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How the PM’s immigration bill went from humanitarian to political crisis
The government’s Illegal Migration Bill reaches committee stage tomorrow with Conservative MPs divided over whether the law is too harsh, or not harsh enough. The bill would make it possible to deport any illegal migrant from the UK. A sizeable number of right-wing MPs are demanding an amendment to stop past judgements by the European…
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How is immigration issue splitting the Tory party?
We spoke to Katy Balls, political editor of The Spectator magazine, and asked her how serious the splits in the Conservative party were over immigration?
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Mississippi tornado: search and rescue operations continue
President Biden has issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit when a tornado swept through on Friday night. At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured on the storm’s hour-long path through the state.
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From pensions to drought – is there more to protests in France?
There have been more scenes of violent protest in France today. But this time, it’s not President Macron’s attempt to raise the pension age that’s prompted the demonstrations. The thousands who gathered near Sainte-Soline in South West France today are determined to oppose plans for a new water storage system they say favours large farms.…
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‘I want answers,’ says mother of Sabina Rizvi, 20 years after London murder
In 2003, 25-year-old Sabina Rizvi was shot dead minutes after leaving a police station in south-east London. A gang leader was jailed for her murder the following year but a full inquest is yet to be held. On the 20th anniversary of her murder this week, her mother still has many unanswered questions about what…
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‘Nothing wrong with human rights in Rwanda,’ says Rwandan government spokesperson
We spoke to Yolande Makolo, a spokesperson for the Rwandan government, and began by asking her why authorities in the country released Paul Rusesabagina if they believed him to be a dangerous terrorist.
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Real life ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina released from prison
Almost 30 years ago, Paul Rusesabagina saved hundreds of his own countrymen during the inter-ethnic genocide that gripped Rwanda. His actions inspired the film Hotel Rwanda. But eighteen months ago he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason. He says his arrest was prompted by his criticism of the Rwandan President’s human rights…
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‘My city is gone,’ says Mayor after tornado tears across Mississippi
At least twenty-three people were killed and dozens more injured when a devastating tornado hit the US state of Mississippi overnight. Emergency services were left to appeal on Twitter for help with the search and rescue effort after the town of Rolling Fork was destroyed by a direct hit – the verdict of the mayor…
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BFI Flare: Behind the biggest celebration of queer cinema in Europe
It’s the biggest celebration of queer cinema in Europe – and organisers of the BFI flare film festival say with LGBTQ+ rights under threat around the world this year’s films are more “politically charged” than ever.
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Campaigners save 19 trees in Plymouth from being felled
Campaigners have managed to save 19 trees in Plymouth city centre from being given the chop – amid outrage over the city council’s decision to cut down more than a hundred trees last week.
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Netanyahu meets Sunak in London amid protests
Chants of “shame” met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrived at Downing Street today.
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Concerns grow over welfare of asylum seekers trapped on Diego Garcia
The United Nations Refugee Agency has told this programme it’s concerned about the welfare of asylum seekers trapped and isolated in a makeshift camp overseen by the UK, and has asked for access.
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Pension reforms have created an ‘institutional crisis’ says French MEP Manon Aubry
We spoke to the French MEP Manon Aubry from the left-wing party La France Insoumise – and began by asking her if the protestors would be pleased that King Charles had to postpone his visit.
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France pension protests: King Charles’s state visit postponed amid unrest
It was common sense and friendship according to the French President Emmanuel Macron – after calling King Charles and postponing his French visit.
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“Retro, vicious racism is just under the skin”” – Gary Young
Writer Gary Younge joins Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Ways to Change the World to discuss significant events that have impacted the Black diaspora, his mother’s influence and what he can teach the next generation of journalists.
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Covid three years on: Partygate, WhatsApp, and a Lab Leak?
Three years on, Covid and lockdowns continue to dominate our headlines.
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Liverpool’s Tate gallery shows off masterpieces on a converted lorry
If you can’t get to the museum – the museum will come to you.
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The president of Equatorial Guinea’s daughter – brought up by Kim Il-sung in North Korea
Her father was the president of Equatorial Guinea who sent her abroad for her own safety, shortly before he was executed by firing squad.
