This week’s live Leader’s Q&As

Join Zoe and James every Tuesday and Thursday in November for the regular live Q&As.

As always, they would welcome your questions in advance or live during the sessions.

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Met fights decision to reinstate police officer convicted over child abuse video 3rd August 2021

The Metropolitan Police has launched a legal battle after a senior police officer convicted of possessing a child abuse video was allowed to return to work.

Drug deaths hit record high in England and Wales after rising for eighth year in a row 3rd August 2021

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have reached their highest levels since records began as they rose for the eighth year in a row, figures show.

Noel Clarke leaves production company after misconduct allegations 3rd August 2021

Noel Clarke has officially left his production company following allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying made earlier this year.

Super Tuesday for Team GB as sailing golds and new most decorated Olympian lead medals charge 3rd August 2021

Day 11 of the Tokyo Olympics has brought more success on water and land for Team GB, with eight medals - including two golds - and cyclist Jason Kenny crowned Britain's most successful Olympian ever.

Weekly COVID deaths climb to three-month high in England and Wales 3rd August 2021

Coronavirus deaths have climbed to the highest level in three months in England and Wales, latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows.

Sturgeon urges caution as date confirmed for end of most remaining COVID restrictions in Scotland 3rd August 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland will lift most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions next Monday.

Ministry of Defence makes first ever bounty payments to hackers 3rd August 2021

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has for the first time paid bounties to hackers for finding vulnerabilities in its computer networks before they could be exploited by the UK's adversaries.

England star's girlfriend reveals she received up to 200 death threats a day during Euro 2020 2nd August 2021

The girlfriend of England footballer Jack Grealish has said she was sent 200 death threats a day during Euro 2020, many of them from teenage girls.

Date for next travel update confirmed - as ministers scrap amber watchlist idea 2nd August 2021

There is no prospect of an amber watchlist being introduced at the latest travel review this week, Sky News understands - as a minister confirmed the next update will be on Thursday.

'Hello, what's the time?' - How a casual chat with a stranger could help save their life 2nd August 2021

A charity has relaunched a campaign encouraging people to engage in small talk to help prevent suicide.