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"If you knew what the backlog was, why didn't you put this in your manifesto?"
"We didn't know the scale of the challenge."
"Yes you did!"
Labour's Helena Dollimore defends the government's plan to cut back on jury trials.
"We didn't know the scale of the challenge."
"Yes you did!"
Labour's Helena Dollimore defends the government's plan to cut back on jury trials.
January 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
"If you knew what the backlog was, why didn't you put this in your manifesto?"
"We didn't know the scale of the challenge."
"Yes you did!"
Labour's Helena Dollimore defends the government's plan to cut back on jury trials.
"We didn't know the scale of the challenge."
"Yes you did!"
Labour's Helena Dollimore defends the government's plan to cut back on jury trials.
'I hate Trump's guts, but on this occasion, we need his help.'
British-Iranian caller Maria describes herself as 'a republican', but recalls what life was like before the 1979 revolution.
British-Iranian caller Maria describes herself as 'a republican', but recalls what life was like before the 1979 revolution.
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
'I hate Trump's guts, but on this occasion, we need his help.'
British-Iranian caller Maria describes herself as 'a republican', but recalls what life was like before the 1979 revolution.
British-Iranian caller Maria describes herself as 'a republican', but recalls what life was like before the 1979 revolution.
January 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM
'I can’t think of an example where it’s worked really well.'
With unrest continuing in Iran, James O’Brien questions when, if ever, the ‘might and muscle’ of the West has successfully changed a regime.
With unrest continuing in Iran, James O’Brien questions when, if ever, the ‘might and muscle’ of the West has successfully changed a regime.
January 12, 2026 at 11:07 AM
'I can’t think of an example where it’s worked really well.'
With unrest continuing in Iran, James O’Brien questions when, if ever, the ‘might and muscle’ of the West has successfully changed a regime.
With unrest continuing in Iran, James O’Brien questions when, if ever, the ‘might and muscle’ of the West has successfully changed a regime.
'It doesn't suggest a clear prioritisation in the country's interests.'
@tomtugendhat.bsky.social responds to @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social surprise that the government chose to talk about potholes over the weekend instead of Iran.
@tomtugendhat.bsky.social responds to @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social surprise that the government chose to talk about potholes over the weekend instead of Iran.
January 12, 2026 at 8:51 AM
'It doesn't suggest a clear prioritisation in the country's interests.'
@tomtugendhat.bsky.social responds to @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social surprise that the government chose to talk about potholes over the weekend instead of Iran.
@tomtugendhat.bsky.social responds to @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social surprise that the government chose to talk about potholes over the weekend instead of Iran.
"They're elected to make decisions!"
"Can we have some leadership please?"
Politicians need to stop outsourcing decision-making to quangos like Ofcom, says @henryriley1.bsky.social.
"Can we have some leadership please?"
Politicians need to stop outsourcing decision-making to quangos like Ofcom, says @henryriley1.bsky.social.
January 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"They're elected to make decisions!"
"Can we have some leadership please?"
Politicians need to stop outsourcing decision-making to quangos like Ofcom, says @henryriley1.bsky.social.
"Can we have some leadership please?"
Politicians need to stop outsourcing decision-making to quangos like Ofcom, says @henryriley1.bsky.social.
"With friends like you, who needs enemies?"
Trump's spiritual advisor Mark Burns dismisses fears of a Greenland invasion as 'laughable'.
Trump's spiritual advisor Mark Burns dismisses fears of a Greenland invasion as 'laughable'.
January 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM
"With friends like you, who needs enemies?"
Trump's spiritual advisor Mark Burns dismisses fears of a Greenland invasion as 'laughable'.
Trump's spiritual advisor Mark Burns dismisses fears of a Greenland invasion as 'laughable'.
Would the government support the banning of Twitter in the UK?
Heidi Alexander tells @lewisgoodall.com that if Ofcom made that recommendation, then 'obviously' they would back that decision.
Heidi Alexander tells @lewisgoodall.com that if Ofcom made that recommendation, then 'obviously' they would back that decision.
January 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Would the government support the banning of Twitter in the UK?
Heidi Alexander tells @lewisgoodall.com that if Ofcom made that recommendation, then 'obviously' they would back that decision.
Heidi Alexander tells @lewisgoodall.com that if Ofcom made that recommendation, then 'obviously' they would back that decision.
"We can get carried away with hypothetical situations..."
"It's not hypothetical, the President said it!"
President Trump says he'll take Greenland 'the easy way or the hard way.'
Is the UK government taking this threat seriously? @lewisgoodall.com asks minister Heidi Alexander.
"It's not hypothetical, the President said it!"
President Trump says he'll take Greenland 'the easy way or the hard way.'
Is the UK government taking this threat seriously? @lewisgoodall.com asks minister Heidi Alexander.
