channel4uk--2020-01-23--Leaders pay tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem

Dozens of world leaders – including Russian president Vladimir Putin and Prince Charles , have gathered in Jerusalem at Yad @ @ @ @ @ the Holocaust – declaring that they all bear a responsibility to make sure the terrible @ @ @ @ @ never repeated .
On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp @ @ @ @ @ people were murdered at the hands of the Nazis , there were stark warnings about @ @ @ @ @ and xenophobia .
Here are some of their tributes , as well as some searing @ @ @ @ @

Dozens of world leaders – including Russian president Vladimir Putin and Prince Charles, have gathered in Jerusalem at Yad Vashem – the memorial to the Holocaust – declaring that they all bear a responsibility to make sure the terrible tragedies of the past are never repeated.
On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp, where over a million people were murdered at the hands of the Nazis, there were stark warnings about the rise of modern anti-semitism and xenophobia.
Here are some of their tributes, as well as some searing images from the Holocaust.


channel4uk--2020-01-23--900,000 hours of human sewage and rainwater flow into UK rivers in just one year – revealed

Untreated sewage is being released into rivers across England and Wales – perfectly legally – and campaigners are calling it @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
This programme has now obtained exclusive figures showing how often and for how @ @ @ @ @ .
Water companies are allowed to release a mixture of rainwater and sewage through special @ @ @ @ @ heavy rain – but we ’ ve discovered that during 2018 – there were 140,000 @ @ @ @ @ of 900,000 hours .

Untreated sewage is being released into rivers across England and Wales – perfectly legally – and campaigners are calling it a ‘dirty little secret’.
This programme has now obtained exclusive figures showing how often and for how long it’s happening.
Water companies are allowed to release a mixture of rainwater and sewage through special overflow pipes during spells of heavy rain – but we’ve discovered that during 2018 – there were 140,000 spills, lasting a total of 900,000 hours.


channel4uk--2020-01-23--Democrats to focus on abuse of power as second day of Trump’s Senate impeachment hearing gets underw

Democrats to focus on abuse of power as second day of Trump’s Senate impeachment hearing gets underway

The second day of arguments in President Trump ’ s impeachment case has begun in the US Senate – with @ @ @ @ @ Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff continuing his case for the prosecution .
Today the Democrats will @ @ @ @ @ s alleged abuse of power – and why they believe he should be removed from @ @ @ @ @ election looming in November , is any of the drama unfolding in the Senate moving @ @ @ @ @ s supporters ?

The second day of arguments in President Trump’s impeachment case has begun in the US Senate – with the chair of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff continuing his case for the prosecution.
Today the Democrats will focus on President Trump’s alleged abuse of power – and why they believe he should be removed from office.
But with an election looming in November, is any of the drama unfolding in the Senate moving the dial with Trump’s supporters?


channel4uk--2020-01-23--Tensions rise with US over Chancellor’s plans for tax on major tech companies

In Davos the Chancellor Sajid Javid has been trying to reassure business leaders that the UK won ’ t diverge @ @ @ @ @ “ just for the sake of it ” .
He insisted the Government would always @ @ @ @ @ companies – but there are tensions with the US over Mr Javid ’ s plans @ @ @ @ @ tax on major tech companies .
I managed to catch up with Google and Facebook @ @ @

In Davos the Chancellor Sajid Javid has been trying to reassure business leaders that the UK won’t diverge from EU regulations after Brexit “just for the sake of it”.
He insisted the Government would always protect the interests of British companies – but there are tensions with the US over Mr Javid’s plans to press ahead with a tax on major tech companies.
I managed to catch up with Google and Facebook earlier today.


channel4uk--2020-01-23--Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband tells Boris Johnson to be brave dealing with Iran

The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe – the British-Iranian woman who ’ s been jailed in Iran – has said there @ @ @ @ @ the efforts to get her released .
Richard Ratcliffe met Boris Johnson in Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ calling on the British government to be tougher in its dealings with Iran .
Zaghari-Ratcliffe @ @ @ @ @ almost four years , charged with spying allegations which she categorically denies .
She ’ @ @ @ @ @ nationals to have been detained .

The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe – the British-Iranian woman who’s been jailed in Iran – has said there has been no breakthrough in the efforts to get her released.
Richard Ratcliffe met Boris Johnson in Downing Street for talks earlier today, calling on the British government to be tougher in its dealings with Iran.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe has now been held for almost four years, charged with spying allegations which she categorically denies. She’s one of several dual nationals to have been detained.


channel4uk--2020-01-23--Hundreds of airstrikes hit Syria as Assad’s forces seek to take back control

Warning : this report contains images some viewers may find distressing .
Just eight days after a ceasefire was brokered @ @ @ @ @ the Syrian regime has intensified its bombardment of rebel-held areas in southern Idlib and Aleppo @ @ @ @ @ hours hundreds of deadly air strikes have hit towns and villages along the main highway @ @ @ @ @ of Hama – as President Bashar al Assad ’ s forces seek to take back @ @

Warning: this report contains images some viewers may find distressing.
Just eight days after a ceasefire was brokered between Russia and Turkey, the Syrian regime has intensified its bombardment of rebel-held areas in southern Idlib and Aleppo. Over the last 48 hours hundreds of deadly air strikes have hit towns and villages along the main highway linking Aleppo with the city of Hama – as President Bashar al Assad’s forces seek to take back control.


channel4uk--2020-01-23--Six tested for Coronavirus in UK – 18 million under lockdown in China

Three cities – home to more than 18 million people – are now on an unprecedented lockdown as China scrambles @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak that has already left at least 17 people dead , in and around @ @ @ @ @ .
As cases spread to more countries – five people are being tested for the @ @ @ @ @ one in Belfast – as a precaution .
But in the last hour – the @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s too soon to declare the outbreak a global health emergency .

Three cities – home to more than 18 million people – are now on an unprecedented lockdown as China scrambles to contain the deadly new coronavirus outbreak that has already left at least 17 people dead, in and around the central city of Wuhan.
As cases spread to more countries – five people are being tested for the virus in Scotland – and one in Belfast – as a precaution.
But in the last hour – the World Health Organisation has said it’s too soon to declare the outbreak a global health emergency.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--‘When you have full-blown demagoguery and bullying, people get scared’ – ex-Trump aide Anthony Scara

‘When you have full-blown demagoguery and bullying, people get scared’ – ex-Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci

Anthony Scaramucci was – briefly – Donald Trump ’ s Director of Communications back in 2017 but is now a @ @ @ @ @ .
We talked about climate change and Mr Trump ’ s swipe at the “ @ @ @ @ @ he called activists like Greta Thunberg .
But on the week his impeachment trial started @ @ @ @ @ to deny any wrongdoing – I started by asking Mr Scaramucci if the president was @ @ @ @ @ a hoax .

Anthony Scaramucci was – briefly – Donald Trump’s Director of Communications back in 2017 but is now a trenchant critic of the President.
We talked about climate change and Mr Trump’s swipe at the “prophets of doom” as he called activists like Greta Thunberg.
But on the week his impeachment trial started – which President Trump continues to deny any wrongdoing – I started by asking Mr Scaramucci if the president was right to call the trial a hoax.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--UN seeks help to thwart locust swarms in east Africa

The United Nations has called for international help to fight huge swarms of Locusts which are sweeping through parts of @ @ @ @ @ Kenya and Somalia are all struggling to deal with billions of the insects , on @ @ @ @ @ 25 years – and the problem could get even worse as the year goes on @

The United Nations has called for international help to fight huge swarms of Locusts which are sweeping through parts of east Africa.
Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are all struggling to deal with billions of the insects, on a scale not seen for 25 years – and the problem could get even worse as the year goes on.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--Greta Thunberg joins school strike in Davos

The Davos business conference has wrapped – the world ’ s global elite taking to their private jets or the @ @ @ @ @ of schmoozing and deal-making .
The week ended as it began – with a climate @ @ @ @ @ Thunberg leading the Friday school strike which made her name in the town ’ s @ @

The Davos business conference has wrapped – the world’s global elite taking to their private jets or the ski slopes after a week of schmoozing and deal-making.
The week ended as it began – with a climate protest – teenage activist Greta Thunberg leading the Friday school strike which made her name in the town’s square.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--Will Brits who migrated to Spain stay post-Brexit?

With the Brexit deal now officially signed into law – is the future any clearer for Britons living abroad ?
@ @ @ @ @ already made a home in Spain , and the UK has told anyone who wants @ @ @ @ @ there to apply for residency by the end of the year .
But what might @ @ @ @ @ ends ?

With the Brexit deal now officially signed into law – is the future any clearer for Britons living abroad?
More than 350,000 Brits have already made a home in Spain, and the UK has told anyone who wants to stay there or move there to apply for residency by the end of the year.
But what might happen after the transition period ends?


channel4uk--2020-01-24--Johnson and EU leaders sign Brexit withdrawal deal

Signed and almost sealed… the heads of the European Council and the European Commission have put their signatures on the @ @ @ @ @ – before it was whisked to London to be signed by Boris Johnson too .
@ @ @ @ @ more formality left before Britain ’ s departure date – a vote in the European @ @ @ @ @

Signed and almost sealed… the heads of the European Council and the European Commission have put their signatures on the Brexit withdrawal agreement in Brussels – before it was whisked to London to be signed by Boris Johnson too.
There’s just one more formality left before Britain’s departure date – a vote in the European Parliament, next Wednesday.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--Populist Salvini poised for breakthrough in Italian regional elections

Italy ’ s far right leader Matteo Salvini is poised for a political breakthrough in this weekend ’ s local @ @ @ @ @ through the country ’ s establishment .
Polls show his anti-immigrant League party could win @ @ @ @ @ Emilia-Romagna as well as Calabria in the south – and if he wins there , @ @ @ @ @ anywhere .
But after losing a powerful government position last year – how has Salvini @ @ @ @ @ the chaotic state of Italian politics ?

