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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

Your ten-minute cheat sheet to the day’s news. From politics, global conflicts to pop culture, sport and everything in between. Sky News’s Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost cut through the noise to get you clued up — fast.

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48:58

Staggering back to school | Dominic Raab & Prof Tim...

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2021/02/14

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab suggests schools could reopen on a staggered basis. He says the UK is "on track" to meet its mid-February vaccine target. He also says Conservative MPs are making "arbitrary" demands for the end of lockdown. Professor Tim Spector explains research suggesting vaccines are 67% effective three weeks after one dose.

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48:18

Border(line) decisions | Nadhim Zahawi & Dr David...

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2021/02/07

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi defends the UK government's decision to only put arrivals from certain countries into hotel quarantine. He also confirms the UK will not have vaccine passports. The WHO's Special Envoy on Covid-19 Dr David Nabarro says the UK should give away vaccine once it has jabbed over-50s. He also says British scientists have been vindicated over the 12-week dosing gap.

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53:00

Continental controversy | Tony Blair & Liz Truss

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2021/01/31

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair slams "foolish" and "unacceptable" vaccine nationalism by the EU. He also calls for teachers to be prioritised for vaccines. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss says diverting vaccines to teachers could cost others' lives. She says the UK could share its vaccines with foreign countries.

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47:03

A double dose of trouble | Dominic Raab & James Comey

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2021/01/17

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says the government hopes to set out plans to ease lockdown restrictions by March. He says every adult will receive an offer to be vaccinated by September. But he is unable to guarantee there will be enough supply to provide second doses within twelve weeks to those who have already had their first jab. Former FBI Director James Comey warns of violence at Joe Biden's inauguration. He also compares Donald Trump's "hunger for affirmation" to a toddler's.

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52:49

NHS under pressure | Matt Hancock

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2021/01/10

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the UK is "on course" to vaccinate two million people a week against coronavirus. He says annual jabs are "highly likely", and backs the police who issued two women in Derbyshire with fines for driving to a beauty spot. JCVI member Adam Finn calls for teachers to be prioritised for vaccines. Paramedic boss Tracy Nicholls says some people are waiting nine hours for ambulances.

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49:18

Covid, Cummings & out of date chocolate | 2020 in review

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/12/20

Sophy looks back over the most extraordinary year in an end of year special with her producer Matt Lavender, editor Toby Sculthorp and Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann. They discuss coronavirus, Boris Johnson, and much more. Plus they hand out some end of year awards, as well as a few Christmas presents.

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49:42

Deal or no deal? | Dominic Raab & Arancha Gonzalez

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/12/13

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says there is still a "long way to go" for a post-Brexit trade deal to be done with the EU. He does, though, lay out where the UK could compromise. Spain's Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez gives the view from the EU.

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50:27

Brexit cynicism | George Eustice, Nick Thomas-Symonds...

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/12/06

Environment Secretary George Eustice says post-Brexit trade talks are "in a very difficult position" despite restarting in Brussels. He lays out where compromises could be found. Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds refuses to say Labour will vote on any deal. Former footballer Gary Neville lays into both major parties for a lack of leadership.

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36:24

Vote fears over Tiers | Dominic Raab and Jim McMahon

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/11/29

The government’s fighting on two fronts this week – the Prime Minister’s offering some concessions on Covid restrictions to attempt to head off a backbench rebellion AND trying to get a deal over the line with the EU on Brexit. We were joined by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to discuss the looming conundrums. The shadow transport Jim McMahon have the Labour perspective on both issues. Sky's political correspondent adds her analysis.

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42:27

Lonely this Christmas? | Rishi Sunak

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/11/22

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says we "will not see austerity next week" when he lays out his Spending Review. He also discusses government plans to let families see each other at Christmas, and doesn't rule out a pay freeze for public sector workers.

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45:50

SpAd Jobs & Spag Bog | Simon Coveney & George Eustice

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/11/15

Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney says there'll be no UK-EU trade deal if the UK government reintroduces its law-breaking legislation. Environment Secretary George Eustice says it will do just that. He also describes Dominic Cummings as good "in short bursts". Sophy and the team discuss a bitter internal dispute.

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42:35

Voting: What is it good for? | Dominic Raab & Sajid...

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/11/08

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab struggles to say all votes should be counted in a democratic election, after President Trump claims fraud in the United States. Former Chancellor Sajid Javid explains why the right man won. Sophy discusses whether Joe Biden will be a friend to Boris Johnson.

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55:20

Lockdown 2.0 | Michael Gove & Sir Mark Walport

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/11/01

Michael Gove says England's second national lockdown could last more than one month. He also defends the government against accusations it has moved too slowly to bring the restrictions in. SAGE scientist Sir Mark Walport explains the differences between this lockdown and the first one.

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43:55

Making a meal of it | Free school meals & Dido in...

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/10/25

Conservative Sir Bernard Jenkin, Labour's Rosena Allin-Khan and Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield all call for a rethink on the government's decision not to fund free school meals during the holidays. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis defends the government. Conservative colleagues Jenkin and Lewis also clash over whether Dido Harding should step down as head of Test & Trace.

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53:12

Give me a (circuit) break? | Michael Gove & Sir...

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/10/18

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says the government is not planning another national lockdown. He slams Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for "posturing" over new restrictions, and raises the prospect of more financial support for people self-isolating. SAGE member Sir Jeremy Farrar says it's not too late for a "circuit break" lockdown, but that one is needed "now".

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44:34

Trouble in Scotland | Nicola Sturgeon

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/10/11

Nicola Sturgeon denies that coronavirus is out of control in Scotland, as case numbers continue to rise. The First Minister also defends the fact that only half of Scotland's daily testing capacity is being used. Sophy also asks her about former First Minister Alex Salmond.

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45:36

White House, Red Alert | Trump has Covid

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/10/04

After US President Donald Trump gave an update on his battle against Covid-19, Sophy speaks to his friend Nigel Farage. Former UK Ambassador to Washington Sir Christopher Meyer says the White House isn't being "open" about the President's health. Plus Sophy talks to Andy Burnham and Brandon Lewis about whether UK local lockdowns are working.

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44:42

Rebel Rebel: How could they know? | Steve Baker &...

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/09/27

Conservative MP Steve Baker lays out why he and his colleagues plan to rebel against their own government. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says coronavirus rules must be followed if students are to return home from universities for Christmas. He also discusses the plight of struggling football clubs.

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53:53

A New Leader, A New Lockdown? | Sir Keir Starmer &...

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/09/20

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for the Prime Minister to apologise over problems with accessing tests for Covid-19. He also raises the prospect of backing a trade deal with EU, and lays out what makes him different from Jeremy Corbyn. Health Secretary Matt Hancock defends the testing system, and calls for people to follow newly-tightened coronavirus rules.

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39:08

Making laws or breaking laws? | Robert Buckland

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost ·

2020/09/13

Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland defends the government's decision to break international law by overriding the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. He also explains the latest moves to contain coronavirus. Professor Peter Openshaw warns there is little time left to avert a major spike in Covid-19 infections.

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