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Thursday 3 September 2026 · 12:05 BST · 5m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (38%)

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Green Party leader Zak Polanski has announced he will stand in the by-election triggered by former Labour leader Keir Starmer's decision to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Labour has said it will close nominations for potential candidates by noon tomorrow. At the last election, Starmer held a majority of over 11,500.

The government's defence spending plans have come under scrutiny. Andy Burnham assured MPs that he appointed former Defence Secretary John Healey as Chancellor because of his strong commitment to raising spending, but a pledge to spend 3% on defence has been pushed back to next spring. The Conservatives called for clarity on what money will be available and when. Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled central Madrid last night to protest against the Spanish government's handling of the border crisis in Ceuta, where around 70,000 people crossed in July; most were returned to Morocco but several thousand remain. The death has been announced of American journalist and activist Gloria Steinem, aged 92, who was a powerful advocate for women's liberation from the 1970s onwards.

  1. 0:19
    Story begins Green Party leader Zack Polanski announces by-election bid
  2. 0:19

    Claim Green Party leader Zack Polanski announces by-election bid

    Polanski stated in April that he would almost certainly run in a by-election in Starmer's constituency.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 0:19-0:22

  3. 0:19

    Claim Green Party leader Zack Polanski announces by-election bid

    Polanski stated in April that he would almost certainly run in a by-election in Starmer's constituency.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 0:19-0:22

  4. 0:30

    Claim Green Party leader Zack Polanski announces by-election bid

    Labour will close nominations for its candidate by noon tomorrow.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 0:30-0:35

  5. 0:30

    Claim Green Party leader Zack Polanski announces by-election bid

    Labour will close nominations for its candidate by noon tomorrow.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 0:30-0:35

  6. 0:35

    Claim Green Party leader Zack Polanski announces by-election bid

    Labour's majority in the seat was around 11,000 to 11,500 at the last election.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 0:35-0:41

  7. 0:41
    Story begins PMQs debate over defence spending and welfare cuts
  8. 0:45

    Claim PMQs debate over defence spending and welfare cuts

    Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as Chancellor because of his strong commitment to raising defence spending.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 0:45-0:54

  9. 0:54

    Claim PMQs debate over defence spending and welfare cuts

    The budget is expected on October 28th, but Healey is not expected to find money for defence or social care reform in it.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 0:54-0:59

  10. 1:11

    Claim PMQs debate over defence spending and welfare cuts

    The budget is expected on October 28th, but Healey is not expected to find money for defence or social care reform in it.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 1:11-1:15

  11. 1:27
    Story begins Tens of thousands protest in Madrid over Ceuta border crisis
  12. 1:27

    Claim Tens of thousands protest in Madrid over Ceuta border crisis

    Tens of thousands of demonstrators protested in Madrid against the government's handling of the Ceuta border crisis.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 1:27-1:37

  13. 1:37

    Claim Tens of thousands protest in Madrid over Ceuta border crisis

    Around 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta in July.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 1:37-1:42

  14. 1:52
    Story begins Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies aged 92
  15. 1:56

    Claim Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies aged 92

    Gloria Steinem died at the age of 92.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 1:56-1:57

  16. 1:57

    Claim Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies aged 92

    Gloria Steinem was a leading voice in the women's liberation movement from the 1970s.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 1:57-2:01

  17. 2:06

    Claim Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies aged 92

    Gloria Steinem promoted the Take Our Daughters to Work Day project.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 2:06-2:14

  18. 2:06

    Claim Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies aged 92

    Gloria Steinem promoted the Take Our Daughters to Work Day project.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 2:06-2:14

  19. 2:06

    Claim Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies aged 92

    Gloria Steinem promoted the Take Our Daughters to Work Day project.

    Channel 4, Channel 4 News Summary, 3 September 2026, 2:06-2:13

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