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Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.
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Who are the losers from the Budget?
Can the government find more cuts across Whitehall to fund its NATO defence commitments?With less than a week to the budget, Treasury minister – Emma Reynolds – says squeezing more efficiency out of SW1 could …
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Can the government find more cuts across Whitehall to fund its NATO defence commitments?
With less than a week to the budget, Treasury minister – Emma Reynolds – says squeezing more efficiency out of SW1 could free up cash for defence. But with public services already under pressure, where can the cuts be made without making things worse?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy crunch the numbers, look at which sectors are already flashing the warning signs and which policies the Prime Minister could scrap to score a political win.
Elsewhere, is Education Secretary – Lucy Powell – planning on making shifts in the department after a luke warm response to keeping Sir Martyn Oliver as the chief inspector of OFSTED?
Burnham’s gas gamble: Why he's approved Jackdaw
The Jackdaw gas field has been approved by the government.Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and that it is compatible with legally binding climate …
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The Jackdaw gas field has been approved by the government.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and that it is compatible with legally binding climate commitments.
Critics say the move breaks the spirit of the 2024 Labour manifesto – and makes Andy Burnham look likes he’s living in a “parallel universe” after the hottest summer on record.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how he goes about squaring the circle of gas drilling with potential budget cuts to green projects?
Chancellor reveals Budget secrets early - but why?
John Healey’s first budget is shrouded in secrecy so how come we know he won’t be touching capital gains tax?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ponder whether the Treasury is worried about growth and discuss how Kemi …
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John Healey’s first budget is shrouded in secrecy so how come we know he won’t be touching capital gains tax?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ponder whether the Treasury is worried about growth and discuss how Kemi Badenoch is trying to get the Conservatives on an economic front foot.
Plus, they pull apart the weekly polling numbers, and Sam’s got a story about the wait times for parents of SEND children.
Where's Burnham really on welfare reform?
Having more than a million young people not in education, employment or training is an “economic catastrophe” according to the prime minister. So, what will the government do about it?With Alan Milburn’s …
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Having more than a million young people not in education, employment or training is an “economic catastrophe” according to the prime minister. So, what will the government do about it?
With Alan Milburn’s long-awaited review due next month, is Andy Burnham laying the groundwork for tougher benefit conditions in the budget – as ministers look to rein in the spiralling welfare bill?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine how the report’s findings could complicate the government’s plans for reform.
Plus, Anne has the latest on the protests in France and a stark warning over the political cost of attempting to shrink the size of the state.
The extremes of Reform: What will Farage do?
Is Reform facing another growing crisis over alleged racist, sexist and violent language within its ranks?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess what the latest claims within an ITV News undercover investigation …
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Is Reform facing another growing crisis over alleged racist, sexist and violent language within its ranks?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess what the latest claims within an ITV News undercover investigation mean for Nigel Farage and whether more damaging revelations are still to come.
Reform say there is “no room for racism” within its party.
Elsewhere, President Zelenskyy says Donald Trump cut Ukraine’s access to vital satellite technology – Starlink – claiming it cost lives. If America can switch off vital military technology, how safe is Britain’s growing reliance on Elon Musk’s satellite networks?
Plus, is the cabinet office heading for an historic re-brand and who will hold the power at the heart of government?
Budget "beerlaterals": How Burnham and Healey really work
As President Zelenskyy arrives in Downing Street, is the balance of the Ukraine war shifting?Andy Burnham will reaffirm Britain’s support for Ukraine after Presidents Trump and Putin diesel deal – but can the …
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As President Zelenskyy arrives in Downing Street, is the balance of the Ukraine war shifting?
Andy Burnham will reaffirm Britain’s support for Ukraine after Presidents Trump and Putin diesel deal – but can the UK make a difference without putting its relationship with Washington at risk?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the Prime Minister’s delicate balancing act as questions mount over America’s commitment to Ukraine.
Elsewhere, has the government headed off a rebellion over the Courts Bill - and is its plan to build its way out of the prison crisis already unravelling?
Plus, with the budget looming, economic critic Lord Jim O’Neill faces the Treasury Select Committee. Could his intervention create more headaches for John Healey?
Can the Chancellor really win back business?
