🎙️ The Day After - September 2nd, 2025
We kicked off by welcoming Margs back. Sarah (Saraveli) officially introduced herself to the growing community, and the chat was full of energy.
The hosts touched on personal stories - from travel headaches ✈️ to wild community throwbacks (remember Shayla? 👀) - before diving into the day’s big topics.
🔑 Main Headlines:
Keir Starmer’s power play - PM strengthens his No.10 economic team by pulling senior Treasury and Bank of England figures into Downing Street.
Refugee family reunion rules shaken up - Home Secretary announces suspension of applications until a new framework is in place.
David Warburton dead at 59 - Ex-Conservative MP previously accused of sexual misconduct & cocaine use found dead.
Hackney tragedy - Man guilty of manslaughter after killing his girlfriend is detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act.
Playground death - 12-year-old Logan Carter dies in a freak playground accident, 13-year-old arrested.
Deputy PM Angel Arena under scrutiny - Court order blocks her from revealing details on second home tax arrangements.
Gaza Riviera plan - Leaked US/Israeli proposal to forcibly relocate 2 million Gazans sparks outrage, branded “ethnic cleansing”.
Genocide Scholars speak out - 86% of IAGS back resolution saying Israel’s actions in Gaza meet definition of genocide.
China summit - Xi and Putin slam the West, push back against Western-led blocs