The Fresh Prince of Excheq-Air
Newscast
03/31/22
•29m
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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak talks inflation, energy prices, taxes... and Will Smith.
In Laura's last interview as the BBC's political editor, the chancellor defends his Spring Statement and says being popular is not his priority. He also likens his difficult week to Hollywood star Will Smith's after his wife received unwanted attention. This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, John Murphy and Chris Flynn. The editor was Alison Gee.
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Also, Jamie Wallis, the Conservative MP for Bridgend, has become the first MP to come out as trans. The BBC’s Gareth Lewis explains the significance.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Today’s Newscast was made by Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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