What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.

He’s also joined by Iona Craig, a journalist specialising in Yemen, about what we know so far about the strikes against Houthi rebel targets.

What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.

The producer was Lewis Vickers.

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