The Tory Contenders / Hong Kong Protests

Protesters gathered in Hong Kong last Sunday demanding a looming extradition Bill be quashed, in one of the largest rallies since the region was returned to China more than 20 years ago. The bill, if enacted, would allow for crime suspects to be extradited to mainland China to face trial. In this week's podcast China-based reporter Peter Goff has the background to the story. Later: Ten Conservative candidates are competing for the Tory leadership and the chance to become prime minister. With campaign launches, public endorsements and stories of candidates’ cocaine use, London editor Denis Staunton has the latest on the contenders for the UK’s top job.