Paul Brand
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Journalist and broadcaster. UK Editor of ITV News, Presenter of ITV’s flagship Tonight programme, Good Morning Britain, LBC. 6 x Royal Television Society Award winner.
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Paul Brand
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· Dec 7
Partygate: The Inside Story
Politics Podcast · 9 Episodes · Complete
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It’s 3 years since we broadcast the explosive video of No10 staff joking about a Christmas party.
It sparked national outrage and brought down a Prime Minister.
You can hear - first hand - from our sources in our award-winning podcast. 1.8 million listeners.
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It sparked national outrage and brought down a Prime Minister.
You can hear - first hand - from our sources in our award-winning podcast. 1.8 million listeners.
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NEW: 942 amendments have been laid down in the House of Lords ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill's committee stage in the chamber, which starts tomorrow.
This is believed to be a record for a bill at committee stage. It's going to be an intense debate.
This is believed to be a record for a bill at committee stage. It's going to be an intense debate.
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
NEW: 942 amendments have been laid down in the House of Lords ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill's committee stage in the chamber, which starts tomorrow.
This is believed to be a record for a bill at committee stage. It's going to be an intense debate.
This is believed to be a record for a bill at committee stage. It's going to be an intense debate.
Kemi Badenoch; “The Health Secretary said there is a toxic culture in Downing Street. He’s right isn’t he?”
Keir Starmer: “Any attack on any member of my cabinet is completely unacceptable.”
Tell that to your staff Prime Minister.
#PMQs
Keir Starmer: “Any attack on any member of my cabinet is completely unacceptable.”
Tell that to your staff Prime Minister.
#PMQs
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Kemi Badenoch; “The Health Secretary said there is a toxic culture in Downing Street. He’s right isn’t he?”
Keir Starmer: “Any attack on any member of my cabinet is completely unacceptable.”
Tell that to your staff Prime Minister.
#PMQs
Keir Starmer: “Any attack on any member of my cabinet is completely unacceptable.”
Tell that to your staff Prime Minister.
#PMQs
Wes Streeting tells BBC Breakfast that “someone has been watching far too much traitors in Downing Street… I’m a faithful”.
He dismisses claims that he’s plotting a coup against the PM as “self-defeating nonsense”.
“I’m not challenging the PM, I’m not standing against him”.
He dismisses claims that he’s plotting a coup against the PM as “self-defeating nonsense”.
“I’m not challenging the PM, I’m not standing against him”.
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Wes Streeting tells BBC Breakfast that “someone has been watching far too much traitors in Downing Street… I’m a faithful”.
He dismisses claims that he’s plotting a coup against the PM as “self-defeating nonsense”.
“I’m not challenging the PM, I’m not standing against him”.
He dismisses claims that he’s plotting a coup against the PM as “self-defeating nonsense”.
“I’m not challenging the PM, I’m not standing against him”.
BREAKING: Epping Forest Council has LOST its bid to close The Bell Hotel.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
BREAKING: Epping Forest Council has LOST its bid to close The Bell Hotel.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
The High Court has rejected its claim following a full hearing of the case.
The hotel will remain open to asylum seekers.
NEW: Unemployment jumps to 5%, the highest level since the depths of the pandemic.
Will raise further questions about the impact of the NICS rise and the potential for additional taxes on work in the budget.
Will raise further questions about the impact of the NICS rise and the potential for additional taxes on work in the budget.
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
NEW: Unemployment jumps to 5%, the highest level since the depths of the pandemic.
Will raise further questions about the impact of the NICS rise and the potential for additional taxes on work in the budget.
Will raise further questions about the impact of the NICS rise and the potential for additional taxes on work in the budget.
NEW: A High Court judge is expected to deliver his ruling tomorrow on whether or not Epping Council must close The Bell Hotel to asylum seekers.
A full hearing took place in October, with the judge considering his decision since then.
Expert sparks to fly either way.
A full hearing took place in October, with the judge considering his decision since then.
Expert sparks to fly either way.
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
NEW: A High Court judge is expected to deliver his ruling tomorrow on whether or not Epping Council must close The Bell Hotel to asylum seekers.
A full hearing took place in October, with the judge considering his decision since then.
Expert sparks to fly either way.
A full hearing took place in October, with the judge considering his decision since then.
Expert sparks to fly either way.
EXCL: David Lammy has offered to meet with the family of the 14 year-old girl sexually assaulted by an asylum seeker in Epping.
Last week the girl’s dad told me the government had “broken” the family and called for Lammy to apologise to them in person.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Last week the girl’s dad told me the government had “broken” the family and called for Lammy to apologise to them in person.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
EXCL: David Lammy has offered to meet with the family of the 14 year-old girl sexually assaulted by an asylum seeker in Epping.
