Overcrowded and understaffed: life in England’s crumbling prisons
27 September 2023 - 34 minsRats, broken windows and overfilled cells are a daily reality for prisoners in England’s crumbling jails. Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain
It’s a decade since the MP for Batley and Spen was killed by a far right extremist. Her sister, Kim Leadbetter, who took over her parliamentary seat, explains what lessons are still to be learnt. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
16 June Finished
Will US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest
The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details shrouded in uncertainty. Questions remain over the reopening of the strait of Hormuz, Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11 mins
15 June Finished
In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything
Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh Halliday. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
15 June Finished
Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest
The football’s only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump and accusations of price gouging and cash grabbing, fans have been left with mixed emotions about the tournament. Annie Kelly speaks to the sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12 mins
12 June Finished
On the ground in the Belfast riots
The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman on the anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland and the residents afraid for their lives. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27 mins
12 June Finished
Defence secretary quits: is this the end for Starmer? – The Latest
John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over the government’s military spending plans, in another significant blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required for defence” and that he would have had to take decisions that “could make Britain less safe”. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey Healey quits in row with Starmer over military spending. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11 mins
11 June Finished