Reform is under pressure again - but could the coming weeks prove make-or-break for Nigel Farage’s party?With fresh undercover filming threatening to cause trouble and a crucial report into the £5m gift …
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Reform is under pressure again - but could the coming weeks prove make-or-break for Nigel Farage’s party?
With fresh undercover filming threatening to cause trouble and a crucial report into the £5m gift looming, how serious could the fallout be?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy also unpack the latest polling: is Kemi Badenoch enjoying a post-conference bounce, or are internal divisions across the political landscape reshaping the race?
Elsewhere, the battle for the Budget narrative is heating up, and Sam has some intel on why business leaders could be getting extra attention from No 10.
Plus, with a date set for an EU-UK Summit, Anne gauges the opinion across the continent.
Revealed: The Chancellor's plan to survive the Budget
With the budget barely a fortnight away, chancellor John Healey is warning of mounting economic headwinds. Can he ease the pressure on the public finances without loosening the purse strings?Sam Coates and Anne …
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With the budget barely a fortnight away, chancellor John Healey is warning of mounting economic headwinds. Can he ease the pressure on the public finances without loosening the purse strings?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy test the tightrope Healey is attempting to walk ahead of a major speech to the International Monetary Fund.
Elsewhere, is Donald Trump’s energy deal with Vladimir Putin putting the UK’s support for Ukraine to the test? And why has Andy Burnham chosen now to confirm Russian interference in the Brexit vote?
Plus, Sam has an exclusive on how the promise of more money for regional mayors might not be worth as much as they were hoping.
Will Berlin help Britain rejoin the EU?
With conference season in the rear-view mirror, Andy Burnham jets off to Germany for his first European trip as PM - but how much do Anglo-German relations matter right now?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look …
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With conference season in the rear-view mirror, Andy Burnham jets off to Germany for his first European trip as PM - but how much do Anglo-German relations matter right now?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look ahead to his meeting with German chancellor Friedrich Merz as the countries attempt to align ambitions and maybe find an avenue to rejoin the EU.
Elsewhere, an MP gets in touch to ask whether the government is trying to curb transparency and scrutiny.
Kemi Badenoch's speech: Debrief edition
She promised a “battle for the soul of the nation” – but can Kemi Badenoch turn her vision for the Conservatives into an electoral revival? In a special debrief episode from the Tory conference in Birmingham …
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She promised a “battle for the soul of the nation” – but can Kemi Badenoch turn her vision for the Conservatives into an electoral revival?
In a special debrief episode from the Tory conference in Birmingham, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the big pledges in the leader’s speech – from abolishing inheritance tax on family homes to her deeply personal intervention on race, identity and her own mixed-race children.
Has Badenoch now drawn a clear enough dividing line between her party, Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage?
Will Tory donors splash the cash?
It’s Kemi Badenoch’s big day at Conservative conference - but it’s not just the adoring party faithful she has to impress.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how the leader’s speech will land with both voters …
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It’s Kemi Badenoch’s big day at Conservative conference - but it’s not just the adoring party faithful she has to impress.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how the leader’s speech will land with both voters and party donors – in what she’s calling a “battle for the soul of the country”.
There are already signs the Tories’ finances are not in the shape they need to be to fight an election on two fronts – with our hosts picking up clues from the conference hall in Birmingham.
Plus, Sam and Anne check in on the state of the Green Party, after delegates adopted a motion declaring Zionism as a form of racism. What does it mean for leader Zack Polanski?
You can find the candidate standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election here.
Sam and Anne will return later for a special de-brief edition following Kemi Badenoch speech, which will be released mid-afternoon.
Who is in charge of the budget?
The ‘Burnham Bounce’ is extending Labour’s lead in the polls – so are the Conservatives anywhere near ready to challenge? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the latest polling numbers and what they mean for …
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The ‘Burnham Bounce’ is extending Labour’s lead in the polls – so are the Conservatives anywhere near ready to challenge?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the latest polling numbers and what they mean for Kemi Badenoch as the party struggle to define its offer on the economy, triple lock and social care.
Back in London, Chancellor - John Healey - meets Britain’s biggest banks ahead of the Budget, amid growing speculation over tax rises and a key intervention from a former chief of staff to Rachel Reeves.
