UK Column News - 27th February 2026

Brian Gerrish, Mike Robinson and Basil Valentine today's UK Column News.

 

00:55 ByElection: Analysis of vote and implications for UK’s political future

PM calls byelection loss ‘very disappointing’ as new Green MP Hannah Spencer says voters rejected hate – UK politics live

(21) Defence On The Brink on X: "🚨Ex-MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove says Zack Polanski is a threat to Britain's defence and national security. "This man is really dangerous, making crazy statements about NATO. He's come out with some weird idea about a military alliance with Brazil and Mexico." https://t.co/XjKtYn4ctG" / X

14:00 Epstein: Clinton distraction and Moroccan palace plans

Hillary Clinton tells House panel she 'had no idea' of Epstein's crimes - BBC News

Jeffrey Epstein tried to buy palace in Morocco days before arrest - BBC News

Gay in Morocco: The experience is very different for Moroccans and foreigners.

23:30 Scallywag: Investigative magazine which pierced heart of UK corruption

ScallyWag Archive

Scallywag Archive Intro Part 3

29:55 AI Justice: UK legal system’s digital overhaul

We are calling time on the justice system of the past - GOV.UK

Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for the justice system - GOV.UK

Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims - GOV.UK

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40:01 Mexico: Special report from Puerto Vallarta by Patrick Henningsen 57:01 Killer: Paranoid schizophrenic not sectioned ‘because he was black’

Nottingham killer ‘was free to carry out rampage because health workers feared detaining him would be racist’ | LBC

Nottingham killer was not sectioned because of his race, inquiry told | Nottingham | The Guardian

01:00:18 War Ethics: Tech firm backs down to White House

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