Italy’s far right leader Matteo Salvini is poised for a political breakthrough in this weekend’s local elections – triggering shock waves through the country’s establishment.
Polls show his anti-immigrant League party could win regional elections in the northern Emilia-Romagna as well as Calabria in the south – and if he wins there, opponents fear he could win anywhere.
But after losing a powerful government position last year – how has Salvini managed to take advantage of the chaotic state of Italian politics?


channel4uk--2020-01-24--Activist Ghanem al-Masarir given permission to sue Saudi Arabia in UK over alleged hack of his phone

A leading Saudi dissident has been granted permission by the High Court in London to sue the Saudi government – @ @ @ @ @ phone .
Ghanem al Masarir , a satirist with a highly popular Youtube channel , @ @ @ @ @ to infiltrate his phone with spyware – allowing them to access and record his data @ @ @ @ @ yet to respond to the claim , although they described claims earlier this week that @ @ @ @ @ the world ’ s richest Jeff Bezos as “ absurd ” .
Mr Al Masarir @ @ @ @ @

A leading Saudi dissident has been granted permission by the High Court in London to sue the Saudi government – for allegedly hacking his mobile phone.
Ghanem al Masarir, a satirist with a highly popular Youtube channel, claims the Saudi authorities managed to infiltrate his phone with spyware – allowing them to access and record his data.
The Saudi government have yet to respond to the claim, although they described claims earlier this week that they hacked the phone of the world’s richest Jeff Bezos as “absurd”.
Mr Al Masarir is with me now.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--HS2 risks under-estimated, says watchdog

It is famously way over-budget and years behind schedule – now a new report has blamed officials for failing to @ @ @ @ @ risky the new HS2 high speed rail link would be .
It ’ s already @ @ @ @ @ and is costing around £250 million a month – and the Government spending watchdog has @ @ @ @ @ not even possible to estimate what the final cost will be .

It is famously way over-budget and years behind schedule – now a new report has blamed officials for failing to realise exactly how complex and risky the new HS2 high speed rail link would be.
It’s already more than five years late and is costing around £250 million a month – and the Government spending watchdog has warned that it’s not even possible to estimate what the final cost will be.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--Facial recognition cameras to be used by police in London

Scotland Yard says facial recognition cameras will be deployed across London – aimed at identifying people suspected of gun and @ @ @ @ @ exploitation and serious violence .
Signs will be put up to show where the cameras @ @ @ @ @ the Met have insisted they won ’ t be used ‘ to search speculatively or @ @ @ @ @ have dubbed it “ an enormous expansion of the surveillance state ” and a threat @ @ @ @

Scotland Yard says facial recognition cameras will be deployed across London – aimed at identifying people suspected of gun and knife crime, child sexual exploitation and serious violence.
Signs will be put up to show where the cameras are in use – and the Met have insisted they won’t be used ‘to search speculatively or indiscriminately’.
But critics have dubbed it “an enormous expansion of the surveillance state” and a threat to civil liberties.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--‘At end of festive season, Wuhan will run out of food’ – Prof Steve Tsang

At end of festive season , Wuhan will run out of food ’ – Prof Steve Tsang Joining me now @ @ @ @ @ Tsang – who ’ s the Director of the China Institute at the London University @ @ @ @ @ Studies .

‘At end of festive season, Wuhan will run out of food’ – Prof Steve Tsang
Joining me now from Nottinghamshire is Professor Steve Tsang – who’s the Director of the China Institute at the London University School of Oriental and African Studies.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--Coronavirus: China puts millions in lockdown amid rising deaths

China is building a hospital with a thousand beds for people infected with the new coronavirus .
Up to 36 @ @ @ @ @ lockdown , with public transport links closed off in efforts to contain the spread of @ @ @ @ @ have died but the number of infected patients has reached more than 800 , with @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know what will happen .
In the UK , officials are trying to @ @ @ @ @ ve flown here from Wuhan thought to be the centre of the outbreak .

China is building a hospital with a thousand beds for people infected with the new coronavirus.
Up to 36 million people are now under lockdown, with public transport links closed off in efforts to contain the spread of the disease.
26 people have died but the number of infected patients has reached more than 800, with experts saying they just don’t know what will happen.
In the UK, officials are trying to trace 2000 people who’ve flown here from Wuhan thought to be the centre of the outbreak.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--‘I can’t say that I’ve been more concerned than I am about the current virus’: Dr Richard Hatchett

I can ’ t say that I ’ ve been more concerned than I am about the current virus ’ @ @ @ @ @ spoke to Richard Hatchett , the CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations in @ @ @ @ @ about this virus and its characteristics .

‘I can’t say that I’ve been more concerned than I am about the current virus’: Dr Richard Hatchett
Cathy Newman Presenter
We spoke to Richard Hatchett, the CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations in Davos, who explained more about this virus and its characteristics.


channel4uk--2020-01-24--How will Britain and Europe build a new relationship after Brexit?

This week on Politics : Where Next we are discussing what happens next on Brexit and what is in store @ @ @ @ @ Europe .
Today , I talk to Georgina Wright from The Institute for Government and @ @ @ @ @ for European Reform .
Listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here .
@ @ @ @ @ Acast , CastBox or Spotify .
New episodes of my podcast Politics : Where Next @ @ @ @ @ Friday , where I ’ ll tackle a theme of the week ’ s politics @ @ @ @ @ might know where all of this is going .
Subscribe on your favourite podcast app @ @ @ @ @ .

This week on Politics: Where Next we are discussing what happens next on Brexit and what is in store for our new relationship with Europe.
Today, I talk to Georgina Wright from The Institute for Government and Sam Lowe of the Centre for European Reform.
Listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here.
You can also listen on Acast, CastBox or Spotify.
New episodes of my podcast Politics: Where Next? will be released every Friday, where I’ll tackle a theme of the week’s politics with expert guests, who might know where all of this is going.
Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up to date.


channel4uk--2020-01-25--Death of England: class, race and identity in play about post-Brexit world

Michael is an angry , white working class man mourning the death of his father and his own sense of @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s the creation of two black working class writers – Roy Williams and @ @ @ @ @ Death of England began life as a short ten-minute film but is now a full @ @ @ @ @ .
It is an uncompromising look at class , race and identity in a post-Brexit @ @ @ @ @ coincidence , opens at London ’ s National Theatre on Brexit day .

Michael is an angry, white working class man mourning the death of his father and his own sense of who he is.
And he’s the creation of two black working class writers – Roy Williams and Clint Dyer. Their play Death of England began life as a short ten-minute film but is now a full length monologue starring Rafe Spall.
It is an uncompromising look at class, race and identity in a post-Brexit world. And, by coincidence, opens at London’s National Theatre on Brexit day.


channel4uk--2020-01-25--Citizens’ Climate Assembly meets for first time

It ’ s a gathering of ordinary people from every background , every part of the country – tasked with @ @ @ @ @ solutions to the climate crisis .
The citizens assembly on climate change in Birmingham is @ @ @ @ @ meetings – with the support of Sir David Attenborough – who is urging politicians to @ @ @ @ @

It’s a gathering of ordinary people from every background, every part of the country – tasked with coming up with ideas for solutions to the climate crisis.
The citizens assembly on climate change in Birmingham is the first of four such meetings – with the support of Sir David Attenborough – who is urging politicians to listen to their recommendations.


channel4uk--2020-01-25--Clashes in Beirut after 100th day of Lebanon protests

Police in Lebanon have fired water cannon to break up anti-government protests in central Beirut , with some protesters throwing @ @ @ @

Police in Lebanon have fired water cannon to break up anti-government protests in central Beirut, with some protesters throwing stones in response.
Yesterday marked 100 days since the popular anti-government uprising began.


channel4uk--2020-01-25--At least 22 killed in Turkey earthquake

At least 22 killed in Turkey earthquake

At least 22 people have been killed and more than a thousand injured , after a powerful earthquake struck eastern @ @ @ @ @ 6.8 magnitude quake occurred just before 9pm local time and was centred on the town @ @ @ @ @ – around 350 miles east of the capital , Ankara .
It caused buildings to @ @ @ @ @ into the streets .

At least 22 people have been killed and more than a thousand injured, after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey yesterday evening.
The 6.8 magnitude quake occurred just before 9pm local time and was centred on the town of Sivrice in Elazig province – around 350 miles east of the capital, Ankara.
It caused buildings to collapse and sent residents rushing into the streets.


channel4uk--2020-01-25--City ‘like a ghost town’, says Wuhan teacher Ben Kavanagh

I spoke to Ben Kavanagh who is from Ireland , and working as a teacher in Wuhan , and started @ @ @ @ @ situation was like in the city .

I spoke to Ben Kavanagh who is from Ireland, and working as a teacher in Wuhan, and started by asking him what the situation was like in the city.


channel4uk--2020-01-25--Coronavirus spread ‘accelerating’, says President Xi

China ’ s president has warned the spread of the deadly coronavirus is accelerating , as he convened a special @ @ @ @ @ The country is also taking yet more drastic measures aimed at bringing it under control @ @ @ @ @ during the country ’ s biggest holiday – the Lunar New Year .
The Chinese @ @ @ @ @ staff to the epicentre of Wuhan and rushing in more medical supplies .

China’s president has warned the spread of the deadly coronavirus is accelerating, as he convened a special meeting of Communist leaders.
The country is also taking yet more drastic measures aimed at bringing it under control, including strict travel restrictions during the country’s biggest holiday – the Lunar New Year.
The Chinese military are sending hundreds of staff to the epicentre of Wuhan and rushing in more medical supplies.


channel4uk--2020-01-26--Auschwitz survivor Renee Salt: ‘Anti-Semitism is very bad now’

She was imprisoned in Auschwitz as a young teenager .
Tomorrow , Renee Salt , now 90 , will be @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of other Holocaust survivors , heads of state and religious leaders – marking the @ @ @ @ @ .
But these are worrying times .
Hate crimes against Jewish people have doubled in @ @ @ @ @ last year , and just this weekend police launched an investigation after anti-Semitic graffiti was @ @ @ @ @ shop in South East London .
For 50 years Mrs Salt remained silent about her @ @ @ @ @ speaking out and says now she will never stop – because she ’ s terrified @ @ @ @ @ returning .

She was imprisoned in Auschwitz as a young teenager. Tomorrow, Renee Salt, now 90, will be back at Auschwitz along with hundreds of other Holocaust survivors, heads of state and religious leaders – marking the 75th anniversary of its liberation.
But these are worrying times. Hate crimes against Jewish people have doubled in England and Wales in the last year, and just this weekend police launched an investigation after anti-Semitic graffiti was daubed on a bank and shop in South East London.
For 50 years Mrs Salt remained silent about her experiences. But she began speaking out and says now she will never stop – because she’s terrified the spectre of anti-Semitism is returning.


channel4uk--2020-01-26--Grenfell Tower inquiry panel member resigns over links to cladding firm

Relatives and survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster are calling on the public inquiry to put families back at the @ @ @ @ @ It follows the resignation of a key member of the panel advising the inquiry chairman @ @ @ @ @ it emerged that she had links to a charity connected to the company which supplied @ @ @ @ @ cladding panels .
Campaigners want to know why her background wasn ’ t checked out @ @ @ @ @ of the inquiry beginning tomorrow .

