and TikTok @dailytpodcastProducers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsVideo Editor: Aaron WheelerSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshCamera Operator: Lilian FawcettEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government has announced a review into how to properly police non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). This follows the experience of Allison Pearson who, on Remembrance Day morning, was doorstepped by Essex Police demanding an interview about a long-forgotten tweet. Reports of NCHIs have dramatically increased in the last year, with 13,200 recorded in the 12 months to June (around 36 a day). What qualifies as an NCHI and how can the police be expected to enforce them? Is this police overreach or a necessary measure to tackle the rise in instances of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia? Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Danny Shaw, former adviser to Yvette Cooper. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

She is one of the highest-ranking women in the Labour Party, now holding the position of home secretary.Yvette Cooper, born in Inverness in 1969, grew up in Hampshire and went on to forge a career in politics full of firsts. She served as the first female chief secretary to the Treasury. She also became the first minister to take maternity leave, and she was one half of the first married couple in the cabinet - alongside Ed Balls.But not everyone is convinced Yvette Cooper has the answers to the big problems in her in-tray, particularly on the small boats issue.Stephen Smith talks to friends and political allies, to understand the views and events that have shaped this veteran Labour politician.Production team Producers: Emma Close and Nathan Gower Editor: Ben Mundy Sound: James Beard Production Co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele Credits Political Thinking with Nick Robinson (BBC) 1991 Harvard Commencement Address 1992 Bill Clinton Campaign Speech Tony Blair 1997 Election Victory Speech 2015 Election Exit Poll (BBC)

Iain is joined by lawyer and former SNP MP Joanna Cherry for this ep! They talk about the twists and turns of the Tory leadership contest, Joanna's departure from Parliament, Yvette Cooper and Taylor Swift, renters' rights, assisted dying and more.

Successive governments have struggled with how to deal with China, balancing them as a geopolitical rival yet necessary trade partner. Recent moves from Labour have sent mixed signals, from the free speech act to the return of the Chagos Islands. Further decisions loom on the horizon. As Rachel Reeves seeks some economic wiggle room, can Labour resist the lure of the Chinese market? The Spectator's Katy Balls, and visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) James Crabtree, join the podcast to discuss further (02:05). Plus: as the first issue under The Spectator's new editor Michael Gove, what are his reflections as he succeeds Fraser Nelson? He reads an excerpt from his diary (19:05). Next: could the government's plans for dealing with extremism have unintended consequences on young men? With plans to reclassify extreme misogyny as extremism, Toby Young argues this week that Labour's broadening of this issue exposes the flaws of the Prevent strategy. For all the focus on ‘toxic masculinity', do we risk alienating and prematurely criminalising teenagers? Toby joins the podcast, alongside The Spectator's deputy features editor – often host of this podcast – Gus Carter (22:05). And finally: the rise of the female fight club. Emily Rhodes talks about her experience taking up kickboxing, and the unexpected consequence of channelling her anger. How should women, and society, understand and deal with female anger? Emily joins the podcast, alongside the author of Rage Becomes Her, Soraya Chemaly, to explain (34:28). Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.

Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls join James Heale to look ahead to a crucial week for Labour. On Tuesday, Parliament will hold a binding vote on the changes to winter fuel allowance - how are Labour expected to deal with this? Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, and husband of the current home secretary Yvette Cooper, has argued that Labour need an 'escape route' from the policy. What can we read from this intervention? And how influenced are the government by the spectres of George Osborne and Liz Truss? Also on the podcast, Fraser talks about both the problems facing Germany, and the surprisingly successful measure that Sweden has introduced, to deal with net migration. Produced by Patrick Gibbons