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Newsnight: 2024

248 episodes · first aired Jan 2, 2024

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  1. 1 The Eve of the Longest-Ever NHS Strike Jan 2, 2024 · 42m Tomorrow will see the start of the longest strike in NHS history. Junior doctors in England will go on strike for six days - amounting to a continuous walkout of 144 hours. Since the…
  2. 2 2024's Political and Economic Outlook Jan 3, 2024 · 42m With 2024 set to be an election year, what will the economic backdrop be and how will the parties line up? Nick Watt and Ben Chu assess the political and economic weather.
  3. 3 An Autumn Election...Probably Jan 4, 2024 · 42m Armando Iannucci is in the studio as the PM indicates the election is months away, and Keir Starmer sets out his stall. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  4. 4 US Election Speeches Jan 5, 2024 · 42m Donald Trump and Joe Biden's first speeches of this election year, the NHS's policy problems, UK floods, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her 2001 hit's return to the charts. With Victoria…
  5. 5 Post Office: will justice be delivered? Jan 8, 2024 · 42m As the Post Office scandal dominates politics, the real Alan Bates and the writer of ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office are live on the programme. With Kirsty Wark.
  6. 6 Post Office scandal fallout Jan 9, 2024 · 42m As former boss Paula Vennells says she will hand back her CBE, Newsnight looks at the ongoing fallout from the Post Office scandal. Plus Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution. With…
  7. 7 The Post Office Scandal Jan 10, 2024 · 42m The PM promises new laws to deal with the Post Office scandal. Victoria Derbyshire presents a live Newsnight special talking to sub-postmasters, politicians and campaigners.
  8. 8 Will UK and America bomb Yemen? Jan 11, 2024 · 42m The cabinet meets to discuss military attacks on the Houthi faction in Yemen after they create chaos in the Red Sea. Will it lead to a wider conflict? Also, testimony from a Post Office…
  9. 9 The Red Sea missile war Jan 12, 2024 · 42m Another missile attack on Red Sea shipping, after dozens of bombs from British and American jets drop on the Houthi in Yemen. A strike for stability or a step towards escalation?
  10. 10 Who wins the first race to become the US 2024 Republican candidate? Jan 15, 2024 · 42m Republicans in Iowa will be the first to vote for who they want as their presidential candidate in the 2024 US election. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  11. 11 Rebels with a cause Jan 16, 2024 · 42m Two Conservative deputy chairmen resign over the government's Rwanda Bill. Has this damaged Rishi Sunak's authority? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  12. 12 Rishi and Rwanda: The Big Vote Jan 17, 2024 · 42m The Rwanda migration bill is in the Commons with a Tory rebellion bubbling under. Will the PM's plans get past MPs, or will he have to rethink? The migration minister and Jacob Rees-Mogg…
  13. 13 Doug in a Hole? Jan 18, 2024 · 42m A Newsnight investigation into Doug Barrowman - husband of Michelle Mone - and his involvement in a tax avoidance scheme. With Kirsty Wark.
  14. 14 Paying For Net Zero Jan 19, 2024 · 42m As the world transitions to a zero carbon future, who pays the cost? Port Talbot has announced the closure of two emissions-heavy furnaces that employ thousands of workers, and we're in…
  15. 15 Hostage Families Meet UK Leaders Jan 22, 2024 · 42m Israeli hostage families meet UK political leaders, demanding they put pressure on Qatar to 'pick a side' as Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll in Gaza reaches 25,000. With…
  16. 16 Grenfell: The Long Fight for Justice Jan 23, 2024 · 42m Survivors and bereaved relatives of the Grenfell Tower fire have described their loss and trauma to the companies many blame for the tragedy. Have the families been failed? With Kirsty Wark.
  17. 17 700 days of war in Ukraine Jan 24, 2024 · 42m Ukraine doesn't deny shooting down a Russian plane inside Russia, which Moscow says was carrying Ukrainian prisoners. With western support already stalled, where is the war heading? With…
  18. 18 Fresh Post Office Allegations Jan 25, 2024 · 42m Newsnight looks at the accounts of postmasters who suffered traumatic armed robberies, only to be investigated and in some cases faced demands from the Post Office to cover the losses of…
  19. 19 Will ICJ Ruling Change Anything? Jan 26, 2024 · 42m What impact will the ruling that Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza have, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release get underway? With Faisal Islam.
  20. 20 Drone Strikes: How should the US respond? Jan 29, 2024 · 42m As Republicans in the US call for President Biden to strike against Iran, can the president retaliate without escalating tension in the Middle East?
  21. 21 Done deal in Northern Ireland? Jan 30, 2024 · 42m Stormont looks ready to assemble again after nearly two years, following a new deal approved by the DUP - but what are the details? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  22. 22 Donaldson's Big Gamble Jan 31, 2024 · 42m Can the DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson take his party with him into the new power-sharing arrangement in Northern Ireland? With Kirsty Wark.
  23. 23 Manhunt Underway After 'Acid Attack' Feb 1, 2024 · 42m A woman and her two daughters were attacked by a man with a corrosive substance, with the police hunting a suspect known to the victims. How common are these attacks and what can be done…
  24. 24 The alkali attack manhunt Feb 2, 2024 · 42m Two days on, how has Abdul Ezedi managed to evade arrest? In Newcastle, where Ezedi lives, we ask if the asylum seeker system fit for purpose. Plus Eddie Kadi and Morravey on Afrobeats…
  25. 25 King Charles Announcement Feb 5, 2024 · 42m Reaction to the King's cancer diagnosis. Is the Palace taking a new approach to discussing the monarch's health? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  26. 26 'Scandal Bigger Than Thalidomide' Payout? Feb 6, 2024 · 42m Parents of thousands of children born with disabilities after their mothers took the drug Valproate to control their epilepsy have been campaigning for a new compensation scheme. Two join…
  27. 27 A Defining Moment For Labour? Feb 7, 2024 · 42m The Labour Party are to scale back their plan to invest £28 billion in green policies if they win the general election expected this year. Has Keir Starmer bowed too readily to criticism…
  28. 28 Labour's £28bn U-turn Feb 8, 2024 · 42m The fallout from Labour's £28bn U-turn on green spending. Are they still planning to spend the money without making it a pledge? Our editors pore over the politics, the economics and the…
  29. 29 Jailed Imran Khan 'wins' Pakistan Election Feb 9, 2024 · 29m Pakistan is in political turmoil yet again. Despite the Muslim League's Nawaz Sharif claiming a fourth victory, it's claimed independents loyal to his rival - the jailed Imran Khan who is…
  30. 30 Labour Ditches Rochdale Candidate Feb 12, 2024 · 42m The party says they received information about new comments allegedly made by Azhar Ali. Where does this leave Keir Starmer's mission to "rip out anti-Semitism by its roots"?
