Newsnight S45E28 · Labour's £28bn U-turn
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The fallout from Labour's £28bn U-turn on green spending. Are they still planning to spend the money without making it a pledge? Our editors pore over the politics, the economics and the net zero implications. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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- 1 1. The Eve of the Longest-Ever NHS Strike2024-01-02 · 42mTomorrow will see the start of the longest strike in NHS history. Junior doctors in England will go on strike for six days - amounting to a continuous walkout of 144 hours. Since t
- 2 2. 2024's Political and Economic Outlook2024-01-03 · 42mWith 2024 set to be an election year, what will the economic backdrop be and how will the parties line up? Nick Watt and Ben Chu assess the political and economic weather.
- 3 3. An Autumn Election...Probably2024-01-04 · 42mArmando Iannucci is in the studio as the PM indicates the election is months away, and Keir Starmer sets out his stall. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 4 4. US Election Speeches2024-01-05 · 42mDonald Trump and Joe Biden's first speeches of this election year, the NHS's policy problems, UK floods, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her 2001 hit's return to the charts. With Victor
- 5 5. Post Office: will justice be delivered?2024-01-08 · 42mAs the Post Office scandal dominates politics, the real Alan Bates and the writer of ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office are live on the programme. With Kirsty Wark.
- 6 6. Post Office scandal fallout2024-01-09 · 42mAs former boss Paula Vennells says she will hand back her CBE, Newsnight looks at the ongoing fallout from the Post Office scandal. Plus Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution.
- 7 7. The Post Office Scandal2024-01-10 · 42mThe PM promises new laws to deal with the Post Office scandal. Victoria Derbyshire presents a live Newsnight special talking to sub-postmasters, politicians and campaigners.
- 8 8. Will UK and America bomb Yemen?2024-01-11 · 42mThe cabinet meets to discuss military attacks on the Houthi faction in Yemen after they create chaos in the Red Sea. Will it lead to a wider conflict? Also, testimony from a Post O
- 9 9. The Red Sea missile war2024-01-12 · 42mAnother missile attack on Red Sea shipping, after dozens of bombs from British and American jets drop on the Houthi in Yemen. A strike for stability or a step towards escalation?
- 10 10. Who wins the first race to become the US 2024 Republican candidate?2024-01-15 · 42mRepublicans in Iowa will be the first to vote for who they want as their presidential candidate in the 2024 US election. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 11 11. Rebels with a cause2024-01-16 · 42mTwo Conservative deputy chairmen resign over the government's Rwanda Bill. Has this damaged Rishi Sunak's authority? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 12 12. Rishi and Rwanda: The Big Vote2024-01-17 · 42mThe Rwanda migration bill is in the Commons with a Tory rebellion bubbling under. Will the PM's plans get past MPs, or will he have to rethink? The migration minister and Jacob Ree
- 13 13. Doug in a Hole?2024-01-18 · 42mA Newsnight investigation into Doug Barrowman - husband of Michelle Mone - and his involvement in a tax avoidance scheme. With Kirsty Wark.
- 14 14. Paying For Net Zero2024-01-19 · 42mAs the world transitions to a zero carbon future, who pays the cost? Port Talbot has announced the closure of two emissions-heavy furnaces that employ thousands of workers, and we'
- 15 15. Hostage Families Meet UK Leaders2024-01-22 · 42mIsraeli hostage families meet UK political leaders, demanding they put pressure on Qatar to 'pick a side' as Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll in Gaza reaches 25,000. W
- 16 16. Grenfell: The Long Fight for Justice2024-01-23 · 42mSurvivors and bereaved relatives of the Grenfell Tower fire have described their loss and trauma to the companies many blame for the tragedy. Have the families been failed? With Ki
- 17 17. 700 days of war in Ukraine2024-01-24 · 42mUkraine doesn't deny shooting down a Russian plane inside Russia, which Moscow says was carrying Ukrainian prisoners. With western support already stalled, where is the war heading
- 18 18. Fresh Post Office Allegations2024-01-25 · 42mNewsnight looks at the accounts of postmasters who suffered traumatic armed robberies, only to be investigated and in some cases faced demands from the Post Office to cover the los
- 19 19. Will ICJ Ruling Change Anything?2024-01-26 · 42mWhat impact will the ruling that Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza have, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release get underway? With Faisal Islam
- 20 20. Drone Strikes: How should the US respond?2024-01-29 · 42mAs Republicans in the US call for President Biden to strike against Iran, can the president retaliate without escalating tension in the Middle East?
- 21 21. Done deal in Northern Ireland?2024-01-30 · 42mStormont looks ready to assemble again after nearly two years, following a new deal approved by the DUP - but what are the details? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 22 22. Donaldson's Big Gamble2024-01-31 · 42mCan the DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson take his party with him into the new power-sharing arrangement in Northern Ireland? With Kirsty Wark.
- 23 23. Manhunt Underway After 'Acid Attack'2024-02-01 · 42mA woman and her two daughters were attacked by a man with a corrosive substance, with the police hunting a suspect known to the victims. How common are these attacks and what can b
- 24 24. The alkali attack manhunt2024-02-02 · 42mTwo days on, how has Abdul Ezedi managed to evade arrest? In Newcastle, where Ezedi lives, we ask if the asylum seeker system fit for purpose. Plus Eddie Kadi and Morravey on Afrob
- 25 25. King Charles Announcement2024-02-05 · 42mReaction to the King's cancer diagnosis. Is the Palace taking a new approach to discussing the monarch's health? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 26 26. 'Scandal Bigger Than Thalidomide' Payout?2024-02-06 · 42mParents of thousands of children born with disabilities after their mothers took the drug Valproate to control their epilepsy have been campaigning for a new compensation scheme. T
- 27 27. A Defining Moment For Labour?2024-02-07 · 42mThe Labour Party are to scale back their plan to invest £28 billion in green policies if they win the general election expected this year. Has Keir Starmer bowed too readily to cri
- 28 28. Labour's £28bn U-turn2024-02-08 · 42mThe fallout from Labour's £28bn U-turn on green spending. Are they still planning to spend the money without making it a pledge? Our editors pore over the politics, the economics a
- 29 29. Jailed Imran Khan 'wins' Pakistan Election2024-02-09 · 29mPakistan is in political turmoil yet again. Despite the Muslim League's Nawaz Sharif claiming a fourth victory, it's claimed independents loyal to his rival - the jailed Imran Khan
- 30 30. Labour Ditches Rochdale Candidate2024-02-12 · 42mThe party says they received information about new comments allegedly made by Azhar Ali. Where does this leave Keir Starmer's mission to "rip out anti-Semitism by its roots"?
- 31 31. Rafah Assault By Israel Looms2024-02-13 · 42mTensions rise over a possible Israeli offensive on Rafah as the UN warns it could lead to a slaughter. With Kirsty Wark.
- 32 32. Antisemitism in politics2024-02-14 · 42mAs a Conservative mayor is expelled over antisemitism, will party divisions on the Israel-Gaza war erupt over a ceasefire vote? With Kirsty Wark.
- 33 33. Polls Close at Two By-elections2024-02-15 · 42mOn the day Britain fell into recession, polls close in two by-elections. Will there be any crumbs of comfort for Rishi Sunak at the ballot box? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 34 34. Alexei Navalny Dies in Jail2024-02-16 · 42mThe man some said Vladimir Putin wouldn't dare to kill is reported dead. Does Alexei Navalny's death show the Russian president's total power or does it give him a political headac
- 35 35. Navalny's Widow Vows to Fight2024-02-19 · 42mFollowing the death of her husband, Yulia Navalnaya blames president Putin. Will Russians support her call to stand with her? With Kirsty Wark.
- 36 36. Gaza Ceasefire Back on the Political Menu?2024-02-20 · 42mPrince William calls for an 'end to the fighting' ahead of a crucial Commons vote tomorrow. Has the UK's stance on a Gaza ceasefire shifted? With Kirsty Wark.
- 37 37. Chaos in the Commons2024-02-21 · 42mThe House of Commons Speaker's defiance of convention helps solve Starmer's Gaza ceasefire vote problem. Did Lindsay Hoyle fold under pressure? Some Tories and the SNP are furious.
- 38 38. Can Commons Speaker Keep His Job?2024-02-22 · 42mPressure is building from the SNP and Conservatives following yesterday’s debate. Are concerns over MPs safety shaping the political agenda? With Faisal Islam.
- 39 39. Is Ukraine Losing Its War?2024-02-23 · 42mKyiv says it is being starved of the ammunition it needs as Ukraine enters the third year of war against Russia. Will the west step up efforts against an oil-funded Russia running
- 40 40. Do the Tories Have an Islamophobia Problem?2024-02-26 · 42mThe PM says comments made by his Conservative colleagues were ‘wrong’ but denies the party has an Islamophobia issue. Far right propaganda has surged on the dark web after the 7 Oc
- 41 41. Where is Post Office Compensation?2024-02-27 · 42mClaims and counter claims at a hearing about the Post Office scandal. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 42 42. PM Warns of 'Mob Rule'2024-02-28 · 42mRishi Sunak has warned of attempts to 'hijack the democratic process through force itself'. He’s told police that they must use the powers that they have or risk losing the confide
- 43 43. How Police Failed Sarah Everard2024-02-29 · 42mA new inquiry looking into the circumstances that led to Sarah Everard's murder highlights police failings that allowed her killer to take up high profile jobs within the Met Polic
- 44 44. Sunak: Galloway Victory 'Beyond Alarming'2024-03-01 · 42mThe PM responds to the Rochdale by-election result with a speech about extremism. With Faisal Islam.
- 45 45. On the Road: 04/03/20242024-03-04 · 42mAhead of the budget, Newsnight is in Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme to hear from a live audience about their priorities and speak to a panel of politicians. With Victoria D
- 46 46. Budget Eve2024-03-05 · 42mA look ahead to the Budget. Plus Super Tuesday in the States. And the impact of council cuts on culture. With Kirsty Wark.
- 47 47. Budget Day2024-03-06 · 42mTax cuts at the expense of public services? Has the budget shifted the political dial? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 48 48. America Steps Into Gaza2024-03-07 · 42mAs ceasefire talks fail, Joe Biden will announce America is to build a new port on the Gaza coast, to unblock the flow of aid stuck behind the Egyptian border. With Ben Chu.
- 49 49. Is More Defence Spending a Luxury?2024-03-08 · 42mIn a dangerous decade for the world, must we now spend more on defence? Or should we just spend better?
- 50 50. On the Road: 11/03/20242024-03-11 · 42mIn this instalment of Newsnight’s pre-general election coverage, Kirsty Wark is in Paisley and Renfrewshire North with a live audience and a panel of politicians.
- 51 51. Tory Donor's Alleged Remarks 'Racist'2024-03-12 · 42m24 hours after the story broke, the prime minister has condemned remarks allegedly made by a Tory donor, about the MP Diane Abbott, as 'racist and wrong'. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 52 52. Sunak's Plans to Curb 'Extremism'2024-03-13 · 42mAs the government prepares to expand its definition of extremism in response to 'a rise in extremists who are trying to hijack our democracy', will the response be proportionate or
- 53 53. New Definition of 'Extremism'2024-03-14 · 42mWill the PM's new rules help or hinder the fight against extremism? The government's independent reviewer of terror legislation tells us the new definition 'isn't very clear'.
- 54 54. Giving Russia's $300 billion to Kyiv2024-03-15 · 42mWith the G7 freezing $300 billion in Russian state assets, should all that money now be handed to Ukraine to pay for the war? With Faisal Islam.
- 55 55. On the Road: 18/03/20242024-03-18 · 42mWith a general election on the horizon, Newsnight hits the road again, this time in Wales. Victoria Derbyshire is in Monmouthshire with a live audience and a panel of politicians.
- 56 56. 19/03/20242024-03-19 · 42mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 57 57. Can the Rwanda Bill Save Sunak?2024-03-20 · 42mAs the PM meets his backbenchers, are the wolves circling? Or is talk of a leadership challenge overblown? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 58 58. Labour's Deputy Leader and the Tax Row2024-03-21 · 42mLabour's deputy leader Angela Rayner speaks at length to Newsnight on the question of whether she paid all the taxes due on the sale of her home.
- 59 59. The Princess of Wales's Cancer Announcement2024-03-22 · 35mThe Princess of Wales tells the world that she is being treated for cancer. With the King also suffering from cancer, where does that leave the day to day work of the monarchy?
- 60 60. On the Road: 25/03/20242024-03-25 · 42mKirsty Wark is in Duxford, south Cambridgeshire, with a live audience and a panel of politicians.
- 61 61. Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapses2024-03-26 · 42mThe latest from Baltimore as the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a container ship crashes into it. And how free is childcare in England? With Kirsty Wark.
- 62 62. What a Mess2024-03-27 · 42mWho's to blame for all the dumping of raw sewage in England's rivers and seas? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 63 63. Is the Tide Turning Against Privatisation?2024-03-28 · 42mAs shareholders of Thames Water refuse to put up half a billion pounds towards a rescue plan, could it - and other utility companies - be renationalised? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 64 64. British Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Strike2024-04-02 · 40mWestern allies of Israel are calling for answers after seven aid workers were killed in an IDF air strike in Gaza. Three British nationals were among them. With Faisal Islam.
- 65 65. Is Israel Now Heading For Early Elections?2024-04-03 · 40mAs the international community condemns Israel for the air strike that killed seven aid workers, the National Unity Party leader – war cabinet minister Benny Gantz – calls for an e
- 66 66. An Arms Embargo on Israel?2024-04-04 · 40mWill Israel care, or even notice, if the UK bans arms sales? What would happen if the big players in Germany and the United States followed suit? With Kirsty Wark.
- 67 67. A Turning Point in Gaza?2024-04-05 · 40mIsrael admits its faults in the death of aid workers and promises to open up more routes into the Gaza Strip. Is American pressure now forcing a turning point in this war?
- 68 68. Police Unprotection2024-04-08 · 42mWhy have so many women been killed despite having contact with the police? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 69 69. Wragg Resigns2024-04-09 · 42mThe MP at the heart of Westminster honeytrap plot resigns the Conservative whip. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 70 70. Transgender NHS report: 'A system failure'2024-04-10 · 42m'We’ve let them down because the research isn’t good enough and we haven’t got good data', so said Doctor Hilary Cass whose landmark review into gender identity services for childr
- 71 71. The Death of OJ Simpson2024-04-11 · 42mOJ Simpson was arguably the greatest American football player of all time. Famously acquitted of killing his ex-wife, he was a film star and convicted burglar as well. The programm
- 72 72. Rayner under investigation2024-04-12 · 42mThe deputy leader of the Labour Party says she will resign if she is found to have committed a criminal offence. How much trouble is she in?
- 73 73. Iran ups the stakes2024-04-15 · 42mIsrael’s allies urge prime minister Netanyahu to 'take the win' and respond calmly to Iran’s weekend attack. Israel has vowed that Tehran will 'pay the price' for its actions. What
- 74 74. A 'smoke-free generation'?2024-04-16 · 42mThe Commons has passed a bill making it illegal for people born in or after 2009 to buy tobacco. With Kirsty Wark.
- 75 75. Rwanda: When Will Flights Take Off?2024-04-17 · 42mAs the Rwanda bill finally makes it through parliament, how soon will flights take off, and what are the obstacles in the way?
- 76 76. Sturgeon's Husband Charged2024-04-18 · 42mThe husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party. What happens now? With Victoria
- 77 77. A critical vote on Ukraine2024-04-19 · 42mAfter months of stand-offs and stalling, the US House of Representatives will vote on a crucial aid package that could set the course for the war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s prime minist
- 78 78. Parliament's late-night Rwanda votes2024-04-22 · 42mNewsnight is live in Westminster as the 'ping-pong' between Commons and Lords over the Safety of Rwanda Bill stretches into the night. The prime minister says planes will take migr
- 79 79. Ukraine: Is Money Enough to Win the War?2024-04-23 · 42mRishi Sunak travels to Poland announcing a £70 billion boost in defence spending and has earmarked £500m for Ukraine aid – will it make a difference? A former armed forces minister
- 80 80. Should the Trains Be Renationalised?2024-04-24 · 42mLabour have promised to bring the railways back into public ownership, but will it make the trains run on time? With Faisal Islam.
- 81 81. Scotland's coalition collapses2024-04-25 · 42mThis morning, the surprise news of the SNP/Green coalition in Edinburgh collapsing like a soufflé. At bedtime, what's left of Humza Yousaf's administration? With Kirsty Wark.
- 82 82. King to Resume Public Duties2024-04-26 · 42mThe Palace says King Charles will resume public engagements, following encouraging progress in his cancer treatment. With Kirsty Wark.
- 83 83. Wanted: A New SNP Leader2024-04-29 · 42mKirsty Wark is in Glasgow following the news of Humza Yousaf's resignation. With Victoria Derbyshire in London.
- 84 84. Sword Killing Renews Ban Call2024-04-30 · 42mFollowing a sword attack in London, Victoria Derbyshire talks to the mother of a murdered 16-year-old boy. She's calling for a ban on the weapon.
- 85 85. Student Gaza Protests Turn Violent2024-05-01 · 42mIn America, pro-Palestinian encampments are cleared by police, while at others there are clashes with counter-protesters. With echoes of 1968, will this turn into an election decid
- 86 86. Election Night Starts Here2024-05-02 · 42mAfter polls close in local and mayoral elections across England, the first word from the parties, plus election guru Sir John Curtice. With Kirsty Wark.
- 87 87. The Morning After: Elections and Sunak?2024-05-03 · 42mAs the dust clears on the last big vote before the General Election, do the tea leaves give hope to Sunak or predict a Tory wipeout?
- 88 88. 07/05/20242024-05-07 · 42mIsraeli troops enter Rafah, so where does that leave a ceasefire agreement?
- 89 89. Tory Defection: A Problem for Labour?2024-05-08 · 42mConservative MP Natalie Elphicke defected to the Labour Party today. So why are some Labour MPs unhappy?
- 90 90. Will Stormy Daniels trial help or harm Trump?2024-05-09 · 42mStormy Daniels is into her second day of testimony in a New York court for Donald Trump's hush-money trial. Will the outcome wreck his tilt at the White House or boost it?
- 91 91. America and Israel at loggerheads2024-05-10 · 42mWith peace talks stalled, Israel is expanding its operations in Gaza, and its rift with the Biden administration deepens. With Mark Urban.
- 92 92. Unpaid Carers Asked to Repay Benefits2024-05-13 · 42mA special edition in which Victoria Derbyshire talks to carers who've been sent demands to repay an allowance.
- 93 93. Protests in Georgia2024-05-14 · 42mProtesters have clashed with riot police in Georgia, as its parliament passes a divisive new law. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 94 94. Who Shot the Slovak Prime Minister?2024-05-15 · 42mAs the Slovakian prime minister fights for his life after an assassination attempt, who was responsible and why? With Kirsty Wark.
- 95 95. The Schoolchildren Killed by Infected Blood2024-05-16 · 42mIn the 1970s and 1980s, Lord Mayor Treloar College in Hampshire gave haemophiliac pupils new blood treatments. But the blood was contaminated with HIV and hepatitis. At least 72 pu
- 96 96. What went wrong with UK water?2024-05-17 · 42mAs Devon residents are forced to boil their contaminated water, the financial crisis at Thames threatens a different kind of problem. What went wrong with UK water?
- 97 97. Infected blood 'day of shame’2024-05-20 · 42mUK prime minister Rishi Sunak calls it a ‘a day of shame’ after the Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry chair report finds deliberate cover-ups by successive governments. And the ICC se
- 98 98. What went wrong on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321?2024-05-21 · 42mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.
- 99 99. Sunak gambles on summer election2024-05-22 · 42mA rain-soaked launch that will stick in the memory and a surprised Westminster, but why go to the country now? What does this campaign hold in store? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 100 100. Day one on the campaign trail2024-05-23 · 42mThe parties lay out their offerings. What have they got to tempt in the voters? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 101 101. Gove Quits Parliament2024-05-24 · 29mCabinet minister Michael Gove becomes the latest of more than 70 Tory MPs to stand down from parliament. What could be the reason? With Faisal Islam.
- 102 102. Is Abbott barred?2024-05-28 · 30mDiane Abbott has been readmitted as a Labour MP, after Newsnight revealed that the party's investigation into her comments about racism was completed five months ago. But will she
- 103 103. The Diane Abbott Row Deepens2024-05-29 · 30mThe Hackney MP gets back the Labour whip but says she's been banned from standing in the election. Starmer says that's not true. Who's right and what do voters make of it?
- 104 104. Trump found guilty2024-05-30 · 35mAs we come on air, former president Donald Trump is found guilty in a New York criminal court of falsifying business records. Will it help him or stop him getting elected in Novemb
- 105 105. Trump fights the law2024-05-31 · 30mAs Donald Trump attacks the New York court that found him guilty in his hush money case, is his party declaring war on the US legal system?
- 106 106. 03/06/20242024-06-03 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 107 107. Election debate: who won?2024-06-04 · 30mWe bring you rapid reaction after Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer faced off in their first election TV debate in Salford. The Conservatives and Labour join us live from the spin room
- 108 108. The election campaign gets dirty2024-06-05 · 30mThe Labour leader accuses the prime minister of lying over his tax claims as the election starts getting rough.
- 109 109. Is the Farage Effect a Thing?2024-06-06 · 30mOpinion polls show Reform creeping up the charts. What happens if that reaches the ballot box? With Kirsty Wark.
- 110 110. Mordaunt Defends Sunak2024-06-07 · 40mAfter the PM apologises for his early departure from the D-Day commemoration, his Conservative colleague Penny Mordaunt faces off against six other party representatives in the BBC
- 111 111. Will Rishi Sunak Make a Manifesto Gamble?2024-06-10 · 30mIs there a big surprise in the Tory manifesto that could take the heat off Rishi Sunak, after what many see as the biggest blunder in recent political history? With Kirsty Wark.
- 112 112. 11/06/20242024-06-11 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.
- 113 113. Starmer v Sunak Round 22024-06-12 · 35mThe rivals for Number Ten are back in front of the cameras tonight in Grimsby. Newsnight is in the spin room for the post match analysis. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 114 114. The Return of the Magnificent 72024-06-13 · 30mThe seven-headed election debate is back for more. Who will win this time, and does it even cut through with voters? And we pick out the bones from the Labour manifesto. With Victo
- 115 115. Don't Mention Brexit2024-06-14 · 30mThe last election was the Brexit election... why is this one the anything-but-Brexit election? A pro-European Labour MP talks about Keir Starmer's plans for UK-EU relations. Plus,
- 116 116. Reform in the Spotlight2024-06-17 · 30mNigel Farage's Reform UK unveil their policies, but do their numbers add up? Also, new figures suggest the two-child benefit cap will plunge half a million children into relative p
- 117 117. Major Tory Donor to Back Labour2024-06-18 · 30mThe billionaire John Caudwell, who donated £500,000 to the Conservatives before the last election, reveals he is voting Labour for the first time. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 118 118. Health Special: Live in Birmingham2024-06-19 · 45mVictoria Derbyshire is joined by an audience of voters to ask the big four parties how they plan to save the NHS.
- 119 119. The election betting row grows2024-06-20 · 30mAs Rishi Sunak takes the stage in the latest TV debate, his director of campaigning Tony Lee is being looked into by the Gambling Commission over an alleged bet on the election dat
- 120 120. Are politicians ignoring young voters?2024-06-21 · 30mSunak offers national service and Starmer has rent reform. Who's going to get the vote of the young and the old, and which one counts for more on 4 July? With Kirsty Wark.
- 121 121. How Damaging is the Gambling Row?2024-06-24 · 30mHave the Tories closed down the betting row or is there more to come? Plus, as small boats crossings reach a record high, do any parties have a credible plan? With Victoria Derbysh
- 122 122. Election Date Betting Scandal Deepens2024-06-25 · 30mNewsnight learns up to 15 Conservative Party candidates and officials are being scrutinised for alleged betting on the timing of the general election. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 123 123. Starmer v Sunak2024-06-26 · 30mEight days to polling day, as Sunak and Starmer face off for the last time. Is there anything now that can move the dial on the public's decision?
- 124 124. Biden and Trump face off in the big rematch2024-06-27 · 30mIn Atlanta the two heavyweights of US politics clash for the first time since 2020. Will Biden's age or Trump's rap sheet decide the day, or will it be something else entirely?
- 125 125. Live in Glasgow2024-06-28 · 45mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark. Six days to polling day, Newsnight is in Glasgow to ask voters what they want from the next governmen
- 126 126. Election week begins2024-07-01 · 30mWith 56 hours until polls open, the leaders are out campaigning for every single vote - but what's really going on behind the scenes? Our panel of insiders provides insight and ana
- 127 127. 02/07/20242024-07-02 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 128 128. The night before the big day2024-07-03 · 30mElection Day looms. What are the predictions for Sunak, Starmer and the five other parties all looking to change the country's fortunes?
- 129 129. After the Political Earthquake2024-07-05 · 30mOne day on from an historic election result, Newsnight has insight and analysis of the new political reality. How will Labour use its new super-sized majority? And can the Tories a
- 130 130. Labour’s prisoner dilemma2024-07-08 · 30mHow many inmates will Labour have to release in England and Wales - and when - to relieve our overcrowded prisons? We speak to a former justice secretary and the domestic abuse com
- 131 131. Joe Biden Fights For Political Survival2024-07-09 · 30mIt's a make-or-break week for Joe Biden. The US president is fighting for his political survival, as he hosts leaders around the world for a Nato summit. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 132 132. Biden meets Starmer2024-07-10 · 30mThe president and the prime minister meet in Washington as pressure mounts on Joe Biden to drop out of the fight with Trump. Also, Tony Blair on Ukraine, his experience dealing wit
- 133 133. The Pressure Mounts on Joe Biden2024-07-11 · 35mThe demands that Joe Biden step aside as presidential candidate grow ever louder ahead of a potentially make-or-break press conference. As the Nato summit ends, can the US commande
- 134 134. Biden on the Brink?2024-07-12 · 35mOn Kirsty Wark's last Newsnight, how close is Joe Biden's candidacy to imploding after his latest senior moments? We're joined by actor Alan Cumming and podcaster Lewis Goodall.
- 135 135. Trump Picks Former Critic as Running Mate2024-07-15 · 30mDonald Trump has named the senator of Ohio - and one-time critic - JD Vance as his running mate. What does that tell us about his electoral strategy? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 136 136. Rebellion Brews over King’s Speech2024-07-16 · 30mLabour MPs seek to force a vote on the two-child benefit cap – how much pressure is Keir Starmer under? Plus, we’re live from the Republican National Convention. With Katie Razzall
- 137 137. Can Labour deliver?2024-07-17 · 30mThe King read a speech full of Keir Starmer's aspirations, but how will the new government turn manifesto promises into results?
- 138 138. Is time up for Biden?2024-07-18 · 30mJoe Biden has covid while rumours sweep Washington that he's considering pulling out of the presidential race. Is it true, and when might it happen?
- 139 139. Biden: Digging in or getting out?2024-07-19 · 30mJoe Biden was reportedly set to discuss an exit plan with his family, but tonight the president insists he is looking forward to more campaigning. What’s going on? Plus, the latest
- 140 140. Who is Kamala Harris?2024-07-22 · 30mAfter the dramatic withdrawal of Joe Biden from the US presidential race, Newsnight asks who might win in Trump v Harris. And what do we know about the Democrats’ new presumptive n
- 141 141. Starmer's First Rebellion2024-07-23 · 30mThe prime minister suspends seven of his MPs for voting against the government on the two-child benefit cap. What does it tell us about how Sir Keir Starmer will govern?
- 142 142. Who will lead the Tories?2024-07-24 · 30mThe firing gun on the Tory leadership contest has been started, with some party figures warning of an ‘existential crisis’ for the party. What could the outcome mean for British po
- 143 143. Manchester Airport Kicking2024-07-25 · 30mWith protests in Rochdale after a man was hospitalised from a policeman kicking and stamping on his head at Manchester Airport, the mayor and home secretary caution against a rush
- 144 144. Paris Olympics: Sabotage and Spectacle2024-07-26 · 30mTrainline vandals try to disrupt the Paris Olympics, as a spectacular opening ceremony, and security operation, get underway. And do Labour’s claims of a £20bn fiscal 'black hole'
- 145 145. Two children killed in Southport attack2024-07-29 · 30mHow could a dance workshop for primary school children become a scene of such tragedy? We speak to the Bishop of Liverpool and a councillor who grew up on the street where the atta
- 146 146. 30/07/20242024-07-30 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 147 147. What Did BBC Know About Huw Edwards?2024-07-31 · 30mAs Huw Edwards, the former lead presenter of BBC News, pleads guilty to receiving indecent images of children, how much did the corporation know while still paying him a £475,000 s
- 148 148. Edwards: Did the BBC Do Enough?2024-08-01 · 30mA BBC employee who complained about Huw Edwards's behaviour tells Newsnight the corporation's investigation was 'deeply disappointing', as the BBC director general defends his hand
- 149 149. Police brace for further disorder2024-08-02 · 30mAfter the unrest in Southport, police forces around England have warned about the potential for more disorder. Is disinformation fuelling the protests? What is the impact on local
- 150 150. How Should We Respond to the Riots?2024-08-05 · 30mAfter a week of riots in towns and cities, is enough being done by the Government and police to keep us safe? With Katie Razzall.
- 151 151. Who is Tim Walz?2024-08-06 · 30mWill Kamala Harris’s running mate pick be enough to get her to the White House? With Katie Razzall.
- 152 152. Police Fear Disturbances Across England2024-08-07 · 30mShop owners board up their windows and police warn that they are preparing for riots again tonight. Why do they think something will happen?
- 153 153. Why Did the Riots Happen?2024-08-08 · 30mAfter nine days of riot, protest and counter-protest, why did it all happen, and is it over? With Katie Razzall.
- 154 154. Will Starmer Toughen Social Media Laws?2024-08-09 · 30mThe PM says he will review social media regulations, with growing questions about whether disinformation on tech platforms helped to fuel recent unrest. But with Elon Musk comparin
- 155 155. What Went Wrong in the Calocane Case?2024-08-12 · 30mA doctor warned three years before the Nottingham attacks that Valdo Calocane's mental illness was so severe he could 'end up killing someone'. So how was he able to go on to kill
- 156 156. Middle East on the Brink?2024-08-13 · 30mAs the US secretary of state postpones his trip to the region, is Iran set to ignore pleas from western leaders and strike back against Israel?
- 157 157. Ukraine Incursion: How Will Putin Respond?2024-08-14 · 30mNine days after Ukrainian forces began their incursion into Russian territory, Kyiv says troops are continuing their advance. How will Vladimir Putin respond to this embarrassment?
- 158 158. Can Middle East peace talks deliver?2024-08-15 · 30mAs Iran prepares to attack Israel, Hamas declines to attend peace talks. What more can Israel do in Gaza to achieve their war aims? WIth Paddy O'Connell.
- 159 159. Is Labour Caving to the Unions?2024-08-16 · 30mWith Labour green-lighting pay settlements for train drivers and junior doctors, and more strikes announced today, Labour is facing accusations it has lost control of public sector
- 160 160. Multimillionaire Goes Missing on Yacht2024-08-19 · 30mBritish tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are missing following a freak storm on the coast of Sicily - Newsnight speaks to a journalist who captured his ext
- 161 161. 20/08/20242024-08-20 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Adam Fleming.
- 162 162. 21/08/20242024-08-21 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Nick Watt.
- 163 163. Kamala Harris takes the stage2024-08-22 · 30mOn the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris is set to make the most important speech of her life. What does she need to do to win over America? With Pad
- 164 164. A pensioner revolt? Starmer feels the heat2024-08-23 · 30mAs energy prices are set to rise by an average of 10%, the pressure grows for Keir Starmer over his decision to cut winter fuel allowances for most pensioners. We speak to consumer
- 165 165. Has Starmer Signalled Austerity 2.0?2024-08-27 · 30mThe PM warns in his start-of-term speech of 'short term pain for long term good' in the autumn budget. Would spending cuts and tax rises amount to another round of austerity? Plus,
- 166 166. Can Starmer's Brexit 'reset' work?2024-08-28 · 30mThe PM claims that the UK has a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to turn a 'corner on Brexit'. But with so many red lines already drawn, can his intended reset achieve anything o
- 167 167. Harris and Walz give their first big interview2024-08-29 · 30mUS vice-president Kamala Harris gives her first interview since formally becoming the Democratic Party's nominee for president alongside her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Wa
- 168 168. 30/08/20242024-08-30 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Christian Fraser.
- 169 169. What do the Tory contenders believe?2024-09-02 · 30mTwo big hitters launch their Conservative leadership campaigns, with James Cleverly focusing on policy, and Kemi Badenoch on principles. What do they believe in? Plus, we hear from
- 170 170. Horror in the Channel2024-09-03 · 30mA pregnant woman and six children are among the dead as a small boat capsizes. Can the government stop the boats and the deaths? MPs will get the chance to vote next week on whethe
- 171 171. Grenfell Tower Report: Who Is to Blame?2024-09-04 · 30mThe official report into the Grenfell Tower fire is finally published, seven years after 72 people lost their lives. Who takes the blame for their deaths? We talk to survivors and
- 172 172. Can Keir Starmer Win the First 100 Days?2024-09-05 · 30mThe new prime minister has an autumn inbox that few of his predecessors would envy. How will he compare to the best and worst who've held the keys to No 10? And are British univers
- 173 173. Can Labour Handle the Unions?2024-09-06 · 30mKeir Starmer addresses the trade unions next week, facing Tory claims he's writing them blank cheques. What's the truth? And we talk to an eyewitness about what really happened in
- 174 174. No U-Turns on Winter Fuel or Prisoners2024-09-09 · 30mNo. 10 says it has no choice but to carry out controversial polices on means testing winter fuel payments and allowing early prisoner releases to ease overcrowding. With Faisal Isl
- 175 175. 10/09/20242024-09-10 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Katie Razzall.
- 176 176. Govt's NHS report: First reaction2024-09-11 · 30mIn a government report published as we go on air, the surgeon tasked with assessing the NHS gives his verdict. How will Keir Starmer respond? And two teenage boys stabbed to death
- 177 177. Will Starmer take on the unions?2024-09-12 · 30mThe Prime Minister has said he will reform the NHS - whether unions like it or not. We talk to RMT union leader Mick Lynch. And we ask Grammy- and Oscar-winning R&B star John Legen
- 178 178. Putin threatens war2024-09-13 · 30mAs Starmer meets Biden in the Oval office to discuss Ukraine - we ask what would a Harris - or Trump - victory mean for the west? And it's Succession for real as the Murdochs head
- 179 179. Huw Edwards: Sentenced2024-09-16 · 30mDisgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards is handed a six-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children. What are the questions remaining for the B
- 180 180. Diane Abbott: Political Survivor2024-09-17 · 30mIn an exclusive BBC interview, Labour MP Diane Abbott tells Newsnight that she felt she was treated as a 'non-person' by Sir Keir Starmer. She also talks about death threats, being
- 181 181. Hezbollah and the Exploding Pagers2024-09-18 · 30mAfter blasts targeting terror group Hezbollah with compromised pagers, now Lebanon is rocked by exploding walkie-talkies. As fingers point at Israel, is conflict set to escalate? W
- 182 182. Will Hezbollah Hit Back at Israel?2024-09-19 · 30mThe Hezbollah leader calls the pager attack a declaration of war – could it become a regional conflict? And Keir Starmer's messy week of leaks, expense rows and feuds. He says he's
- 183 183. Economics of fear2024-09-20 · 30mAs consumer confidence slumps, is the government's gloomy economic message sapping all enthusiasm for the British economy? Plus Israel strikes Beirut; what is ordinary life like in
- 184 184. Chancellor: ‘Best Days Ahead’2024-09-23 · 30mAs Labour gathers for its first conference since becoming the party of government, the chancellor has talked up Britain’s economic prospects. But will her optimism be enough to blo
- 185 185. The PM pleads for patience2024-09-24 · 30mIn his first speech to a Labour Party conference as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer has promised 'national renewal', but warned it will take time. Will voters hear his plea for pa
- 186 186. Remembering the Nova Festival Attack2024-09-25 · 30mVictoria Derbyshire talks to two Israeli survivors of the Nova Festival terror attack on 7 October 2023. Also on Newsnight, as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah, will it l
- 187 187. Can the UN stop a wider Middle East war?2024-09-26 · 30mCan world leaders talk Israel and Hezbollah down from a ground war in Lebanon - and wider regional conflict in the Middle East? We go live as Keir Starmer addresses the UN. And Zel
- 188 188. Labour's Budget Briefing2024-09-27 · 30mDetails emerge of next month's budget - more investment in big projects, more borrowing and perhaps less of a tax rise than expected, what does this tell us about Labour's prioriti
- 189 189. Tory leadership race hots up2024-09-30 · 30mAre the gloves coming off in the contest to be the next Conservative leader? All the latest insight and analysis from the Conservative Party conference. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 190 190. Iran attacks Israel2024-10-01 · 30mAs Israel invades Lebanon, Iran launches hundreds of missiles on Israel. How dangerous is this moment for the world? Plus, with controversy raging at the Conservative conference in
- 191 191. Amanda Abbington Talks to Newsnight2024-10-02 · 30mVictoria Derbyshire interviews 'Strictly’ star Amanda Abbington in her first interview since the BBC apologised to her and upheld some of her complaints. BBC News has been told tha
- 192 192. Britain Hands Back the Chagos Islands2024-10-03 · 30mWhy are we giving back the Chagos Islands? And an interview with the lawyer for Nicola Bulley, whose body was found after a long search of the River Wyre in Lancashire last year. D
- 193 193. Where's the Middle East Conflict Heading?2024-10-04 · 30mAs Biden calls on Israel to be careful about civilian casualties and the US launches fresh airstrikes on Yemen - how close are we to full-blown regional war? And on the day when t
- 194 194. 07/10/20242024-10-07 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 195 195. 08/10/20242024-10-08 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 196 196. Hurricane Milton Hits2024-10-09 · 30mHurricane Milton's storm surges with tornadoes spawning across Florida, described as the worst the state has been in a century, but how much of a political issue will it become? Ne
- 197 197. 10/10/20242024-10-10 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Faisal Islam.
- 198 198. Starmer's Reset2024-10-11 · 30mAhead of Keir Starmer's 100th day in office on Sunday, is his government getting back on track? Plus, Elon Musk goes all in on Donald Trump - could he swing the US Presidential Ele
- 199 199. Can Starmer Be Pro-business and Pro-worker?2024-10-14 · 30mCorporate giants descend on London for the government's big summit, promising billions in investment and thousands of new jobs. But can Keir Starmer deliver growth that is both pro
- 200 200. US Election: Harris v Trump – Why So Close?2024-10-15 · 30mWith the US Presidential election only three weeks away, it’s the tightest race for the White House in decades. Newsnight speaks to Democrat and Republican insiders for insights on
- 201 201. Anxiety Over Budget Spending Cuts2024-10-16 · 30mNewsnight hears from Cabinet sources on worries about Rachel Reeves' first budget. The programme discusses what it could mean for you. And should the NHS fund more weight-loss drug
- 202 202. Hamas Leader Killed - What Now?2024-10-17 · 30mThe IDF have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Is it the beginning of the end of the war or is the idea of Hamas harder to defeat than its leader? And Trump v Harris is too
- 203 203. Is Starmer a World Leader?2024-10-18 · 30mKeir Starmer says Britain is back on the global stage. But with the world on the brink, does he have what it takes? And the government rules out a royal apology for Britain's role
- 204 204. Trump: Two Weeks to go2024-10-21 · 30mSince footage emerged of Donald Trump doing a shift at a McDonald's drive-thru, we ask if the former president is lovin' it? Our expert panel gives insight on the historic campaign
- 205 205. Trump campaign accuses Labour of election interference2024-10-22 · 30mIs the 'special relationship' in jeopardy? We speak to the man tipped to become US secretary of state, if Trump wins, about the accusations. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 206 206. Trump 'Admires Dictators'2024-10-23 · 30mTrump's former chief of staff John Kelly says the former president is an authoritarian, admires people who are dictators and falls into the general definition of a fascist. What do
- 207 207. Harris Wheels Out Celebrity Backers2024-10-24 · 30mBruce Springsteen, Samuel Jackson and Beyoncé turn up for Harris as the rallies ramp up, but what about the issues? Which ones are working for Trump and Harris? And TV host, Carrie
- 208 208. Harris v Trump: The Gender Split Between Voters2024-10-25 · 30mDonald Trump goes on the Joe Rogan podcast popular with young men, while Kamala Harris brings Beyoncé on stage. With the polls neck and neck, can the vote split of men versus women
- 209 209. Backlash After Trump Rally2024-10-28 · 30mDonald Trump's rally in New York is attacked as racist and misogynistic by Democrats. What does it tell us about his strategy eight days before polls close in this coin-toss race f
- 210 210. Can Kamala Harris win on the economy?2024-10-29 · 30mKamala Harris is preparing to make the speech of her life, at the very spot Donald Trump where told his supporters to fight on 6 January. But do voters care about anything other th
- 211 211. Will Reeves's first budget succeed?2024-10-30 · 30mRachel Reeves has revealed the budget that sets the tone for her ten-year project, but will it stand up to scrutiny this time next week? Victoria Derbyshire picks out the bones wit
- 212 212. Harris v Trump: the Final Stretch2024-10-31 · 30mFive days out from the US presidential election, Newsnight lifts the lid on the Trump and Harris campaigns, and asks what might happen after polling day. Plus, how has the budget l
- 213 213. Harris v Trump on 'violent rhetoric'2024-11-01 · 30mFour days to the US election, Donald Trump has suggested that Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican critics, would not be a "radical war hawk" if she was in a war herself an
- 214 214. US Election 2024: Eve of Poll Special2024-11-04 · 40mOn the eve of an era-defining presidential race, the United States feels divided like never before. Who's in prime position to win? And why does the threat of violence feel so clos
- 215 215. US Election 2024: Is It Harris or Trump?2024-11-05 · 30mThe big day has finally arrived in the Disunited States of America. Which half of the 50:50 nation will prevail? Newsnight's election night coverage comes live from Washington, wit
- 216 216. How Did Donald Trump Take the White House?2024-11-06 · 30mA stunning political comeback - a landslide for Donald Trump as voters emphatically choose him to be the 47th president of the United States. What happens next for the nation and t
- 217 217. The power of Musk2024-11-07 · 30mWhat role will Elon Musk play in Donald Trump's new administration - and how will he use his new power? We talk to his father. Who else will president-elect Trump appoint to his to
- 218 218. Israelis attacked in Amsterdam2024-11-08 · 30mAmsterdam's mayor has condemned 'hit and run' attacks on Israeli football fans visiting the city. What happened? Newsnight talks to a key eyewitness. And we assess Donald Trump's
- 219 219. Crisis in the Church of England2024-11-11 · 30mCalls mount for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign following the publication of the Makin review into the Church’s handling of abuser John Smyth. How long will Justin Welby sta
- 220 220. Fall of an Archbishop2024-11-12 · 30mJustin Welby steps down as Archbishop of Canterbury, following criticism of his handling of a report into a prolific child abuser with ties to the Church of England. Newsnight asks
- 221 221. 13/11/20242024-11-13 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 222 222. Trump Picks RFK Jr for Health2024-11-14 · 30mDonald Trump's latest controversial appointment is a vaccine sceptic who will be in charge of America's health. Who is Robert F Kennedy Jr, and what does his appointment tell us ab
- 223 223. Free Speech Debate Reignited2024-11-15 · 30mA police investigation into a journalist’s social media post sparks the return of the Great British free speech debate. And is Elon Musk's X damaged by his association with Donald
- 224 224. Farmers' Revolt2024-11-18 · 30mTens of thousands of farmers are expected to descend onto Westminster to protest against Budget plans to make some of them pay inheritance tax - but how damaging will this be for t
- 225 225. Starmer v Farmers2024-11-19 · 30mFarmers bring Westminster to a standstill with their march against government plans to increase inheritance tax on some farms. Newsnight speaks to a Treasury minister and Jeremy Cl
- 226 226. Debate on Toxic Cultures in UK Institutions2024-11-20 · 30mNadine Dorries and Harriet Harman on Newsnight. Plus, Ukraine fires UK missiles into Russia for the first time, what does the incoming Trump presidency mean for Nato’s allies in Eu
- 227 227. P. Diddy: The Trial2024-11-21 · 30mOne of the world's biggest rap stars, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is behind bars, accused of kidnapping and sex crimes. Expected in court on Friday 22, he's fighting to be released on bail.
- 228 228. Martin Lewis Energy Bill Advice2024-11-22 · 30mThe energy regulator Ofgem announces another rise in the energy price cap. With colder temperatures here, we ask Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis what the latest increase means for
- 229 229. How will MPs vote on the assisted dying bill?2024-11-25 · 30mThis week sees the debate on a proposal of one of the biggest societal changes in decades, the assisted dying bill. Newsnight speaks to one of the most high-profile opponents of th
- 230 230. Are pushy parents gaming the exam system?2024-11-26 · 30mAs the government announces plans to get young people working, Newsnight speaks to the education secretary about youth unemployment and whether the exam system is being exploited.
- 231 231. Will Chagos Deal Damage Trump Ties?2024-11-27 · 30mThe UK government is scrambling to save its deal to cede control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after criticism from the incoming Trump administration and the new Mauritian pr
- 232 232. 28/11/20242024-11-28 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Paddy O'Connell.
- 233 233. MPs vote for assisted dying - what now?2024-11-29 · 30mOne of the most historic pieces of legislation in the modern era, MPs back the Assisted Dying Bill. But is this a fight Labour wanted so early into their tenure? Newsnight hears fr
- 234 234. France in Crisis2024-12-02 · 30mSir Keir Starmer tells the City that the UK is free to pick and choose its future between Europe and the United States. But are we really inured to the financial crisis now unfoldi
- 235 235. 03/12/20242024-12-03 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 236 236. Gregg Wallace 'sexually harassed me'2024-12-04 · 30mA Newsnight exclusive: Shannon Kyle, a ghostwriter who penned the memoir of MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace, tells Newsnight she was sexually harassed by him. Mr Wallace “denies any sex
- 237 237. Starmer vs. Whitehall?2024-12-05 · 30mThe prime minister sets out his Plan for Change, accusing Whitehall of sitting in a 'tepid bath of managed decline'. If his six milestones aren’t met, is he setting up the civil se
- 238 238. Trump Returns to World Stage2024-12-06 · 30mPresident-elect Donald Trump will visit the newly rebuilt Notre Dame tomorrow, and meet heads of state. Will the former president meet Zelensky to preach peace? As the 'quad-demic
- 239 239. 09/12/20242024-12-09 · 35mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Christian Fraser.
- 240 240. Labour's Prison Plan2024-12-10 · 30mThe government unveils its plan for prisons, promising to solve overcrowding and 'keep our streets safe' by building thousands of new cells. Will it work? And could it end up sendi
- 241 241. The failure to protect Sara Sharif2024-12-11 · 30mTen-year-old Sara Sharif was murdered by the people who were supposed to be looking after her. The court heard that there were many missed opportunities where Sara could have been
- 242 242. Reset on Brexit?2024-12-12 · 30mIs the prime minister's plan for closer post-Brexit relations with the European Union more far-reaching than we thought? As Starmer holds talks with the EU Council president in Dow
- 243 243. What Next for Syria?2024-12-13 · 30mAs thousands of Syrians take to the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad regime, we ask the former UK foreign secretary - what next for the region, for diplomacy and for milli
- 244 244. 16/12/20242024-12-16 · 30mThe day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- 245 245. Backlash to Starmer's Waspi decision2024-12-17 · 30mSir Keir Starmer says that millions of women who lost out by changes to the state pension won't get compensation, arguing it wouldn't be fair to taxpayers. His predecessor as Labou
- 246 246. 'Gaslit' After Operation by Disgraced Surgeon2024-12-18 · 30mIn a Newsnight exclusive, Jodee Seeley, the mother of a girl operated on by a now-disgraced surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital, says her daughter has been let down, and should
- 247 247. Mandelson Returns2024-12-19 · 30mNew Labour mastermind Peter Mandelson is heading to Washington as the UK’s ambassador to the US. Can he cut deals with Donald Trump? With Paddy O’Connell.
- 248 248. 2024 review, 2025 predictions2024-12-20 · 30mA Newsnight festive special. Faisal Islam is joined by a bumper panel to look back at the political year in 2024 and predict what the big stories will be in 2025.