Yvette Cooper MP

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper outlines Labour's ambitious plans to address the UK's migration crisis, including new degree requirements for workers and stricter English tests for visa applicants. BBC economic editor Faisal Islam and China correspondent Laura Bicker dive into the recent US-China agreement to reduce tariffs, shedding light on intriguing trade dynamics. Ben Connah, Secretary to the COVID Inquiry, discusses the ongoing investigation and the emotional 'Every Story Matters' initiative, emphasizing the importance of personal experiences in shaping future policies.

In this engaging discussion, guests Yvette Cooper, a veteran MP and Labour's Home Office spokesperson, Stephen Flynn, Westminster leader of the SNP, Andrew Mitchell, Conservative deputy Foreign Secretary, and Layla Moran, Lib Dem spokesperson, tackle some pressing issues. They delve into Birmingham's economic challenges, the urgent need for community action against knife crime, and the erosion of trust in politics. The panel also calls for reforms in betting ethics and explores the disillusionment of youth regarding climate policies and their future opportunities.

Financial Secretary to the Treasury, CEO of ActionAid UK, Shadow Home Secretary, talk show host, and Editor of the Jewish Chronicle discuss the recent attacks in Israel, the crisis in Gaza, and the terrible human cost. They also touch on extremism, peace negotiations, Islamophobic tweets, the Hamas-Israel conflict, Labour's readiness to govern, efforts to address antisemitism, and the financial challenges of university and home ownership in London.