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The Daily Debrief is a rundown of the most important news of the day in under 20 minutes. You’ve seen the headlines throughout the day. Now it’s time to understand the stories behind them. Our host, Richard Suchet, will offer listeners a deep dive into the most compelling headlines, providing an in-depth view into the stories with a thorough analysis that you just can’t get from a standard news report. Powered by the award-winning news team at LBC.
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With One Year To Go Until Brexit, We Hear From Theresa May from 2018-03-29T15:00
With one year to go until Brexit, we hear from the Prime Minster, Theresa May. Plus, we hear why one Dairy is particularly concerned. And the latest on the case of the Salisbury spy.
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The Worboys Case&Is This A Momentous Moment On Plastics? from 2018-03-28T15:00
We get the latest from the Worboys case and hear from one of his victims. Plus, a closer look at Theresa May's NHS pledge. And is today a momentous moment in the war on plastic waste?
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The Kerslake Report&What Happens Next In The Search For Madeleine McCann? from 2018-03-27T15:00
Following the release of the Kerslake report, Richard Suchet speaks to a parent of one of the victims. Plus, we ask what we can expect from the ongoing Russia scandal. And we look at what happens n...
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Does The Labour Party Have A Problem With Anti-Semitism? from 2018-03-26T15:00
Richard Suchet speaks to Richard Ferrer from the Jewish News to discuss the open letter sent to Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour party about it’s apparent problem with anti-semitism. We’ll be giving yo...
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The Parsons Green Sentencing&Who Is Trump's New Adviser? from 2018-03-23T16:00
We hear the details behind the sentencing of the Parsons Green bomber. Plus, Richard Suchet gets the lowdown on the latest appointment to the Trump White House. And why obesity could overtake smoki...
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What Does the Future Hold For Facebook?&The Westminster Attack: 1 Year On from 2018-03-22T16:00
Richard Suchet looks at whether a senior police officer is right to say the public aren't outraged by knife crime, because most victims come from black communities. Plus, a look at the future of Fa...
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Why Was Nigel Farage Throwing Dead Fish Into The Thames? from 2018-03-21T16:00
LBC’s Political Editor Theo Usherwood joins Richard Suchet to explain why Nigel Farage was out on the Thames this morning. Richard also speaks to a Former US Intelligence Officer about Donald Trump...
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Do You Report Suspicious Activity to Police?&Why Is Sarkosy In Custody? from 2018-03-20T16:00
Rachel Venables joins Richard Suchet in the studio to discuss the £21m bill for putting Grenfell survivors in hotels. And we address the new Action Counters Terrorism campaign with an ex-officer. P...
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What Can We Expect From The Brexit Transition?&Cambridge Analytica Explained from 2018-03-19T16:00
Theo Usherwood explains what we can expect from the Brexit transition period. Plus, Richard Suchet looks at FOBT's and whether they need to be better regulated. And we have everything you need to k...
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Was Corbyn's Response to the PM Unpatriotic?&Grenfell Fire Doors from 2018-03-15T16:00
We debate whether Corbyn's response to the PM on Salisbury is unpatriotic or whether he's holding the government to account. Plus Grenfell Tower doors investigated by detectives half as fire retard...
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What Was Stephen Hawking Like?&Sajid Javid's Integration Strategy from 2018-03-14T16:00
Richard Suchet speaks to a former student of the world renowned physicist Stephen Hawking who has died at the age of 76. Plus 770,000 people living in England speak very little English or none at a...
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What Is Novichok and What Can It Do To the Body?&Salty Chinese from 2018-03-13T16:00
Richard Suchet is joined by Adam Sella, Professor of Chemistry at UCL to explain what the Novichok nerve agent is. Plus why did the parole board decide to release black cab rapist John Worboys? And...
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Should the UK Sanction Russian Officials?&Ken Dodd Tribute from 2018-03-12T16:00
Richard Suchet is joined by top human rights barrister, John Cooper QC to explain what a 'Magnitsky' sanction is. Plus should prospective students choose courses based on graduate earnings? And we ...
