Tom Cheshire
Sky News's data and forensics correspondent, offering expertise on the technical aspects of the Heathrow Airport power outage.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 15min
How could a fire shut down Europe's biggest airport?
Tom Cheshire, Sky News's data and forensics correspondent, shares insights on the unprecedented fire that shut down Heathrow Airport. He discusses the chaos caused for travelers and airlines, highlighting the inherent risks of relying on single points of failure in infrastructure. Cheshire emphasizes the importance of reevaluating the UK's air travel system and enhancing resilience to safeguard national functionality. The conversation also touches on broader implications for critical infrastructure amidst rising threats.
May 23, 2024 • 21min
And they're off... what has the first day of the election campaign told us?
Deputy political editor Sam Coates follows the PM's campaign trail across the UK in 2 days. Chief political correspondent Jon Craig discusses Labour's campaign launch in Kent. Online campaign correspondent Tom Cheshire talks about parties spending big online and its impact on the election.
Apr 3, 2024 • 22min
Is the UK prepared for a war?
Tom Cheshire, security and defence editor at Sky News, delves into the UK's lack of preparations for a nuclear war and the potential conflicts with Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The podcast explores the global military threats, UK's armed forces readiness, and the need to enhance the UK Army Reserve for national resilience.