  31. 31 Rafah Assault By Israel Looms Feb 13, 2024 · 42m Tensions rise over a possible Israeli offensive on Rafah as the UN warns it could lead to a slaughter. With Kirsty Wark.
  32. 32 Antisemitism in politics Feb 14, 2024 · 42m As a Conservative mayor is expelled over antisemitism, will party divisions on the Israel-Gaza war erupt over a ceasefire vote? With Kirsty Wark.
  33. 33 Polls Close at Two By-elections Feb 15, 2024 · 42m On the day Britain fell into recession, polls close in two by-elections. Will there be any crumbs of comfort for Rishi Sunak at the ballot box? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  34. 34 Alexei Navalny Dies in Jail Feb 16, 2024 · 42m The man some said Vladimir Putin wouldn't dare to kill is reported dead. Does Alexei Navalny's death show the Russian president's total power or does it give him a political headache? With…
  35. 35 Navalny's Widow Vows to Fight Feb 19, 2024 · 42m Following the death of her husband, Yulia Navalnaya blames president Putin. Will Russians support her call to stand with her? With Kirsty Wark.
  36. 36 Gaza Ceasefire Back on the Political Menu? Feb 20, 2024 · 42m Prince William calls for an 'end to the fighting' ahead of a crucial Commons vote tomorrow. Has the UK's stance on a Gaza ceasefire shifted? With Kirsty Wark.
  37. 37 Chaos in the Commons Feb 21, 2024 · 42m The House of Commons Speaker's defiance of convention helps solve Starmer's Gaza ceasefire vote problem. Did Lindsay Hoyle fold under pressure? Some Tories and the SNP are furious. What…
  38. 38 Can Commons Speaker Keep His Job? Feb 22, 2024 · 42m Pressure is building from the SNP and Conservatives following yesterday’s debate. Are concerns over MPs safety shaping the political agenda? With Faisal Islam.
  39. 39 Is Ukraine Losing Its War? Feb 23, 2024 · 42m Kyiv says it is being starved of the ammunition it needs as Ukraine enters the third year of war against Russia. Will the west step up efforts against an oil-funded Russia running a full…
  40. 40 Do the Tories Have an Islamophobia Problem? Feb 26, 2024 · 42m The PM says comments made by his Conservative colleagues were ‘wrong’ but denies the party has an Islamophobia issue. Far right propaganda has surged on the dark web after the 7 October…
  41. 41 Where is Post Office Compensation? Feb 27, 2024 · 42m Claims and counter claims at a hearing about the Post Office scandal. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  42. 42 PM Warns of 'Mob Rule' Feb 28, 2024 · 42m Rishi Sunak has warned of attempts to 'hijack the democratic process through force itself'. He’s told police that they must use the powers that they have or risk losing the confidence of…
  43. 43 How Police Failed Sarah Everard Feb 29, 2024 · 42m A new inquiry looking into the circumstances that led to Sarah Everard's murder highlights police failings that allowed her killer to take up high profile jobs within the Met Police, and…
  44. 44 Sunak: Galloway Victory 'Beyond Alarming' Mar 1, 2024 · 42m The PM responds to the Rochdale by-election result with a speech about extremism. With Faisal Islam.
  45. 45 On the Road: 04/03/2024 Mar 4, 2024 · 42m Ahead of the budget, Newsnight is in Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme to hear from a live audience about their priorities and speak to a panel of politicians. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  46. 46 Budget Eve Mar 5, 2024 · 42m A look ahead to the Budget. Plus Super Tuesday in the States. And the impact of council cuts on culture. With Kirsty Wark.
  47. 47 Budget Day Mar 6, 2024 · 42m Tax cuts at the expense of public services? Has the budget shifted the political dial? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  48. 48 America Steps Into Gaza Mar 7, 2024 · 42m As ceasefire talks fail, Joe Biden will announce America is to build a new port on the Gaza coast, to unblock the flow of aid stuck behind the Egyptian border. With Ben Chu.
  49. 49 Is More Defence Spending a Luxury? Mar 8, 2024 · 42m In a dangerous decade for the world, must we now spend more on defence? Or should we just spend better?
  50. 50 On the Road: 11/03/2024 Mar 11, 2024 · 42m In this instalment of Newsnight’s pre-general election coverage, Kirsty Wark is in Paisley and Renfrewshire North with a live audience and a panel of politicians.
  51. 51 Tory Donor's Alleged Remarks 'Racist' Mar 12, 2024 · 42m 24 hours after the story broke, the prime minister has condemned remarks allegedly made by a Tory donor, about the MP Diane Abbott, as 'racist and wrong'. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  52. 52 Sunak's Plans to Curb 'Extremism' Mar 13, 2024 · 42m As the government prepares to expand its definition of extremism in response to 'a rise in extremists who are trying to hijack our democracy', will the response be proportionate or is it…
  53. 53 New Definition of 'Extremism' Mar 14, 2024 · 42m Will the PM's new rules help or hinder the fight against extremism? The government's independent reviewer of terror legislation tells us the new definition 'isn't very clear'.
  54. 54 Giving Russia's $300 billion to Kyiv Mar 15, 2024 · 42m With the G7 freezing $300 billion in Russian state assets, should all that money now be handed to Ukraine to pay for the war? With Faisal Islam.
  55. 55 On the Road: 18/03/2024 Mar 18, 2024 · 42m With a general election on the horizon, Newsnight hits the road again, this time in Wales. Victoria Derbyshire is in Monmouthshire with a live audience and a panel of politicians.
  56. 56 19/03/2024 Mar 19, 2024 · 42m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  57. 57 Can the Rwanda Bill Save Sunak? Mar 20, 2024 · 42m As the PM meets his backbenchers, are the wolves circling? Or is talk of a leadership challenge overblown? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  58. 58 Labour's Deputy Leader and the Tax Row Mar 21, 2024 · 42m Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner speaks at length to Newsnight on the question of whether she paid all the taxes due on the sale of her home.
  59. 59 The Princess of Wales's Cancer Announcement Mar 22, 2024 · 35m The Princess of Wales tells the world that she is being treated for cancer. With the King also suffering from cancer, where does that leave the day to day work of the monarchy?
