The Riots and The Courtroom
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08/06/24
•40m
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Today, we look at more suspects appearing in court across the country after a week of violence.
Around 100 people have now been charged and more than 400 people have been arrested. The director of public prosecutions in England and Wales says he is “willing” to consider charging some rioters with terrorism offences.
Adam is joined by UK home affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford and Danny Shaw, who was until recently an advisor to Yvette Cooper.
And, Kamala Harris has selected her running mate. Who is it? And, Why is it a surprising choice?
Adam speaks to Americast presenters Justin Webb, Marianna Spring plus chief anchor for BBC World Sumi Somaskanda. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Gareth Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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The Riots, the Rioters and the Response
August 5, 2024
•40m
Today, we look at the almost 400 arrests made after violence across the country over the past six days.
Sir Keir Starmer chaired an emergency meeting of Cobra on Monday morning to discuss the government’s response to the violent disorder. He announced a ‘standing army’ of police officers to help tackle the riots.
But, what do we know about the people taking part? How will the legal system cope? And, what happens next?
James Cook is in for Adam and is joined by political correspondent Alex Forsyth, home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani and investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone. Sima Kotecha speaks to James from Bolton about the impact of the riots on the community. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Counter-Protests Take To The Streets
August 7, 2024
•33m
Adam makes his Newsnight debut on the night counter-protests take to the streets in response to the riots in recent weeks.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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