Access BBC podcasts, Radio 4, and the World Service outside the UK via BBC.com or the BBC App. Today, the Metropolitan Police issued an apology to the Commons Speaker for mistakenly sharing details about Lord Mandelson’s arrest. Before Prime Minister’s Questions, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle informed the House of Commons that he had alerted the police, indicating that Lord Mandelson might flee the country. However, Mandelson’s lawyers argue that his arrest was unnecessary as he had already agreed to a future interview, dismissing any plans of moving abroad permanently as imaginary.
In this Newscast episode, Adam and Chris analyze the day’s events in the House of Commons, while Faisal discusses the student loans system with the chancellor, exploring why it has become a hot political issue. To enjoy Newscast on your smart speaker, simply instruct it to “Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast.” Join the Newscast online community and participate in discussions through their Discord link or contact them via email or WhatsApp. Produced by Miranda Slade and team, Newscast offers daily insights into political developments, available on BBC Sounds for UK listeners.