Relatives and survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster are calling on the public inquiry to put families back at the centre of the investigation.
It follows the resignation of a key member of the panel advising the inquiry chairman – Benita Mehra – after it emerged that she had links to a charity connected to the company which supplied the tower’s combustible cladding panels.
Campaigners want to know why her background wasn’t checked out. With the second phase of the inquiry beginning tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-01-26--Inside Wuhan: Daily life in China virus quarantine zone

Well if you saw our programme last night , we spoke to Ben Kavanagh , who ’ s working as @ @ @ @ @ He told us he was planning to venture out one last time today to buy @ @ @ @ @ before being stuck inside his flat for the duration .
He took his phone along @ @ @ @ @ for us .

Well if you saw our programme last night, we spoke to Ben Kavanagh, who’s working as a teacher in Wuhan. He told us he was planning to venture out one last time today to buy food and essential supplies, before being stuck inside his flat for the duration.
He took his phone along – to film it all for us.


channel4uk--2020-01-26--Coronavirus ability to spread ‘getting stronger’ says China

China is entering a ‘ crucial stage ’ , the country ’ s health minister has declared – warning the @ @ @ @ @ spread was getting stronger .
56 people have now died and some 2,000 are infected @ @ @ @ @ travel restrictions in force .
The United States is preparing to evacuate its personnel in @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Office has urged any Britons in the area to leave if they can , @ @ @ @ @ airlift ‘ under review ’ .

China is entering a ‘crucial stage’, the country’s health minister has declared – warning the ability of the coronavirus to spread was getting stronger.
56 people have now died and some 2,000 are infected – with yet more stringent travel restrictions in force.
The United States is preparing to evacuate its personnel in Hubei province – here the Foreign Office has urged any Britons in the area to leave if they can, with the idea of an airlift ‘under review’.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Remembering Auschwitz 75 years after liberation

For more than 50 years Rachel Levy couldn ’ t even talk about what she had witnessed as a teenage @ @ @ @ @ 89 and a grandmother she is able to recount how the Nazis wiped out most @ @ @ @ @ mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz , Mrs Levy attended a ceremony @ @ @ @ @ millions who were killed .

For more than 50 years Rachel Levy couldn’t even talk about what she had witnessed as a teenage girl in Auschwitz.
Now 89 and a grandmother she is able to recount how the Nazis wiped out most of her family. To mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Mrs Levy attended a ceremony in Westminster to remember the millions who were killed.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Nigel Farage explains how he thinks Brexit came about

Twenty six years ago , a tiny political party was founded with the aim of pulling the UK out of @ @ @ @ @ 100 hours time it will have achieved its aim .
Nigel Farage was a founder @ @ @ @ @ the party for nine years as Brexit switched from being the obsession of a minority @ @ @ @ @ majority in the 2016 referendum .
Many say he is responsible for that , so @ @ @ @ @ came about ?

Twenty six years ago, a tiny political party was founded with the aim of pulling the UK out of the EU. In just 100 hours time it will have achieved its aim.
Nigel Farage was a founder member of UKIP and led the party for nine years as Brexit switched from being the obsession of a minority to the will of the majority in the 2016 referendum.
Many say he is responsible for that , so how does he think it came about?


channel4uk--2020-01-27--‘So far disease does not seem to be as severe as Sars’ – Dr Nathalie MacDermott

So far disease does not seem to be as severe as Sars ’ – Dr Nathalie MacDermott Dr Nathalie MacDermott @ @ @ @ @ King ’ s College London and Kerry Brown , director of the Lau China Institute @ @ @ @ @ s College , and who was a British diplomat in Beijing at the time of @ @ @ @ @ speak to Channel 4 News .

‘So far disease does not seem to be as severe as Sars’ – Dr Nathalie MacDermott
Dr Nathalie MacDermott, a Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London and Kerry Brown, director of the Lau China Institute, also at King’s College, and who was a British diplomat in Beijing at the time of the 2002 Sars outbreak, speak to Channel 4 News.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--‘Public blaming local government for not reacting really quickly to outbreak’ – CGTN’s Tang Bo

So far disease does not seem to be as severe as Sars ’ – Dr Nathalie MacDermott

‘Public blaming local government for not reacting really quickly to outbreak’ – CGTN’s Tang Bo
Tang Bo, a correspondent for the China Global Television Network, which is owned by the national broadcaster spoke to Channel 4 News from inside Wuhan.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Kobe Bryant ‘great global sporting icon’ – Prof Ben Carrington

Ben Carrington , a professor at University of Southern California joins the programme from California .
He writes on race @ @ @ @ @ , speaks to the programme .

Ben Carrington, a professor at University of Southern California joins the programme from California. He writes on race, culture, and sports, speaks to the programme.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Huawei 5G: Johnson pledges to protect security

One of the big decisions for post Brexit Britain will be how it deals with the United States .
Security @ @ @ @ @ have said the UK ’ s willingness to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to build @ @ @ @ @ is threatening future trade deals .
Boris Johnson has signalled that a compromise could be @ @ @ @ @ as soon as tomorrow .

One of the big decisions for post Brexit Britain will be how it deals with the United States.
Security experts close to Donald Trump have said the UK’s willingness to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to build part of its 5G network is threatening future trade deals.
Boris Johnson has signalled that a compromise could be found with a decision expected as soon as tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Kobe Bryant: US authorities investigate fatal helicopter crash

When it comes to sporting figures in the United States , they didn ’ t come much bigger than Kobe @ @ @ @ @ star was killed yesterday when the helicopter that he , his teenage daughter and seven @ @ @ @ @ in California .
Investigators are trying to work out to what extent foggy weather was @ @ @ @ @ stars and celebrities have all been paying tribute .

When it comes to sporting figures in the United States, they didn’t come much bigger than Kobe Bryant.
The retired basketball star was killed yesterday when the helicopter that he, his teenage daughter and seven others were travelling in crashed in California.
Investigators are trying to work out to what extent foggy weather was responsible.
Politicians, sports stars and celebrities have all been paying tribute.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Democrats demand Bolton testifies at Trump impeachment trial

There ’ s renewed pressure on Republican Senators in the Trump impeachment trial tonight to allow crucial evidence from key @ @ @ @ @ New revelations have emerged from former National Security Adviser John Bolton which directly contradict a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s defence .

There’s renewed pressure on Republican Senators in the Trump impeachment trial tonight to allow crucial evidence from key witnesses to be heard.
New revelations have emerged from former National Security Adviser John Bolton which directly contradict a key plank of Donald Trump’s defence.
Dani Isdale is in Washington.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Coronavirus: Can China contain outbreak that has infected 2,700 people?

Around 1,500 people have come back to the UK from virus-hit Wuhan since 10 January .
It is those people @ @ @ @ @ said , who should isolate themselves as it is not certain whether the coronavirus can @ @ @ @ @ are not displaying symptoms .
His announcement came as the death toll climbed above 80 @ @ @ @ @ in the locked-down city has told us he wants to get back to the UK @ @ @ @ @ the Foreign Office .

Around 1,500 people have come back to the UK from virus-hit Wuhan since 10 January.
It is those people, Health Secretary Matt Hacock said, who should isolate themselves as it is not certain whether the coronavirus can be spread by people who are not displaying symptoms.
His announcement came as the death toll climbed above 80.
And one Briton trapped in the locked-down city has told us he wants to get back to the UK but has not heard from the Foreign Office.


channel4uk--2020-01-27--Grenfell firms refuse to accept responsibility for fire, inquiry told

The second phase of the Grenfell inquiry got underway today with its chief lawyer saying that none of the companies @ @ @ @ @ s refurbishment will accept any responsibility for the 2017 fire .
Seventy-two people were killed @ @ @ @ @ failed to comply with building regulations .
The inquiry heard that the failure to comply @ @ @ @ @ without anyone being at fault .

The second phase of the Grenfell inquiry got underway today with its chief lawyer saying that none of the companies involved in the tower’s refurbishment will accept any responsibility for the 2017 fire.
Seventy-two people were killed in the 24-storey tower that failed to comply with building regulations.
The inquiry heard that the failure to comply was unlikely to have happened without anyone being at fault.