Plus, as the United States pull out their bombers from RAF Fairford, just how serious is the threat?
Is Kemi abandoning the Red Wall?
Is Andy Burnham an easier opponent for the Conservatives than Keir Starmer? At Tory conference in Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch’s team sniff a chance to attack the Prime Minister – with a particular chance to seize …
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Is Andy Burnham an easier opponent for the Conservatives than Keir Starmer?
At Tory conference in Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch’s team sniff a chance to attack the Prime Minister – with a particular chance to seize and attack his economic argument.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy pore over Badenoch’s ‘The Right Way’ pamphlet and how she plans to take the fight to Reform in the north and the Liberal Democrats in the southeast.
Elsewhere, Anne has been speaking Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary – Helen Whately – who has a couple of blunt messages for Andy Burnham.
Plus, are the Conservatives truly over Robert Jencrick after his defection to Reform?
Tory conference: What will it reveal about Kemi?
As Labour attempt to reshape the political debate, can the Conservatives seize back the headlines?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are on the conference floor in Birmingham, asking whether Kemi Badenoch can carve …
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As Labour attempt to reshape the political debate, can the Conservatives seize back the headlines?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are on the conference floor in Birmingham, asking whether Kemi Badenoch can carve out a distinct Tory agenda – or whether the party is still playing catch-up.
From the pension triple lock to European Union membership, how can the Conservatives wrestle the narrative away from Andy Burnham? And does Kemi Badenoch have to become the Queen of Mean to do so?
Who cares if I'm nasty - Kemi Badenoch fights back
Labour conference is over and the opposition parties are already on the attack – despite a ringing endorsement from Oasis’ Liam Gallagher. As the Conservatives head to Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch has branded the …
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Labour conference is over and the opposition parties are already on the attack – despite a ringing endorsement from Oasis’ Liam Gallagher.
As the Conservatives head to Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch has branded the Prime Minister’s plans as “Corbynism with better packaging.”
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ask whether the Tories are embracing a more aggressive style of politics – in stark contrast to Burnham’s call for a more consensual approach.
Elsewhere, Europe is back at the centre of the debate, but what are they realistic options on the table?
Plus, is the PM starting to wind up MPs outside mayoral regions with his targeted plans?
What the gaps in Andy Burnham’s speech reveal
A lot has been said about the prime minister’s first speech as leader to the Labour party conference. But what didn’t Andy Burnham say?Have the public understood the new PM’s big policy offer? And why was there …
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A lot has been said about the prime minister’s first speech as leader to the Labour party conference. But what didn’t Andy Burnham say?
Have the public understood the new PM’s big policy offer? And why was there nothing substantial on welfare reform?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the headline polling on the Burnham speech – wondering if the public back his triple lock ‘adjustment’ to fix social care and whether the numbers add up.
The duo also focus on why the prime minister has turned to reddit to get his message over – in a bid to beat the AI algorithm.
Remember you can catch up on the latest de-brief edition of Andy Burnham’s speech here.
Risking it all: Burnham scraps the triple lock
An hour-long emotional address promising to “break the mould” of British politics – but will Britain buy Andy Burnham’s vision?In a special de-brief episode from Liverpool, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack …
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An hour-long emotional address promising to “break the mould” of British politics – but will Britain buy Andy Burnham’s vision?
In a special de-brief episode from Liverpool, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the big pledges – from challenging the triple lock, creating a national care service to electoral reform and a new relationship with the EU.
Has Burnham already set his sights on his political opponents – and begun the long campaign for the next general election?
Have the targets for the opposition parties already been placed and has the PM already started his campaign for the next general election?
With no personal mandate and little money to spend, can the PM use his political goodwill to take people with him?
What does Andy Burnham have to prove today?
It’s the new prime minister’s big day in Liverpool – but will he explain what Labour conference slogan “hope again” actually means?After a series of major speeches with little substance so far from his cabinet …
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It’s the new prime minister’s big day in Liverpool – but will he explain what Labour conference slogan “hope again” actually means?
After a series of major speeches with little substance so far from his cabinet colleagues, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy wonder whether Andy Burnham is saving all the juicy details for himself.
Could there be some policy surprises – with the pensions triple lock seemingly on the table?
