Labour's Big Plans For Small Boats
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05/10/24
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Today, Keir Starmer set out his plan to stop small boats crossing the channel.
Joined in Dover by the newest Labour MP, Natalie Elphicke, Keir Starmer took questions on his plan for a new Border Security Command. Chris Mason tells Adam all about the plan and his interview with the Labour leader.
And we look ahead to the Eurovision Song Contest final. Adam is joined by Paddy O’Connell and Eurovisioncast host Daniel Rosney to discuss protests and controversy at this year’s competition, as well as the acts to look forward to.
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