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Newsnight, followed by Weather

Friday 11 September 2026 · 22:30 BST · 30m · 3 stories · 13 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (84%)

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The broadcast's main focus was the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In New York, the bell of hope tolled at St Paul's Chapel, the names of the 2,977 victims were read, and for the first time, a seventh moment of silence honoured those who died later from related illnesses. Panelist Sohrab Ahmari noted the solemnity and a moment of reconciliation between Mayor Mamdani and former Mayor Giuliani, while Miranda Green recalled the shock at the FT newsroom and David Rennie described his time in Afghanistan a month after the attacks.

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett recounted his experience on the day, including a COBRA meeting and the fear of an attack on the City of London. He discussed the subsequent legislation and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying that with hindsight he would not have supported the Iraq war, though he would have based on the information then available. He also reflected on Britain's role internationally and whether the country is safer now, acknowledging a better understanding of traditional dangers but noting concerns about new threats.

The programme later covered UK political news, including the rejection of the assisted dying bill by MPs and Reform UK's confirmation of a £36 million donation from Ben Delo. The panel offered perspectives on the donation and the reasons behind the bill's rejection, such as safety concerns and the influence of disability groups and royal colleges.

  1. 0:08
    Story begins 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated
  2. 0:23

    Claim 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated

    Lord Blunkett said the 9/11 attacks led to new security legislation and changes in national life.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 0:23-0:36

  3. 22:04

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    A donation to a British political party was reported as the largest ever.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 22:04-22:14

  4. 22:04

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Ben Delo said he donated to help ensure a fair election.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 22:04-22:11

  5. 22:07

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    A donation to a British political party was reported as the largest ever.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 22:07-22:14

  6. 22:07

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    A donation to a British political party was reported as the largest ever.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 22:07-22:14

  7. 22:19
    Story begins Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires
  8. 23:29

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Ben Delo said he donated to help ensure a fair election.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 23:29-23:37

  9. 23:34

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    A donation to a British political party was reported as the largest ever.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 23:34-23:40

  10. 23:34

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Reform UK has raised more than six times as much as Labour this year.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 23:34-23:40

  11. 23:34

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Reform UK has raised more than six times as much as Labour this year.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 23:34-23:40

  12. 24:13

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Reform UK denied any wrongdoing and said it would cooperate with an investigation.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 24:13-24:19

  13. 24:13

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Reform UK denied any wrongdoing and said it would cooperate with an investigation.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 24:13-24:19

  14. 24:13

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Reform UK denied any wrongdoing and said it would cooperate with an investigation.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 24:13-24:19

  15. 24:13

    Claim Reform UK receives record 72 million from two billionaires

    Reform UK denied any wrongdoing and said it would cooperate with an investigation.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 11 September 2026, 24:13-24:19

  16. 24:19
    Story begins MPs reject assisted dying bill on return to Parliament
  17. 26:10
    ~4 min without annotations

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