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What Happens When Trump Meets Kim Jong Un?&Russian Coverage of Sergei Skripal from 2018-03-09T16:00
We look at what to expect when President Trump meets with Kim Jong Un. Plus, Richard Suchet examines how Russian media have been covering the Salisbury spy story. And we speak to the widower, camp...
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Russian spy update and the government’s domestic violence bill from 2018-03-08T15:30
As it’s revealed that a nerve agent was used to attack Sergei Skripal, Richard Suchet speaks to a former MI5 officer. Plus we take a look at the government’s new domestic violence bill and what the...
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The Saudi Crown Prince's visit, Russian Spy update&Dark Justice - part 2. from 2018-03-07T15:30
As Theresa May meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Richard Suchet asks a Middle East expert what’s behind the visit – human rights, or trade and business? Plus, we get all the update...
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The Russian Spy in Salisbury&An Insight Into Dark Justice from 2018-03-06T16:00
CONTAINS SENSITIVE AUDIO: Richard Suchet has the latest on the former spy in a critical condition, and speaks to the Litvinjenko detective who may have been poisoned by the Russians. Plus, an exclu...
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Should We Just Accept Doping?&Why is Populism on the Rise? from 2018-03-05T16:00
As Bradley Wiggins is accused of crossing an 'ethical line', Richard Suchet speaks to the Professor who thinks doping should be accepted. Plus, we get an overview of the PM's speech on housing. And...
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Why Are Black Met Police Paid Less?&Does Cryptocurrency Need Regulating? from 2018-03-02T15:30
Richard Suchet is joined by LBC's Tech Correspondent, Will Guyatt to talk cryptocurrency. Plus we speak to Chair of the Metropolitan Black Police Association to discuss the ethnicity pay gap. And h...
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Why Are So Many Young People Self-Harming?&New 10p Coins from 2018-03-01T15:30
Richard Suchet is joined by legendary weatherman John Kettley for snow updates. Almost 50% of young women have self-harmed - why is the problem getting worse? And we hear from the man behind the ne...
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What Is Behind This Dark Day for British Retail?&Regional Snow Update from 2018-02-28T16:30
After Toys R Us and Maplin both collapse on the same day, Richard Suchet speaks to a retail expert to asses their failures. Plus we get a round up of the regional snow disruption and examine the wa...
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Is Far-Right Extremism as Dangerous as Islamist Extremism? Business Post-Brexit from 2018-02-27T15:30
Four far-right plots were foiled in 2017 according to Mark Rowley - is the threat from the far right comparable to islamist extremism? How far should social media sites intervene in tackling extrem...
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How Will the'Beast from the East'Affect Me?&Overweight Millennials from 2018-02-27T05:30
Simon Conway stands in for Richard Suchet and addresses Jeremy Corbyn's pledge to keep the UK in a customs union under Labour. Plus, we speak to legendary weatherman John Kettley to talk Siberian b...
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Thousands of Deaths Could be Caused by NHS Errors&How to Live Without Plastic from 2018-02-23T16:00
Richard Suchet asks why thousands of deaths could be down to medicinal errors in the NHS. Plus, we talk to the woman who's given up plastic.
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What's The Truth About Anti-Depressants?&A Domestic Abuse Survivor's Story from 2018-02-22T16:00
CONTAINS SENSITIVE AUDIO: As sentencing guidelines get stricter on domestic abuse, we hear a survivor's story. Plus, we take a closer look at anti-depressants with Professor Sir Simon Wessely. And ...
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Do We Need a Leveson Inquiry Part 2?&The Met Loses Landmark Appeal from 2018-02-21T16:00
Richard Suchet discusses the significance of the Worboys' Victims' Supreme Court ruling with the head of Liberty. Plus, we examine the shocking level of child poverty in single parent homes. And we...
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Is This The End of Fake News?&Why Isn't'Upskirting'Banned? from 2018-02-20T16:00
Richard Suchet speaks to one of the women looking to introduce a ban on 'upskirting'. Plus, we ask farmers for their views on the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove. And we speak to the researcher...