  60. 60 On the Road: 25/03/2024 Mar 25, 2024 · 42m Kirsty Wark is in Duxford, south Cambridgeshire, with a live audience and a panel of politicians.
  61. 61 Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapses Mar 26, 2024 · 42m The latest from Baltimore as the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a container ship crashes into it. And how free is childcare in England? With Kirsty Wark.
  62. 62 What a Mess Mar 27, 2024 · 42m Who's to blame for all the dumping of raw sewage in England's rivers and seas? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  63. 63 Is the Tide Turning Against Privatisation? Mar 28, 2024 · 42m As shareholders of Thames Water refuse to put up half a billion pounds towards a rescue plan, could it - and other utility companies - be renationalised? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  64. 64 British Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Strike Apr 2, 2024 · 40m Western allies of Israel are calling for answers after seven aid workers were killed in an IDF air strike in Gaza. Three British nationals were among them. With Faisal Islam.
  65. 65 Is Israel Now Heading For Early Elections? Apr 3, 2024 · 40m As the international community condemns Israel for the air strike that killed seven aid workers, the National Unity Party leader – war cabinet minister Benny Gantz – calls for an early…
  66. 66 An Arms Embargo on Israel? Apr 4, 2024 · 40m Will Israel care, or even notice, if the UK bans arms sales? What would happen if the big players in Germany and the United States followed suit? With Kirsty Wark.
  67. 67 A Turning Point in Gaza? Apr 5, 2024 · 40m Israel admits its faults in the death of aid workers and promises to open up more routes into the Gaza Strip. Is American pressure now forcing a turning point in this war?
  68. 68 Police Unprotection Apr 8, 2024 · 42m Why have so many women been killed despite having contact with the police? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  69. 69 Wragg Resigns Apr 9, 2024 · 42m The MP at the heart of Westminster honeytrap plot resigns the Conservative whip. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  70. 70 Transgender NHS report: 'A system failure' Apr 10, 2024 · 42m 'We’ve let them down because the research isn’t good enough and we haven’t got good data', so said Doctor Hilary Cass whose landmark review into gender identity services for children and…
  71. 71 The Death of OJ Simpson Apr 11, 2024 · 42m OJ Simpson was arguably the greatest American football player of all time. Famously acquitted of killing his ex-wife, he was a film star and convicted burglar as well. The programme looks…
  72. 72 Rayner under investigation Apr 12, 2024 · 42m The deputy leader of the Labour Party says she will resign if she is found to have committed a criminal offence. How much trouble is she in?
  73. 73 Iran ups the stakes Apr 15, 2024 · 42m Israel’s allies urge prime minister Netanyahu to 'take the win' and respond calmly to Iran’s weekend attack. Israel has vowed that Tehran will 'pay the price' for its actions. What happens…
  74. 74 A 'smoke-free generation'? Apr 16, 2024 · 42m The Commons has passed a bill making it illegal for people born in or after 2009 to buy tobacco. With Kirsty Wark.
  75. 75 Rwanda: When Will Flights Take Off? Apr 17, 2024 · 42m As the Rwanda bill finally makes it through parliament, how soon will flights take off, and what are the obstacles in the way?
  76. 76 Sturgeon's Husband Charged Apr 18, 2024 · 42m The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party. What happens now? With Victoria…
  77. 77 A critical vote on Ukraine Apr 19, 2024 · 42m After months of stand-offs and stalling, the US House of Representatives will vote on a crucial aid package that could set the course for the war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s prime minister has…
  78. 78 Parliament's late-night Rwanda votes Apr 22, 2024 · 42m Newsnight is live in Westminster as the 'ping-pong' between Commons and Lords over the Safety of Rwanda Bill stretches into the night. The prime minister says planes will take migrants to…
  79. 79 Ukraine: Is Money Enough to Win the War? Apr 23, 2024 · 42m Rishi Sunak travels to Poland announcing a £70 billion boost in defence spending and has earmarked £500m for Ukraine aid – will it make a difference? A former armed forces minister joins…
  80. 80 Should the Trains Be Renationalised? Apr 24, 2024 · 42m Labour have promised to bring the railways back into public ownership, but will it make the trains run on time? With Faisal Islam.
  81. 81 Scotland's coalition collapses Apr 25, 2024 · 42m This morning, the surprise news of the SNP/Green coalition in Edinburgh collapsing like a soufflé. At bedtime, what's left of Humza Yousaf's administration? With Kirsty Wark.
  82. 82 King to Resume Public Duties Apr 26, 2024 · 42m The Palace says King Charles will resume public engagements, following encouraging progress in his cancer treatment. With Kirsty Wark.
  83. 83 Wanted: A New SNP Leader Apr 29, 2024 · 42m Kirsty Wark is in Glasgow following the news of Humza Yousaf's resignation. With Victoria Derbyshire in London.
  84. 84 Sword Killing Renews Ban Call Apr 30, 2024 · 42m Following a sword attack in London, Victoria Derbyshire talks to the mother of a murdered 16-year-old boy. She's calling for a ban on the weapon.
  85. 85 Student Gaza Protests Turn Violent May 1, 2024 · 42m In America, pro-Palestinian encampments are cleared by police, while at others there are clashes with counter-protesters. With echoes of 1968, will this turn into an election decider for…
  86. 86 Election Night Starts Here May 2, 2024 · 42m After polls close in local and mayoral elections across England, the first word from the parties, plus election guru Sir John Curtice. With Kirsty Wark.
  87. 87 The Morning After: Elections and Sunak? May 3, 2024 · 42m As the dust clears on the last big vote before the General Election, do the tea leaves give hope to Sunak or predict a Tory wipeout?
  88. 88 07/05/2024 May 7, 2024 · 42m Israeli troops enter Rafah, so where does that leave a ceasefire agreement?
  89. 89 Tory Defection: A Problem for Labour? May 8, 2024 · 42m Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defected to the Labour Party today. So why are some Labour MPs unhappy?
  90. 90 Will Stormy Daniels trial help or harm Trump? May 9, 2024 · 42m Stormy Daniels is into her second day of testimony in a New York court for Donald Trump's hush-money trial. Will the outcome wreck his tilt at the White House or boost it?
  91. 91 America and Israel at loggerheads May 10, 2024 · 42m With peace talks stalled, Israel is expanding its operations in Gaza, and its rift with the Biden administration deepens. With Mark Urban.
  92. 92 Unpaid Carers Asked to Repay Benefits May 13, 2024 · 42m A special edition in which Victoria Derbyshire talks to carers who've been sent demands to repay an allowance.
