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  • 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 pledged an £8bn package for health and care services in England. Davey also faced questions on the party’s stance on Europe.

    Plus, in the first of a series of interviews with party leaders, Nick Robinson speaks to Rishi Sunak. To discuss it all Adam and Chris are joined by Vicki Young, deputy political editor.

    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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Elliot Ryder and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

  • ​​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 Friday’s debate.​​​​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 by Laura Kuenssberg, Faisal Islam and James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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  • 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 of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, and Henry Zeffman. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

  • 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 Democrats: Daisy Cooper

    Green Party: Carla Denyer

    Reform Party: Nigel Farage

    Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

  • 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 You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

  • 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 by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper. George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming are the Undercover Voter producers. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham

  • 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 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 day in the Senedd, Adam is joined by Gareth Lewis, political editor of BBC Wales 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Phillip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 Forsyth discuss what this means for the rest of campaign.

    And Marianna Spring gives us an update from her undercover voters, to see what malicious content is appearing and who is being targeted. 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Daffyd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 around the UK.

    They’ll give us an insight into voters' digital worlds up to the election, and Marianna will help us understand how what happens there could change what happens in the ballot box.

    Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper. George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming are the Undercover Voter producers. The technical producer is Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 interview with one of its co-leaders, Adrian Ramsey. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg, and Henry Zeffman. It is made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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?

    Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 has previously denied. Adam and Chris reflect on what this means for Labour. Plus, after the historic conviction of Donald Trump, how will UK politicians deal with questions about the former, and potentially future President. Adam speaks to James Landale the BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent. 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 Americast on BBC Sounds or wherever you usually listen to podcasts.

    You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere.

    This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Catherine Fusillo and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper, Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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.

    Meanwhile Chris Mason has been travelling with the Prime Minister in the South West of England and joins the pod.

    And, Marianna Spring is in the studio to talk about how the political parties are using social media to target voters on TikTok.

    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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard . The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 confirmed that Angela Rayner will not face no further action in the row over her council house sale. Adam and Alex are joined by by chief economics correspondent Dharshini David.

    And Chris Mason has been to Dover to hear what Nigel Farage, Honorary President of Reform UK, has been saying about small boats, and the role he will play in the election campaign. 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

  • 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 campaign by returning to his plan to bring back national service for teenagers.

    The Liberal Democrats’ were on the road with Ed Davey making his way north to Scotland, with the SNP’s John Swinney campaigning in Dumfries. 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 by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Elliot Ryder. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.