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Newsnight, followed by Weather
Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 22:30 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 28 of 30 min on news stories (93%)
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The Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was possible Labour's next manifesto could promise a new in-out referendum on the EU. In the discussion, Andrew Neil said Burnham wants Britain to rejoin and that the issue pleases his party and could support a progressive alliance, but he warned it could revive the debilitating Brexit period and derail other priorities. Chris Curtis said polling shows a wide consensus that Brexit has not worked and argued it would be naive to rule out options including rejoining, while Andrew Neil said the Europe the UK left is not the one it would rejoin, that negotiations would be difficult over Schengen, the euro, the budget and the rebate, and that a referendum and political consensus would likely be needed.
A Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight dropped 17,000 feet in two minutes after Israel's prime minister said one pilot stabbed the other and apparently tried to crash the plane. Passengers got into the cockpit and stopped the assailant, and two other pilots came forward to land the aircraft, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia. One pilot was arrested and the other treated for injuries. Passenger Almog Atali described a rollercoaster drop and people rushing to the cockpit, praised those who intervened as brave heroes, and said the third pilot took over and landed in Saudi Arabia. The incident was dominating Israeli news ahead of an election in 27 days, with Andrew Neil suggesting it could help hardliners.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex condemned the extraordinary recklessness of an international photographer after two men were observed looking into the grounds of their children's school; the BBC understands police later established the van they returned to was a rental vehicle. The couple are due to receive a review of their publicly funded protection by RAVEC now that they are full-time UK residents. Former royal protection officer Scott Hamer said foreign journalists are not covered by the UK press code and that identifying the children creates risks to their routes and home, while private security lacks police intelligence and firearms; the panel debated whether taxpayer-funded protection should be based on risk and impact or paid for privately. Dame Esther Rantzen was also remembered after her death aged 86, including for her TV work and assisted dying campaign, with a clip from That's Life reuniting Sir Nicholas Winton with people he saved.
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- 1:23
Andy Burnham, Prime Minister
“The Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's possible that Labour's manifesto at the next election will promise a new in-out referendum on the EU.”
- 1:34
Andrew Neil, Journalist and broadcaster for more than five decades
“Journalist and broadcaster for more than five decades, Andrew Neil, who presents his own podcast, the Andrew Neil Report.”
- 1:43
Chris Curtis, Labour MP, recently the chair of the Labour Growth Group and former polling supremo
“Labour MP, Chris Curtis, recently the chair of the Labour Growth Group and former polling supremo.”
- 12:43
Almog Atali, one of those on the plane
“I've been speaking to one of those on the plane, Almog Atali, who's just arrived back in Israel.”
- 19:47
Scott Hamer, personal protection officer for five years to King Charles when he was the Prince of Wales
“Let's speak to a man who was personal protection officer for five years to King Charles when he was the Prince of Wales. You can see Scott Hamer there next to Prince Charles.”
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- 1:23
Claim Burnham pledges care service and opens door to EU referendum in conference speech
Andy Burnham said Labour could commit in its next manifesto to a fresh in-out referendum on EU membership.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 1:23-1:34
- 11:58
- 11:58
Claim Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Everyone survived after the plane dropped over 10,000 feet during the cockpit incident.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 11:58-12:04
- 11:58
Claim Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Everyone survived after the plane dropped over 10,000 feet during the cockpit incident.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 11:58-12:04
- 12:16
Claim Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Reports described a fight between the pilots, including a claim that one pilot stabbed the other and an Israeli media report that the plane descended almost 17,000 feet in a minute.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 12:16-12:23
- 12:16
Claim Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Reports described a fight between the pilots, including a claim that one pilot stabbed the other and an Israeli media report that the plane descended almost 17,000 feet in a minute.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 12:16-12:23
- 12:28
Claim Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
An off-duty British pilot regained control of the plunging airliner.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 12:28-12:34
- 12:28
Claim Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Two other pilots at the rear of the plane reportedly took over and landed it safely.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 12:28-12:34
- 15:25
Charged quote Dubai-Tel Aviv flight makes Saudi emergency landing after pilot fight
Those passengers saved your lives. For sure, they are very brave. They really saved our lives. And we thank them all day long. They are our heroes. Were you able to talk to any of the people, the passengers, who got into the cockpit and rescued the situation? Yeah, I talked with all of them, and repeatedly they say,
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 15:25-15:27
- 18:47
- 19:24
Claim Sussexes condemn photographers after school security scare as police protection review continues
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused photographers of intruding on their children's privacy, with two men thought to be international paparazzi reportedly seen looking into the grounds of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's school.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 19:24-19:36
- 19:36
Claim Sussexes condemn photographers after school security scare as police protection review continues
Prince Harry has repeatedly expressed anger over what he sees as inadequate police protection in the UK, and a decision on that protection was under review.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 19:36-19:47
- 27:52 Story begins Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
- 27:57
Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen died at the age of 86, with her family announcing her death.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 27:57-28:03
- 28:03
Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen became a household name as presenter of the BBC programme That's Life.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 28:03-28:06
- 28:03
Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen became a household name as presenter of the BBC programme That's Life.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 28:03-28:06
- 28:06
Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
After a lung cancer diagnosis in recent years, the presenter became a prominent voice in the assisted dying campaign.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 28:06-28:13
- 28:06
Claim Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
After a lung cancer diagnosis in recent years, the presenter became a prominent voice in the assisted dying campaign.
BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 30 September 2026, 28:06-28:13
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