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How Should We Fund Higher Education?&The Scale of Abuse Linked to Witchcraft from 2018-02-19T16:00
As Theresa May delivers a key speech on tuition fees, Richard Suchet asks how should we be funding higher education? Plus, we take a closer look at the sentencing of Barry Bennell. And we look at t...
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Will The Government Give You £10,000?&How To Finally Get On The Housing Ladder from 2018-02-16T16:00
As middle earners are finding it harder than ever to get on the housing ladder, we get advice from housing expert, Henry Pryor. Plus, we speak to an ex-prisoner about the conditions on the inside. ...
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Why Won't Americans Give Up Their Guns?&Can Processed Food Cause Cancer? from 2018-02-15T16:00
Contains Audio Which May Be Upsetting: After another school shooting in America, Richard Suchet asks why won't Americans give up their guns? And we discuss the processed foods that could give you c...
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Has Boris United Leavers&Remainers?&Can You Keep EU Citizenship After Brexit from 2018-02-14T16:00
Richard Suchet speaks to Iain Dale and Jonathan Lis to see if Boris Johnson has united leavers and remainers. Plus, we speak to the British expat battling to keep EU citizenship. And we hear from t...
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Do We Need To Cut Foreign Aid? Can Zuma Last?&Thomas Cook Returns to Tunisia from 2018-02-13T16:00
As the Oxfam scandal continues, Richard Suchet asks whether we need to change our attitude towards foreign aid. Plus, we look at whether Jacob Zuma will be stepping down anytime soon & Thomas Cook'...
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Can Oxfam Survive the Scandal? And the Story of James Bulger, 25 Years On from 2018-02-12T16:00
As Oxfam meets with Government officials, Richard Suchet asks whether the charity can survive this scandal. Plus, a look at the case of Jamie Bulgar, 25 years on.
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Should British IS fighters face jail? Who benefits from unpaid internships? from 2018-02-09T16:30
As two British Islamic State fighters have been detained by Kurdish forces in Syria, we find out the likelihood of them facing trial in the UK. Plus, the latest on EU Brexit negotiator, Michel Barn...
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Why Is Your Council Tax Set To Increase?&Grenfell Firefighters Marathon Task from 2018-02-08T16:00
As 95% of councils are expected to raise taxes, Richard Suchet asks how this is being justified. Plus, are Brexit voters experiencing 'buyers remorse'? And we speak to the Grenfell tower firefighte...
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The Tesco Pay Row, Cheddar Man&The Future of Space Travel from 2018-02-07T16:00
Richard Suchet speaks to the solicitors bringing 'Britain's largest ever equal pay claim' against Tesco. Plus, we speak to one of the archaeologists that discovered "Cheddar man" had dark skin. And...
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What happened to the stock market? Will Suffragettes be pardoned? Failing rail from 2018-02-06T17:00
As the US stock market sinks Richard Suchet speaks to CBI Chief Economist to discuss the impact on UK consumers. After 100 years of women securing the vote, we look at the legal possibility of pard...
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What is the Customs Union? Is Bitcoin Over?&The Churchill Cafe Bounces Back from 2018-02-05T16:00
As Downing Street confirms the UK will leave the customs union after Brexit, we find out what that actually means. Plus, a look at whether Bitcoin can last and Richard Suchet speaks to the owner of...
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Finsbury Park attacker jailed and NHS forced to pay £1500 for £2 moisturiser from 2018-02-02T15:30
Richard Suchet gets the latest from Woolwich Crown Court as Finsbury Park attacker, Darren Osborne, is jailed for life. Plus, as the NHS is being overcharged for customised ointments, we find out w...
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Trade deals may take years, calls for an end to hospital parking charges from 2018-02-01T15:30
Liam Fox is in China talking trade talks post Breixt, while Corbyn is championing the end to hospital parking charges and find out why one shop is putting showers outside their door to stop homeles...
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May in China, Trump's 1st Address and Whale Speak from 2018-01-31T16:00
Theresa May talks trade with China, Trumps holds his first State of the Union Address and Whales sound like humans!
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The Brexit Impact Assessment&How Do We Stop More Rape Trials Collapsing? from 2018-01-30T16:00
Richard Suchet speaks to Buzzfeed's Political Editor to find out more about the Brexit impact leak. Plus, as the police apologise to Liam Allen, we ask how more rape trial collapses can be avoided....
