Actor and comic Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse in a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches. 

Brand says he “absolutely” denies the allegations.

On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to move of investigations at The Times, Paul Morgan-Bentley, concerning the allegations Brand faces and the most recent on the investigation.

Plus, Alice Enders, head of analysis at Enders Analysis, discusses if the leisure business is being held accountable for shielding ladies within the office.

A warning that on this podcast we focus on the main points of the sexual assault and rape claims.

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