Before King Charles’s Caribbean tour, Buckingham Palace said the he would not shy away from the impact of the slave trade but, in line with the UK government position, would not apologise for Britain’s role in the slave trade or offer reparations.

Laura Kuenssberg, Joe Pike and Paddy O’Connell discuss the what the timing of Andy Burnham’s comments mean for the King.

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A Democrat in Michigan has unexpectedly endorsed the Republican candidate, in the state’s crucial US senate contest. Will this stop the Democrats taking back the Senate?

In this episode, Justin and Anthony are both in DC, and discuss why this defection is so significant and what it means for Democrats now, and in the 2028 presidential election.

We also look at Donald Trump’s final pitch to voters in this US midterms campaign as he gives his final speeches in Kansas and Iowa. What did he say to his supporters?

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It’s been three decades since Texas last sent a Democrat senator to Congress. Will anger towards Donald Trump mean it could …

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