What’s Labour’s plan to win the next election?Laura and Paddy discuss the opposition’s plan to attract votes, as they make immigration and crime their subjects of the moment.They also talk about accusations against comedian and actor Russell Brand of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse in The Times and on Channel 4’s Dispatches, which he denies.And a former Network Rail director in the North of England is on to talk about whether HS2 will make it as far as Manchester, and why it’s cost so much money.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Today’s Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.00:00 A Newscaster's guest suggestion
02:33 Russell Brand allegations
06:18 Labour's election strategy
14:23 Changes to HS2 plans?
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