Louis Harris-White
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Louis Harris-White
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Assistant Editor, BBC Newsnight
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“Right now there is a rift between the two people who we thought were closest in this Government and were essential to the stability of this Cabinet.”

Nick Watt on a belief amongst some in No10 that Sir Keir Starmer could face a challenge from Wes Streeting.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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“Why has No. 10 circled the wagons?... You circle the wagons and you end up in a circular firing squad.”

Former Labour minister, Barry Gardiner MP, criticises talk of a challenge to Keir Starmer, as the PM’s allies say they will fight off any leadership bid.

#Newsnight
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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“I can only imagine… the names being in those files, and what it would do to our country and the world if it was released.”

Elizabeth Pipko, ex-Republican Party spokesperson, explains why she thinks President Trump hasn’t yet released the Epstein files in full.

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November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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“He doesn’t have to get on a plane to testify, he can do it remotely.”

Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the US Congress Oversight Committee reviewing the Epstein Files, says the invitation to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to share information can be “on his terms”.

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November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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"Those last four weeks of her life when she was in the hospice, I think it's odd to say, but were some of the happiest of her life."

Sir Michael Palin reflects on the care his wife received in a hospice, as he calls for more support for hospices in the budget.

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November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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"What is going on?" | Republican asked why Trump is yet to release all Epstein files

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"What is going on?" | Republican asked why Trump is yet to release all Epstein files
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November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Sir Michael Palin remembers his late wife Helen and calls on Rachel Reeves for more hospice funding

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Sir Michael Palin remembers his late wife Helen and calls on Rachel Reeves for more hospice funding
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November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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“This is extreme, this is inhumane, and it is a government of cowards.”

Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, responds to the government's changes to Britain's asylum system.

#Newsnight
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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"Well I'll tell you what treats asylum seekers like crap..."

Justice Minister Sarah Sackman responds to Green Party leader Zack Polanski claiming Labour is treating asylum seekers as "pieces of crap".

#Newsnight
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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"We have decriminalised illegal entry into our country."

Reform Councillor Laila Cunningham clashes with Green Party leader Zack Polanski over the government’s new immigration policy.

#Newsnight
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Zack Polanski and Reform’s Laila Cunningham clash over UK asylum plans

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Zack Polanski and Reform’s Laila Cunningham clash over UK asylum plans
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November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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“We could subpoena him and I believe we should.”

Ro Khanna, a leading US Democrat pushing for the release of the Epstein files, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be formally called upon to give evidence to the House Oversight Committee.

#Newsnight
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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"He's increasing the likelihood of an intelligence failure"

Ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger discusses President Trump's comments when questioned about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi while hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House

#Newsnight
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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"We're in a hybrid conflict with Russia."

Ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger tells #Newsnight he believes the UK will see "more harassment" in "cyber, sabotage and subversion" from Russia, and lays out how the UK should respond with deterrence and resilience.
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Ex-MI6 chief on Russian “sabotage” and “harassment” plus China's spy threat

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Ex-MI6 chief on Russian “sabotage” and “harassment” plus China's spy threat
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November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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“It’s been produced in consultation with the Russians… with Europeans not really involved at all.”

Axios’s Dave Lawler says the reported Trump Ukraine peace plan involves ceding “additional territory” to Russia for security guarantees.

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November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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“At least he is trying… let’s give this a chance.”

Piers Morgan tells #Newsnight that President Trump's proposal to end the war in Ukraine is currently the best offer on the table.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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"Not remotely."

Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran tells #Newsnight that she is not reassured by Sir Robbie Gibb's comment on "impartiality through [his] bones."
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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"I actually got given the Budget once, while I was at the Daily Mirror... and gave it back to them..."

Broadcaster Piers Morgan on the nature of leaks and speculation before the Budget.

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November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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"Are you going to apply?"

"I can't comment"

Piers Morgan on whether he will be putting in an application for BBC Director General.

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November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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"I think as a percentage of GDP, we're ranking behind Canada in our support for Ukraine."

Trump's former National security advisor John Bolton gives his thoughts on Trump’s Ukraine-Russia peace plan and if the US should appease Putin.

#Newsnight
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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“I don’t see a better offer” | Piers Morgan on the Trump peace plan for Ukraine-Russia

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“I don’t see a better offer” | Piers Morgan on the Trump peace plan for Ukraine-Russia
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November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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"Although this is likely to provoke a lot of outrage in Islington... I have my doubts as to whether it's actually going to change any voters' minds."

The FT's Gillian Tett on allegations that Nigel Farage used racially offensive language at school - which he denies.

#Newsnight
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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"The level of categorical denial that he has issued tonight after the caveated denial yesterday... has taken it from a 50-year-ago issue to a today issue."

Sam White, former Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer, discusses the racism allegations against Nigel Farage.

#Newsnight
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Nigel Farage issues new denial on school racism claims

#Newsnight

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Nigel Farage issues new denial on school racism claims
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November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM