Nick Thomas-Symonds, Paymaster General, discusses the poignant compensation scheme for around 30,000 individuals affected by the contaminated blood scandal, emphasizing lifelong support and transparency. Political correspondent Nick Eardley shares insights on impending rail strikes and strikes in the health sector, exploring ongoing pay disputes and their broader economic implications. Together, they shed light on accountability in public life post-scandal and examine the cultural shifts needed for future governance.

Migration Observatory guest Madeleine Sumption and BBC Verify guest Nick Eardley join Adam to discuss whether the government has cleared the backlog of older asylum cases. They analyze the numbers, question the definition of the backlog, and highlight the progress made and remaining uncertainties. They also delve into the complexities of immigration and migration issues, emphasizing the need to understand specific groups and systems involved. Additionally, they cover the new boss of Ofsted being interviewed and a head teacher sharing his experience with school inspections.

BBC journalists Laura Kuenssberg, Fergus Walsh, Branwen Jeffreys, and Nick Eardley discuss the new restrictions on social gatherings in England due to rising COVID-19 cases. Topics include public compliance, Brexit impact, government resignations over Brexit agreements, implications for international law, rising cases in Bolton, challenges in hospitals and universities, and the importance of honoring international agreements.