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​​Today we look at the publication of the report into the Grenfell Tower fire. ​​ ​​The chair of the inquiry Sir Martin Moore-Bick concluded all 72 deaths “were all avoidable”. ​​ ​​Adam and Chris speak to Kate Lamble, presenter and producer of the BBC’s Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast and BBC London presenter Eddie Nestor. ​​ ​​You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. ​​ ​​You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere ​​ ​​Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today the Scottish government has confirmed up to £500 million of spending cuts to help balance the books ahead of the autumn statement.

Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robinson said financial mismanagement of the previous UK government and continuing Labour austerity are to blame for the pressures. But could the SNP have done more to prevent the cuts? And will there be more to come when the full Scottish budget arrives in December? Adam and Chris are joined by the BBC’s Scotland Editor James Cook.

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Today we look at what’s on the political agenda as Parliament returns.

Adam and Chris discuss the government’s decision to suspend some arms exports to Israel and explore the introduction of a new system for grading schools in England. Plus are the Labour backbenches gearing up for a rebellion? An early day motion has been tabled proposing delaying changes to the Winter Fuel Payment.

And, there are growing concerns about violent and hateful content being pushed into the social media feeds of young boys. Adam is joined by Marianna Spring, who has been investigating what tech companies are doing (or not doing) to stop harmful content ending up in our feeds.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today we speak to Fiona Hill, senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, former presidential adviser to George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump and Labour’s new defence adviser.

Fiona Hill was born in Bishop Auckland in County Durham before studying Russian at university and moving to the US. She testified during Trump’s first impeachment trial and is now advising the Labour government on their Strategic Defence Review.

You can submit evidence to the Strategic Defence Review here: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/strategic-defence-review-2024-call-for-evidence.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we relive a week in the life of Keir Starmer.

Adam and Paddy are joined by Politics Live presenter Jo Coburn, to discuss the Prime Minister’s movements this week - and what they tell us about the direction he may lead his government in when Parliament returns. What can we expect from October’s budget? Why has Keir Starmer taken aim at smoking areas? And could the Labour government take lessons from Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign?

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

Today, we look at Kamala Harris’ first big interview in her presidential campaign.

Why did she wait for so long? Why was her VP pick, Tim Walz also there? Did she impress? Adam speaks to presenter of the Coming Storm podcast, Gabriel Gatehouse, and BBC News’ chief presenter, Caitríona Perry.

Plus, the SNP are kicking off the conference season with the big question seeming to be what went wrong for them at the election? Adam is joined by MP Stephen Gethins. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at the government considering banning smoking outdoors in public places.

Sir Keir Starmer says that the government is looking at stopping smoking in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, outside hospitals and sports grounds. Adam is joined by Newsnight political editor Nick Watt and 5Live presenter Nicky Campbell.

And, did you see Oasis at Warwick University in 1993? We want to hear from you!

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Today, Adam dusts off his Brexitcast binders as we look at Keir Starmer’s trip to Berlin and his meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Adam chats to Henry about travelling with the prime minister, and what’s in his proposed treaty with Scholz, as well as the snacks he’s been enjoying on the plane. What does Keir Starmer mean when he says ‘reset’? And will a charm offensive with other European leaders follow?

And, BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler and Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe, discuss Starmer’s relationship with European leaders, and how likely the EU is to negotiate with the UK.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Kris Jalowiecki. The technical producer was Jeremy Morgan. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at a gloomy warning from Keir Starmer, and the return of Oasis.

The PM cast a shadow across the Downing Street Rose Garden this morning, warning that the October budget will be painful. Starmer called on the country to accept short term pain for long term good. But are the new government right to be spending so much time levelling blame on the previous administration? Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young joins Adam. Plus, Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm their Oasis reunion saying “this is it, this is happening.” But why now? Adam speaks to Radio 6 DJ Steve Lamacq. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, it’s a Bank Holiday so we’re answering your questions!

