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The Story

With peace talks continuing between the US and Iran, what are the big sticking points and what does this all mean for Israel? Following Starmer’s resignation, what should we expect next from Downing Street? And after Peter Murrell was sentenced for embezzlement this week, is the SNP finally drawing a line under the affair?


Luke is joined by four of The Times’ finest journalists to answer your questions on this week’s big stories.


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Guests: 

  • Rebecca Myers, foreign editor, The Sunday Times
  • Lizzie Deane, news editor, The Times
  • Daniel Sanderson, Scottish political editor, The Times
  • Mark Sellman, technology correspondent, The Times


Host: Luke Jones

Producers: Harry Bligh, Olivia Case.

We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com


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