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Newsnight, followed by Weather
Monday 7 September 2026 · 22:30 BST · 35m · 3 stories · 8 annotated moments · 28 of 35 min on news stories (79%)
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The programme reported that the government is set to announce fresh sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with the Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expected to brief MPs. The move, linked to the E1 settlement expansion, is seen by some Labour MPs as a major reset in UK policy, though concerns were raised about potential unintended consequences for the Jewish community and the risk of a wider boycott. The government indicated the sanctions would not resemble the BDS movement.
The programme also covered protests in Portsmouth against illegal migration, which the government condemned as thuggish and intimidating. Police reported injuries and vehicle damage, while the demonstration was linked to an associate of Tommy Robinson. A panel discussion drew comparisons to paramilitarism, and an interview with a protester who said he did not witness violence and expressed distrust in official figures. The discussion also touched on small boat crossings and the debate over leaving the ECHR.
- 2:13
- 2:28
Claim US ambassador visits Palestinian Americans in West Bank
The UK government is expected to announce a ban on goods from Israeli settlements, including agricultural products and some services.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 2:28-2:34
- 2:39
Claim US ambassador visits Palestinian Americans in West Bank
The E1 settlement, involving around 1,200 houses, is a particular concern because it undermines the contiguity of the West Bank.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 2:39-2:48
- 2:43
Claim US ambassador visits Palestinian Americans in West Bank
The E1 settlement was cited as a key reason for the sanctions.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 2:43-2:48
- 4:01
Claim US ambassador visits Palestinian Americans in West Bank
The government currently lacks powers to sanction contractors working on settlements.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 4:01-4:04
- 4:17
Claim US ambassador visits Palestinian Americans in West Bank
The previous Starmer government recognised the state of Palestine and sanctioned Israeli government members.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 4:17-4:22
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- 26:57
- 27:10
Claim Thomas-Symonds: Burnham phoned to sack me, praised my work
Andy Burnham phoned Nick Thomas-Symonds on 20 July to inform him of his removal from the cabinet.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 27:10-27:14
- 27:28
Claim Thomas-Symonds: Burnham phoned to sack me, praised my work
During the dismissal call, Burnham praised Thomas-Symonds's work as a minister.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 27:28-27:32
- 29:04
Claim Thomas-Symonds: Burnham phoned to sack me, praised my work
Thomas-Symonds was with Keir Starmer and allies at a pub on the night he lost his job.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 7 September 2026, 29:04-29:10
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