UK Column News — 1st June 2026

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Brian Gerrish and Mike Robinson present today’s UK Column News. 

00:54 Army Underground: Peddling propaganda

11:54 AUKUS: New partnership deal examined

Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership - GOV.UK

Joint Statement, AUKUS Defense Ministers' Meeting > U.S. Department of War > Release | U.S. Department of War

23:45 Sturgeon: Shifting blame and accountability

26:33 Rebuttal: UK Column’s statement

38:18 UK Column — 20th Anniversary Event

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45:25 Online Safety: G7 approach to ‘protecting’ children analysed

G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all - GOV.UK

G7 nations agree first joint framework to protect children online | Public Sector News

48:00 Children in Care: State stealing for profit but also some good news

54:52 Palantir: Data harvesting plans sold as convenience

20,000 fewer A&E visits a year thanks to single patient record - GOV.UK

Health Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament

NHS England » Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1:00:24 Epstein: The BBC has it all wrapped up.