Why did a Russian warship fire at a British yacht?
A Russian military vessel fired warning shots near a British couple as they sailed across the English channel. Why did it happen and does it matter?Host and writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Katie GunningEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast ...Show more
Will the UK’s social media ban work?
On Monday the Prime Minister announced that the government will be banning social media for all under 16s in the UK. But what does that really mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the SNP, has been pushing for Scottish independence since she was elected First Minister seven and a half years ago. The UK government has repeatedly rejected her calls, but after the local elections further strengthened the SNP, could a second referend ...Show more
Scotland is looking for a new first minister. As the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon starts to take shape, Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark, “fresh” off the sleeper train from Edinburgh, and Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, share their views on what’s next for Scottish politics and in ...Show more
The Scottish government loses its case for a second independence referendum. Scotland Editor James Cook and Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark are in Edinburgh. They join Adam and Chris to assess what Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, might do next.Also on the podcast - the h ...Show more