FactChecking the coronavirus

A newly-identified virus has infected more than 2,800 people worldwide and killed at least 81 people in China , according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization and Chinese state media .
The centre of the 2019-nCoV virus outbreak is Wuhan in central China , although cases have now been diagnosed in other countries .
There are seven known coronaviruses – named after their crown-like shape under a microscope .
The SARS variant infected more than 8,000 people in 2003 and killed 744 .
The new coronoavirus is still spreading – and so are rumours and misinformation about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know and what we don ’ t know so far .
How bad is this outbreak compared to SARS or swine flu ?
Prof Mark Woolhouse , Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the University of Edinburgh , told FactCheck : “ It is still far from the scale of the SARS epidemic and nowhere near the scale of pandemic H1N1 ( swine flu ) in 2009-10 .
“ We do not yet know how widespread the infection will become , and we do not yet have a firm estimates of the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimate the death toll either .
“ What we can say is that the rapid increases in cases and deaths in China in recent days looks likely to continue , at least in the short term , that we expect further geographic spread within and beyond China over the same period.
” Where has it spread to so far ?
According to WHO data , 2,827 cases have been confirmed so far , the vast majority in China .
Some 44 patients have been diagnosed with the virus in 13 other countries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll at 81 and no deaths have been reported outside China so far .
The UK has tested some 73 patients for suspected Corona , but so far , no one has been found to have the virus .
As it stands , there are no confirmed cases in Britain .
How worried should people in the UK be ?
Professor Woolhouse added : “ The risk is currently ‘ low ’ .
There have been no cases in the UK to date .
“ Anyone with flu-like symptoms is overwhelming more likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this new virus .
That even applies to people with connections with Wuhan , as the recent negative testing of 31 suspect cases indicates .
“ However , the risk is almost certain to increase as the outbreak develops.
” What is the official advice for travellers to China ?
Public health bodies in the UK and US are both advising against non-essential travel to Hubei province .
The UK government advice is that people should seek medical attention “ if you have visited Wuhan and develop a fever , difficulty breathing or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In the UK , please stay indoors and avoid contact with others where possible , call your GP or ring 111 informing them of your symptoms and your recent travel to the city.
” The current advice does not call for patients who have visited Wuhan to make themselves known to the authorities in Britain if they have no symptoms of illness .
In a new twist today the health secretary , Matt Hancock , said people who have returned from Wuhan in the last two weeks should “ self-isolate ” – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 days even if they do not have symptoms .
World Health Organisation ( WHO ) guidelines say healthcare workers treating patients should wear masks , goggles , surgical gowns and gloves .
The guidelines stay staff should be trained to wear masks and other protective equipment , as they need to be taken off and disposed carefully , and new ones issued when treating a new patient .
A number of experts have said there is no need for the general public to wear masks in places where the risk of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control advice for the general public does not mention masks or goggles , focusing instead on handwashing , covering the mouth while sneezing , and avoiding raw and undercooked food .
There is currently no vaccine available for the 2019-nCoV virus , despite bogus claims on social media .
Several online posts have claimed that the virus was created in a lab , patented , and has a vaccine attached to it .
The posts link to real patent documents , but these refer to other diseases in the coronavirus family .
China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientists in the country had already begun working on a vaccine .
Western academics have said it may take months or years for a working vaccine to emerge .
Like SARS , the new coronavirus strain has no known cure – although most cases do not prove fatal , and some patients have already recovered and been discharged from hospital .
One German scientist working on a cure for coronaviruses has offered to travel to China to test antiviral compounds on animals .
But Professor Rolf Hilgenfeld stressed that the treatment is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that drug firms may not want to fund the next stage of development for a coronavirus treatment .
He said : “ The total number of people infected , if you combine SARS , MERS and this new virus , is under 12,500 people .
That ’ s not a market .
The number of cases is too small .
Pharmaceutical companies are not interested.
” Is it caused by bats ?
It ’ s not implausible that wild bats could be the source of a coronoavirus epidemic .
Both the SARS outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Respiratory Syndrome ) in 2012 may have begun in bats .
Like ebola , swine flu and many other infectious diseases , coronaviruses are zoonotic , which means that they jump from animals to people .
Chinese researchers have recently published evidence showing that 2019-nCoV closely resembles a similar virus found in bats .
Another paper suggests the illness may have passed from snakes to humans , although other scientists are sceptical .
But we simply don ’ t know the source of the original outbreak yet .
The Chinese authorities linked early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where exotic wild animals may have been kept in close proximity to each other and sold for food .
But a new paper published in the Lancet shows that 14 out of 41 patients analysed by Chinese researchers were not exposed to the seafood market , including the first reported case , who became ill on December 1 last year .
“ No epidemiological link was found between the first patient and later cases , ” the researchers noted .

Georgina Lee and Patrick Worrall
A newly-identified virus has infected more than 2,800 people worldwide and killed at least 81 people in China, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization and Chinese state media.
The centre of the 2019-nCoV virus outbreak is Wuhan in central China, although cases have now been diagnosed in other countries.
There are seven known coronaviruses – named after their crown-like shape under a microscope. The SARS variant infected more than 8,000 people in 2003 and killed 744.
The new coronoavirus is still spreading – and so are rumours and misinformation about it. Here’s what we know and what we don’t know so far.
How bad is this outbreak compared to SARS or swine flu?
Prof Mark Woolhouse, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the University of Edinburgh, told FactCheck: “It is still far from the scale of the SARS epidemic and nowhere near the scale of pandemic H1N1 (swine flu) in 2009-10.
“We do not yet know how widespread the infection will become, and we do not yet have a firm estimates of the case fatality rate, so we cannot estimate the death toll either.
“What we can say is that the rapid increases in cases and deaths in China in recent days looks likely to continue, at least in the short term, that we expect further geographic spread within and beyond China over the same period.”
Where has it spread to so far?
According to WHO data, 2,827 cases have been confirmed so far, the vast majority in China.
Some 44 patients have been diagnosed with the virus in 13 other countries. The Chinese government has put the death toll at 81 and no deaths have been reported outside China so far.
The UK has tested some 73 patients for suspected Corona, but so far, no one has been found to have the virus. As it stands, there are no confirmed cases in Britain.
How worried should people in the UK be?
Professor Woolhouse added: “The risk is currently ‘low’. There have been no cases in the UK to date.
“Anyone with flu-like symptoms is overwhelming more likely to have an ordinary respiratory infection than this new virus. That even applies to people with connections with Wuhan, as the recent negative testing of 31 suspect cases indicates.
“However, the risk is almost certain to increase as the outbreak develops.”
What is the official advice for travellers to China?
Public health bodies in the UK and US are both advising against non-essential travel to Hubei province.
The UK government advice is that people should seek medical attention “if you have visited Wuhan and develop a fever, difficulty breathing or a cough within 14 days”.
“In the UK, please stay indoors and avoid contact with others where possible, call your GP or ring 111 informing them of your symptoms and your recent travel to the city.”
The current advice does not call for patients who have visited Wuhan to make themselves known to the authorities in Britain if they have no symptoms of illness.
In a new twist today the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said people who have returned from Wuhan in the last two weeks should “self-isolate” – avoiding contact with other people – for 14 days even if they do not have symptoms.
Should I wear a mask?
World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines say healthcare workers treating patients should wear masks, goggles, surgical gowns and gloves.
The guidelines stay staff should be trained to wear masks and other protective equipment, as they need to be taken off and disposed carefully, and new ones issued when treating a new patient.
A number of experts have said there is no need for the general public to wear masks in places where the risk of infection is low.
The current WHO infection control advice for the general public does not mention masks or goggles, focusing instead on handwashing, covering the mouth while sneezing, and avoiding raw and undercooked food.
Is there a vaccine?
There is currently no vaccine available for the 2019-nCoV virus, despite bogus claims on social media.
Several online posts have claimed that the virus was created in a lab, patented, and has a vaccine attached to it.
The posts link to real patent documents, but these refer to other diseases in the coronavirus family.
China’s state-run news agency Xinhua said scientists in the country had already begun working on a vaccine. Western academics have said it may take months or years for a working vaccine to emerge.
Is there a cure?
Like SARS, the new coronavirus strain has no known cure – although most cases do not prove fatal, and some patients have already recovered and been discharged from hospital.
One German scientist working on a cure for coronaviruses has offered to travel to China to test antiviral compounds on animals.
But Professor Rolf Hilgenfeld stressed that the treatment is not ready for use in humans and speculated that drug firms may not want to fund the next stage of development for a coronavirus treatment.
He said: “The total number of people infected, if you combine SARS, MERS and this new virus, is under 12,500 people. That’s not a market. The number of cases is too small. Pharmaceutical companies are not interested.”
Is it caused by bats?
It’s not implausible that wild bats could be the source of a coronoavirus epidemic. Both the SARS outbreak in 2003 and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) in 2012 may have begun in bats.
Like ebola, swine flu and many other infectious diseases, coronaviruses are zoonotic, which means that they jump from animals to people.
Chinese researchers have recently published evidence showing that 2019-nCoV closely resembles a similar virus found in bats.
Another paper suggests the illness may have passed from snakes to humans, although other scientists are sceptical.
But we simply don’t know the source of the original outbreak yet.
The Chinese authorities linked early cases to a seafood market in Hunan, where exotic wild animals may have been kept in close proximity to each other and sold for food.
But a new paper published in the Lancet shows that 14 out of 41 patients analysed by Chinese researchers were not exposed to the seafood market, including the first reported case, who became ill on December 1 last year.
“No epidemiological link was found between the first patient and later cases,” the researchers noted.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Coronavirus in 13 countries outside China, as death toll spikes

Britain has changed its travel advice advising against all but essential travel to the whole of mainland China , as @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
The number of deaths has now jumped to more than 100 .
British @ @ @ @ @ been urged to register with the consulate if they wish to be flown out – @ @ @ @ @ may happen quickly and with short notice ” .
Japan and Germany have discovered cases @ @ @ @ @ with no history of travel to Wuhan , the city where it first emerged .
@ @ @ @ @ is flash photography from the start .

Britain has changed its travel advice advising against all but essential travel to the whole of mainland China, as a result of the new coronavirus. The number of deaths has now jumped to more than 100.
British nationals trapped in China have been urged to register with the consulate if they wish to be flown out – with suggestions an airlift “may happen quickly and with short notice”.
Japan and Germany have discovered cases of the virus in people with no history of travel to Wuhan, the city where it first emerged.
And a warning, there is flash photography from the start.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons dies at 96

Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons dies at 96

The broadcaster Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 .
His daughter Suzy Parsons said he was “ @ @ @ @ @ before he died after a short illness .
He enjoyed decades of success in the @ @ @ @ @ but is best known for hosting the weekly panel show Just a Minute on Radio @ @

The broadcaster Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96. His daughter Suzy Parsons said he was “still ruling the roost” before he died after a short illness. He enjoyed decades of success in the theatre and on television – but is best known for hosting the weekly panel show Just a Minute on Radio 4.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--‘Moral shame’ so many people sleeping rough – Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick

Every night between four and five thousand people in England sleep on the street .
Last year the government promised @ @ @ @ @ zero by 2024 – and pledged 422 million pounds to help end homelessness .
Today @ @ @ @ @ us how some of that money was going to be spent .

Every night between four and five thousand people in England sleep on the street.
Last year the government promised to bring that figure to zero by 2024 – and pledged 422 million pounds to help end homelessness.
Today, the Housing secretary told us how some of that money was going to be spent.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Gove and leaders of devolved administrations discuss Brexit

The man likely to be in charge of negotiating Britain ’ s post-Brexit future , Michael Gove , has been @ @ @ @ @ ministers from the administrations in Wales , Northern Ireland and Scotland .
The talks come @ @ @ @ @ UK ’ s devolved legislatures voted against the EU withdrawal bill .

The man likely to be in charge of negotiating Britain’s post-Brexit future, Michael Gove, has been in Cardiff this afternoon meeting ministers from the administrations in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The talks come after all three of the UK’s devolved legislatures voted against the EU withdrawal bill.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--EU/UK trade negotiations ‘will be tough’ – Swedish Europe Minister Hans Dahlgren

Over in Brussels they are getting ready to say goodbye to the UK .
No country has ever opted to @ @ @ @ @ and despite the divorce rows and the challenges of the upcoming trade negotiations , it @ @ @ @ @ emotional few days .

