Rob Burley

@RobBurl

Editor, BBC Live Political Programmes. The Andrew Marr Show, The Andrew Neil Show, Politics Live, Brexitcast (TV), Westminster Hour & Newswatch. My views.

Joined April 2010

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    Lots of people asking when Andrew Neil’s Interviews with the party leaders get underway. They start on BBC1 next Monday night at 7.30pm with ⁦⁩ then ⁦⁩ at 7pm on Tuesday 26th with more to come the following week. ⁦⁦

  2. Yes, last night. Nicola Sturgeon - taster clips before transmission.

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    No apology to the Jewish community from Jeremy Corbyn, as he is repeatedly challenged over claims of anti-Semitism within the Labour Party [Tap to expand]

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  4. Coming up at 7pm on BBC1 ⁦⁩ with ⁦⁩ on anti-Semitism, Brexit, tax, spending, WASPI women and national security.

  5. Coming up at 7pm on BBC1, in the second of his interviews with the party leaders, talks to about anti-Semitism, tax, spending plans and national security.

  6. We've been able to confirm Lord Dubbs from to add to this list.

  7. Line up, so far, for today’s on BBC2 at noon with ⁦⁩ hoping to soon add in ⁦⁩ guest. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦

  8. 2.3 million watched a forensic, detailed interview between and on BBC1 last night. Important for democracy that millions are engaging in interviews with the party leaders. Tonight at 7pm it's 's turn.

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    “We understand the conditions we would be required to meet" SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon dismisses claims it would take “up to 5 to 10 years” for an independent Scotland to rejoin the EU if the UK leaves

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    "All health services have these challenges, we are addressing these challenges" SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon says the party has a "£850m waiting time improvement plan" to tackle waiting times in the NHS in Scotland

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    “The detailed proposition was put to people in advance of the vote, that was not the case in the Brexit referendum” SNP's Nicola Sturgeon challenged over not putting Scottish independence to a second referendum, but calling for one on Brexit

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    “Scotland has had it demonstrated to it, beyond any doubt, over the past three years that right now, our future path is not in our own hands” SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon reiterates her calls for Scottish independence

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    “That’s the language that I use because I think that reflects my experience” Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price defends his remarks, calling Wales “a colony”

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    Just watched this evening Interview The best Interview of a political leader I have seen so far during the run in to the GE It's the first time I have seen her outside of her comfort zone Well done A Neil Can't wait to see tomorrow's with

  15. In case you missed, here’s an utterly compelling interview from with ⁦⁩ . Fair play to the First Minister: an Andrew Neil interview is never easy. Next up ⁦⁩ tomorrow at 7pm on BBC1

  16. Spot on. It only happened on one bulletin but right to acknowledge it shouldn't have.

  17. Tonight at 7.30 on BBC1, the first of Andrew Neil’s Interviews with the party leaders. First up, Scotland’s First Minister and Leader of then, on Tuesday at 7pm on BBC1 Labour leader

  18. Here’s hoping ManU stick with Ole. He’s two down here to Sheffield United. If he can keep it under six by the end of the match he should hold on to his job.

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    I listen in countless public meetings and have been accountable for the past 35 years. Now read my tweet again and tell me how you brainwash an entire workforce. Go on. I’m intrigued as are thousands of staff. 🙄

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    This clip, which was played in full on the 10 o’clock news last night, was shortened for timing reasons in today’s lunchtime bulletin. We’ve fully covered Boris Johnson’s appearance on the BBC QT special, and the reaction to it, across our outlets.

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    OPINION: ' Newsnight inquisition of Prince Andrew was a masterclass of the genre

  22. Those suggesting the BBC is trying to suppress the Prime Minister’s encounter with the public on Friday night ignore the fact that the entire thing was broadcast in evening prime time by, er, the BBC!

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    Ah right! You get an entire workforce of stroppy journos to follow an order to support X and dump on Y. Easy! You do realise you sound crackers, Peter? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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    Well we ran the whole exchange in so if the suggestion is that BBC News producers were told to edit something out then I didn't get the memo. Alternative theory: the correspondent had to summarise 4 leader Q&As in a 3 minute report?

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    This clip, which was played in full on the 10 o’clock news last night, was shortened for timing reasons in today’s lunchtime bulletin. We’ve fully covered Boris Johnson’s appearance on the BBC QT special, and the reaction to it, across our outlets.

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    The best meme I’ve seen today.

  28. There is a head to head debate coming presented by with and and don't forget starts his interviews with the party leaders on Monday night.

  29. Andrew Neil interviews with the Party Leaders starts on Monday on BBC1 with and then on Tuesday.

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    Just for clarity here, there are no closing statements on The final q to Mr Corbyn was about his “neutral” stance in any future referendum.

  31. This is worth a watch. Not often Sacha seen not in character. He’s not happy and he doesn’t hold back.

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    Deliberate untruth is very hard to prove. Our job is to probe for truths and untruths. But we are not judge and jury. It’s for the people to decide and they don’t need our guidance. Just our efforts. I’m very happy with David Jordan’s sound sense.