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RT by @BBCWorld: "I would say [to European countries] you need to pull your weight”

Conservative MP Alicia Kearns says Donald Trump's Ukraine rhetoric may mean we need more defence spending

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3WFopP3
July 28, 2024 at 10:57 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: What's it like to compete in the Olympics while your brother is fighting on the frontline?

Hear Ukrainian hurdler Viktoriya Tkachuk in the latest #Ukrainecast

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jd4vg4
July 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM
“The Secret Service’s solemn mission is to protect our nation’s leaders. On July 13th, we failed”

US Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle says she takes “full responsibility” for “any security lapse of our agency”

https://bbc.in/3Whyr7q
July 22, 2024 at 2:42 PM
RT by @BBCWorld: “The wind is in Kamala Harris’ sail”

Hear Justin Webb on Biden’s decision to withdraw from 2024 US presidential race on #Americast….
July 22, 2024 at 12:49 PM
RT by @BBCWorld: "I respect the decision that he has now made"

PM Keir Starmer reacts to US President Joe Biden's decision to end his candidacy for re-election, adding he looks forward to working with Biden "for the remainder of his presidency"

Follow live https://bbc.in/46mFb8U
July 22, 2024 at 10:28 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: 'She needs to keep doing what she has been doing'

Political strategist Lindy Li told #BBCBreakfast she supports Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate after Joe Biden quit November's US Presidential election

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv2gryx1yx1t
July 22, 2024 at 6:18 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: 'There was so much pressure he had to step aside'

Political consultant Frank Luntz spoke to #BBCBreakfast about Joe Biden's decision to quit the US Presidential election

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv2gryx1yx1t
July 22, 2024 at 5:54 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: “I would like the party to go further”

Labour MP Zarah Sultana says she’s “looking forward” to many of the bills in the King’s Speech but that the government should be bolder and scrap the two-child benefit cap and end arms sales to Israel

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3WaOELL
July 21, 2024 at 9:42 AM
"The UK was ill-prepared for dealing with the whole system civil emergency of a pandemic - let alone the coronavirus pandemic that actually struck"

Covid inquiry chair Baroness Hallett says there were "serious errors on the part of the state"

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July 18, 2024 at 11:24 AM
King Charles leaves Buckingham Palace for Parliament ahead of King’s Speech - Labour’s first since taking power

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July 17, 2024 at 10:06 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: The French Football Federation is to file a complaint to Fifa over an alleged "racist and discriminatory" song sung by some of the Argentina squad about France's players.
July 16, 2024 at 9:18 PM
RT by @BBCWorld: "Here in the UK we've seen two MPs murdered in recent years, and sadly Kim [Leadbeater]'s sister was one of them"

Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson says politicians and media have a role in avoiding "whipping up frenzies" that lead to attacks

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 9:36 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: "We have to accept that America has an absolutely bonkers situation when it comes to guns"

Conservative Samuel Kasumu says "serious conversations" are needed about US gun control after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 9:36 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: “You have already made our country so proud and we’re backing you all the way”

A preview of tonight’s Euros final as Prime Minister Keir Starmer wishes the England team luck in a message shared by Downing Street

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 9:36 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: "I think you're going to see an additional one or two per cent to Trump's vote"

Pollster Frank Luntz says the assassination attempt on Donald Trump won't impact who people vote for but will impact "their likelihood of participating"

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 9:36 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: “There is absolutely no place for violence in a... democracy”

Following the shooting of Donald Trump, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater - the sister of murdered MP Jo Cox - says the UK is “not making huge amounts of progress” on political violence

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 9:36 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: "You could tell they were purposeful, single shots taken"

James Fletcher, who witnessed the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, says there are "very serious questions" as to "how on Earth" the shooter gained access to a rooftop

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: "I'm obviously very pleased that my friend Donald's got away with it - only just"

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he is "not shocked" at the assassination attempt on Donald Trump because of the "nasty" narrative put out by liberals

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 8:48 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: "This is a horrific incident which we condemn completely"

Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell says "the thoughts of the British government are with the American people and President Trump's family" after he was shot at a rally in the US

#BBCLauraK https://bbc.in/3zyZQdl
July 14, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Witness tells BBC he saw gunman on top of a building located just outside Trump rally

Follow updates https://bbc.in/3WkoKGu
July 14, 2024 at 7:54 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: "Joe Biden is in a mess"

Justin Webb discusses the growing pressure on the US President following his latest news conference gaffes

Listen to #Americast on BBC Sounds

http://bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM
RT by @BBCWorld: "Russian state media are all over that clip"

How did President Joe Biden's Nato gaffes go down in Russia?

Listen to Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko on #Ukrainecast...

http://bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jb2ntt
July 13, 2024 at 10:54 AM
"Kyle, if you're seeing or hearing this, please make contact with the police"

Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson of Hertfordshire Police makes plea to suspect Kyle Clifford after three women killed in "targeted incident" in Bushey

https://bbc.in/4eYZDAi
July 10, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Rachel Reeves becomes the UK's first female chancellor, as part of Keir Starmer's cabinet

Follow live #BBCElection
July 5, 2024 at 8:54 PM