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SPOILER ALERT.... "Had I had the privilege of attending at least one round table, I was going to nominate Richard." Our dear former colleague @amolrajan speaks from the Traitors' grave about falling victim to Richard E Grant. #R4Today

"It's pretty shocking and makes one take a pretty big intake of breath." Reform’s deputy leader Richard Tice MP responds to news that Ann Widdecombe's murder suspect has been charged with preparing acts of terror against Nigel Farage.

"No cherry picking." Michel Barnier, the man who negotiated Brexit for the EU, welcomes Andy Burnham weighing up whether the UK should rejoin the EU. But he has a familiar warning about the possible terms. #R4Today

A motion which calls Zionism to be treated as racism is likely to be debated at the Green Party of England and Wales' conference this weekend. Deputy leader Rachel Millward tells @JustinOnWeb the motion as it currently stands is "problematic". #R4Today

Should Manchester City be stripped of past titles after being found guilty of breaking football's finance rules? No, says Mark Palios, executive chairman of Tranmere Rovers and ex-boss of the FA. Instead, he argues, "It's about looking at the individuals who did this." #R4Today

"Further tax hikes are not the right thing to do." Economist Lord O'Neill, who has given advice to Andy Burnham, says the UK economy is doing better. And he says the chancellor can reduce his fiscal headroom in the Budget in a few weeks.

Is the Plaid Cymru leader and Wales First Minister embarrassed by the apparent support of Russia's foreign minister for Welsh independence, asks @JustinOnWeb. Rhun ap Iorwerth says what the Kremlin thinks has "absolutely no relevance". #R4Today

Hundreds of prisoners across England and Wales are being released today, including those convicted of domestic abuse, under a scheme designed to free-up prison space. London Victims' Commissioner Andrea Simon criticises the scheme, saying victims 'ultimately pay the price'. A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "Anyone who is released, faces the toughest-ever controls on their movements, including world-first restriction zones and the largest expansion of electronic tagging, with victims having a say in their preparators’ licence conditions."

We have been made aware of scam emails being sent purporting to be from a Today members of staff inviting authors onto the show for interview. We want to make clear that our team would only ever send invitations to appear from a bbc .co.uk email address – and we would never ask people to pay to appear on the programme. These emails have been referred to the BBC’s Corporate Investigations team. Similar scam messages were covered in this recent edition of You And Yours ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wh…

"The White House is taking a position very strongly against it." Meta Oversight Board co-chair Paolo Carozza considers whether tougher AI regulation has a future under Donald Trump.

Broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86. Baroness Janet Royall, who worked closely with Dame Esther while campaigning for the Assisted Dying Bill, remembers her as a 'passionate woman'.

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has recommended a complete reform to the licence fee ahead of the renewal of the BBC's charter in 2027. Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage says the change should 'reflect modern media consumption'.

Andy Burnham has said it is 'possible' a future Labour election manifesto would promise a new EU entry referendum. But how have other parties reacted? Political correspondent @HarryFarley_ explains more.

"I actually want to use it to give me purpose in this job... What Britain am I trying to create here?" Andy Burnham talks about the recent death of his father Roy, and how his dad has inspired him 'to set Britain up for the future'.

"You're wanting to pay for it by scrapping the triple lock?" @bbcnickrobinson presses Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his committment to creating a National Care Service using money saved by ending the existing state pension triple lock by 2030.

"I don't think that is an overstatement... This is very challenging." Andy Burnham agrees the UK is facing an energy crisis, but refuses to say whether people will be offered more than the temporary VAT cut to help with rising energy bills.

"Brexit has caused more harm than good." PM Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU is among 'different options' he will look at to reshape the UK's long-term relationship with Europe.

"They fabricated this case so that I can be a valuable hostage, a pawn in a greater game." Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal reporter who was held in a Russian prison for 16 months, recounts the day he was arrested.

"Pensioners listening to this programme can be reassured that the value of their pension will continue will rise." Lucy Powell, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, responds to @BBCNickRobinson who asks about Andy Burnham's plans for the triple lock on pensions.

"I can't understand why we keep going to the well of the poorest in our society." Sharon Graham, Unite's General Secretary, tells @bbcnickrobinson why she thinks wealth taxes should be the solution, not dropping the triple lock pension pledge.