Is Starmer Risking Escalation with Putin?
Putin warns the West not to cross his 'red line' on long-range missiles.
Today, we discuss the Prime Ministerβs visit to the White House to discuss the US and UKβs support for Ukraine.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Russia had started the war in Ukraine and could end it "straight awayβ. Adam is joined by Chris Mason, who is in Washington with the Prime Minister ahead of his meeting with President Joe Biden.
We also speak to Emily Thornberry, the new Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. In her first interview since becoming Chair, she speaks about how she plans to use her new role, the UKβs support for Ukraine, and why sheβd like more MPs to be βinternationalistsβ.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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