Today’s show ran through some heavy headlines before diving into a big debate.
Headlines covered:• Labour members vote to recognise Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, increasing pressure on the UK government• A poll shows Andy Burnham as favourite to replace Keir Starmer if a Labour leadership contest was held• Mayor of London Sadiq Khan pushes back on claims about rising violent crime, pointing to falling figures across every borough• Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces the return of maintenance grants for low-income students by 2029• The British Medical Association warns of risks in the new nationwide NHS online booking system
Topic of the Day:The Home Secretary’s proposal to tighten rules on indefinite leave to remain sparked a fiery discussion:Must migrants prove they deserve to stay? The panel dissected requirements around English language, volunteering, and contribution to society, questioning whether the policy is about fairness or about limiting who belongs
As always, the phones lit up with sharp views - some backing accountability, others warning of hidden inequalities. The debate went beyond policy into bigger questions of belonging, fairness, and what it means to call Britain home.