January 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
"We can get carried away with hypothetical situations..."
"It's not hypothetical, the President said it!"
President Trump says he'll take Greenland 'the easy way or the hard way.'
Is the UK government taking this threat seriously? @lewisgoodall.com asks minister Heidi Alexander.
"It's not hypothetical, the President said it!"
President Trump says he'll take Greenland 'the easy way or the hard way.'
Is the UK government taking this threat seriously? @lewisgoodall.com asks minister Heidi Alexander.
“If Trump goes into Greenland, we must arrest Nigel Farage.”
Caller Andrew draws parallels between Europe today and 1939.
@natashadevon.bsky.social
Caller Andrew draws parallels between Europe today and 1939.
@natashadevon.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 9:26 AM
“If Trump goes into Greenland, we must arrest Nigel Farage.”
Caller Andrew draws parallels between Europe today and 1939.
@natashadevon.bsky.social
Caller Andrew draws parallels between Europe today and 1939.
@natashadevon.bsky.social
'It is a historic moment in the Middle East, largely down to Trump.'
War correspondent David Patrikarakos on what's next for Iran.
War correspondent David Patrikarakos on what's next for Iran.
January 11, 2026 at 7:59 AM
'It is a historic moment in the Middle East, largely down to Trump.'
War correspondent David Patrikarakos on what's next for Iran.
War correspondent David Patrikarakos on what's next for Iran.
'Renee Nicole Good was posing no threat to that ICE agent.'
@simonmarksfsn.bsky.social says there's 'nothing' in the latest video of the ICE shooting that 'justifies the death' of the 37-year-old mother.
@simonmarksfsn.bsky.social says there's 'nothing' in the latest video of the ICE shooting that 'justifies the death' of the 37-year-old mother.
January 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
'Renee Nicole Good was posing no threat to that ICE agent.'
@simonmarksfsn.bsky.social says there's 'nothing' in the latest video of the ICE shooting that 'justifies the death' of the 37-year-old mother.
@simonmarksfsn.bsky.social says there's 'nothing' in the latest video of the ICE shooting that 'justifies the death' of the 37-year-old mother.
'Iran has lost its power in the region.'
Professor Mahjoob Zweiri responds to @paulbrand.bsky.social question on whether the protests are 'the greatest moment of peril since 1979 for the Ayatollah'.
Professor Mahjoob Zweiri responds to @paulbrand.bsky.social question on whether the protests are 'the greatest moment of peril since 1979 for the Ayatollah'.
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
'Iran has lost its power in the region.'
Professor Mahjoob Zweiri responds to @paulbrand.bsky.social question on whether the protests are 'the greatest moment of peril since 1979 for the Ayatollah'.
Professor Mahjoob Zweiri responds to @paulbrand.bsky.social question on whether the protests are 'the greatest moment of peril since 1979 for the Ayatollah'.
'It's not a U-turn.'
As the government prepares to climb down on the business rates rise for pubs, caller Taiye tells @paulbrand.bsky.social that people are criticising Labour 'for fun'.
As the government prepares to climb down on the business rates rise for pubs, caller Taiye tells @paulbrand.bsky.social that people are criticising Labour 'for fun'.
January 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
'It's not a U-turn.'
As the government prepares to climb down on the business rates rise for pubs, caller Taiye tells @paulbrand.bsky.social that people are criticising Labour 'for fun'.
As the government prepares to climb down on the business rates rise for pubs, caller Taiye tells @paulbrand.bsky.social that people are criticising Labour 'for fun'.
'Could you tell me Nick?'
'I thought you might have known that...'
Can the government 'claim credit' for a fall in mortgage costs?
Nick Ferrari hears from Labour's Chairwoman Anna Turley.
'I thought you might have known that...'
Can the government 'claim credit' for a fall in mortgage costs?
Nick Ferrari hears from Labour's Chairwoman Anna Turley.
January 9, 2026 at 9:42 AM
'Could you tell me Nick?'
'I thought you might have known that...'
Can the government 'claim credit' for a fall in mortgage costs?
Nick Ferrari hears from Labour's Chairwoman Anna Turley.
'I thought you might have known that...'
Can the government 'claim credit' for a fall in mortgage costs?
Nick Ferrari hears from Labour's Chairwoman Anna Turley.
Holiday Inn has apologised for turning away two homeless men in the freezing cold.
Hostel owner Richard calls LBC to defend their original decision.
Hostel owner Richard calls LBC to defend their original decision.
January 9, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Holiday Inn has apologised for turning away two homeless men in the freezing cold.
Hostel owner Richard calls LBC to defend their original decision.
Hostel owner Richard calls LBC to defend their original decision.
'It should be possible... but it might not be as exciting as we think!'
AI could soon help us speak to animals, expert Roman Yampolskiy tells Tom Swarbrick.