  93. 93 Protests in Georgia May 14, 2024 · 42m Protesters have clashed with riot police in Georgia, as its parliament passes a divisive new law. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  94. 94 Who Shot the Slovak Prime Minister? May 15, 2024 · 42m As the Slovakian prime minister fights for his life after an assassination attempt, who was responsible and why? With Kirsty Wark.
  95. 95 The Schoolchildren Killed by Infected Blood May 16, 2024 · 42m In the 1970s and 1980s, Lord Mayor Treloar College in Hampshire gave haemophiliac pupils new blood treatments. But the blood was contaminated with HIV and hepatitis. At least 72 pupils…
  96. 96 What went wrong with UK water? May 17, 2024 · 42m As Devon residents are forced to boil their contaminated water, the financial crisis at Thames threatens a different kind of problem. What went wrong with UK water?
  97. 97 Infected blood 'day of shame’ May 20, 2024 · 42m UK prime minister Rishi Sunak calls it a ‘a day of shame’ after the Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry chair report finds deliberate cover-ups by successive governments. And the ICC seeks…
  98. 98 What went wrong on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321? May 21, 2024 · 42m The day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.
  99. 99 Sunak gambles on summer election May 22, 2024 · 42m A rain-soaked launch that will stick in the memory and a surprised Westminster, but why go to the country now? What does this campaign hold in store? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  100. 100 Day one on the campaign trail May 23, 2024 · 42m The parties lay out their offerings. What have they got to tempt in the voters? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  101. 101 Gove Quits Parliament May 24, 2024 · 29m Cabinet minister Michael Gove becomes the latest of more than 70 Tory MPs to stand down from parliament. What could be the reason? With Faisal Islam.
  102. 102 Is Abbott barred? May 28, 2024 · 30m Diane Abbott has been readmitted as a Labour MP, after Newsnight revealed that the party's investigation into her comments about racism was completed five months ago. But will she stand at…
  103. 103 The Diane Abbott Row Deepens May 29, 2024 · 30m The Hackney MP gets back the Labour whip but says she's been banned from standing in the election. Starmer says that's not true. Who's right and what do voters make of it?
  104. 104 Trump found guilty May 30, 2024 · 35m As we come on air, former president Donald Trump is found guilty in a New York criminal court of falsifying business records. Will it help him or stop him getting elected in November?
  105. 105 Trump fights the law May 31, 2024 · 30m As Donald Trump attacks the New York court that found him guilty in his hush money case, is his party declaring war on the US legal system?
  106. 106 03/06/2024 Jun 3, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  107. 107 Election debate: who won? Jun 4, 2024 · 30m We bring you rapid reaction after Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer faced off in their first election TV debate in Salford. The Conservatives and Labour join us live from the spin room - with…
  108. 108 The election campaign gets dirty Jun 5, 2024 · 30m The Labour leader accuses the prime minister of lying over his tax claims as the election starts getting rough.
  109. 109 Is the Farage Effect a Thing? Jun 6, 2024 · 30m Opinion polls show Reform creeping up the charts. What happens if that reaches the ballot box? With Kirsty Wark.
  110. 110 Mordaunt Defends Sunak Jun 7, 2024 · 40m After the PM apologises for his early departure from the D-Day commemoration, his Conservative colleague Penny Mordaunt faces off against six other party representatives in the BBC's…
  111. 111 Will Rishi Sunak Make a Manifesto Gamble? Jun 10, 2024 · 30m Is there a big surprise in the Tory manifesto that could take the heat off Rishi Sunak, after what many see as the biggest blunder in recent political history? With Kirsty Wark.
  112. 112 11/06/2024 Jun 11, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.
  113. 113 Starmer v Sunak Round 2 Jun 12, 2024 · 35m The rivals for Number Ten are back in front of the cameras tonight in Grimsby. Newsnight is in the spin room for the post match analysis. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  114. 114 The Return of the Magnificent 7 Jun 13, 2024 · 30m The seven-headed election debate is back for more. Who will win this time, and does it even cut through with voters? And we pick out the bones from the Labour manifesto. With Victoria…
  115. 115 Don't Mention Brexit Jun 14, 2024 · 30m The last election was the Brexit election... why is this one the anything-but-Brexit election? A pro-European Labour MP talks about Keir Starmer's plans for UK-EU relations. Plus, what can…
  116. 116 Reform in the Spotlight Jun 17, 2024 · 30m Nigel Farage's Reform UK unveil their policies, but do their numbers add up? Also, new figures suggest the two-child benefit cap will plunge half a million children into relative poverty…
  117. 117 Major Tory Donor to Back Labour Jun 18, 2024 · 30m The billionaire John Caudwell, who donated £500,000 to the Conservatives before the last election, reveals he is voting Labour for the first time. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  118. 118 Health Special: Live in Birmingham Jun 19, 2024 · 45m Victoria Derbyshire is joined by an audience of voters to ask the big four parties how they plan to save the NHS.
  119. 119 The election betting row grows Jun 20, 2024 · 30m As Rishi Sunak takes the stage in the latest TV debate, his director of campaigning Tony Lee is being looked into by the Gambling Commission over an alleged bet on the election date…
  120. 120 Are politicians ignoring young voters? Jun 21, 2024 · 30m Sunak offers national service and Starmer has rent reform. Who's going to get the vote of the young and the old, and which one counts for more on 4 July? With Kirsty Wark.
  121. 121 How Damaging is the Gambling Row? Jun 24, 2024 · 30m Have the Tories closed down the betting row or is there more to come? Plus, as small boats crossings reach a record high, do any parties have a credible plan? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  122. 122 Election Date Betting Scandal Deepens Jun 25, 2024 · 30m Newsnight learns up to 15 Conservative Party candidates and officials are being scrutinised for alleged betting on the timing of the general election. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  123. 123 Starmer v Sunak Jun 26, 2024 · 30m Eight days to polling day, as Sunak and Starmer face off for the last time. Is there anything now that can move the dial on the public's decision?
  124. 124 Biden and Trump face off in the big rematch Jun 27, 2024 · 30m In Atlanta the two heavyweights of US politics clash for the first time since 2020. Will Biden's age or Trump's rap sheet decide the day, or will it be something else entirely?
  125. 125 Live in Glasgow Jun 28, 2024 · 45m The day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark. Six days to polling day, Newsnight is in Glasgow to ask voters what they want from the next government.
