Shadow Chancellor Mel Unshelled on the Spring Statement
Plus, the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets in Paris.
March 27, 2025
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March 27, 2025
Shadow Chancellor Mel Unshelled on the Spring Statement
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<p>Today, Adam is joined by Jeremy Bowen to discuss the summit taking place in Paris, where Europe’s leaders have united behind support for Ukraine and further sanctions against Russia.</p><p>Plus, Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride is in the studio to give Adam and Chris his verdict on yesterday’s Spring Statement. And, it wouldn’t be Mel Stride on Newscast without a political sporting metaphors quiz. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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