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How Do You Oust A Prime Minister? Can May Last?&Is Time Up For Woody Allen? from 2018-01-29T16:00
As Theresa May could face a vote of no confidence, Richard Suchet looks at how you oust a Prime Minister. Plus, we speak to the bookies, William Hill, to see the odds of May lasting until 2022. And...
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Is The Presidents Club Dinner Turning Into A Witch Hunt?&The Latest On Trump from 2018-01-26T16:00
Richard Suchet takes a closer look at Donald Trump's almost, kind of, nearly apology for retweeting Britain First as well as his speech in Davos. Plus, we debate whether the Presidents Club dinner ...
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What Can Be Done To Stop Sexual Harassment?&Could We Soon Be Cloning Humans? from 2018-01-25T16:00
Richard Suchet looks at what can be done to stop sexual harassment. Plus, as Trump and May are reunited, we look at the state of the 'special' relationship. And more on the news that monkeys have b...
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A Closer Look at the Presidents Club&Cape Town Is Nearly Out Of Water from 2018-01-24T16:00
We get more on the Presidents Club fiasco. Plus, as Cape Town is set to run out of water, Richard Suchet hears how the people are coping. And the story of the Calais jungle migrant who has to stay ...
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Would More Money Solve The NHS Crisis? And What Damage Can Cyber Attacks Do? from 2018-01-23T16:00
As the Head of the National Cyber Security Centre says it's only a matter of time before the UK's hit by a massive cyber attack, Richard Suchet looks at the damage it could do. Plus, we debate whet...
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Does UKIP Have a Future? Britain's'Unprepared'Army&The Launch of Amazon Go from 2018-01-22T16:00
As Henry Bolton faces growing pressure to stand down as UKIP leader, Richard Suchet asks if the party has a future. Plus a more on whether the UK is unprepared for a battle with Russia. And a look ...
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Boris'Bridge, Warboy's Release&A Year Of Trump from 2018-01-19T16:00
Richard Suchet takes a look back at some of Boris Johnson's bright ideas. And as the government announce they won't challenge the release of Jon Warboys, we speak to a lawyer for some of the victim...
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Why Are We Giving £44 Million To France? What Are PFIs&Stalking from 2018-01-18T16:00
As Theresa May meets with French President Macron, Richard Suchet gets all the details from our France correspondent. Plus, everything you need to know about PFIs. And Shelagh Fogarty shares her pe...
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Loneliness in the UK, the Return of the Bayeux Tapestry&the Fake News Awards from 2018-01-17T16:00
As the UK gets its first ever minister for loneliness, Richard Suchet speaks to the Co-Chair of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness. Plus a look at the possible return to the UK of the Bayeux tapes...
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What's The Real Cost of Carillion Going Under&The Parents Charged With Torture from 2018-01-16T16:00
Richard Suchet looks at the impact Carillion going under will have on small businesses. Plus, a look at the parents in California charged with torture. And a tribute to Dolores O'Riordan.
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Do Americans Think Trump is Racist? The Curse of UKIP Leadership&Carillion from 2018-01-15T16:00
As Carillion goes into liquidation, Richard Suchet looks at the reasons why. Plus, could UKIP be about to get another new leader? And, as Trump says he is the 'least racist person', we ask US vote...
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What's The Real Reason Trump's Not Coming to The UK?, Carilion in Crisis&ABC from 2018-01-12T16:00
As Trump cancels his visit to the UK, Richard Suchet speaks to our US correspondent to find out why. Plus a look at the crisis facing Carillion and a round up of Nick Ferrari's cyberbullying campaign.
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Has May Done Enough To Tackle Plastics?, A&E Conditions&Sadiq's Brexit Study from 2018-01-11T16:00
As doctors write to the Prime Minister warning about A&E conditions, we go to the NHS' frontline. Plus, Richard Suchet speaks to the WWF to see if May's plans go far enough in the battle against pl...