  126. 126 Election week begins Jul 1, 2024 · 30m With 56 hours until polls open, the leaders are out campaigning for every single vote - but what's really going on behind the scenes? Our panel of insiders provides insight and analysis.
  127. 127 02/07/2024 Jul 2, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  128. 128 The night before the big day Jul 3, 2024 · 30m Election Day looms. What are the predictions for Sunak, Starmer and the five other parties all looking to change the country's fortunes?
  129. 129 After the Political Earthquake Jul 5, 2024 · 30m One day on from an historic election result, Newsnight has insight and analysis of the new political reality. How will Labour use its new super-sized majority? And can the Tories and the…
  130. 130 Labour’s prisoner dilemma Jul 8, 2024 · 30m How many inmates will Labour have to release in England and Wales - and when - to relieve our overcrowded prisons? We speak to a former justice secretary and the domestic abuse…
  131. 131 Joe Biden Fights For Political Survival Jul 9, 2024 · 30m It's a make-or-break week for Joe Biden. The US president is fighting for his political survival, as he hosts leaders around the world for a Nato summit. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  132. 132 Biden meets Starmer Jul 10, 2024 · 30m The president and the prime minister meet in Washington as pressure mounts on Joe Biden to drop out of the fight with Trump. Also, Tony Blair on Ukraine, his experience dealing with…
  133. 133 The Pressure Mounts on Joe Biden Jul 11, 2024 · 35m The demands that Joe Biden step aside as presidential candidate grow ever louder ahead of a potentially make-or-break press conference. As the Nato summit ends, can the US…
  134. 134 Biden on the Brink? Jul 12, 2024 · 35m On Kirsty Wark's last Newsnight, how close is Joe Biden's candidacy to imploding after his latest senior moments? We're joined by actor Alan Cumming and podcaster Lewis Goodall.
  135. 135 Trump Picks Former Critic as Running Mate Jul 15, 2024 · 30m Donald Trump has named the senator of Ohio - and one-time critic - JD Vance as his running mate. What does that tell us about his electoral strategy? With Victoria Derbyshire.
  136. 136 Rebellion Brews over King’s Speech Jul 16, 2024 · 30m Labour MPs seek to force a vote on the two-child benefit cap – how much pressure is Keir Starmer under? Plus, we’re live from the Republican National Convention. With Katie Razzall.
  137. 137 Can Labour deliver? Jul 17, 2024 · 30m The King read a speech full of Keir Starmer's aspirations, but how will the new government turn manifesto promises into results?
  138. 138 Is time up for Biden? Jul 18, 2024 · 30m Joe Biden has covid while rumours sweep Washington that he's considering pulling out of the presidential race. Is it true, and when might it happen?
  139. 139 Biden: Digging in or getting out? Jul 19, 2024 · 30m Joe Biden was reportedly set to discuss an exit plan with his family, but tonight the president insists he is looking forward to more campaigning. What’s going on? Plus, the latest on the…
  140. 140 Who is Kamala Harris? Jul 22, 2024 · 30m After the dramatic withdrawal of Joe Biden from the US presidential race, Newsnight asks who might win in Trump v Harris. And what do we know about the Democrats’ new presumptive nominee?…
  141. 141 Starmer's First Rebellion Jul 23, 2024 · 30m The prime minister suspends seven of his MPs for voting against the government on the two-child benefit cap. What does it tell us about how Sir Keir Starmer will govern?
  142. 142 Who will lead the Tories? Jul 24, 2024 · 30m The firing gun on the Tory leadership contest has been started, with some party figures warning of an ‘existential crisis’ for the party. What could the outcome mean for British politics?…
  143. 143 Manchester Airport Kicking Jul 25, 2024 · 30m With protests in Rochdale after a man was hospitalised from a policeman kicking and stamping on his head at Manchester Airport, the mayor and home secretary caution against a rush to…
  144. 144 Paris Olympics: Sabotage and Spectacle Jul 26, 2024 · 30m Trainline vandals try to disrupt the Paris Olympics, as a spectacular opening ceremony, and security operation, get underway. And do Labour’s claims of a £20bn fiscal 'black hole' ring…
  145. 145 Two children killed in Southport attack Jul 29, 2024 · 30m How could a dance workshop for primary school children become a scene of such tragedy? We speak to the Bishop of Liverpool and a councillor who grew up on the street where the attack took…
  146. 146 30/07/2024 Jul 30, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  147. 147 What Did BBC Know About Huw Edwards? Jul 31, 2024 · 30m As Huw Edwards, the former lead presenter of BBC News, pleads guilty to receiving indecent images of children, how much did the corporation know while still paying him a £475,000 salary?…
  148. 148 Edwards: Did the BBC Do Enough? Aug 1, 2024 · 30m A BBC employee who complained about Huw Edwards's behaviour tells Newsnight the corporation's investigation was 'deeply disappointing', as the BBC director general defends his handling of…
  149. 149 Police brace for further disorder Aug 2, 2024 · 30m After the unrest in Southport, police forces around England have warned about the potential for more disorder. Is disinformation fuelling the protests? What is the impact on local…
  150. 150 How Should We Respond to the Riots? Aug 5, 2024 · 30m After a week of riots in towns and cities, is enough being done by the Government and police to keep us safe? With Katie Razzall.
  151. 151 Who is Tim Walz? Aug 6, 2024 · 30m Will Kamala Harris’s running mate pick be enough to get her to the White House? With Katie Razzall.
  152. 152 Police Fear Disturbances Across England Aug 7, 2024 · 30m Shop owners board up their windows and police warn that they are preparing for riots again tonight. Why do they think something will happen?
  153. 153 Why Did the Riots Happen? Aug 8, 2024 · 30m After nine days of riot, protest and counter-protest, why did it all happen, and is it over? With Katie Razzall.
  154. 154 Will Starmer Toughen Social Media Laws? Aug 9, 2024 · 30m The PM says he will review social media regulations, with growing questions about whether disinformation on tech platforms helped to fuel recent unrest. But with Elon Musk comparing the…
  155. 155 What Went Wrong in the Calocane Case? Aug 12, 2024 · 30m A doctor warned three years before the Nottingham attacks that Valdo Calocane's mental illness was so severe he could 'end up killing someone'. So how was he able to go on to kill three…
  156. 156 Middle East on the Brink? Aug 13, 2024 · 30m As the US secretary of state postpones his trip to the region, is Iran set to ignore pleas from western leaders and strike back against Israel?