Last week the girl’s dad told me the government had “broken” the family and called for Lammy to apologise to them in person.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Last week the girl’s dad told me the government had “broken” the family and called for Lammy to apologise to them in person.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
EXCL: In his first interview, the father of the 14 year-old girl sexually assaulted by an asylum seeker in Epping says the govt "keep breaking us as a family".
He says his daughter has been failed "relentlessly", including by Kebatu's wrongful release.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
He says his daughter has been failed "relentlessly", including by Kebatu's wrongful release.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
EXCL: In his first interview, the father of the 14 year-old girl sexually assaulted by an asylum seeker in Epping says the govt "keep breaking us as a family".
He says his daughter has been failed "relentlessly", including by Kebatu's wrongful release.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
He says his daughter has been failed "relentlessly", including by Kebatu's wrongful release.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
EXCL: The 14 year-old girl sexually assaulted by asylum seeker Hadush Kebatu in Epping says his mistaken release made her feel "put in danger all over again".
Her statement was read to ITV News by a family spokesperson.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Her statement was read to ITV News by a family spokesperson.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
EXCL: The 14 year-old girl sexually assaulted by asylum seeker Hadush Kebatu in Epping says his mistaken release made her feel "put in danger all over again".
Her statement was read to ITV News by a family spokesperson.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Her statement was read to ITV News by a family spokesperson.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Anthony Williams, 32, will appear in court today charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of ABH and possession of a bladed article after the incident in Huntingdon.
He’s also charged with attempted murder in connection with another incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on Saturday.
He’s also charged with attempted murder in connection with another incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on Saturday.
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Anthony Williams, 32, will appear in court today charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of ABH and possession of a bladed article after the incident in Huntingdon.
He’s also charged with attempted murder in connection with another incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on Saturday.
He’s also charged with attempted murder in connection with another incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on Saturday.
Excl: The driver of the train who made the emergency stop in Huntingdon, Andrew Johnson, told ITV News tonight that he was “just doing my job”.
But he surely saved lives.
He says the member of LNER staff still in hospital with life-threatening injuries “was the brave one”.
But he surely saved lives.
He says the member of LNER staff still in hospital with life-threatening injuries “was the brave one”.
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Excl: The driver of the train who made the emergency stop in Huntingdon, Andrew Johnson, told ITV News tonight that he was “just doing my job”.
But he surely saved lives.
He says the member of LNER staff still in hospital with life-threatening injuries “was the brave one”.
But he surely saved lives.
He says the member of LNER staff still in hospital with life-threatening injuries “was the brave one”.
BREAKING: British Transport Police say armed police arrested 2 men within 8 minutes of 999 call at Huntington.
32 year-old black British national and 35 year-old British national of Caribbean descent arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
4 of 9 victims now out of hospital.
32 year-old black British national and 35 year-old British national of Caribbean descent arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
4 of 9 victims now out of hospital.
November 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
BREAKING: British Transport Police say armed police arrested 2 men within 8 minutes of 999 call at Huntington.
32 year-old black British national and 35 year-old British national of Caribbean descent arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
4 of 9 victims now out of hospital.
32 year-old black British national and 35 year-old British national of Caribbean descent arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
4 of 9 victims now out of hospital.
Plaid Cymru won the Caerphilly by-election overnight, with Reform pushing Labour into a distant third.
Plaid got 47% of the vote on a record turnout, suggesting to me that there was some tactical voting to keep Reform out, which won 36%.
A factor that could be underpriced in a general election.
Plaid got 47% of the vote on a record turnout, suggesting to me that there was some tactical voting to keep Reform out, which won 36%.
A factor that could be underpriced in a general election.
October 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Plaid Cymru won the Caerphilly by-election overnight, with Reform pushing Labour into a distant third.
Plaid got 47% of the vote on a record turnout, suggesting to me that there was some tactical voting to keep Reform out, which won 36%.
A factor that could be underpriced in a general election.
Plaid got 47% of the vote on a record turnout, suggesting to me that there was some tactical voting to keep Reform out, which won 36%.
A factor that could be underpriced in a general election.
The government has announced an additional £10 million in security funding to protect Muslim communities from hate crime and attacks.
It follows an arson attack on a mosque in East Sussex earlier this month.
It follows an arson attack on a mosque in East Sussex earlier this month.
October 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The government has announced an additional £10 million in security funding to protect Muslim communities from hate crime and attacks.
It follows an arson attack on a mosque in East Sussex earlier this month.
It follows an arson attack on a mosque in East Sussex earlier this month.
EXCL: “Maureen passed away at 1303 Swiss local time”.
The family of Maureen Slough found out via Whatsapp that she’d taken her life at Pegasos in Switzerland.
The latest in our investigation into the clinic, as Swiss MPs now call for regulation.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
The family of Maureen Slough found out via Whatsapp that she’d taken her life at Pegasos in Switzerland.
The latest in our investigation into the clinic, as Swiss MPs now call for regulation.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
www.itv.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
EXCL: “Maureen passed away at 1303 Swiss local time”.
The family of Maureen Slough found out via Whatsapp that she’d taken her life at Pegasos in Switzerland.
The latest in our investigation into the clinic, as Swiss MPs now call for regulation.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
The family of Maureen Slough found out via Whatsapp that she’d taken her life at Pegasos in Switzerland.
The latest in our investigation into the clinic, as Swiss MPs now call for regulation.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
NEW: Membership of the committee scrutinising the assisted dying bill in the Lords has been announced.
It contains 7 opponents of the bill, 5 supporters and a neutral chair (Lord Hope).
lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/ItemOfBusine...
It contains 7 opponents of the bill, 5 supporters and a neutral chair (Lord Hope).
lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/ItemOfBusine...
Appointment of Sessional Committee (without Sub-Committees) - House of Lords Business - UK Parliament
View details about this House of Lords item of business.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NEW: Membership of the committee scrutinising the assisted dying bill in the Lords has been announced.
It contains 7 opponents of the bill, 5 supporters and a neutral chair (Lord Hope).
lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/ItemOfBusine...
It contains 7 opponents of the bill, 5 supporters and a neutral chair (Lord Hope).
lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/ItemOfBusine...
“You’re not at war anymore Bibi”.
Trump is categorical that in his mind the war is over, Israel has won and that must be the end of the conflict.
Trump is categorical that in his mind the war is over, Israel has won and that must be the end of the conflict.
October 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“You’re not at war anymore Bibi”.
Trump is categorical that in his mind the war is over, Israel has won and that must be the end of the conflict.
Trump is categorical that in his mind the war is over, Israel has won and that must be the end of the conflict.
Home Secretary tells Sky News that “there is a gap in the law” when it comes to frequent, repeated protests on the same issue. Hence she will be giving police greater powers to move them to another location or time.
October 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Home Secretary tells Sky News that “there is a gap in the law” when it comes to frequent, repeated protests on the same issue. Hence she will be giving police greater powers to move them to another location or time.
BREAKING: The Home Office is giving police new powers to restrict repeat protests like pro-Palestine marches.
Police can consider the ‘cumulative impact’ of protests on an area and could ban the protest / force it to move elsewhere.
Police can consider the ‘cumulative impact’ of protests on an area and could ban the protest / force it to move elsewhere.
October 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
BREAKING: The Home Office is giving police new powers to restrict repeat protests like pro-Palestine marches.
Police can consider the ‘cumulative impact’ of protests on an area and could ban the protest / force it to move elsewhere.
Police can consider the ‘cumulative impact’ of protests on an area and could ban the protest / force it to move elsewhere.
BREAKING: Greater Manchester Police say for the first time that they believe the Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was influenced by “extreme Islamist ideology”.
October 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
BREAKING: Greater Manchester Police say for the first time that they believe the Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was influenced by “extreme Islamist ideology”.
EXCL: Rabbi Daniel Walker, who helped keep the attacker out of his synagogue in Crumpsall yesterday, has spoken for the first time.
He tells me Al-Shamie shouted “I’m going to get you” as he tried to force his way in, blocked by brave worshippers.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
He tells me Al-Shamie shouted “I’m going to get you” as he tried to force his way in, blocked by brave worshippers.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
www.itv.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
EXCL: Rabbi Daniel Walker, who helped keep the attacker out of his synagogue in Crumpsall yesterday, has spoken for the first time.
He tells me Al-Shamie shouted “I’m going to get you” as he tried to force his way in, blocked by brave worshippers.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
He tells me Al-Shamie shouted “I’m going to get you” as he tried to force his way in, blocked by brave worshippers.
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
Greater Manchester Police confirm:
- Car was driven at public
- Driver then attacked people with knife
- Suspect wore a vest looking like explosive device
- Security staff at synagogue stopped attacker getting in
- Car was driven at public
- Driver then attacked people with knife
- Suspect wore a vest looking like explosive device
- Security staff at synagogue stopped attacker getting in
October 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Greater Manchester Police confirm:
- Car was driven at public
- Driver then attacked people with knife
- Suspect wore a vest looking like explosive device
- Security staff at synagogue stopped attacker getting in
- Car was driven at public
- Driver then attacked people with knife
- Suspect wore a vest looking like explosive device
- Security staff at synagogue stopped attacker getting in
BREAKING: Counter Terrorism Police say the attack at a synagogue in Manchester is terrorism.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
October 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
BREAKING: Counter Terrorism Police say the attack at a synagogue in Manchester is terrorism.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
NEW: Counter Terrorism Police are expected to make a statement within the hour on the incident in Manchester.
October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
NEW: Counter Terrorism Police are expected to make a statement within the hour on the incident in Manchester.
A bomb disposal unit has arrived at the scene of the synagogue attack in Manchester.
October 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A bomb disposal unit has arrived at the scene of the synagogue attack in Manchester.