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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 13 MIN

U-turns, new rail lines and police chief under fire

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Wednesday 14th January, 2026: lots of reaction from top politicians to Government u-turn over digital ID cards, plans for a new rail line in the North and West Midlands police chief constable apology for mis-leading MPs; we also have reports on attacks on health workers in Northern Ireland; the latest on a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Scottish waters; and a Bafta Rising Star nominee. Kat Wright is your host.

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