  157. 157 Ukraine Incursion: How Will Putin Respond? Aug 14, 2024 · 30m Nine days after Ukrainian forces began their incursion into Russian territory, Kyiv says troops are continuing their advance. How will Vladimir Putin respond to this embarrassment? Does…
  158. 158 Can Middle East peace talks deliver? Aug 15, 2024 · 30m As Iran prepares to attack Israel, Hamas declines to attend peace talks. What more can Israel do in Gaza to achieve their war aims? WIth Paddy O'Connell.
  159. 159 Is Labour Caving to the Unions? Aug 16, 2024 · 30m With Labour green-lighting pay settlements for train drivers and junior doctors, and more strikes announced today, Labour is facing accusations it has lost control of public sector pay…
  160. 160 Multimillionaire Goes Missing on Yacht Aug 19, 2024 · 30m British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are missing following a freak storm on the coast of Sicily - Newsnight speaks to a journalist who captured his…
  161. 161 20/08/2024 Aug 20, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Adam Fleming.
  162. 162 21/08/2024 Aug 21, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Nick Watt.
  163. 163 Kamala Harris takes the stage Aug 22, 2024 · 30m On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris is set to make the most important speech of her life. What does she need to do to win over America? With Paddy…
  164. 164 A pensioner revolt? Starmer feels the heat Aug 23, 2024 · 30m As energy prices are set to rise by an average of 10%, the pressure grows for Keir Starmer over his decision to cut winter fuel allowances for most pensioners. We speak to consumer…
  165. 165 Has Starmer Signalled Austerity 2.0? Aug 27, 2024 · 30m The PM warns in his start-of-term speech of 'short term pain for long term good' in the autumn budget. Would spending cuts and tax rises amount to another round of austerity? Plus…
  166. 166 Can Starmer's Brexit 'reset' work? Aug 28, 2024 · 30m The PM claims that the UK has a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to turn a 'corner on Brexit'. But with so many red lines already drawn, can his intended reset achieve anything of…
  167. 167 Harris and Walz give their first big interview Aug 29, 2024 · 30m US vice-president Kamala Harris gives her first interview since formally becoming the Democratic Party's nominee for president alongside her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. With…
  168. 168 30/08/2024 Aug 30, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Christian Fraser.
  169. 169 What do the Tory contenders believe? Sep 2, 2024 · 30m Two big hitters launch their Conservative leadership campaigns, with James Cleverly focusing on policy, and Kemi Badenoch on principles. What do they believe in? Plus, we hear from the…
  170. 170 Horror in the Channel Sep 3, 2024 · 30m A pregnant woman and six children are among the dead as a small boat capsizes. Can the government stop the boats and the deaths? MPs will get the chance to vote next week on whether they…
  171. 171 Grenfell Tower Report: Who Is to Blame? Sep 4, 2024 · 30m The official report into the Grenfell Tower fire is finally published, seven years after 72 people lost their lives. Who takes the blame for their deaths? We talk to survivors and those…
  172. 172 Can Keir Starmer Win the First 100 Days? Sep 5, 2024 · 30m The new prime minister has an autumn inbox that few of his predecessors would envy. How will he compare to the best and worst who've held the keys to No 10? And are British universities on…
  173. 173 Can Labour Handle the Unions? Sep 6, 2024 · 30m Keir Starmer addresses the trade unions next week, facing Tory claims he's writing them blank cheques. What's the truth? And we talk to an eyewitness about what really happened in a block…
  174. 174 No U-Turns on Winter Fuel or Prisoners Sep 9, 2024 · 30m No. 10 says it has no choice but to carry out controversial polices on means testing winter fuel payments and allowing early prisoner releases to ease overcrowding. With Faisal Islam.
  175. 175 10/09/2024 Sep 10, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Katie Razzall.
  176. 176 Govt's NHS report: First reaction Sep 11, 2024 · 30m In a government report published as we go on air, the surgeon tasked with assessing the NHS gives his verdict. How will Keir Starmer respond? And two teenage boys stabbed to death 15 years…
  177. 177 Will Starmer take on the unions? Sep 12, 2024 · 30m The Prime Minister has said he will reform the NHS - whether unions like it or not. We talk to RMT union leader Mick Lynch. And we ask Grammy- and Oscar-winning R&B star John Legend about…
  178. 178 Putin threatens war Sep 13, 2024 · 30m As Starmer meets Biden in the Oval office to discuss Ukraine - we ask what would a Harris - or Trump - victory mean for the west? And it's Succession for real as the Murdochs head to court…
  179. 179 Huw Edwards: Sentenced Sep 16, 2024 · 30m Disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards is handed a six-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children. What are the questions remaining for the BBC, and…
  180. 180 Diane Abbott: Political Survivor Sep 17, 2024 · 30m In an exclusive BBC interview, Labour MP Diane Abbott tells Newsnight that she felt she was treated as a 'non-person' by Sir Keir Starmer. She also talks about death threats, being…
  181. 181 Hezbollah and the Exploding Pagers Sep 18, 2024 · 30m After blasts targeting terror group Hezbollah with compromised pagers, now Lebanon is rocked by exploding walkie-talkies. As fingers point at Israel, is conflict set to escalate? What’s…
  182. 182 Will Hezbollah Hit Back at Israel? Sep 19, 2024 · 30m The Hezbollah leader calls the pager attack a declaration of war – could it become a regional conflict? And Keir Starmer's messy week of leaks, expense rows and feuds. He says he's in…
  183. 183 Economics of fear Sep 20, 2024 · 30m As consumer confidence slumps, is the government's gloomy economic message sapping all enthusiasm for the British economy? Plus Israel strikes Beirut; what is ordinary life like in the…
  184. 184 Chancellor: ‘Best Days Ahead’ Sep 23, 2024 · 30m As Labour gathers for its first conference since becoming the party of government, the chancellor has talked up Britain’s economic prospects. But will her optimism be enough to blow away…
  185. 185 The PM pleads for patience Sep 24, 2024 · 30m In his first speech to a Labour Party conference as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer has promised 'national renewal', but warned it will take time. Will voters hear his plea for patience?…
  186. 186 Remembering the Nova Festival Attack Sep 25, 2024 · 30m Victoria Derbyshire talks to two Israeli survivors of the Nova Festival terror attack on 7 October 2023. Also on Newsnight, as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah, will it lead to…
  187. 187 Can the UN stop a wider Middle East war? Sep 26, 2024 · 30m Can world leaders talk Israel and Hezbollah down from a ground war in Lebanon - and wider regional conflict in the Middle East? We go live as Keir Starmer addresses the UN. And Zelensky…
  188. 188 Labour's Budget Briefing Sep 27, 2024 · 30m Details emerge of next month's budget - more investment in big projects, more borrowing and perhaps less of a tax rise than expected, what does this tell us about Labour's priorities?…
  189. 189 Tory leadership race hots up Sep 30, 2024 · 30m Are the gloves coming off in the contest to be the next Conservative leader? All the latest insight and analysis from the Conservative Party conference. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  190. 190 Iran attacks Israel Oct 1, 2024 · 30m As Israel invades Lebanon, Iran launches hundreds of missiles on Israel. How dangerous is this moment for the world? Plus, with controversy raging at the Conservative conference in…
  191. 191 Amanda Abbington Talks to Newsnight Oct 2, 2024 · 30m Victoria Derbyshire interviews 'Strictly’ star Amanda Abbington in her first interview since the BBC apologised to her and upheld some of her complaints. BBC News has been told that while…
  192. 192 Britain Hands Back the Chagos Islands Oct 3, 2024 · 30m Why are we giving back the Chagos Islands? And an interview with the lawyer for Nicola Bulley, whose body was found after a long search of the River Wyre in Lancashire last year. Did the…
  193. 193 Where's the Middle East Conflict Heading? Oct 4, 2024 · 30m As Biden calls on Israel to be careful about civilian casualties and the US launches fresh airstrikes on Yemen - how close are we to full-blown regional war? And on the day when the…
  194. 194 07/10/2024 Oct 7, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  195. 195 08/10/2024 Oct 8, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  196. 196 Hurricane Milton Hits Oct 9, 2024 · 30m Hurricane Milton's storm surges with tornadoes spawning across Florida, described as the worst the state has been in a century, but how much of a political issue will it become? Newsnight…
  197. 197 10/10/2024 Oct 10, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Faisal Islam.
