6 Tory Leadership Candidates

6 Tory Leadership Candidates

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The Draft UK-EU Deal To Scrap Brexit Red Tape

Today, the UK and EU have agreed a draft deal on removing post-Brexit checks ahead of the UK-EU summit later this month. Adam is joined by economics editor Faisal Islam to look at what the 200-page draft text for this so called "SPS" (sanitary and phytosanitary) agreement could c ...  Show more

The Keir Starmer Interview

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

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