Newscast Podcast
The UK Prime Minister faces a call to resign, but can he rally MPs and hold on to his job?
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.
Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.
Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
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Newscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
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Episodes to download
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Morgan McSweeney Resigns
Sunday
PM’s chief of staff says he takes 'full responsibility' for Mandelson appointment advice.
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Epstein Files: The Gordon Brown Intervention
Saturday
The former Labour prime minister says Starmer is in a ‘serious’ position.
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The Week: The King, The Prime Minister and The Epstein Files
Friday
Adam, Chris, Alex and Daniela wrap up the week’s news.
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Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?
Thursday
The Prime Minister apologises for ‘believing Mandelson’s lies’ but will it be enough?
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Epstein Files: Starmer Under Pressure Over Mandelson
Last Wednesday
MPs approve to release Mandelson documents.
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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Last Tuesday
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
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Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
Last Monday
Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.
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Epstein Files: New Mandelson and Andrew Allegations
Sun 1 Feb 2026
More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.
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Epstein Files: New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Photos appearing to show Andrew on all fours over female included in new Epstein files.
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The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.
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Why Does Keir Starmer's Visit Matter to China?
Thu 29 Jan 2026
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.
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Kemi Badenoch Accuses Opponents of 'Psychodrama’
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Conservative Leader Calls Defectors 'Drama Queens’
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Bonus: Review of the Year 2026, So Far...
Wed 28 Jan 2026
The earliest year in news round up ever made, probably.
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Labour Gets A Round Of Pub Support In
Tue 27 Jan 2026
The government has announced a support package for pubs after U-turning on cuts.
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Braverman Backs Reform
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK, accusing the Tories of betrayal.
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Labour Block Andy Burnham From Standing
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
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Decision Day for Andy Burnham
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Keir Starmer and Labour's ruling body vote on the future of the Greater Manchester mayor.
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Andy Burnham Wants to Stand, Will Labour Let Him?
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Allies of the prime minister may try and block him from standing in Gorton and Denton.
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The Week: Trump Dominates Davos, Carney's Resistance & That Greenland 'Deal'
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Adam and Chris wrap up the week with Caitriona Perry and Lyse Doucet.
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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.
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Will Trump Make A Deal Over Greenland?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
Trump uses his Davos speech to ask for ‘immediate negotiations’ on Greenland.
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Trump accuses UK of "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY!"
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones responds to Trump’s Truth Social rant.
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Trump says he no longer feels "an obligation to think purely of Peace”
Mon 19 Jan 2026
European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.
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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Sun 18 Jan 2026
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.
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The Under-16s Social Media Ban Debate
Sat 17 Jan 2026
The Prime Minister is reportedly considering the ban for under-16s.
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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Fri 16 Jan 2026
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.
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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.