  198. 198 Starmer's Reset Oct 11, 2024 · 30m Ahead of Keir Starmer's 100th day in office on Sunday, is his government getting back on track? Plus, Elon Musk goes all in on Donald Trump - could he swing the US Presidential Election?
  199. 199 Can Starmer Be Pro-business and Pro-worker? Oct 14, 2024 · 30m Corporate giants descend on London for the government's big summit, promising billions in investment and thousands of new jobs. But can Keir Starmer deliver growth that is both…
  200. 200 US Election: Harris v Trump – Why So Close? Oct 15, 2024 · 30m With the US Presidential election only three weeks away, it’s the tightest race for the White House in decades. Newsnight speaks to Democrat and Republican insiders for insights on their…
  201. 201 Anxiety Over Budget Spending Cuts Oct 16, 2024 · 30m Newsnight hears from Cabinet sources on worries about Rachel Reeves' first budget. The programme discusses what it could mean for you. And should the NHS fund more weight-loss drugs to…
  202. 202 Hamas Leader Killed - What Now? Oct 17, 2024 · 30m The IDF have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Is it the beginning of the end of the war or is the idea of Hamas harder to defeat than its leader? And Trump v Harris is too close…
  203. 203 Is Starmer a World Leader? Oct 18, 2024 · 30m Keir Starmer says Britain is back on the global stage. But with the world on the brink, does he have what it takes? And the government rules out a royal apology for Britain's role in the…
  204. 204 Trump: Two Weeks to go Oct 21, 2024 · 30m Since footage emerged of Donald Trump doing a shift at a McDonald's drive-thru, we ask if the former president is lovin' it? Our expert panel gives insight on the historic campaign. Plus…
  205. 205 Trump campaign accuses Labour of election interference Oct 22, 2024 · 30m Is the 'special relationship' in jeopardy? We speak to the man tipped to become US secretary of state, if Trump wins, about the accusations. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  206. 206 Trump 'Admires Dictators' Oct 23, 2024 · 30m Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly says the former president is an authoritarian, admires people who are dictators and falls into the general definition of a fascist. What does it…
  207. 207 Harris Wheels Out Celebrity Backers Oct 24, 2024 · 30m Bruce Springsteen, Samuel Jackson and Beyoncé turn up for Harris as the rallies ramp up, but what about the issues? Which ones are working for Trump and Harris? And TV host, Carrie Grant…
  208. 208 Harris v Trump: The Gender Split Between Voters Oct 25, 2024 · 30m Donald Trump goes on the Joe Rogan podcast popular with young men, while Kamala Harris brings Beyoncé on stage. With the polls neck and neck, can the vote split of men versus women tip the…
  209. 209 Backlash After Trump Rally Oct 28, 2024 · 30m Donald Trump's rally in New York is attacked as racist and misogynistic by Democrats. What does it tell us about his strategy eight days before polls close in this coin-toss race for the…
  210. 210 Can Kamala Harris win on the economy? Oct 29, 2024 · 30m Kamala Harris is preparing to make the speech of her life, at the very spot Donald Trump where told his supporters to fight on 6 January. But do voters care about anything other than the…
  211. 211 Will Reeves's first budget succeed? Oct 30, 2024 · 30m Rachel Reeves has revealed the budget that sets the tone for her ten-year project, but will it stand up to scrutiny this time next week? Victoria Derbyshire picks out the bones with…
  212. 212 Harris v Trump: the Final Stretch Oct 31, 2024 · 30m Five days out from the US presidential election, Newsnight lifts the lid on the Trump and Harris campaigns, and asks what might happen after polling day. Plus, how has the budget landed?…
  213. 213 Harris v Trump on 'violent rhetoric' Nov 1, 2024 · 30m Four days to the US election, Donald Trump has suggested that Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican critics, would not be a "radical war hawk" if she was in a war herself and had…
  214. 214 US Election 2024: Eve of Poll Special Nov 4, 2024 · 40m On the eve of an era-defining presidential race, the United States feels divided like never before. Who's in prime position to win? And why does the threat of violence feel so close?…
  215. 215 US Election 2024: Is It Harris or Trump? Nov 5, 2024 · 30m The big day has finally arrived in the Disunited States of America. Which half of the 50:50 nation will prevail? Newsnight's election night coverage comes live from Washington, with guests…
  216. 216 How Did Donald Trump Take the White House? Nov 6, 2024 · 30m A stunning political comeback - a landslide for Donald Trump as voters emphatically choose him to be the 47th president of the United States. What happens next for the nation and the…
  217. 217 The power of Musk Nov 7, 2024 · 30m What role will Elon Musk play in Donald Trump's new administration - and how will he use his new power? We talk to his father. Who else will president-elect Trump appoint to his top team…
  218. 218 Israelis attacked in Amsterdam Nov 8, 2024 · 30m Amsterdam's mayor has condemned 'hit and run' attacks on Israeli football fans visiting the city. What happened? Newsnight talks to a key eyewitness. And we assess Donald Trump's powers in…
  219. 219 Crisis in the Church of England Nov 11, 2024 · 30m Calls mount for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign following the publication of the Makin review into the Church’s handling of abuser John Smyth. How long will Justin Welby stay in…
  220. 220 Fall of an Archbishop Nov 12, 2024 · 30m Justin Welby steps down as Archbishop of Canterbury, following criticism of his handling of a report into a prolific child abuser with ties to the Church of England. Newsnight asks a…
  221. 221 13/11/2024 Nov 13, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  222. 222 Trump Picks RFK Jr for Health Nov 14, 2024 · 30m Donald Trump's latest controversial appointment is a vaccine sceptic who will be in charge of America's health. Who is Robert F Kennedy Jr, and what does his appointment tell us about the…
