A Spy in Parliament?
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09/10/23
•29m
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Researcher arrested amid claims he was spying for China.
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman helps Laura and James Cook understand what information Westminster staffers get access to, as well as the UK government’s reaction to the news.
And, the case of escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife has put prisons at the top of the political agenda. Laura’s interviewed the justice secretary Alex Chalk. We reflect on his comments and on the question of how important prisons are to politicians and the electorate.
Newscast was hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and James Cook with Henry Zeffman. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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How the Police Caught Daniel Khalife
September 9, 2023
•31m
The ex-soldier was pulled off a bike by a plain clothes officer.
The BBC’s Dominic Casciani joins Laura in the studio and Chris, who’s dialling in from the G20 in India, to explain what techniques the police may have used to track down and capture the escaped prisoner, Daniel Khalife.
At least 1000 people have died following an earthquake in Morocco. Clara Bennett from Hampshire was on holiday in Marrakech with her family when the earthquake struck. She speaks to Laura about the impact in Marrakech and her family’s struggle to get home.
And Chris and Laura chat about how Rishi Sunak’s visit to the G20 is going so far.
Newscast was hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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End of the UK-China 'Golden Era'?: George Osborne Interview
September 11, 2023
•35m
Questions continue following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China. The man, who has not been charged, has today insisted that he is ‘completely innocent’.
We are joined by George Osborne to discuss how the government should engage with Beijing. The former chancellor also gives his thoughts on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s prospects in the next general election.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Stephanie Mitcalf, Keiligh Baker and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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