Newscast! Assange's freedom, and a Tory candidate threatens the BBC over Gamblegate reporting

Update: 2024-07-03

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On the eve of the UK general election, Colette and Tom discuss Julian Assange's plea deal and return to Australia, and Conservative election candidate Laura Saunders' threat to sue the BBC over its Gamblegate reporting. Also, the latest correct litigation prediction from the MLP team!

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Newscast! Assange's freedom, and a Tory candidate threatens the BBC over Gamblegate reporting

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Newscast! Assange's freedom, and a Tory candidate threatens the BBC over Gamblegate reporting