BBC Two — Newsnight, followed by Weather

The programme opened with coverage of the alleged murder of former Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe. Counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation, and a 28-year-old man from Rotherham was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood offered Nigel Farage a meeting with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) to discuss security. In an interview, Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice expressed growing alarm, citing a pattern of security failings and describing a dangerous environment outside Parliament. He said the party is funding its own security after requests for official protection were denied. The discussion also featured Labour MP Jonathan Hinder and Conservative peer Lord Finkelstein, who agreed that the threat level for politicians has increased.

A second segment focused on families of nuclear test veterans who had been promised a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer but instead met the Veterans Minister. A letter from Starmer apologised that the meeting could not take place. Newsnight reported that a Ministry of Defence report due for release would show that veterans' medical records, long sought to prove radiation exposure, are missing. Campaigners Alan Owen and Steve Purse expressed disappointment, noting that the issue now falls to incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who had previously supported their cause. Veteran Brian Unthank described the expected report as a potential whitewash.