UK Column News — 29th May 2026

Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen and Basil Valentine present today’s UK Column News. 

00:41 Digital ID: Peoples’ panel to ‘decide’ policy

People’s Panel on Digital ID - GOV.UK

Oversight_Group_for_People_s_Panel_on_Digital_ID_Terms_of_Reference.pdf

08:36 Mandelson: Story that just keeps giving

10:45 Iran: No sign of peace plan

Iran Update Special Report, May 21, 2026 | ISW

EXCLUSIVE: Israel Privately Pressing U.S. to Kill Iran’s Lead Negotiator and Launch New Strikes

17:55 Ukraine: Censoring the Russian narrative

‘The next blow will be more painful’: Russian experts are signaling something bigger than retaliation — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

20:50 Drones: Increasing use as killing machines

Foreign Ministry statement regarding the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ strike on the Lugansk State Pedagogical University college in Starobelsk - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

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26:10 Cuba: Another distorted story

28:10 European Defence: Front for US imperial war games

Pentagon plans to slash US bomber, fighter jet contributions to NATO | Fox News

UK and Poland set to sign major defence and security treaty as PM steps up relationship with Europe to keep nation safe - GOV.UK

Poland, Canada agree to deepen defence ties under EU SAFE initiative - English Section

32:50 UK Column — 20th Anniversary Event

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34:20 Tony Blair:  Analysis and comment. With special guest, former Labour MP Chris Williamson

51:51 Israel: Furious with UN sexual violence list

UN adds Israeli entities to sexual violence blacklist alongside Hamas | The Jerusalem Post

56:15 In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by our UKC sleuths

59:17 And Finally: Donald Trump saved from ritual sacrifice!