UK government agrees to bring a number of British orphans in Syria to the UK; RMT confirm Christmas strike; & the Evening Standard Theatre Awards

The UN estimates 1.6 million refugees and displaced people in Syria will endure the cold in makeshift tents, without proper clothing. The UK government has agreed to bring a number of orphans to the United Kingdom. It’s a decision taken after months of consideration – The Standard says it’s the right one. The Leader Podcast spoke to the Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham.27 days of strikes on the South Western Rail network are going ahead over Christmas and New Year. The Evening Standard editorial says it’s unjustifiable. On Sunday it’s the Evening Standard Theatre awards – one of the biggest events in London’s showbiz calendar. This year, it’s at the Coliseum and will be hosted by the Good Fight actress Cush Jumbo.The Evening Standard’s digital arts editor Jessie Thompson joins The Leader Podcast to reveal what’s in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.