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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 39 MIN

Do Reform get special treatment from the BBC?

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Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss the latest news that Zia Yusuf, Reform's chairman, will appear on Question Time for the 6th time in 16 months. Elsewhere, we discuss the Mandelson files latest, and what much reporting is missing in discussing the Epstein case. Support The National with a subscription from £1 for 3 months at thenational.scot/subscribe

Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss the latest news that Zia Yusuf, Reform's chairman, will appear on Question Time for the 6th time in 16 months. Elsewhere, we discuss the Mandelson files latest, and what much reporting is missing in discussing the Epstein case. Support The National with a subscription from £1 for 3 months at thenational.scot/subscribe

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