What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.

Last week Jess Phillips was one of eight Labour MPs who quit as a shadow minister to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza. In this episode she joins the Tortoise team to talk about her decision to resign and how serious the divide is within her party.

They also discuss Sam Altman’s firing, housing for vulnerable people and when protest becomes intimidation.

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

The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers. 

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