Over in Brussels they are getting ready to say goodbye to the UK.
No country has ever opted to leave the EU club before and despite the divorce rows and the challenges of the upcoming trade negotiations, it will prove to be an emotional few days.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Why victims of child sexual exploitation are still being let down by social services

Lessons have been learnt – a phrase which has been uttered after every high-profile child sexual exploitation scandal in the @ @ @ @ @ many parents of children being sexually exploited right now – it rings hollow .
We @ @ @ @ @ to a unique study of parents which reveals how families feel they ’ re being @ @ @ @ @ , with social workers too often investigating the parents who ask for help , leaving @ @ @ @ @ abusing .
The research suggests that even after a string of high profile cases , @ @ @ @ @ ’ t understand child sexual exploitation , leaving children in danger .

Lessons have been learnt – a phrase which has been uttered after every high-profile child sexual exploitation scandal in the last decade.
But for many parents of children being sexually exploited right now – it rings hollow.
We’ve been given access to a unique study of parents which reveals how families feel they’re being let down by social services, with social workers too often investigating the parents who ask for help, leaving the perpetrators to carrying on abusing.
The research suggests that even after a string of high profile cases, some social workers still don’t understand child sexual exploitation, leaving children in danger.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Trump Middle East peace plan meets hostility from Palestinian leaders

They were two embattled leaders standing side by side , hailing a new peace deal for Israel and the Palestinians @ @ @ @ @ the midst of his impeachment trial , standing next to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who @ @ @ @ @ charges of bribery and fraud .
Donald Trump said it was “ the deal of @ @ @ @ @ has been met with hostility from Palestinian leaders .

They were two embattled leaders standing side by side, hailing a new peace deal for Israel and the Palestinians.
Donald Trump, in the midst of his impeachment trial, standing next to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who only today was indicted on charges of bribery and fraud.
Donald Trump said it was “the deal of the century” but it has been met with hostility from Palestinian leaders.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Grenfell firms knew cladding would fail, inquiry told

Firms that revamped Grenfell Tower predicted that the new cladding system would fail – more than two years before the @ @ @ @ @ .
Emails from March 2015 disclosed to the Grenfell inquiry show that some companies were @ @ @ @ @ would burn and fall off if exposed to flames .

Firms that revamped Grenfell Tower predicted that the new cladding system would fail – more than two years before the fire which killed 72 people.
Emails from March 2015 disclosed to the Grenfell inquiry show that some companies were aware that the external cladding would burn and fall off if exposed to flames.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--‘Huawei part of security state in China’ – Tory MP Tom Tugendhat

We ’ re joined from the House of Commons by Labour MP , Kevan Jones , who has served on @ @ @ @ @ Committee and is hoping to be reappointed .
And Tom Tugendhat , who was chairman @ @ @ @ @ , and is seeking to be re-elected again tomorrow .

‘Huawei part of security state in China’ – Tory MP Tom Tugendhat
We’re joined from the House of Commons by Labour MP, Kevan Jones, who has served on the the Intelligence and Security Committee and is hoping to be reappointed. And Tom Tugendhat, who was chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and is seeking to be re-elected again tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Johnson risks Trump rift after approving 5G role for Huawei

So the Chinese telecoms giant is safe enough to be given a role in the new 5G network .
But @ @ @ @ @ allowed near sensitive locations , such as nuclear sites and military bases .
The announcement @ @ @ @ @ role in 5G was made after a meeting with cabinet ministers and security chiefs .
@ @ @ @ @ diplomatic clash with the United States ?
And could Tory MPs rebel over the matter @

So the Chinese telecoms giant is safe enough to be given a role in the new 5G network.
But not safe enough to be allowed near sensitive locations, such as nuclear sites and military bases.
The announcement of Huawei’s continued role in 5G was made after a meeting with cabinet ministers and security chiefs.
So will there be a diplomatic clash with the United States? And could Tory MPs rebel over the matter?


channel4uk--2020-01-28--Inside Wuhan: Cooking and celebrating birthday in Coronavirus lockdown

Ben Kavanagh is working as a teacher in Wuhan – the city under quarantine as the deadly coronavirus continues to @ @ @ @ @ has been stuck in his flat for the duration of the lockdown .
Today , @ @ @ @ @ birthday – alone in his flat , having enjoyed a simple dinner out of stockpiled @ @ @ @ @ eerie empty city to throw out garbage and find water .
He took his phone @ @ @ @ @ for us .
Like Ben , millions of Wuhan locals are in lockdown , as @ @ @ @ @ warns that the virus is ‘ getting stronger ’ .
Over 100 people have now @ @ @ @ @ are infected – with many of those infected not yet displaying symptoms .

Ben Kavanagh is working as a teacher in Wuhan – the city under quarantine as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread across China.
Ben has been stuck in his flat for the duration of the lockdown.
Today, he’s celebrating his birthday – alone in his flat, having enjoyed a simple dinner out of stockpiled rations and ventured into the eerie empty city to throw out garbage and find water.
He took his phone along to film it all for us. Like Ben, millions of Wuhan locals are in lockdown, as China’s health minister warns that the virus is ‘getting stronger’.
Over 100 people have now died and more than 4,500 are infected – with many of those infected not yet displaying symptoms.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Series 4, Episode 5: Judy Smith

Series 4, Episode 5: Judy Smith

Judy Smith is an American crisis manager , lawyer , author and television producer .
She worked as Special Assistant @ @ @ @ @ President George H. W. Bush .
Her work in crisis management is the inspiration for @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
She talks to Krishnan about how best to handle a crisis and her @ @ @ @ @ impeachment and the royal family .
You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast @ @ @ @ @ Or on Spotify , Acast , CastBox and other good podcast apps .
The direct @ @ @ @ @ So join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way we think , @ @ @ @ @ how much impact we can really have as individuals .
A filmed version of each @ @ @ @ @ Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on when a new @ @ @ @

Judy Smith is an American crisis manager, lawyer, author and television producer. She worked as Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to President George H. W. Bush.
Her work in crisis management is the inspiration for ABC television series ‘Scandal’.
She talks to Krishnan about how best to handle a crisis and her thoughts on Trump’s impeachment and the royal family.
Listen and subscribe
You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here.
Or on Spotify, Acast, CastBox and other good podcast apps.
The direct download link is here.
So join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way we think, act and live – and how much impact we can really have as individuals.
A filmed version of each interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on when a new episode is published.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Defence wraps up in Trump impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of President Trump has reached a new phase today , with Senators getting their chance to start @ @ @ @ @ main question being asked by those watching in is whether they ’ ll vote to @ @ @ @ @ evidence ?
Our Washington Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy has been watching the drama inside and outside @ @ @

The impeachment trial of President Trump has reached a new phase today, with Senators getting their chance to start asking questions.
But the main question being asked by those watching in is whether they’ll vote to allow new witnesses to give evidence?
Our Washington Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy has been watching the drama inside and outside the trial.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Grenfell inquiry: Companies request protection against self-incrimination

The Grenfell inquiry has been thrown into confusion after an eleventh hour request from some companies for protection against self @ @ @ @ @ the Attorney General to intervene to ensure their evidence is not used in any future @ @ @ @ @ prosecutions .
The sudden move comes on a day when Kensington and Chelsea admitted to @ @ @ @ @ approving the tower ’ s refurbishment , including a failure to retain documents on the @ @

The Grenfell inquiry has been thrown into confusion after an eleventh hour request from some companies for protection against self incrimination.
Some witnesses want the Attorney General to intervene to ensure their evidence is not used in any future criminal or health and safety prosecutions.
The sudden move comes on a day when Kensington and Chelsea admitted to a number of failures in approving the tower’s refurbishment, including a failure to retain documents on the project.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Mike Pompeo arrives in UK amid Huawei 5G row

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has just arrived in Britain .
He ’ s meeting tonight with the Foreign @ @ @ @ @ plenty for the two sides to sort out .
One of the main issues is @ @ @ @ @ to allow the involvement of the Chinese company Huawei in rolling out our 5G telecoms @ @

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has just arrived in Britain. He’s meeting tonight with the Foreign Secretary and there’s plenty for the two sides to sort out.
One of the main issues is US disapproval over UK plans to allow the involvement of the Chinese company Huawei in rolling out our 5G telecoms networks.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Scottish Parliament symbolic vote in favour of second independence referendum

At almost exactly the same time as the European Parliament was voting on Brexit , the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh @ @ @ @ @ symbolic vote , on having another referendum .
But is it inevitable an independent Scotland @ @ @ @ @ MSP Alex Neil today wrote in the Herald that the SNP should rethink its ‘ @ @ @ @ @ .

At almost exactly the same time as the European Parliament was voting on Brexit, the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh was holding, a so-far symbolic vote, on having another referendum.
But is it inevitable an independent Scotland would rejoin the EU? MSP Alex Neil today wrote in the Herald that the SNP should rethink its ‘independence in Europe’ policy.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Goodbye EU: Arch Remainers reflect on where next

Some may be planning parties to celebrate Brexit on Friday night , but for Labour MP Stephen Kinnock and his @ @ @ @ @ Britain ’ s departure from the EU will be a sad moment .
As Prime @ @ @ @ @ Schmidt spent four years in close cooperation with Europe ’ s leaders at EU summits @ @ @ @ @ s parents , Neil and Glenys , were a European Commissioner and an MEP .
@ @ @ @ @ its last few days inside the EU what are their reflections on how we got @ @ @ @ @ next ?

Some may be planning parties to celebrate Brexit on Friday night, but for Labour MP Stephen Kinnock and his wife Helle Thorning Schmidt, Britain’s departure from the EU will be a sad moment.
As Prime Minister of Denmark Ms Thorning Schmidt spent four years in close cooperation with Europe’s leaders at EU summits.
And Stephen Kinnock’s parents, Neil and Glenys, were a European Commissioner and an MEP.
So as the UK enters its last few days inside the EU what are their reflections on how we got here and where we go next?


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Northern Rail to be brought under government control

Following years of disruption , the troubled rail company Northern is to be brought under government control .
The decision @ @ @ @ @ s franchise stripped from operator Arriva Rail North from March .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps @ @ @ @ @ trust in the north ’ s rail network ” .
But with major infrastructure changes @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be a significant improvement for some time .

