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Why is King Charles getting a pay rise and what’s happening in Niger?

Ep. 45

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.


In this episode he’s joined by Basia Cummings, Giles Whittell and Will Brown.


The team discuss whether there could be military intervention in Niger, King Charles’s 45% pay rise and the mountaineers criticised for continuing their ascent after finding a dying guide.


What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.


The producer was Patricia Clarke and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers. 


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