  223. 223 Free Speech Debate Reignited Nov 15, 2024 · 30m A police investigation into a journalist’s social media post sparks the return of the Great British free speech debate. And is Elon Musk's X damaged by his association with Donald Trump…
  224. 224 Farmers' Revolt Nov 18, 2024 · 30m Tens of thousands of farmers are expected to descend onto Westminster to protest against Budget plans to make some of them pay inheritance tax - but how damaging will this be for the…
  225. 225 Starmer v Farmers Nov 19, 2024 · 30m Farmers bring Westminster to a standstill with their march against government plans to increase inheritance tax on some farms. Newsnight speaks to a Treasury minister and Jeremy Clarkson…
  226. 226 Debate on Toxic Cultures in UK Institutions Nov 20, 2024 · 30m Nadine Dorries and Harriet Harman on Newsnight. Plus, Ukraine fires UK missiles into Russia for the first time, what does the incoming Trump presidency mean for Nato’s allies in Europe? We…
  227. 227 P. Diddy: The Trial Nov 21, 2024 · 30m One of the world's biggest rap stars, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is behind bars, accused of kidnapping and sex crimes. Expected in court on Friday 22, he's fighting to be released on bail…
  228. 228 Martin Lewis Energy Bill Advice Nov 22, 2024 · 30m The energy regulator Ofgem announces another rise in the energy price cap. With colder temperatures here, we ask Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis what the latest increase means for…
  229. 229 How will MPs vote on the assisted dying bill? Nov 25, 2024 · 30m This week sees the debate on a proposal of one of the biggest societal changes in decades, the assisted dying bill. Newsnight speaks to one of the most high-profile opponents of the bill…
  230. 230 Are pushy parents gaming the exam system? Nov 26, 2024 · 30m As the government announces plans to get young people working, Newsnight speaks to the education secretary about youth unemployment and whether the exam system is being exploited. Israel…
  231. 231 Will Chagos Deal Damage Trump Ties? Nov 27, 2024 · 30m The UK government is scrambling to save its deal to cede control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after criticism from the incoming Trump administration and the new Mauritian prime…
  232. 232 28/11/2024 Nov 28, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Paddy O'Connell.
  233. 233 MPs vote for assisted dying - what now? Nov 29, 2024 · 30m One of the most historic pieces of legislation in the modern era, MPs back the Assisted Dying Bill. But is this a fight Labour wanted so early into their tenure? Newsnight hears from Lord…
  234. 234 France in Crisis Dec 2, 2024 · 30m Sir Keir Starmer tells the City that the UK is free to pick and choose its future between Europe and the United States. But are we really inured to the financial crisis now unfolding in…
  235. 235 03/12/2024 Dec 3, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  236. 236 Gregg Wallace 'sexually harassed me' Dec 4, 2024 · 30m A Newsnight exclusive: Shannon Kyle, a ghostwriter who penned the memoir of MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace, tells Newsnight she was sexually harassed by him. Mr Wallace “denies any sexual…
  237. 237 Starmer vs. Whitehall? Dec 5, 2024 · 30m The prime minister sets out his Plan for Change, accusing Whitehall of sitting in a 'tepid bath of managed decline'. If his six milestones aren’t met, is he setting up the civil service to…
  238. 238 Trump Returns to World Stage Dec 6, 2024 · 30m President-elect Donald Trump will visit the newly rebuilt Notre Dame tomorrow, and meet heads of state. Will the former president meet Zelensky to preach peace? As the 'quad-demic'…
  239. 239 09/12/2024 Dec 9, 2024 · 35m The day's important national and international news stories. With Christian Fraser.
  240. 240 Labour's Prison Plan Dec 10, 2024 · 30m The government unveils its plan for prisons, promising to solve overcrowding and 'keep our streets safe' by building thousands of new cells. Will it work? And could it end up sending fewer…
  241. 241 The failure to protect Sara Sharif Dec 11, 2024 · 30m Ten-year-old Sara Sharif was murdered by the people who were supposed to be looking after her. The court heard that there were many missed opportunities where Sara could have been…
  242. 242 Reset on Brexit? Dec 12, 2024 · 30m Is the prime minister's plan for closer post-Brexit relations with the European Union more far-reaching than we thought? As Starmer holds talks with the EU Council president in Downing…
  243. 243 What Next for Syria? Dec 13, 2024 · 30m As thousands of Syrians take to the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad regime, we ask the former UK foreign secretary - what next for the region, for diplomacy and for millions of…
  244. 244 16/12/2024 Dec 16, 2024 · 30m The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
  245. 245 Backlash to Starmer's Waspi decision Dec 17, 2024 · 30m Sir Keir Starmer says that millions of women who lost out by changes to the state pension won't get compensation, arguing it wouldn't be fair to taxpayers. His predecessor as Labour…
  246. 246 'Gaslit' After Operation by Disgraced Surgeon Dec 18, 2024 · 30m In a Newsnight exclusive, Jodee Seeley, the mother of a girl operated on by a now-disgraced surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital, says her daughter has been let down, and should never…
  247. 247 Mandelson Returns Dec 19, 2024 · 30m New Labour mastermind Peter Mandelson is heading to Washington as the UK’s ambassador to the US. Can he cut deals with Donald Trump? With Paddy O’Connell.
  248. 248 2024 review, 2025 predictions Dec 20, 2024 · 30m A Newsnight festive special. Faisal Islam is joined by a bumper panel to look back at the political year in 2024 and predict what the big stories will be in 2025.