Military spending, Labour rules out SNP deal, and DIANE FROM THE TRAITORS!
Jan 21, 2024
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SNP leader Humza Yousef and standout star Diane discuss UK's response to global threats, defense spending, labeling of traitors, and Cabinet reshuffle. First-hand account of attacks in the Red Sea, mental torture of hijacked vessel's crew, and bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen. Analysis of political events, debate on UK military capability, and Michael Gove's criticism of Boris Johnson.
Increasing global threats highlight the need for the UK to prioritize military spending and preparedness.
The reality TV show 'The Traitors' serves as a reflection of human psychology and political intricacies observed in real-world contexts.
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Today we look at what the UK is doing in response to increasing global threats.
Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary, as well as SNP leader Humza Yousef, who’s asked Sir Keir Starmer for a meeting.
And as The Traitors enters its final week, Paddy has been speaking to this season’s standout star Diane.
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman is also on as we talk about it all.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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