Adam is joined by Paddy and Henry to chat through the big events to look out for before the end of the year. And they answer your questions about Rachel Reeves’ first budget, who the ‘teacher’s pet’ of the House of Commons might be and how low turnout at the 2024 election could continue to shape the political landscape.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today we speak to David Harewood, actor and the President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

David has starred in shows like Homeland and Line of Duty and will soon be appearing in season two of Sherwood. In February 2024 he was appointed President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art which he first attended as a student. Adam speaks to David about his role as president, what the recent riots tell us about race in the UK and which role he’d like to play next.

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Today, we take a look at the race for the White House, following the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Did Kamala Harris do enough to connect with the voters this week? Will Trump’s attacks on her work? And what impact will Robert Kennedy JR’s decision to drop out have on the race?

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Kamala Harris closed the DNC with a speech that she hopes will sway voters to the Democrats.

The day began with speculation over whether she might be joined on stage by Taylor Swift or Beyoncé.

In the end, Harris took to the stage alone and focused on her upbringing and a pitch to America’s middle class.

The team assemble on the final night of the convention to analyse whether she did enough to win over the undecided.

HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor • Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent

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Today we look at celebrity political endorsements, and whether they make a difference at the polls.

At the Democratic National Convention last night, Hollywood stars took to the stage to endorse Kamala Harris for President, but will their support actually change the results of the election?

Adam’s joined by Marianna and John Burn-Murdoch, chief data reporter at the Financial Times.

And, the first drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s will not be available on the NHS in England, with health assessment body NICE saying the benefits “are too small to justify the costs”.

Adam discusses the decision with medical editor Fergus Walsh. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today we look at who was involved in organising the riots across the UK.

Adam is joined by Investigations Correspondent Daniel De Simone and Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman to chat about what the riots across the country tells us about the far right.

And, what the latest government borrowing figures might mean for Rachel Reeves’ first budget as Chancellor.

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Today, we look at the rescue operation following the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast off Sicily.

Six people are still missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, after the Bayesian sank on Monday. Why are rescue divers struggling to reach the yacht’s cabins? What freak weather conditions caused the ship to sink?

Mark Lowen, BBC Rome correspondent, joins Adam from Sicily where he’s reporting on the rescue efforts. Katie Prescott, technology business editor at The Times, discusses Mike Lynch’s technology career. And, Matt Taylor explains the storm conditions in Sicily that led to the tragedy.

You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda Slade and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

Today, we look at Kamala Harris taking centre stage at the Democratic National Convention, as she is poised to become presidential nominee.

With just 11 weeks until the American people go to the polls, Kamala Harris will be nominated as the official Democrat presidential nominee on Thursday at the DNC in Chicago. Will we learn more about Harris’ policies? What will President Biden Say? Could Beyoncé make an appearance?

Adam is joined by Americast host Anthony Zurcher and Caitriona Perry, BBC news chief presenter

Plus, Adam speaks to Zoe Kleinman, BBC technology editor, about the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch who is amongst the six people missing after a yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda Slade and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today we speak to the first British astronaut Helen Sharman.

Helen went to space in 1991 after responding to a radio advert calling for people to apply to become Britain’s first astronaut. After 18 months of intensive training she spent eight days in space conducting experiments.

Adam and Helen talk about living in the Soviet Union at the end of the Cold War, whether humans really will make it to Mars in the next decade, and the Nasa astronauts stuck in space.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today we look at the Gaza ceasefire talks and Ukraine’s shock incursion into Russia.

To discuss the future of the two conflicts, Adam and Paddy are joined by chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and security correspondent Gordon Correra.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Sam McLaren. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Phillip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at the pay-outs to victims of the infected blood scandal.

The government has pledged to push ahead with compensation payments from the end of 2024, and announced that victims will receives payments for life. Adam is joined by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Paymaster General, to discuss the scandal and how the government will pay for it.

Plus, are there more rail strikes on the way? What about in the health service? Adam speaks to political correspondent Nick Eardley.

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You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.