Suella Braverman and HS2 – Politics Weekly UK

Nigel Farage claimed he was the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ after it was revealed he accepted money from his friend, the convicted felon George Cottrell. The parliamentary standards commissioner is currently investigating whether Farage broke the rules previously, in rel ...  Show more

Keir Starmer has been accused of leaving Andy Burnham with a £4.7bn black hole in defence funding. The government announced on Tuesday the defence investment plan, complete with a £15bn boost – but nearly £5bn would have to be found by a future chancellor. Allies of Burnham have ...  Show more

Suella Braverman is facing questions about her future.   Adam and Chris talk with GB News’ Christopher Hope, Politico’s Rosa Prince, and the Daily Mirror’s John Stevens.   Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slad ...  Show more

Suella Braverman has resigned as home secretary and Grant Shapps has taken over. Adam and Chris are joined by Pippa Crerar, the Guardian’s Political Editor, who broke the story. And Frances O’Grady, the General Secretary of the British Trades Union Congress (TUC), talks through w ...  Show more

There’s pressure on the home secretary after protest violence at the weekend and Laura’s been talking to defence secretary Grant Shapps about whether she could lose her job.Laura and James are joined by chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman to talk all this through.You can ...  Show more

Suella Braverman speaks out amid criticism she’s unfit for office.Home Secretary Suella Braverman has challenged critics to try to "get rid of me", as she rejected claims she was to blame for dire conditions at a migrant processing centre.Adam and Chris Mason are joined by Michae ...  Show more