Following years of disruption, the troubled rail company Northern is to be brought under government control.
The decision will see the firm’s franchise stripped from operator Arriva Rail North from March. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said passengers had “lost trust in the north’s rail network”.
But with major infrastructure changes needed some argue there won’t be a significant improvement for some time.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Britons on Wuhan flights to be quarantined – as BA suspends all direct flights to and from China

“ The whole world needs to be on alert ” the World Health Organisation warned today as it announced that @ @ @ @ @ that decides whether to declare a global health emergency .
The coronavirus outbreak has continued @ @ @ @ @ say they still believe that it can be halted .
Meanwhile the UK government has @ @ @ @ @ Britons stranded in China , but they ’ ll have to agree to spend two @ @ @ @ @ their return .

“The whole world needs to be on alert” the World Health Organisation warned today as it announced that it will reconvene the committee that decides whether to declare a global health emergency.
The coronavirus outbreak has continued to grow, but officials say they still believe that it can be halted.
Meanwhile the UK government has unveiled plans to bring back Britons stranded in China, but they’ll have to agree to spend two weeks in quarantine here on their return.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--“Democracy happened”: On the last day in Brussels MEPs from both sides debate what next

“ Democracy happened ” : On the last day in Brussels MEPs from both sides debate what next Brexit Party @ @ @ @ @ Labour ’ s Seb Dance reflect on their last day in Brussels and what comes @ @ @ @ @ that Brexit is just a few days away .

“Democracy happened”: On the last day in Brussels MEPs from both sides debate what next
Matt Frei Europe Editor and Presenter
Brexit Party’s Alex Phillips and Labour’s Seb Dance reflect on their last day in Brussels and what comes next for the UK now that Brexit is just a few days away.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--“After a while you might have second thoughts”: President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli

“ After a while you might have second thoughts ” : President of the European Parliament , David Sassoli says @ @ @ @ @ end of the story ” President of the European Parliament , David Sassoli says the @ @ @ @ @ crown jewel ” of the common market to defend – but that Brexit is “ @ @ @ @ @ story ” .

“After a while you might have second thoughts”: President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli says Brexit is “not the end of the story”
Matt Frei Europe Editor and Presenter
President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli says the EU now have the “crown jewel” of the common market to defend – but that Brexit is “not the end of the story”.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Joy and tears on last day in Brussels before Brexit day

As expected , the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to back Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit deal .
But there @ @ @ @ @ today .
Green MEP Molly Scot Cato got a standing ovation for a tearful speech @ @ @ @ @ present to “ keep alive ” the dream of Britain one day rejoining the EU @ @ @ @ @ advantage of one of his last chances to be the fly in the EU ’ @ @ @ @ @ “ once we have left , we are never coming back ” .

As expected, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to back Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.
But there was emotion aplenty in Brussels today. Green MEP Molly Scot Cato got a standing ovation for a tearful speech in which she urged those present to “keep alive” the dream of Britain one day rejoining the EU.
Meanwhile Nigel Farage took advantage of one of his last chances to be the fly in the EU’s ointment, predicting that “once we have left, we are never coming back”.


channel4uk--2020-01-29--Inside Wuhan: Q&A from China Coronavirus lockdown

Ben Kavanagh , the Irish teacher in Wuhan , answers your questions from the city under quarantine – as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread across China .
Ben Kavanagh , the Irish teacher in Wuhan , answers your questions from the city under quarantine – as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread across China .
You can watch his other video diaries here… In his first video diary , Ben told us he was planning to venture out of his home one last time today to buy food and essential supplies before being stuck in his flat for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his phone along to film it all for us .
In his second video diary , Ben has been stuck in his flat for the duration of the lockdown .
He ’ s celebrating his birthday – alone in his flat , having enjoyed a simple dinner out of stockpiled rations and ventured into the eerie empty city to throw out garbage and find water .
Again , he took his phone along to film it all for us .
Like Ben , millions of Wuhan locals are in lockdown , as China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus is ‘ getting stronger ’ .
Over 100 people have now died and nearly 6,000 are infected , according to Chinese state media – with many of those infected not yet displaying symptoms .

Ben Kavanagh was working as a teacher in Wuhan – the epicentre of the outbreak of the deadly virus – and was just one of millions of locals under lockdown before he was evacuated to the UK last week. This is his journey from Wuhan to quarantine in the UK.
Inside Wuhan: Daily life in China’s coronavirus quarantine zone
In his first video diary, Ben told us he was planning to venture out of his home one last time to buy food and essential supplies before being stuck in his flat for the duration of the lockdown.
He took his phone along to film it all for us.
Inside Wuhan: Cooking and celebrating birthday in Coronavirus lockdown
In his second video diary, Ben has been stuck in his flat for the duration of the lockdown.
He’s celebrating his birthday – alone, having enjoyed a simple dinner out of stockpiled rations. He ventured into the eerie empty city to throw out garbage and find water.
Again, he took his phone along to film it all for us. Like Ben, millions of Wuhan locals are in lockdown, as China’s health minister warns that the virus is ‘getting stronger’.
Inside Wuhan: Q&A from China Coronavirus lockdown
In part three, Ben answers the Internet’s questions on what life is like in lockdown.
Inside Wuhan: Evacuation plans and apartment tour from Coronavirus quarantine
In his fourth instalment, Ben gives an update on his evacuation plans, shows us around his flat – and enjoys a game of football over breakfast.
Inside Wuhan: Ben travels to airport for evacuation from coronavirus epicentre
Part five and, after a week of living in lockdown, Ben is finally being evacuated from Wuhan – the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Leaving Wuhan: Ben arrives back in the UK
Irish teacher Ben Kavanagh has been evacuated from Wuhan and has landed in the United Kingdom.
He documents his flight from China, as well as his police-escorted bus ride to Merseyside, where UK nationals face two weeks of quarantine.
Inside Quarantine: Ben settles into his new home
Ben arrives in his new flat in England for two weeks of quarantine after escaping Wuhan, the epicentre of the Coronavirus. He shows us around his new home – and tells us about his hopes of returning to China.
Inside Quarantine: Day 1 for Ben in his UK quarantine
Ben Kavanagh takes a look around the facilities of his home for the next two weeks.
Inside Quarantine: Ben unpacks care package on day 2 of coronavirus isolation
Ben’s mum sends him a care package of food and household essentials during his stay in the UK’s coronavirus quarantine zone.
Coronavirus: Ben answers your questions about life in quarantine
Ben Kavanagh answers your question on what life is like in quarantine. How is everyone feeling? Will he ever return to China? And what are his plans for the future?


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Coronavirus declared global emergency by World Health Organisation

A special flight will leave the Chinese city of Wuhan later tonight – bringing back the Britons trapped at the @ @ @ @ @ .
They ’ ll be accompanied by military doctors – who ’ ll take them @ @ @ @ @ the North West where they ’ ll be quarantined for the next 14 days .
@ @ @ @ @ chance of the virus spreading in Britain , where so far there have been no @ @ @ @ @ Health Organisation has declared it a global emergency .

A special flight will leave the Chinese city of Wuhan later tonight – bringing back the Britons trapped at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak.
They’ll be accompanied by military doctors – who’ll take them to an NHS facility in the North West where they’ll be quarantined for the next 14 days.
All this to avoid any chance of the virus spreading in Britain, where so far there have been no confirmed cases.
The World Health Organisation has declared it a global emergency.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Beavers given flood defence job in Somerset

A pair of beavers have been released on a National Trust estate in Exmoor – as part of efforts to @ @ @ @ @ flooding .
It ’ s all part of a strategy which lets nature take charge @ @ @ @ @ resilient to pressures like climate change and extreme weather .
It ’ s hoped that @ @ @ @ @ which will slow down the flow of rivers and reduce the impact of flooding or @ @

A pair of beavers have been released on a National Trust estate in Exmoor – as part of efforts to improve biodiversity and help tackle flooding.
It’s all part of a strategy which lets nature take charge of helping make areas more resilient to pressures like climate change and extreme weather.
It’s hoped that the beavers will build dams which will slow down the flow of rivers and reduce the impact of flooding or drought.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Why we need to talk more about death: the doctor helping people through their final days

Warning : This report contains frank discussions about death which some viewers may find distressing .
‘ Dying can be @ @ @ @ @ gentle , brutal , beautiful or frankly prosaic as any other part of human life @ @ @ @ @ Dr Rachel Clarke – whose new book , Dear Life , is based on her @ @ @ @ @ doctor in a hospice in Oxfordshire .
Our health and social care correspondent Victoria Macdonald @ @ @ @ @ to the hospice where she works – to meet patients who are at the end @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been asking Dr Clarke about why we should all be talking about dying @

Warning: This report contains frank discussions about death which some viewers may find distressing.
‘Dying can be as banal, harrowing, gentle, brutal, beautiful or frankly prosaic as any other part of human life’. The words of Dr Rachel Clarke – whose new book, Dear Life, is based on her experiences as a palliative care doctor in a hospice in Oxfordshire.
Our health and social care correspondent Victoria Macdonald has been given rare access to the hospice where she works – to meet patients who are at the end of their life
And she’s been asking Dr Clarke about why we should all be talking about dying.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--‘Get Out’ actor Daniel Kaluuya on his new film ‘Queen and Slim’

Daniel Kaluuya is one of Britain ’ s most successful actors of the moment , from his roles in ‘ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror ’ , to his Oscar-nominated performance in ‘ Get Out ’ .
His latest @ @ @ @ @ ’ is about a couple who go on the run after a Tinder date gone @ @ @ @ @ Slim – ends up shooting a policeman who pulls them over .

Daniel Kaluuya is one of Britain’s most successful actors of the moment, from his roles in ‘Skins’ and ‘Black Mirror’, to his Oscar-nominated performance in ‘Get Out’.
His latest film ‘Queen and Slim’ is about a couple who go on the run after a Tinder date gone wrong. His character – Slim – ends up shooting a policeman who pulls them over.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Grenfell inquiry hears firms ‘pulled the trigger’ on victims of the tragedy

Companies who refurbished Grenfell Tower are responsible for the deaths of 72 people “ as sure as if they had @ @ @ @ @ gun and pulled the trigger ” , the inquiry has been told .
Sam Stein @ @ @ @ @ of the victims , bereaved and survivors , accused the companies responsible of promoting “ @ @ @ @ @ the pursuit of money ” .