AI could soon help us speak to animals, expert Roman Yampolskiy tells Tom Swarbrick.
January 9, 2026 at 7:26 AM
'It should be possible... but it might not be as exciting as we think!'
AI could soon help us speak to animals, expert Roman Yampolskiy tells Tom Swarbrick.
AI could soon help us speak to animals, expert Roman Yampolskiy tells Tom Swarbrick.
"It seems like the only solution to prevent revolutions."
If AI takes 99% of jobs, what then? Universal Basic Income must come in, says Dr Roman Yampolskiy.
If AI takes 99% of jobs, what then? Universal Basic Income must come in, says Dr Roman Yampolskiy.
January 9, 2026 at 6:49 AM
"It seems like the only solution to prevent revolutions."
If AI takes 99% of jobs, what then? Universal Basic Income must come in, says Dr Roman Yampolskiy.
If AI takes 99% of jobs, what then? Universal Basic Income must come in, says Dr Roman Yampolskiy.
'...You do what they ask you - otherwise you face the consequences!'
'I can see no justification.'
Caller Kevin and @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social go head-to-head over the ICE shooting in Minnesota.
'I can see no justification.'
Caller Kevin and @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social go head-to-head over the ICE shooting in Minnesota.
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
'...You do what they ask you - otherwise you face the consequences!'
'I can see no justification.'
Caller Kevin and @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social go head-to-head over the ICE shooting in Minnesota.
'I can see no justification.'
Caller Kevin and @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social go head-to-head over the ICE shooting in Minnesota.
'Remove the politics, see what the physical evidence is.'
Former secret service agent @barrydonadio.bsky.social defends the ICE officer who shot and killed a woman in Minnesota.
Former secret service agent @barrydonadio.bsky.social defends the ICE officer who shot and killed a woman in Minnesota.
January 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM
'Remove the politics, see what the physical evidence is.'
Former secret service agent @barrydonadio.bsky.social defends the ICE officer who shot and killed a woman in Minnesota.
Former secret service agent @barrydonadio.bsky.social defends the ICE officer who shot and killed a woman in Minnesota.
'Still celebrating making us poorer, weaker, and less secure...that's the level of stupid you're dealing with.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social has a message for Brexiteers, as he asks whether Starmer's movement back towards the EU is right and timely.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social has a message for Brexiteers, as he asks whether Starmer's movement back towards the EU is right and timely.
January 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
'Still celebrating making us poorer, weaker, and less secure...that's the level of stupid you're dealing with.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social has a message for Brexiteers, as he asks whether Starmer's movement back towards the EU is right and timely.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social has a message for Brexiteers, as he asks whether Starmer's movement back towards the EU is right and timely.
'If NATO is unable to resist - then NATO is over.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social doesn't think there is anything the West can do if Trump is determined to take over Greenland.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social doesn't think there is anything the West can do if Trump is determined to take over Greenland.
January 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
'If NATO is unable to resist - then NATO is over.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social doesn't think there is anything the West can do if Trump is determined to take over Greenland.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social doesn't think there is anything the West can do if Trump is determined to take over Greenland.
'Women are going to be attacked.'
'This is AI's first true morality test.'
Technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker has warnings about Elon Musk's Grok, which allows users to digitally undress women and girls.
'This is AI's first true morality test.'
Technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker has warnings about Elon Musk's Grok, which allows users to digitally undress women and girls.
January 6, 2026 at 11:42 AM
'Women are going to be attacked.'
'This is AI's first true morality test.'
Technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker has warnings about Elon Musk's Grok, which allows users to digitally undress women and girls.
'This is AI's first true morality test.'
Technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker has warnings about Elon Musk's Grok, which allows users to digitally undress women and girls.
Keir Starmer has 'boasted of the UK's special relationship' with the US.
So why has the PM not spoken with President Trump - three days after Nicolas Maduro's capture, asks @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social.
So why has the PM not spoken with President Trump - three days after Nicolas Maduro's capture, asks @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social.
January 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Keir Starmer has 'boasted of the UK's special relationship' with the US.
So why has the PM not spoken with President Trump - three days after Nicolas Maduro's capture, asks @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social.
So why has the PM not spoken with President Trump - three days after Nicolas Maduro's capture, asks @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social.
"We stand with Denmark."
Speaking to LBC, Keir Starmer sends Donald Trump a defiant message about his Greenland ambitions.
Speaking to LBC, Keir Starmer sends Donald Trump a defiant message about his Greenland ambitions.
January 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
"We stand with Denmark."
Speaking to LBC, Keir Starmer sends Donald Trump a defiant message about his Greenland ambitions.
Speaking to LBC, Keir Starmer sends Donald Trump a defiant message about his Greenland ambitions.