Episodes

  • Rishi Sunak staggers on – but for how long?

    Rishi Sunak staggers on – but for how long?
    May 10 2024
    The prime minister is another MP down after Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor to join Labour. With the Conservatives trailing by 30 points after heavy local election losses, what options does Rishi Sunak now have? Guardian political correspondent Kiran Stacey tells Helen Pidd what these losses mean for the PM, and looks at what calculation Keir Starmer made in taking in a rightwing Tory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    24 mins
  • Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge

    Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge
    May 9 2024
    We hear from two Palestinians living in tents in the city of Rafah. As the threat of an Israeli invasion hangs over them, they decide whether to stay or leave. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    24 mins
  • The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years

    The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years
    May 8 2024
    In 2019, ex-offender Marc Conway helped hold down a knifeman who killed two people in a terror attack. But by doing so he risked being recalled to prison. Simon Hattenstone reports Marc Conway risked his life to stop the London Bridge terror attack. Why did he fear being sent to prison for it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    29 mins
  • Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?

    Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?
    May 7 2024
    Multi-millionaire Bassim Haidar says ending the non-dom tax status is a mistake. He plans to leave the UK and says other non-doms will do the same. Should the government change their mind?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    21 mins
  • How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?

    How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?
    May 6 2024
    Murray Dowey, a 16-year-old from Dunblane, was targeted by a sextortion scammer in the hours before he took his own life. Now his parents are raising awareness of this increasingly prevalent crime. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    29 mins
  • Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special

    Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special
    May 5 2024
    In the first of our Politics Weekly Westminster episodes, the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey go over the big wins and losses from the local and mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    30 mins
  • Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?

    Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?
    May 3 2024
    With the threat of famine and the invasion of Rafah looming over Gaza, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are discussing a ceasefire deal. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    30 mins
  • Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?

    Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?
    May 2 2024
    The electric carmaker’s Cybertruck was recalled last month after safety concerns emerged over the accelerator pedal. Kari Paul reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    24 mins