The Week: Starmer v Farage, Trump Tariffs and Political Stunts

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What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far

Today, a Sudanese man in his 30s is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a knife attack in North Belfast.Footage of the attack has been widely shared on social media. Politicians in Westminster and Stormont have appealed for calm while the police carry out their inve ...  Show more

Electioncast: The Mega May Run In

Today, we look at the biggest set of elections in the UK since the 2024 General Election.Laura and Paddy run through what the polls tell us, how insiders are feeling, and the challenges each of the parties face in different parts of Britain.Political correspondent Joe Pike joins ...  Show more

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