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Sep 2023
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End of the UK-China 'Golden Era'?: Georg...

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Questions continue following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China. The man, who has not been charged, has today insisted that he is ‘completely innocent’.

We are joined by George Osborne to discuss how the government should engage with Beijing. The former chancellor also gives his thoughts on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s prospects in the next general election.

Wilko will close all 400 of its shops after a rescue deal for the chain fell through. The BBC’s Colletta Smith and Nadine Houghton, the GMB’s National Officer, speak to Adam about how this came about and the consequences for the chain’s 12,500 staff.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Stephanie Mitcalf, Keiligh Baker and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

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