Democrats have taken control of Congress following the US midterm elections, with Republican strongholds flipping to blue in states including Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas. President Trump acknowledged that the ongoing war and rising cost of living were contributing factors to his party's defeat.
The results indicate a significant shift in political power, with Democrats securing key victories across several states. The implications of this electoral outcome are expected to shape the political landscape for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
James Cook of BBC News was joined by chief news presenter Caitríona Perry and Stephen Hawkins, global director of research at More in Common, to analyze the reasons behind the Democratic successes and their impact on the next two years of the Trump administration. The discussion also touched upon the UK government's consideration of a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, following a conversation between Chris Mason and Ed Miliband.