And with Reform inching back ahead in the latest polling, the duo ask who Labour views as its main opponent heading into the next election: Reform or the Conservatives?
Plus, Sam has a scoop on the PM’s latest plans to bring back drinking at the footie.
Remember, Politics at Sam and Anne’s will be back later with a special de-brief edition on the Burnham speech.
Can Chancellor John Healey avoid big tax rises?
Labour conference enters day two under the shadow of a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford and whether the Iranians were involved.As Donald Trump offers his account, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the …
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Labour conference enters day two under the shadow of a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford and whether the Iranians were involved.
As Donald Trump offers his account, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the conflicting version of events, the emerging security concerns around the Gloucestershire airbase and the political reaction.
Meanwhile in Liverpool, the chancellor takes centre stage but why is he keeping a low profile?
Sam and Anne discuss the building economic tensions between No10 and the Treasury on the approach to the economy, investment and fiscal rules.
Plus, with John Healey’s headroom getting squeezed further, how much appetite is there within Labour for another big tax-raising budget?
Burnham: The tough decisions coming this week
A conference of pure vibes? Or is there some substance behind the Andy Burnham’s slogan of “hope”?And how will that go down with his party?As the Labour party conference kicks off in Liverpool, Sam Coates and …
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A conference of pure vibes? Or is there some substance behind the Andy Burnham’s slogan of “hope”?
And how will that go down with his party?
As the Labour party conference kicks off in Liverpool, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have a special Sunday look ahead to a critical week for Andy Burnham’s premiership... and they’ve got their hands on some of the Burnham merch that's already selling out.
So can the PM use the political capital to his advantage, or will he risk a backlash further down the line on his plan to tackle social care reforms?
Revealed: Andy Burnham’s Route to Victory
Is the Burnham bounce starting to show?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dig into a mega poll – projecting Labour as the largest party at the next general election – but still 85 seats short of a Commons …
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Is the Burnham bounce starting to show?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dig into a mega poll – projecting Labour as the largest party at the next general election – but still 85 seats short of a Commons majority.
What do these numbers mean for Andy Burnham, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage?
And how could a split on the right of British politics help Labour keep the keys to No10?
Plus, has Tony Blair’s call to rejoin the EU made things awkward for Andy Burnham ahead of Labour conference in Liverpool?
Has Burnham changed tack on Russia?
Is Britain about to re-engage with the world in a more meaningful way than any time in the past decade?After a frantic 24 hours in New York, Andy Burnham declared to the UN: “Britain is back.”But what does that …
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Is Britain about to re-engage with the world in a more meaningful way than any time in the past decade?
After a frantic 24 hours in New York, Andy Burnham declared to the UN: “Britain is back.”
But what does that mean in practice? And after a rebuke over rhetoric on Russia from Donald Trump, is the new PM taking a different stance to Moscow from his predecessor?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the PM’s message on Ukraine, the US and the future of AI – and ask whether these themes will shape his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister.
Burnham softens up Trump - but at what cost?
How on edge will Andy Burnham feel as he prepares to meet Donald Trump?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess the risks as the two met get together for the first time – where could the US President take …
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How on edge will Andy Burnham feel as he prepares to meet Donald Trump?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess the risks as the two met get together for the first time – where could the US President take umbrage?
Also – why has Andy Burnham agreed to help Saudi Arabia with “defensive military support” against the Houthis?
Sam’s been speaking to Liberal Democrat leader – Sir Ed Davey – as their conference wraps up in Brighton but why has AI, technology and social care become a major theme?
And, why are Lib Dem candidates being told to ditch the suits for quarter zip tops?
How can leaders on the ropes bounce back?
Can the Liberal Democrats withstand the political turbulence around them? As delegates gather in Brighton for their party conference, Sam Coates gauges the pressure on Sir Ed Davey’s party as it faces a squeeze …
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Can the Liberal Democrats withstand the political turbulence around them?
As delegates gather in Brighton for their party conference, Sam Coates gauges the pressure on Sir Ed Davey’s party as it faces a squeeze from the Greens and the Andy Burnham bounce.
Elsewhere, the Prime Minister prepares to go to New York for the UN General Assembly, the duo look ahead to his first meeting with Donald Trump – can they find any common ground?
