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​​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 plans to build more prisons and Nigel Farage’s response to Rishi Sunak’s D-Day blunder. ​​ ​​And we ask why the SNP didn’t mention Scottish independence on F...

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 manifesto launches next week. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis...

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 over the course of 90 minutes. The line-up in full; Conservative Party: Penny Mordaunt Labour Party: Angela Rayner Scottish National Party: Stephen Flynn Liberal...

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 Mordaunt Labour Party: Angela Rayner Scottish National Party: Stephen Flynn Liberal Democrats: Daisy Cooper Green Party: Carla Denyer Reform Party: Nigel Farage Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth  ...

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 Undercover Voters. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made b...

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 areas, as well as the Green Party’s NHS policy. A full list of candidates will be available on the BBC website when they are published. You can join our Newsc...

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 claim that Labour plans would mean a £2,000 tax rise for voters. And, we look at the caring plan revealed by the Liberal Democrats. Plus, after a dramatic da...

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 Chief Economics Correspondent Dharshini David to react to one of the biggest moments of the campaign so far. You can join our Newscast online community here:...

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 debate, and share their stories about how politicians prepare. And James Cook gives the low-down from last night’s Scottish leaders’ debate. You can join our N...

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 standing. At an ‘emergency election announcement’ it was revealed he would be taking over from Richard Tice as Reform’s leader. Adam, Chris Mason and Alex For...

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 the National Centre for Social Research, she’s set up fictional social media profiles for twenty four undercover voters based in eight constituencies aroun...

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 discuss the extend to which newspapers will play a role in this election. We also hear about a Lib Dem NHS pledge. And we discuss the Green party, after an i...

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 for the campaign so far, and they discuss the Lib Dem’s strategy. Plus - we answer questions from Newscasters including, what do polls actually tell us? N...

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 future of Diane Abbott saying she is “free to go forward as a Labour candidate”. Abbott claimed she had been banned form standing for Labour, something Starmer h...

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 daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. This episode is a collaboration with our friends at Americast. Listen to more episodes of...

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 candidate. They also discuss Rishi Sunak handling a question from a member of the public about Partygate. You can join our Newscast online community here:...

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 been stopped from standing. Adam and Alex are joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt to try and get to the bottom of what has happened with the veteran Labour MP. Meanw...

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 his ‘Triple Lock Plus’: a promise to raise the tax-free pension allowance if he wins the general election. Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Police have confir...

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 detailed account of his upbringing as well as plans for national security. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak showed off his football skills while he continued his campaig...

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 spending cuts have not been ruled out. James Cleverly says the Tory national service plan would address social fragmentation and get young people "out of thei...

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 daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg & Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Gray with M...

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 Westminster and James from Scotland. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily ana...

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 flight off the ground to Rwanda before the election on 4th of July. Sunak has now said they will go ahead “If i’m re-elected”. Labour has pledged to scrap the pl...

Today marks day one of the general election campaign, and the Prime Minister has done his first round of interviews. Adam and Chris discuss what was said, what the party slogans say about their campaigns and where the leaders start on the campaign trail. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest polit...

Rishi Sunak has called the UK General Election for the 4th July. Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Faisal Islam and Alex Forsyth to discuss the surprise announcement by the Prime Minister this afternoon. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented...