New PM this AM
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10/25/22
•26m
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Rishi Sunak has become the new UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace. In his first speech outside No 10, he said the UK is facing a "profound economic crisis". Adam is joined by BBC political editor, Chris Mason, to get his instant reaction.
Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Rishi Whonak?
October 24, 2022
•34m
In his first speech since becoming Tory leader, Rishi Sunak warned that the UK faces a “profound economic challenge”. Faisal Islam, the BBC’s economics editor, is back with us to help profile our next PM and explore what ‘Sunakonomics’ might mean for the country and our finances.
Chris, who’s in Westminster, and Alex, who’s been talking to voters in Wakefield, also look at what happens next in the turbulent world of British politics and whether Sunak can succeed in an area where Liz Truss failed – uniting the various factions in the Conservative party.
Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. Thanks to the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
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The Sunak Pack
October 25, 2022
•28m
Who’s in and who’s out of the new PM’s cabinet?
Rishi Sunak has been assembling his new top team - and some familiar faces have been brought back into the fold.
The BBC’s Chris Mason and Vicki Young join Adam to talk about the top appointments and look at who’s been snubbed.
And newsreader George Alagiah discusses the significance of the UK’s first British-Asian prime minister.
This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. Emma Crowe is the technical producer and the assistant editor is Sam Bonham.
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