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Andy Burnham faced parliament for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday. He’s spent the summer projecting a sunny, optimistic vision of Britain’s future – but how long can the good vibes last as Burnham faces the cold, hard realities of governing?

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Guest: Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producers: Micaela Arneson, Leo Danczak, Jennifer Kennedy.
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Read more: Keir Starmer’s final U-turn gives Andy Burnham an early headache
Further listening: The impossible dilemma of early release
Clips: BBC, Parliament TV, Andy Burnham via TikTok, Number 10, Channel 4, Sky News, CNBC, The Mirror.
Photo: Getty Images.

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It’s been six months since President Trump announced the US and Israel had launched a military campaign against Iran. And despite some early military successes, the conflict has had financial and political costs for the United States. Will a change in strategy turn the tide? Or has the US already lost the strategic battle?

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Guest: David Charter, assistant editor (US), The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producers: Micaela Arneson, Jennifer Kennedy.
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Read more: How six months of war could make US rethink Middle East role for ever
Further listening: How war is changing Iran from within
Clips: Forbes, CNN, AP.
Photo: Getty Images.

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When Ceri Menai-Davis’ five year old son Hugh was diagnosed with cancer, his whole family’s life was transformed. The emotional toll was unimaginable, but alongside that came myriad other hidden costs, and he soon found there was no support available. So why does the UK not help families going through this most devastating moment? And could a new law, championed by Ceri, change that?

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You can find more information and support Ceri’s work here: https://www.hughslaw.uk/

Guest: Ceri Menai-Davis, co-founder and director of policy, It’s Never You.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Harry Stott.
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Read more: Nobody should be bankrupted for spending time with their dying child
Further listening: Why are more young people getting bowel cancer?
Photo: Ceri Menai-Davis.
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The Notting Hill Carnival began in the sixties as a celebration of the culture of Britain’s Windrush generation - but as the tradition has swelled there are issues of overcrowding and violence. Critics question the policing costs, which run into the tens of millions. With the future of Carnival now a political lightning rod, how long can the party go on?

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Guest: Andy Silvester, London editor, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana
Producers: Robert Wallace, Emily Webb.
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Read more: Notting Hill Carnival, 60 years on: how it began — and what’s next
Clips: BBC, Sky News, The Independent, GB News, ThamesTV
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It’s a crime that many victims don’t know is illegal. Now a Times investigation has found that online platforms are hosting graphic content depicting women being sexually assaulted while they sleep, despite UK laws banning depictions of rape.

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Guests:
Constance Kampfner, political correspondent, The Times.
Zoe Watts, survivor and founder of #endeyecheck campaign.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producers: Emily Webb and Olivia Case.

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If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

Rape Crisis England & Wales
NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Appeal - Charity and law practice

Read more: Revealed: Social media content depicting sex assaults on sleeping women
Photo: Getty Images.
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