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A leaked Home Office review has recommended that the Government change its approach to extremism, focusing less on "ideologies of concern" and more on "behaviours", including extreme misogyny and environmental extremism. The review also pushes for the police to record more non-crime hate incidents in the vein of the thought policing that happened to our Telegraph colleague Allison Pearson. Kamal and Camilla ask what on earth is going on at the basket case that is the Home Office, and explain why civil servants are responsible. And it all comes on the same day that new figures suggest the UK population will hit 72.5 million by 2032 - all fuelled by net migration. So has the Home Office also failed when it comes to policing our borders? Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp. More than a million people - mostly Jews - were murdered at the camp, with some six million Jews in total systematically killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust between 1941 and 1945. The King today became the first British monarch to set foot on the site as he joined the commemorations on Holocaust Memorial Day, and Kamal and Camilla spoke to Royal Editor Hannah Furness for the latest from his trip. They also spoke to Gideon Falter from the Campaign Against Antisemitism, with antisemitic attacks reaching a record high in the UK since war in Gaza began, and half of all British Jews having considered leaving the country. Plus, The Daily Telegraph’s legendary interviewer Mick Brown was in the studio to talk through his interview with the equally legendary Dame Joanna Lumley. Read: Camilla Tominey: Tears filled my eyes as I was shown where my relative slept in Auschwitz Joanna Lumley: ‘I never minded people wolf-whistling. I always thought that was tremendous’ Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When patients were admitted to hospital with unusual symptoms in 2021, their families started to ask questions. Dr Stephen Wright’s family were initially told he had died after having a stroke. But when his parents saw an article linking rare blood clots to the AstraZeneca Covid jab, they knew they had found the answer. In this second instalment of The Daily T Investigates: The AstraZeneca vaccine, we hear from one of the doctors who discovered the new condition, and Stephen’s family, who unearthed a bombshell about his death. Listen to the first episode of The Daily T Investigates: The AstraZeneca vaccine here Listen to 'The Lockdown Files: The Forgotten Victims' here Written by: Claire Newell Producer: Jack Boswell Executive Producer: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is likely that Axel Rudakubana “will be in custody for all his life”, the judge who sentenced the Southport child killer said today. Mr Justice Goose handed down a minimum 52-year term for the brutal murder of three young girls in Southport last year and the attempted murder of several more. Kamal and Camilla reflect on a shocking crime that rocked the nation and its impact on the devastated families - and a community. Plus, hear from the Telegraph journalist who checked into rehab…for a social media addiction. Lorna Perry’s obsession with her phone was getting in the way of her relationships and hobbies. She shares how she learned to cut down on her scrolling - and our hosts reveal how much time they spend on their phones… Read: I went to a rehab clinic with crystal meth addicts to get over my phone addiction - Lorna Perry You can hear more from Allison Pearson on another Telegraph podcast, Planet Normal. Search wherever you listened to this. Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Duke of Sussex has reached a shock legal settlement of at least £10 million with the publisher of The Sun, despite having previously vowed to go to court. News Group Newspapers issued an apology, admitting to “serious intrusion" into the Prince's private life and "incidents of unlawful activities" by private investigators working for The Sun. But is this the end of Harry's fight with the press? As a royal editor for 13 years and still closely connected to royal circles, Camilla gives her take on the settlement; where Prince Harry lost the public's support in his campaign against the tabloids; and what it was like to report on the Sussexes. Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump is officially back in power, and the new 47th president of the United States wasted no time on his first day in office, announcing a string of executive orders that rolled back much of Joe Biden’s agenda. Camilla and Kamal discuss the highlights of an extraordinary inauguration day with Daily Telegraph US editor Tony Diver, as well as the backlash Elon Musk is facing after he was accused of twice performing a Nazi salute at Trump’s post-inauguration rally. They also speak to former defence advisor under George W. Bush, Charley Cooper, about what we can expect from Donald Trump’s second presidency. Plus, after Keir Starmer's Government announces an inquiry into the Southport murders, they ask how our agencies and institutions let killer Axel Rudakubana slip through the cracks. Producers: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Axel Rudakabana has pleaded guilty to the murder of three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Kamal and Camilla reflect on the horrific events of July last year and ask what the subsequent unrest tells us about our society. They also speak to our Crime Editor Martin Evans who is now able to report more details about Rudakabana’s extremely troubled past, and get his reaction to Nigel Farage's claim that the riots were caused by "withholding of information". Plus, it’s inauguration day in Washington DC as Donald Trump gets set to become the president of the United States for the second time. Kamal and Camilla pour over his rally speech from inauguration eve and attempt to work out what a second MAGA agenda is going to look like. Producers: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s one of Britain’s best known - and most controversial - journalists, famed for his combative style and for interviewing people other outlets won’t touch. Now, after a three-decade relationship with Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, he is going it alone with his own YouTube show, Piers Morgan Uncensored. In an exclusive interview for the Daily T, Piers Morgan talks about the re-election of his friend Donald Trump and says he expects the Republican will win a Nobel Peace Prize for ending the war in Ukraine within two years. He also tells Kamal and Camilla that Nigel Farage has “a very good chance” of being PM after the next election and says he would interview EDL co-founder Tommy Robinson. Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her first major speech of the year, the Conservative leader has owned up to Tory mistakes of the past and said immigrants who “don’t want to integrate into British culture…shouldn’t be here”. Kemi Badenoch has also pocketed a win over grooming gangs, as the Government was pressured into calling a series of new inquiries. But - Kamal and Camilla ask - is anyone actually listening to the Tories, or is Reform making all the noise? And does Britain have the patience to let Badenoch rebuild the party? Plus, they discuss the agreed ceasefire in the Middle East with the Telegraph’s defence and foreign affairs editor Con Coughlin. Has Trump’s involvement positioned him as a peacemaker upon his return to office, and could he even pull off a similar win in Ukraine? Read: The prospect of Trump is making our enemies talk - by Con Coughlin Producers: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did AstraZeneca's jab contribute to the death of a healthy 32-year-old? We hear from the family of Dr Stephen Wright, a young clinical psychologist who lost his life in January 2021 soon after receiving his vaccination. For the past four years, his family has been searching for answers. Could there be a link between the two? As the vaccine module of the Covid inquiry gets underway this week, The Telegraph’s Investigations team launches a new three-part series, looking into the deaths that have followed AstraZeneca jabs and how the government responded. Could further deaths have been avoided? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A “final round” of truce talks aimed at ending the 15-month conflict in Gaza has begun in Qatar. Mediators have said an agreement - to release Israeli hostages from Gaza and eventually end the fighting between Israel and Hamas - is “very close”. Camilla and Kamal ask if peace could finally be brokered in the Middle East and, if so, whether Donald Trump has made the difference after promising “all hell will break out” if there are still hostages in Gaza after his inauguration. They also speak to Sharone Lifschitz, whose elderly parents were kidnapped from the Nir Oz kibbutz on October 7th and whose father is still being held captive. Plus, with the Pope’s autobiography released today, our own Christopher Howse has read it so that you don’t have to. Read: If war ends in Gaza, Donald Trump will rightly be able to claim a great victory - by Paul Nuki Prostitutes, killers, ‘backward’ conservatives – Pope Francis tells a good story - by Christopher Howse Producers: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour promised growth. Can it deliver? The Chancellor has flown back from China to financial markets in turmoil, with the cost of long-term Government borrowing hitting fresh highs and a sharp slump in the pound. Kamal and Camilla assess whether Rachel Reeves will have to increase taxes, borrow even more money, or make drastic cuts to public spending in order to steady the ship - and whether she’ll even survive in the role for much longer. Plus - potholes! As The Telegraph launches its 'Fix Our Potholes' campaign, Camilla takes Kamal on a drive around rural Hertfordshire to see first-hand just how bad the problem is. They also speak to Mark Morrell - a man known as Mr Pothole - whose relentless campaigning has seen over 10,000 potholes get filled in. Read: Help us map Britain’s worst potholes Producers: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor/Camera Operator: Andy Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lose weight. Quit smoking. Budget better. How often do we make ambitious - and laudable - New Year’s resolutions, only to abandon before the end of January? It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of The Daily T we hear from Matt Roberts, personal trainer to the stars, and Dr Rangan Chaterjee on how to upgrade your fitness, nutrition and lifestyle for 2025 - and for life. Kamal and Camilla test their own fitness with simple exercises you can try at home, learn how much protein you really need each day, and find out Dr Chaterjee’s 3 Fs for kicking unhealthy habits. For all life’s decisions, big and small, head to the Life section of the Telegraph app – or explore our money, health and travel sections on telegraph.co.uk Read: Are you fit for your age? Eight health tips to reverse three weeks of indulgence on holiday The 25 easy health tips to transform your life in 2025 Dr Rangan Chatterjee: ‘I used to have addictive tendencies – but change isn’t as hard as you think’ Producers: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid all the noise made by Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage and Elon Musk in recent days about the grooming gang scandal, the voices that have struggled to be heard the most are those belonging to the survivors of this appalling abuse. On today’s Daily T, Camilla has interviewed Gaia Cooper, who survived being criminally exploited and repeatedly raped by a grooming gang when she was just 14, and has since written a book about her horrific experiences called ‘Modern Slave’. Gaia talks about why she thinks figures like Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson are being disingenuous and why Prime Minister Keir Starmer needs to launch a national inquiry. Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio If you or someone you know are affected by any of the issues raised in today's Daily T, please see below a number of organisations that can help: Victim Support Telephone: 0808 16 89 111 Live chat: victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk/MoJ More information can be found at www.victimsupport.org.uk Rape Crisis helpline and live chat The Rape Crisis National Helpline offers confidential emotional support, information and referral details. Telephone: 0808 802 9999 / www.rapecrisis.org.uk. The Survivors Trust Telephone: 08088 010818 Email: info@thesurvivorstrust.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having said a national inquiry into the grooming scandal was off the table, today the government looks to be signalling a possible U-turn. Meanwhile Kemi Badenoch ramped up the pressure on Keir Starmer at PMQs. Camilla and Kamal assess her performance. Plus, the world is preparing for a second Trump presidency. Facebook and Instagram’s parent company has announced it will end third-party fact-checking as Mark Zuckerberg cosies up to the president-elect. And as Trump sets his sights on Greenland, we get the local reaction. Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy Video Editor: James England Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And lessons from Canada's Conservatives The Tory leader has been oddly quiet since the New Year, despite a heated public row between Keir Starmer, Nigel Farage and Elon Musk over grooming gangs. Shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick was on the broadcast round instead this morning, throwing out red meat about immigration and “alien cultures”. Kamal and Camilla ask: should Badenoch be clearer about what she stands for? Plus, they consider what the Tories could learn from the collapse of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government and the rise of the Canadian Conservatives under Pierre Poliviere. Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Video Editor: Aaron Wheeler Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Robinson has caused a rift on the right It feels like just yesterday the X owner and the Reform leader were pictured together at Mar-a-Lago. Now Elon Musk has publicly attacked Nigel Farage, saying he ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to lead the party and should be replaced. The men are split over Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Currently in prison for contempt of court, the far-Right activist has received Musk’s backing, while Farage has distanced himself from the EDL founder. Their public spat began after the resurfacing of the child grooming scandal, as it was revealed a Labour minister declined to lead an inquiry in Oldham. We also ask: would a new inquiry help the victims get justice? Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Video Editor: Andrew Mackenzie Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Described as a child’s rejection of one parent because they have been manipulated by the other, parental alienation can see parents separated from their children for many years. That’s the case for the two alienated mothers who shared their heartbreaking stories with The Daily T. Parental alienation currently has no legal definition and is a contested subject - often cropping up alongside accusations of domestic abuse - but can have devastating consequences. With allegations of parental alienation on the rise in the courts, we also hear from a leading family court lawyer about how judges should respond. Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re handing The Daily T over to The Telegraph’s legendary interviewer, Mick Brown. In the course of a long career in journalism Mick Brown has interviewed many of the most significant cultural figures of the past 50 years - and he kept the tapes. In the first of an occasional series he delves into his archive to bring you interviews with Stephen Sondheim, David Bowie, and many more. This episode covers one of the most far-reaching and candid interviews of his career, recorded over two days in New York, in 1996. David Bowie talked with Mick Brown about his shape-shifting career, his artistic and spiritual influences, his years of drug abuse and hedonism, along with making some of the greatest rock albums of the 20th century, and finding peace and contentment with his marriage to Iman. Read Mick's original interview with David Bowie here: 'I’ve done just about everything that it’s possible to do’ Music Space Oddity Written by David Bowie Released in 1969. Copyright Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Ziggy Stardust Written by David Bowie Released in 1972. Copyright Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Quicksand Written by David Bowie Released 1971. Copyright Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Station to Station Written by David Bowie Released 1976. Copyright Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Heroes Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno Released 1977. Copyright Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Written and Presented: Mick Brown Series Editor: Serena Davies Sound Design: Elliot Lampitt Executive Producers: Giles Gear and Louisa Wells Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s New Year’s Eve and what a year it has been for news. On this episode of The Daily T, we’re joined by two special guests in the studio to help us look back at the biggest stories of the year - from the rise of Farage and Trump to the farmers' protests and banning mobile phones. Telegraph readers Mary-Grace and Adam talk about generational differences, the biggest political voices of the year, and who (dead or alive) they’d share a cup of tea with. And we’ll be hearing from you - our listeners - on the news stories that got you talking in 2024. Producer: Georgia Coan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Editorial Community Editors: Lorna Perry and Tara Thorpe Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.