What will the consequences of Charlie Kirk’s shooting be?

What does the sacking of Peter Mandelson mean for Keir Starmer? Does Vladimir Putin want war with NATO? Is the UK at risk of an uptick in political violence?

Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Jessica Hayden, Katie Gunning and Bernard Gray as they each try to pitch the top story of the day.

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• Bosses can reject applicants who support rival football team
• Cultural Capital

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