Starmer Calls Out ‘Gang of Thugs’
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08/01/24
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Today, we look at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to the disorder that spread across the country in the wake of the Southport attack.
The PM described those involved as ‘thugs’ as he announced a new ‘national violent disorder programme’ to clamp down on violent groups.
To discuss what the programme could look like, Adam is joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani and political correspondent Alex Forsyth.
And the BBC director general, Tim Davie, has defended the decision not to sack Huw Edwards, when he was told of his arrest in November over the most serious category of indecent images of children.
Media Editor Katie Razzall joins Adam to discuss the details of how the BBC has responded.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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