Companies who refurbished Grenfell Tower are responsible for the deaths of 72 people “as sure as if they had taken careful aim with a gun and pulled the trigger”, the inquiry has been told.
Sam Stein – the QC representing some of the victims, bereaved and survivors, accused the companies responsible of promoting “their unsuitable dangerous products in the pursuit of money”.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Final day of questioning in Trump impeachment trial – but drama outside the chamber

The final day of questioning in the impeachment trial of President Trump is underway – and it ’ s looking @ @ @ @ @ in store .
But outside the chamber – the drama is reaching its peak amid @ @ @ @ @ and Republicans over whether witnesses will be called .
And former national security advisor John @ @ @ @ @ fought over the loudest .

The final day of questioning in the impeachment trial of President Trump is underway – and it’s looking like a late night is in store.
But outside the chamber – the drama is reaching its peak amid a heated row between Democrats and Republicans over whether witnesses will be called.
And former national security advisor John Bolton is the name being fought over the loudest.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Pompeo confident UK and US can bury differences over Huawei

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he ’ s very confident that Britain and the United States @ @ @ @ @ about the involvement of the Chinese tech giant Huawei in building the UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ row would not derail the ‘ special relationship ’ .
Mr Pompeo has been holding @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street .

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he’s very confident that Britain and the United States can get over their differences about the involvement of the Chinese tech giant Huawei in building the UK’s 5G network, insisting the row would not derail the ‘special relationship’.
Mr Pompeo has been holding talks with Boris Johnson in Downing Street.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Chancellor declares support for HS2

Chancellor declares support for HS2

The Chancellor Sajid Javid has hinted he will swing his support behind the controversial HS2 high speed rail project – @ @ @ @ @ with Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary this evening .
But backbench Tory opposition to @ @ @ @ @ amid soaring costs and yet more delays – as well as concerns about the environmental @ @ @ @ @ ’ t make a formal announcement about its future until next week .

The Chancellor Sajid Javid has hinted he will swing his support behind the controversial HS2 high speed rail project – ahead of a key meeting with Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary this evening.
But backbench Tory opposition to the scheme is growing – amid soaring costs and yet more delays – as well as concerns about the environmental impact.
The government won’t make a formal announcement about its future until next week.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--Call for inquiry into sharp reduction in criminal charges for rape cases

The Victims ’ Commissioner for England and Wales has said rape victims have a ‘ crisis of confidence ’ in @ @ @ @ @ she called for an inquiry into a sharp reduction in the number of rape cases @ @ @ @ @ .
Dame Vera Baird has written to the Attorney General demanding an explanation after the @ @ @ @ @ of cases referred to prosecutors for a decision on whether charges should be brought fell @ @ @ @ @ the 12 months to September 2019 .
Cases resulting in prosecution was also down by @ @ @ @ @ rape were down by around 21 % in the last year .
We spoke to @ @ @ @ @ , the Director of Public Prosecutions – and began by asking him how he explained @ @ @

The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has said rape victims have a ‘crisis of confidence’ in the justice system – as she called for an inquiry into a sharp reduction in the number of rape cases which lead to criminal charges.
Dame Vera Baird has written to the Attorney General demanding an explanation after the CPS revealed that the number of cases referred to prosecutors for a decision on whether charges should be brought fell by nearly a third in the 12 months to September 2019.
Cases resulting in prosecution was also down by 26%. Convictions for rape were down by around 21% in the last year. We spoke to Dame Vera and Max Hill, the Director of Public Prosecutions – and began by asking him how he explained the figures.


channel4uk--2020-01-30--FactCheck: the broken Brexit promises, half-truths and dodgy predictions from all sides

The last four years have kept us busy at FactCheck HQ , sifting through the claims , promises and stats put out by politicians on the thorniest issue facing British politics today : Brexit .
With Britain finally set to leave the EU , here ’ s our round up of the biggest broken promises , u-turns , half-truths and dodgy predictions of the Brexit saga — from all sides .
We ’ ve set them out in roughly chronological order , with some exceptions for clarity .
Get ready to relive it all… Before and after the 2016 referendum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Vote Leave bus .
But as FactCheck and others reported at the time , it ignored the money we get back from the EU as a rebate .
A more reliable contemporaneous figure would have been £234m a week .
Leading Leave campaigner Boris Johnson was rapped on the knuckles by the head of the UK Statistics Authority for the error .
After the referendum , Theresa May announced extra cash for the NHS and suggested it was a “ Brexit dividend ” .
But the director of the independent Institute for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out that the government ’ s own analysis said Brexit would weaken public finances , and that the “ divorce bill ” and other commitments to replace EU funding already cancelled out the savings from the membership fees .
Boris Johnson on whether to Brexit at all In 2001 , Mr Johnson wrote that Britain ’ s interests are “ still , on balance , served by maintaining our membership ” of the EU .
But in 2016 , the now-Prime Minister famously did not declare a position on Brexit until the referendum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ deciding ” as late as 6 February 2016 , just four months before the vote .
He reportedly wrote an unpublished column supporting remain , before plumping for Brexit later that month .
FactCheck looked at his changing positions on Europe in more detail here .
Theresa May on Brexit and security In 2016 , the then-Home Secretary said : “ Remaining a member of the European Union means we will be more secure from crime and terrorism.
” Two years later , having set out to deliver the Brexit she ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward a Brexit deal that she claimed “ protects our security with a close relationship on defence and on tackling crime and terrorism , which will help to keep all our people safe.
” Two weeks ahead of the referendum , Mr Cameron was asked about his position in the event of a Leave win : “ Will I carry on as Prime Minister ?
Yes.
” He pledged to “ construct a Government that includes all the talents of the Conservative Party ” .
But just hours after the results revealed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down , saying “ I don ’ t think it would be right for me to try to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination.
” Before the ballot , Mr Cameron told Parliament : “ If the British people vote to leave , there is only one way to bring that about , namely to trigger Article 50 of the treaties and begin the process of exit , and the British people would rightly expect that to start straight away.
” Indeed , his own Treasury ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event of our departure from the EU was based on the assumption that the process would begin immediately after the vote .
But he reneged on this promise after the referendum , leaving the job to his successor , Theresa May — who eventually began the formal process of leaving the EU some nine months later .
One of the leading Remain campaigners , then-Chancellor George Osborne , said before the referendum that “ a vote to leave would represent an immediate and profound shock to our economy .
That shock would push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were predictions about what would happen in the two years following the Brexit referendum .
But we now know that there was no recession in that period .
Though it ’ s worth saying that the prediction was based on the assumption that we would trigger Article 50 immediately after the referendum , which did not happen .
We don ’ t know if Mr Osborne ’ s prediction would have come true had we begun the process of leaving straight away .
Boris Johnson on Brexit and the Irish border Asked what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the UK voted to leave the EU , Mr Johnson — who was then Foreign Secretary — said during the referendum campaign : “ I think the situation would be absolutely unchanged.
” He went on to talk about the “ Common Travel Area ” , which allows UK and Irish citizens to move freely between the two countries .
But as Mr Johnson now knows , there ’ s a lot more to the Irish border than the Common Travel Area .
As both he and his predecessor Theresa May found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customs arrangements between the UK and Ireland .
Despite campaigning to Remain in the EU in 2016 , many MPs voted to trigger Article 50 the following year .
These include Jeremy Corbyn , Yvette Cooper , Justine Greening , Dominic Grieve , Harriet Harman , Sajid Javid , Theresa May , Ed Miliband , George Osborne , Anna Soubry , Emily Thornberry and Chuka Umunna — many of whom have since returned to their pro-Remain stance .
In May 2016 , just weeks before the Brexit vote , the former Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another referendum on Europe .
This is it.
” He was campaigning for Remain .
But a few months later , in November , Sir John said the case for a second referendum was “ perfectly credible ” .
In 2012 , David Davis said : “ If a democracy can not change its mind it ceases to be a democracy ” , a claim that proponents of a second Brexit referendum have levelled against him in the years since .
But when he became Brexit Secretary , Mr Davis seemed to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 : “ there will not be a second referendum ” .
Jo Swinson on whether to hold the first Brexit referendum In 2008 , Ms Swinson , who was then a backbench MP , said : “ The Liberal Democrats would like to have a referendum on the major issue of whether we are in or out of Europe.
” But in 2019 , she declared : “ I don ’ t forgive David Cameron for calling the referendum , ” adding that the former Prime Minister ’ s “ shocking misjudgement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Conservative Party ahead of the national interest.
” In September 2016 , a few months after the referendum , then-leader of the Lib Dems said : “ We must accept the public have voted on the matter.
” He said calls for a second referendum were “ politically counter-productive ” and “ disrespectful ” to voters .
But in 2018 , Mr Cable seemed to change his mind : “ Brexit is not inevitable — it can and it must be stopped , ” he said , adding that a second referendum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the maze ” .
After the vote in 2016 , Mr Corbyn was adamant : “ We ’ ve had a referendum , a decision has been made… we must abide by the decision.
” But his party ’ s 2019 manifesto committed to negotiate a new deal with Brussels and put it to the public in a second referendum with the option to remain in the EU .
Theresa May on the date of our departure “ We will be leaving the European Union on 29 March .
I believe we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good deal.
” The former PM committed to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 on no fewer than 133 occasions , according to Parliamentary records .
Not only was she forced to delay the UK ’ s departure , she also failed to get her deal through .
By the time she left office in July 2019 , Brexit had still not happened .
In January 2019 , Mr Johnson claimed he “ didn ’ t say anything about Turkey in the referendum… I didn ’ t say a thing about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
In fact he , and the Vote Leave campaign he was part of , made several references to the country and migration from it in the run-up to the Brexit vote , as FactCheck reported .
The Foreign Secretary said in July 2019 that he and his fellow Leave campaigners had “ made clear ” that there was a chance that no deal would be struck between the UK and the EU .
He claimed : “ There ’ s all sorts of interviews [ from the 2016 referendum campaign ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d prefer a deal , but that there would be a risk ” .
But a FactCheck investigation of Vote Leave and Mr Raab ’ s personal websites , various BBC webpages , online newspaper archives , YouTube , radio and elsewhere found no evidence that he had warned of no-deal Brexit before the 2016 referendum .
The BBC found one example of a radio interview where Mr Raab was pressed on the possibility of trading with the EU on WTO terms , but he said he thought the outcome was unlikely .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in May 2019 , Mr Farage said : “ Let ’ s make sure the country is ready on the 31st October to leave the European Union on whatever terms.
” But as the deadline approached , the Brexit party leader said in October 2019 : “ I would very much like us to leave on the 31 October but I understand that the Benn Act has been passed and that makes it impossible .
But would I rather accept a new European treaty that is frankly very bad for us or would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a general election ?
I would always go for the latter option.
” So it seems Mr Farage ’ s commitment leaving “ on whatever terms ” did not include Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit deal .
Boris Johnson on when Brexit will happen Mr Johnson ’ s pitch as prospective Conservative leader was that he would guarantee the UK ’ s departure from the EU by 31 October 2019 .
In September 2019 , just a few weeks after taking office , he declared he ’ d “ rather be dead in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an extension to Article 50 .
But in October , he did just that , under the terms of the so-called “ Benn Act ” , pushing Brexit day back to January 2020 .
Defenders of Mr Johnson blame the delay on Parliament , though others have suggested that perhaps he shouldn ’ t have made the promise in the first place , given the likelihood of MPs blocking it .