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The Army's New Recruitment Campaign, Women Speak Out Against #MeToo and PMQs from 2018-01-10T16:00
Richard Suchet looks at whether the army's new recruitment campaign is a mistake or a step forward. Plus, we hear from one of the women who signed an open letter against the #MeToo campaign. And wh...
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Was Toby Young Right To Resign, Theresa May's Reshuffle Disaster&The Baftas from 2018-01-09T16:00
As Toby Young resigns, Richard Suchet discusses whether you should be judged by what you've written in the past with Giles Coren and Jane Merrick. Plus, a look back at Theresa May's calamitous resh...
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May's Reshuffle, Gender Pay Equality&Nick Ferrari's ABC from 2018-01-08T16:00
As Theresa May reshuffles her cabinet, Richard Suchet looks at who's in and who's out. Plus, as a BBC journalist quits over pay inequality, we look at what laws are in place to stop the gender pay ...
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The Release of Jon Warboys, Fire&Fury in the US&the'Latte Levy' from 2018-01-05T16:00
As a parole board allows the release of Jon Warboys, Richard Suchet gets all the details. Plus, as the new book Fire & Fury slams Trump's presidency, we look at the impact political books can have....
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Blair on Brexit, Children'Ill Equipped'for Social Media&Fat Cat Thursday from 2018-01-04T16:00
As Tony Blair takes aim at the Labour party's stance on Brexit, Richard Suchet looks at whether Brexit can be reversed. Plus we talk to the NSPCC about why children struggle with social media. And ...
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Another NHS Winter Crisis, The Fallout of Storm Eleanor&Will Trump Go Nuclear? from 2018-01-03T16:00
As thousands of operations are delayed, Richard Suchet looks at why the NHS seems to always face a winter crisis. Plus, our reporters across the UK look at the aftermath of storm Eleanor. And, coul...
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Rail Fares&Nationalisation, Knife Crime, Plus The Latest From Iran from 2018-01-02T16:00
Richard Suchet looks at whether renationalisation could be the solution to the increase in rail fares. Plus a closer look at why London's still struggling with knife crime. And the latest on the pr...
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Blue Passports, Plastic Waste and a Beginner's Guide to Catalonian Independence from 2017-12-22T16:00
As Britain is set to return to blue passports, Richard Suchet speaks to the man arguably responsible, Nigel Farage. Plus, we speak to Mary Creagh on plans to tackle plastic waste. And we have every...
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Damian Green Stands Down And Good News For Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from 2017-12-21T16:00
As Damian Green 'resigns', Richard Suchet looks at what this means for the government and for politician's relationship with the police. And some good news for the British woman locked in an Irania...
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Mistrust in the Police, Preventing Acid Attacks&the Latest Uber Ruling from 2017-12-20T16:00
As a second rape trial collapses in a week, Richard Suchet looks at mistrust in the police. Plus, we speak to a former gang member on how to prevent acid attacks. And a look at the ECJ's ruling on ...
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What chance does Corbyn have of being PM in 2018? from 2017-12-19T16:30
Police search homes over a potential Christmas terror plot.
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May sets out trade plans for Brexit from 2017-12-18T17:00
Following the Grenfell fire a review finds safety regulations for tall buildings were "not fit for purpose"
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Police Withholding Evidence, Phase 2 of Brexit&Harrod's Accidental Discount from 2017-12-15T16:00
Richard Suchet speaks to the defence counsel of the man who faced ten years in prison because the police failed to hand over vital evidence. Plus, a look at what phase 2 of Brexit has in store. And...
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The Grenfell Tower Special: Six Months On from 2017-12-14T16:00
Six months on from the Grenfell fire tragedy, Richard Suchet brings you an LBC Daily Debrief special. The survivors tell their story, in their own words.
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Brexit Setback, A Blow For Trump&the Girl Born With her Heart Outside her Body from 2017-12-13T16:00
As Theresa May faces a possible defeat in the Commons over the EU withdrawal bill, Richard Suchet gets the latest. Plus, how will the result in Alabama affect Trump? And we hear from the mother of ...
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Organ Donations, What is Inflation and is Facebook Destroying Society? from 2017-12-12T16:00
As a consultation on whether organ donation should be 'opt out' begins, Richard Suchet speaks to a kidney transplant recipient. Plus, we explain what the rise in inflation actually means. And psych...
