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Why Is Andy Burnham Saying He's Open To A Slavery Apology?

Today, we look at whether Andy Burnham’s comments about being "open" to the possibility of the UK formally apologising for its role in the transatlantic slave.King Charles III begun his tour of the Caribbean, acknowledging the "great suffering of the past".Although the prime mini ... Show more

. 39min 11sec

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

. 25min 5sec

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