Rob Watson

Rob Watson, a UK political correspondent, sheds light on MI5's alarming warning to MPs about a Chinese espionage campaign targeting the UK. Dan Jarvis, the UK Security Minister, echoes these concerns regarding covert Chinese interference. Meanwhile, Paul Moss dives into a scandal in the Philippines where inadequate flood defenses sparked corruption charges. The conversation also touches on Gavi's successful cervical cancer vaccination efforts in low-income countries and the potential of AI to revolutionize antimicrobial research.

Rob Watson, The BBC World Service's UK Political Correspondent, discusses Keir Starmer's stunning victory in the UK election, the Labour party's landslide win, and the Conservatives' historic defeat. They explore Starmer's background, approach to party discipline, and the challenges ahead. The podcast delves into the repercussions of the election, the shift in British politics, and the public reactions to the outcome.

Rob Watson, UK Political Correspondent for BBC World Service, and Marianna Spring, Disinformation Correspondent for BBC, discuss the UK election. Topics include voter apathy, social media influence, key election campaign issues, and potential outcomes of the election.