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Democracy under attack: the killing of an MP
Political Correspondent Liz Bates looks back at the past few days in UK politics, as the country comes to terms with another politician killed in our democracy.


Police speaking to more potential victims of paedophile Carson Grimes
Police are speaking to more possible victims of a convicted paedophile who have come forward after a Channel 4 documentary about the case.


‘We’re living in an era of rationality inequality’ – psychologist Steven Pinker
From misinformation to quack cures and everything in between, we appear to be living in a world where conspiracy theories are on the rise and opinion can feel more important than facts. 


Boy arrested over Glasgow teenager’s killing
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a 14-year-old boy in Glasgow.


Pizza Express ran out of bolognese sauce ingredients
With shortages becoming a feature of day-to-day life, another household name, Pizza Express, has fallen victim to supply chain issues.


Government must ‘act now’ to bring down Covid cases, public health expert says
Is the UK going to have to change course on Covid in the face of rising cases, hospitalisations and deaths?


Politics has become ‘considerably more sour’ in recent years, says Labour MP Chris Bryant
We spoke to Conservative MP Karen Bradley and Labour MP Chris Bryant, and started by asking Karen Bradley if, at this moment, it didn't matter which party they were from.


MPs pay tribute to Sir David Amess after he was killed
Members of parliament have been paying tribute to the life of Sir David Amess in Westminster today in a special sitting of the House of Commons. 


Ending MP-constituent contact would be ‘a terrible mistake for democracy’, says Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell
We were joined by Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell


‘We have to recognise there could be a copycat-style attack’ – Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood
We spoke to the Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood, who called for a pause in face-to-face meetings. 


MPs may be offered police protection for surgeries
The Home Secretary has insisted the link between MPs and constituents should never be broken, despite the need for security to be reviewed


Protection of MPs is ‘responsibility for all of us’ – Jo Cox Foundation Chair Jacqui Smith
We spoke to former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, who is now chair of the Jo Cox Foundation.


Early investigations into MP’s killing reveal ‘potential links to Islamist extremism’, say police
What more do we know about the man arrested after the attack? 


Labour MP Harriet Harman says Sir David Amess’ death cannot be ‘the price of democracy’
We spoke to Labour's Harriet Harman - known as the 'Mother of the House' for being the longest serving woman MP in the Commons.


‘We’ve got to protect the future of democracy’ – Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle
We were joined from the Commons by the Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.



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