The last four years have kept us busy at FactCheck HQ, sifting through the claims, promises and stats put out by politicians on the thorniest issue facing British politics today: Brexit.
With Britain finally set to leave the EU, here’s our round up of the biggest broken promises, u-turns, half-truths and dodgy predictions of the Brexit saga — from all sides.
We’ve set them out in roughly chronological order, with some exceptions for clarity.
Get ready to relive it all…
Before and after the 2016 referendum
‘We send the EU £350 million a week. Let’s fund our NHS instead’
That was the infamous claim plastered across the Vote Leave bus. But as FactCheck and others reported at the time, it ignored the money we get back from the EU as a rebate. A more reliable contemporaneous figure would have been £234m a week.
Leading Leave campaigner Boris Johnson was rapped on the knuckles by the head of the UK Statistics Authority for the error.
After the referendum, Theresa May announced extra cash for the NHS and suggested it was a “Brexit dividend”.
But the director of the independent Institute for Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson, pointed out that the government’s own analysis said Brexit would weaken public finances, and that the “divorce bill” and other commitments to replace EU funding already cancelled out the savings from the membership fees.
Boris Johnson on whether to Brexit at all
In 2001, Mr Johnson wrote that Britain’s interests are “still, on balance, served by maintaining our membership” of the EU.
But in 2016, the now-Prime Minister famously did not declare a position on Brexit until the referendum campaign was underway, and was still “deciding” as late as 6 February 2016, just four months before the vote. He reportedly wrote an unpublished column supporting remain, before plumping for Brexit later that month. FactCheck looked at his changing positions on Europe in more detail here.
Theresa May on Brexit and security
In 2016, the then-Home Secretary said: “Remaining a member of the European Union means we will be more secure from crime and terrorism.”
Two years later, having set out to deliver the Brexit she’d campaigned against, Mrs May put forward a Brexit deal that she claimed “protects our security with a close relationship on defence and on tackling crime and terrorism, which will help to keep all our people safe.”
David Cameron on staying on
Two weeks ahead of the referendum, Mr Cameron was asked about his position in the event of a Leave win: “Will I carry on as Prime Minister? Yes.” He pledged to “construct a Government that includes all the talents of the Conservative Party”.
But just hours after the results revealed his side’s defeat, he stepped down, saying “I don’t think it would be right for me to try to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination.”
David Cameron on triggering Article 50
Before the ballot, Mr Cameron told Parliament: “If the British people vote to leave, there is only one way to bring that about, namely to trigger Article 50 of the treaties and begin the process of exit, and the British people would rightly expect that to start straight away.”
Indeed, his own Treasury’s analysis of what might happen in the event of our departure from the EU was based on the assumption that the process would begin immediately after the vote.
But he reneged on this promise after the referendum, leaving the job to his successor, Theresa May — who eventually began the formal process of leaving the EU some nine months later.
George Osborne on the ‘immediate’ recession
One of the leading Remain campaigners, then-Chancellor George Osborne, said before the referendum that “a vote to leave would represent an immediate and profound shock to our economy. That shock would push our economy into a recession.”
These were predictions about what would happen in the two years following the Brexit referendum. But we now know that there was no recession in that period.
Though it’s worth saying that the prediction was based on the assumption that we would trigger Article 50 immediately after the referendum, which did not happen. We don’t know if Mr Osborne’s prediction would have come true had we begun the process of leaving straight away.
Boris Johnson on Brexit and the Irish border
Asked what he thought would happen at the border if the UK voted to leave the EU, Mr Johnson said during the referendum campaign: “I think the situation would be absolutely unchanged.”
He went on to talk about the “Common Travel Area”, which allows UK and Irish citizens to move freely between the two countries.
But as Mr Johnson now knows, there’s a lot more to the Irish border than the Common Travel Area. As both he and his predecessor Theresa May found, Brexit has huge implications for the customs arrangements between the UK and Ireland.
Remainer MPs who voted to trigger Article 50
Despite campaigning to Remain in the EU in 2016, many MPs voted to trigger Article 50 the following year.
These include Jeremy Corbyn, Yvette Cooper, Justine Greening, Dominic Grieve, Harriet Harman, Sajid Javid, Theresa May, Ed Miliband, George Osborne, Anna Soubry, Emily Thornberry and Chuka Umunna — many of whom have since returned to their pro-Remain stance.
John Major on a second referendum
In May 2016, just weeks before the Brexit vote, the former Prime Minister asserted: “There will not be another referendum on Europe. This is it.” He was campaigning for Remain.
But a few months later, in November, Sir John said the case for a second referendum was “perfectly credible”.
David Davis on a second referendum
In 2012, David Davis said: “If a democracy cannot change its mind it ceases to be a democracy”, a claim that proponents of a second Brexit referendum have levelled against him in the years since.
But when he became Brexit Secretary, Mr Davis seemed to have done a 180-degree spin, declaring in 2017: “there will not be a second referendum”.
Jo Swinson on whether to hold the first Brexit referendum
In 2008, Ms Swinson, who was then a backbench MP, said: “The Liberal Democrats would like to have a referendum on the major issue of whether we are in or out of Europe.”
But in 2019, she declared: “I don’t forgive David Cameron for calling the referendum,” adding that the former Prime Minister’s “shocking misjudgement” had “put the interests of the Conservative Party ahead of the national interest.”
After the referendum
Vince Cable on a second referendum
In September 2016, a few months after the referendum, then-leader of the Lib Dems said: “We must accept the public have voted on the matter.” He said calls for a second referendum were “politically counter-productive” and “disrespectful” to voters.
But in 2018, Mr Cable seemed to change his mind: “Brexit is not inevitable — it can and it must be stopped,” he said, adding that a second referendum was “the only democratic way out of the maze”.
Jeremy Corbyn on a second referendum
After the vote in 2016, Mr Corbyn was adamant: “We’ve had a referendum, a decision has been made… we must abide by the decision.”
But his party’s 2019 manifesto committed to negotiate a new deal with Brussels and put it to the public in a second referendum with the option to remain in the EU.
Theresa May on the date of our departure
“We will be leaving the European Union on 29 March. I believe we shall be leaving on 29 March with a good deal.”
The former PM committed to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 on no fewer than 133 occasions, according to Parliamentary records. Not only was she forced to delay the UK’s departure, she also failed to get her deal through.
By the time she left office in July 2019, Brexit had still not happened.
Boris Johnson talking Turkey
In January 2019, Mr Johnson claimed he “didn’t say anything about Turkey in the referendum… I didn’t say a thing about Turkey”, referring to the 2016 campaign.
In fact he, and the Vote Leave campaign he was part of, made several references to the country and migration from it in the run-up to the Brexit vote, as FactCheck reported.
Dominic Raab on warning of no-deal Brexit
The Foreign Secretary said in July 2019 that he and his fellow Leave campaigners had “made clear” that there was a chance that no deal would be struck between the UK and the EU. He claimed: “There’s all sorts of interviews [from the 2016 referendum campaign] which said that of course we’d prefer a deal, but that there would be a risk”.
But a FactCheck investigation of Vote Leave and Mr Raab’s personal websites, various BBC webpages, online newspaper archives, YouTube, radio and elsewhere found no evidence that he had warned of no-deal Brexit before the 2016 referendum.
The BBC found one example of a radio interview where Mr Raab was pressed on the possibility of trading with the EU on WTO terms, but he said he thought the outcome was unlikely.
Nigel Farage on delaying Brexit
Speaking ahead of the Conservative leadership election in May 2019, Mr Farage said: “Let’s make sure the country is ready on the 31st October to leave the European Union on whatever terms.”
But as the deadline approached, the Brexit party leader said in October 2019: “I would very much like us to leave on the 31 October but I understand that the Benn Act has been passed and that makes it impossible. But would I rather accept a new European treaty that is frankly very bad for us or would I prefer to have an extension and a general election? I would always go for the latter option.”
So it seems Mr Farage’s commitment leaving “on whatever terms” did not include Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.
Boris Johnson on when Brexit will happen
Mr Johnson’s pitch as prospective Conservative leader was that he would guarantee the UK’s departure from the EU by 31 October 2019.
In September 2019, just a few weeks after taking office, he declared he’d “rather be dead in a ditch” than ask the EU for an extension to Article 50.
But in October, he did just that, under the terms of the so-called “Benn Act”, pushing Brexit day back to January 2020.
Defenders of Mr Johnson blame the delay on Parliament, though others have suggested that perhaps he shouldn’t have made the promise in the first place, given the likelihood of MPs blocking it.


channel4uk--2020-02-05--‘President prepared to use every weapon at his disposal’ – Democrat Joe Crowley

I spoke to senior Democrat Joe Crowley .
He represented New York ’ s 14th Congressional district for 20 years @ @ @ @ @ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , a fellow Democrat but much further to the left .
He now @ @ @ @ @ I asked him whether it was a good or bad idea for Nancy Pelosi to @ @ @ @ @

I spoke to senior Democrat Joe Crowley. He represented New York’s 14th Congressional district for 20 years before losing the seat to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow Democrat but much further to the left.
He now works as a lobbyist.
I asked him whether it was a good or bad idea for Nancy Pelosi to tear up the speech.