Plus, Anne McElvoy - who's in Germany - reports on a disastrous set of regional elections for Friedrich Merz – but is he in a similar position to Keir Starmer post elections in May 2026?
What does a party of ex-PMs reveal?
What happens when the keys to No10 are handed back?Anne reports from a gathering of former Prime Minister’s - Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer - and reveals what life after power really looks like.Meanwhile, after …
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What happens when the keys to No10 are handed back?
Anne reports from a gathering of former Prime Minister’s - Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer - and reveals what life after power really looks like.
Meanwhile, after some football diplomacy with Canadian PM – Mark Carney – could it offer a chance for Andy Burnham to unlock closer ties with the EU or has the reset hit another roadblock?
Why ministers paid £2m to influencers
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how political communication has changed – from Keir Starmer’s government paying influencers to promote its message, to Andy Burnham putting himself front and centre of the …
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Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how political communication has changed – from Keir Starmer’s government paying influencers to promote its message, to Andy Burnham putting himself front and centre of the social media operation.
Sam has a scoop on how much it all costs.
Elsewhere, former No10 chief of staff – Morgan McSweeney – has been speaking about his time in No10 and how he tried to launch a thinktank in Downing Street to develop policy.
Plus, with energy bills forecasted to rocked up near £450 in January, how worried are the government and what can they do to help families?
Rayner v Streeting round 2
As the TUC Congress continues in Brighton, some of Labour’s big beasts have been baring their teeth – with Angela Rayner using an after-dinner speech to land some blows on defence secretary Wes Streeting.Sam …
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As the TUC Congress continues in Brighton, some of Labour’s big beasts have been baring their teeth – with Angela Rayner using an after-dinner speech to land some blows on defence secretary Wes Streeting.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy reveal what was said and whether it was all taken in good fun....
Meanwhile, the economic picture looks bleak as John Healey prepares for his first budget. Sam has a scoop on how one economic forecast could make or break his spending plans.
And Reform remains ‘100% confident’ two of the biggest donations in British political history were legal. But will that position shift as ministers face growing questions over how a proposed retrospective change in the law would work in practice?
Why Reform’s donation will change British politics
Will a record breaking £72 million change the face of British politics?After receiving two of the biggest political donations in history - £36 million each from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher …
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Will a record breaking £72 million change the face of British politics?
After receiving two of the biggest political donations in history - £36 million each from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harbone.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the political fallout - are the donations legal, will the government legislate to stop them and how does this vast sum of money influence British politics?
Elsewhere at the TUC conference in Brighton, the unions are ramping up the pressure on the government to deliver more for workers.
Plus, could former Prime Minister – Liz Truss – really be plotting a return to frontline politics?
Why Burnham is making holidays more expensive
Having spent the summer trying to ease the cost of living, is a new tourist tax about to hit domestic holiday makers in the pocket?The government is giving mayors additional powers to introduce a levy on hotel …
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Having spent the summer trying to ease the cost of living, is a new tourist tax about to hit domestic holiday makers in the pocket?
The government is giving mayors additional powers to introduce a levy on hotel stays, with no cap on how much they can charge.
With the tourism industry already angry, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the move and why the timing maybe a little uncomfortable for the government.
Elsewhere, Sky News has uncovered more turmoil in Reform-run local councils. With the Metropolitan Police also widening their investigation into allegations of illegal foreign donations, how much trouble is Reform and leader Nigel Farage really in?
Plus, the Assisted Dying Bill returns to parliament tomorrow – can it clear its first major hurdle for a second time? And Anne assesses the international fallout from the UK’s action over Israel.
You can watch Cathy Newman’s full investigation into Durham's Reform-led Council here.
Is Andy Burnham talking about the right stuff?
There’s fallout to the UK’s move to announce sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.Israel is closing the UK’s consulate in Jerusalem and considering other measures.Sam Coates and …
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There’s fallout to the UK’s move to announce sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israel is closing the UK’s consulate in Jerusalem and considering other measures.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at the reaction and wonder if the new PM should also be giving attention to other matters overseas.
Elsewhere, Sam’s got a story about a big government growth initiative which, so far, hasn’t done much.
And, is the bleak economic picture making John Healey’s budget harder by the day?
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