Why Are The Police Putting Down Their Guns?

Today, Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, has claimed in a new memoir that King Charles said “we’ll forget her soon enough” in the wake of her death nearly 30 years ago. The Palace has pushed back unusually strongly, saying “ grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colou ...  Show more

Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ...  Show more

Anger is building on both sides after a Met police officer was found not guilty of the murder of an unarmed black man. Chris Kaba was shot dead in 2022, but The Times can now reveal Kaba’s alleged involvement in a gang shooting just days before he was killed. What does the verdic ...  Show more

On this episode, Liz Bates talks about the impact of the stabbings in Southport which killed three children at a summer holiday dance class.  
  
We hear Sky News' interview with Joel Verite, who came face to face with the alleged attacker.  
 
Liz talks to Ga ...  Show more

First, Chris discusses the resignation of the police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright with Sara Sidner. Then, Chris breaks down the defense argument in the Chauvin trial with Elliot Williams. Chris wraps up the show with Omar Jimenez covering the protests in Brooklyn Cen ...  Show more

On Saturday night the Metropolitan Police arrested four people at a vigil for Sarah Everard. What went wrong that night? And what does it mean for the police and for women's rights?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. ...  Show more