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Today, we look at the Conservative manifesto launch as Rishi Suank promises a further cut in National Insurance.Unveiling the party’s plans from Silverstone race track, the PM said he would "scrap entirely the main rate of self-employed Nati
Today, we look at the Liberal Democrat manifesto launch, and the first of a series of BBC leadership interviews - starting with Rishi Sunak. Speaking at a launch in London Lib Dem leader, Ed Davey, called it a “manifesto to save the NHS” and pl
Today, Laura is joined by Faisal Islam and James Cook to talk about what we can expect in manifestos this week, and how parties say they’ll pay for policies.They chat about the Conservatives’ announcement on welfare spending, Labour’s p
Today Adam, Laura and Henry talk Sunak’s D-Day blunder, and the 7-way TV debate that followed it.Henry also talks about receiving a letter from the chief Treasury civil servant disputing the Conservatives’ £2000 tax claim.And we lookahead to ma
Today, we look at the first BBC election debate, where leading figures from the seven main parties take part. Presented by Mishal Husain the representatives of the parties take questions from the studio audience, and challenge each other ove
Presented by Mishal Husain the representatives of the parties take questions from the studio audience, and challenge each other over the course of 90 minutes. The line-up in full;Conservative Party: Penny MordauntLabour Party: Angela RaynerSco
The BBC election debate is tonight so Adam invited host Mishal Husain into the Newscast studio to hear how the preparations are going. And Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring is back with her latest findings from the UK
Today, the election campaign quietened down as political figures took part in D-Day commemoration events.Adam, Chris and Laura discuss Lord Cameron’s visit to Normandy, how candidate selection works - and the rush to find candidates in some are
Today, we look at Starmer accusing Sunak of lying in last night’s debate, and the vote of no confidence in Vaughan Gething, the first minister of Wales.As the dust settles from last night’s debate, Adam, Chris and Alex focus on Rishi Sunak’s cl
Today, we look at the first head-to-head debate of the election between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Where did the leaders struggle? Was there a clear winner? Will it make a difference to the campaign? Adam, Chris and Alex are joined by BBC
Today, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer face off in the first debate of the election. Adam is joined by Henry Zeffman, former Boris Johnson adviser Jo Tanner and former Ed Miliband adviser Tom Hamilton to look ahead to the first head-to-head TV deb
Today, we look at Nigel Farage announcing he is standing for election to become a MP, and will also become leader of Reform UK.The former UKIP and Brexit Party leader announced he had ‘changed his mind’ after initially ruling himself out of sta
Up to 4 July, we’ll be looking at how the election is unfolding on social media feeds up and down the country.On this episode of Newscast, Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring joins Adam to explain how.Using data from t
Today, Laura’s been talking to the health secretary and the shadow home secretary, as the Conservatives promise more GP surgeries, and Labour promises less immigration.Sir Keir Starmer gave details of the policy to The Sun on Sunday. We also
Today, we look at how fighting within the Labour party over who should be their general election candidates is only the latest turn in a long running battle between different its different political wings.Laura and Paddy look at what it’s meant
Today, we look at Keir Starmer saying Diane Abbott can “go forward” as a Labour candidate. Plus, both Sunak and Starmer answer questions on the conviction of Trump.Labour Leader Keir Starmer has spoken after days of speculation about the fut
Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his historic criminal trial in New York. He called the verdict a “disgrace” and maintained his innocence - the sentencing happens on 11 July. Newscast brings you
Today, we discuss the latest defection by former Conservative MP Mark Logan.Adam, Chris and Laura are joined by Jo Coburn, Politics Live presenter, to discuss the ongoing argument within the Labour party about Diane Abbott standing as a Labour
Today, we look at the confusion around whether Diane Abbott can stand as a Labour candidate in the general election.Keir Starmer has denied Diane Abbott has been barred from standing for the party, but Abbott told the BBC she has in fact bee
Today, we look at the economic election battle, with spending announcements from the Tories and Labour. Plus, Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner will face no police action in the row over her council house sale.Rishi Sunak has today launched
Today, Adam and Chris discuss Keir Starmer’s first major speech of the general election campaign and the latest on Rishi Sunak’s plan to bring back national service for 18-year-olds. The Labour leader delivered a speech which included a detaile
Today, Laura, Paddy and Adam discuss Labour’s tax pledge and the Conservative plan bring back mandatory national service. Rachel Reeves says there will be no rises in income tax or national insurance if Labour wins the general election - but sp
Laura and Paddy are back in the Newscast studio as the party leaders spend the weekend campaigning. Rishi Sunak met with veterans in his constituency in North Yorkshire as Sir Keir Starmer campaigned in the West Midlands. Newscast brings you da
Today, we look at Keir Starmer kicking off his party’s Scottish campaign, and Jeremy Corbyn confirming he will stand as an independent candidate in Islington North. Plus, a surprise announcement from Michael Gove! Adam is joined by Chris from
Today, we look at Rishi Sunak confirming that no deportation flights to Rwanda will set off before the general election. Plus Nigel Farage says he will not run to be a MP. It had been thought that the government would try to get the first fligh
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