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"Do you think you're ready to be prime minister?" Nick Robinson speaks to Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in England and Wales.

"Do you think you're ready to be prime minister?" Nick Robinson speaks to Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in England and Wales.

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It’s Emma Barnett’s first show as a #R4Today presenter. Welcome to the team Emma!

It’s Emma Barnett’s first show as a #R4Today presenter. Welcome to the team Emma!

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Tony Blair and Rishi Sunak, two former prime ministers, are live on Today this morning. 🔊 Listen on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds this morning with Nick Robinson and justin webb

Tony Blair and Rishi Sunak, two former prime ministers, are live on Today this morning. 🔊 Listen on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds this morning with Nick Robinson and justin webb

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"You're the energy secretary for goodness' sake, what a ridiculous thing to say." @AmolRajan and Miatta Fanbulleh clash over her role in implementing emergency, or windfall, taxes to raise funds to help with the cost of living crisis.

"You're the energy secretary for goodness' sake, what a ridiculous thing to say." @AmolRajan and Miatta Fanbulleh clash over her role in implementing emergency, or windfall, taxes to raise funds to help with the cost of living crisis.

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"Do you think the monarch of this country is a white Briton?" Nick Robinson asks Restore Britain's Rupert Lowe about a report he quotes, that defines a Briton as someone with two white British-born parents.

"Do you think the monarch of this country is a white Briton?" Nick Robinson asks Restore Britain's Rupert Lowe about a report he quotes, that defines a Briton as someone with two white British-born parents.

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"Daddy got such a kick out of hearing the kids call me the book lady." Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In 2024, she spoke to Frank Cottrell-Boyce on #R4Today about her global book gifting programme.

"Daddy got such a kick out of hearing the kids call me the book lady." Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In 2024, she spoke to Frank Cottrell-Boyce on #R4Today about her global book gifting programme.

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"What is the evidence that, in your words, we are 'hurtling towards' being an Islamic country?" Nick Robinson presses Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe on a recent claim he made in a social media post.

"What is the evidence that, in your words, we are 'hurtling towards' being an Islamic country?" Nick Robinson presses Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe on a recent claim he made in a social media post.

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“I wish someone had told me!” It’s Amol Rajan’s last day presenting the Today programme. We’ll be bidding him a fond farewell this morning - and looking back on some of his best moments.

“I wish someone had told me!” It’s Amol Rajan’s last day presenting the Today programme. We’ll be bidding him a fond farewell this morning - and looking back on some of his best moments.

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"The only thing you can do is reduce the prison population... Anyone who pretends otherwise is simply not being straightforward in their assessment." Former HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Nick Hardwick criticises government plans to invest £110m in new prison places.

"The only thing you can do is reduce the prison population... Anyone who pretends otherwise is simply not being straightforward in their assessment." Former HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Nick Hardwick criticises government plans to invest £110m in new prison places.

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"It was treated as a homicide... But we didn't have enough evidence to get to a charge." Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley responds to criticisms that the first murder by Simon Levy was not treated as murder in the first instance.

"It was treated as a homicide... But we didn't have enough evidence to get to a charge." Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley responds to criticisms that the first murder by Simon Levy was not treated as murder in the first instance.

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The MP at the centre of Andy Burnham's Westminster comeback reveals she's been planning it with him for a year. Former transport secretary Louise Haigh tells Nick Robinson's Political Thinking that Burnham's team has a plan for the first 100 days. Listen here:

The MP at the centre of Andy Burnham's Westminster comeback reveals she's been planning it with him for a year. Former transport secretary Louise Haigh tells Nick Robinson's Political Thinking that Burnham's team has a plan for the first 100 days. Listen here:

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Long-term government borrowing costs have risen to a 28-year high - but how will it affect the first Budget of Andy Burnham's premiership next month? Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman suggests there will be concern among Labour MPs.

Long-term government borrowing costs have risen to a 28-year high - but how will it affect the first Budget of Andy Burnham's premiership next month? Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman suggests there will be concern among Labour MPs.

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"Why allow him to march and not people who want to protest about the plight of people in Gaza?" Nick Robinson presses Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on her comments suggesting she would not ban a protest organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

"Why allow him to march and not people who want to protest about the plight of people in Gaza?" Nick Robinson presses Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on her comments suggesting she would not ban a protest organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three children at a dance class in Southport, has been moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital. Chris Walker KC, who represents the families, says they are 'deeply upset' at this news and tells justin webb what reassurances are needed.

Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three children at a dance class in Southport, has been moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital. Chris Walker KC, who represents the families, says they are 'deeply upset' at this news and tells justin webb what reassurances are needed.

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“When London is held back, the whole country suffers.” Sir James Cleverly has resigned from his position on the Conservative shadow cabinet in order to run to be a candidate for the next London Mayoral Election. He says London needs ‘a champion that’s got experience’.

“When London is held back, the whole country suffers.” Sir James Cleverly has resigned from his position on the Conservative shadow cabinet in order to run to be a candidate for the next London Mayoral Election. He says London needs ‘a champion that’s got experience’.

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"Why are they not allowed to [call Nigel Farage racist] but you are allowed to call someone a traitor?" Nick Robinson presses Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick on his use of the word traitor for the attorney general, and his claim that calling Nigel Farage racist is harmful.

"Why are they not allowed to [call Nigel Farage racist] but you are allowed to call someone a traitor?" Nick Robinson presses Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick on his use of the word traitor for the attorney general, and his claim that calling Nigel Farage racist is harmful.

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"It's not that difficult to get on the properly ladder." NatWest chair Sir Howard Davies tells Amol Rajan people 'have to save and that's the way it always used to be'. Watch the full exchange ⬇️ #R4Today

"It's not that difficult to get on the properly ladder." NatWest chair Sir Howard Davies tells Amol Rajan people 'have to save and that's the way it always used to be'. Watch the full exchange ⬇️ #R4Today

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"If we carry on like this... we're going to create a situation where economically we're not able to grow." Sir Tony Blair says the current welfare and pension triple-lock policies are 'not affordable', and argues for change in the NHS.

"If we carry on like this... we're going to create a situation where economically we're not able to grow." Sir Tony Blair says the current welfare and pension triple-lock policies are 'not affordable', and argues for change in the NHS.

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Where will the extra staff needed for the extra prison places being promised by the government? That is what the head of the Prison Officers’ Association wants to know. Justice Secretary Alex Norris gives his answer.

Where will the extra staff needed for the extra prison places being promised by the government? That is what the head of the Prison Officers’ Association wants to know. Justice Secretary Alex Norris gives his answer.

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Will the government allow new licenses for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea? Amol Rajan presses Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, after the PM said he would be 'pragmatic' on the issue.

Will the government allow new licenses for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea? Amol Rajan presses Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, after the PM said he would be 'pragmatic' on the issue.

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Andy Burnham will address Parliament for the first time as prime minister later today. Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman calls it 'a big moment'.

Andy Burnham will address Parliament for the first time as prime minister later today. Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman calls it 'a big moment'.

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"We think we deserve compensation... Many of us only had two years notice." Angela Madden, chair of the Waspi women campaign, responds to the news that the government will rethink a decision to reject compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age. #R4Today

"We think we deserve compensation... Many of us only had two years notice." Angela Madden, chair of the Waspi women campaign, responds to the news that the government will rethink a decision to reject compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age. #R4Today

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“These prisoners need a time frame. They’re living in limbo.” Shirley Debono’s son Shaun is currently in prison after being recalled for the fifth time since being handed an Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence in 2006. She says the government needs to provide more detail on what will happen to IPP prisoners.

“These prisoners need a time frame. They’re living in limbo.” Shirley Debono’s son Shaun is currently in prison after being recalled for the fifth time since being handed an Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence in 2006. She says the government needs to provide more detail on what will happen to IPP prisoners.

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