The Final Lockdown?

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Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?

The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked another debate about so-called ‘two-tier policing’, in which people are treated differently by police based on their ethnicity.We look at whether it actually exists, what police guidance says, and whether the case might lead to changes in how ...  Show more

Electioncast: The Mega May Run In

Today, we look at the biggest set of elections in the UK since the 2024 General Election.Laura and Paddy run through what the polls tell us, how insiders are feeling, and the challenges each of the parties face in different parts of Britain.Political correspondent Joe Pike joins ...  Show more

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