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The Latest From the Grenfell Inquiry, What Does Canada Plus Mean&Snowmageddon from 2017-12-11T16:00
As the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire gets underway, Richard Suchet gets the latest. David Davis wants a Canada Plus Plus Plus deal for the UK, we find out what that means. And an upda...
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The Brexit Special from 2017-12-08T16:00
As Brexit negotiations get the all clear to move on to phase two, Richard Suchet looks at how a deal was reached and what it means for the border in Ireland. Plus, Iain Dale looks at what this mean...
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Record Terror Arrests, What Next For Jerusalem&The Croydon Tram Crash from 2017-12-07T16:00
As the UK reaches a record number of terror arrests, Richard Suchet finds out why we're seeing these kinds of numbers. Plus we find out what to expect next in Jerusalem. And, we speak to survivors ...
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Terror In The UK, Security For Political Figures and Trump on Jerusalem from 2017-12-06T16:00
As an alleged terror attack that targeted the Prime Minister is foiled, Richard Suchet speaks to a former head of Counter Terrorism. And a look at the implications of Trump recognising Jerusalem as...
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What Next For Brexit? The Increase In Rail Fares And MI5 Terror Prevention from 2017-12-05T16:00
As negotiations stall again, Richard Suchet looks at what's next for Brexit. Plus, why your rail fare will increase in the new year. And more on the News that MI5 prevented nine terror attacks in t...
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The Latest on Brexit, LBC's Exclusive With Cressida Dick and the Rise in Poverty from 2017-12-04T16:00
Richard Suchet get's the latest developments on the Brexit negotiations. Plus, more on LBC's exclusive interview with Met Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick and her comments on the inquiry into Dam...
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Ireland's Border Issue, RBS and the Catholic Church on Homelessness from 2017-12-01T16:00
As the issues continue around Ireland's border, we visit a farm that could be split in two. Plus, a look at the depersonalisation of banking and whether it matters. And, we have exclusive access to...
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Could You Be Owed Hundreds of Pounds? And a Look at the'Special Relationship' from 2017-11-30T16:00
You could be owed hundreds of pounds in compensation if legal action against Google goes ahead. Richard Suchet speaks to the man behind the case. Plus a look at the strain being put on the 'special...
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Trump's Twitter, the Latest on the Brexit Bill and More on North Korea from 2017-11-29T16:00
Richard Suchet looks at the President retweeting a far-right British group, Theo Usherwood has the latest on the Brexit bill and our US correspondent has more on the threat from North Korea
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Safe Spaces For Drugs, Uber, Jeremy Corbyn&The Royal Engagement from 2017-11-28T16:00
As drug related deaths reach a record high, Richard Suchet looks at whether 'safe spaces' are the solution. Plus more on Uber, Jeremy Corbyn and the royal engagement.
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The Royal Engagement Special from 2017-11-27T16:00
Richard Suchet brings you everything you need to know about the royal engagement, with a closer look at Meghan Markle and what we can expect from the big day.
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The Latest on Brexit, a New Era in Zimbabwe and Are Black Friday Deals Worth It? from 2017-11-24T16:30
On the final Daily Debrief of the week, Richard Suchet looks at the latest on Brexit, how Zimbabwe will fare under President Mnangagwa and whether Black Friday deals are all they seem.
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Can Prison Rehabilitation Work and Will Zaghari-Ratcliffe be Home for Christmas? from 2017-11-23T17:00
As Jon Venables is back in prison, Richard Suchet talks to a convicted murderer about prison and the rehabilitation process. Plus, a look at whether Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe will be home in time f...
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The Budget Special from 2017-11-22T16:30
Richard Suchet brings you all the fallout from the Chancellor’s Autumn statement with analysis from money saving expert Martin Lewis.
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Theresa May's Brexit Bill and a Look Ahead to the Budget from 2017-11-21T16:00
On the very first Daily Debrief, Richard Suchet takes a closer look at Theresa May's £40 billion Brexit bill and how else the money could be spent. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's budget, and what we...
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