Today, now that the election dust has settled, what challenges do the new Labour government face in their first few days? One issue that is already demanding Labour’s attention is the Tata Steelworks in Port Talbot in South Wales, with thousands of jobs currently at risk. And, the Conservatives are in search of a new leader. Potential contenders, Victoria Atkins and Robert Jenrick spoke to Laura this morning. Are they putting their names in the hat? And who is being touted as a potential caretak...
Jul 07, 2024•28 min
Today, Sir Keir Starmer holds cabinet meeting on his first full day as the UK’s new prime minister. In this podcast recorded live for Radio 4, Adam, Laura and Paddy discuss Labour’s preparations for government, whether the Tory leadership race has already begun and which figure from Labour’s past could be making a return. Plus, Laura reveals one of the more unusual forms of preparation that has taken place in the Treasury for the UK's first female chancellor. You can join our Newscast online com...
Jul 06, 2024•31 min
Today we look at the new members of the Labour government. Adam, Chris and Paddy look at Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet appointments including the unexpected addition of James Timpson and Sir Patrick Vallance. 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, Chris Mason and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper. The...
Jul 05, 2024•33 min
Today, Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister after visiting the King in Buckingham Palace. Adam and Alex discuss his first speech in Downing Street. Earlier on Friday, Rishi Sunak made a final speech as prime minister, apologising to the nation and announcing he would be stepping down as party leader in due course. And we look at the results that have come in on Friday morning including former prime minister Liz Truss losing her seat. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tin...
Jul 05, 2024•34 min
The ballots are still being counted, but Labour are set to win a landslide victory in the 2024 General Election, making Sir Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister. Meanwhile the Conservatives are on track for a crushing defeat with several cabinet ministers losing their seats. The Lib Dems look set to return to levels not seen since before the coalition. And Nigel Farage has become an MP at the 8th time of asking. Adam and Chris react to the results from the Newscast Election All-Nighter. You can j...
Jul 05, 2024•36 min
Today we look at the last day on the campaign trail for all the parties before polls open at 7am on Thursday morning. Adam, Chris, Paddy and Laura are reunited in the studio to discuss the final day of general election campaigning. The Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride conceded that Labour is likely to win a large majority, and the Sun has endorsed the Labour Party for the first time since 2005. And the team give their big thoughts for the campaign. You can join our Newscast online communit...
Jul 03, 2024•37 min
On the last full day of campaigning, legendary broadcaster David Dimbleby joins Newscast. Adam, David and Alex discuss the issues the country faces whoever wins the election, what to expect on Thursday night and what David really thinks about exit polls… 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 Miranda Slade, Gemma Roper and Sam Mclaren The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The ass...
Jul 03, 2024•41 min
Today, we look at the final days of campaigning and what the parties’ plans are for the NHS and cost of living. Adam is joined by Chris Mason from the campaign trail as he’s been speaking to Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, and they chat about how to cover the final days of a General Election campaign. And we take a look at some of the key policy areas that matter to voters with the BBC’s Health Editor Hugh Pym and Cost of Living correspondent Colletta Smith. You can search all the party positi...
Jul 02, 2024•37 min
Today, Adam is joined by Laura and Henry to look at the final 72 hours until the exit poll. It’s three days to go until the election and the parties are scattered across the country. But what are the key messages they’ll be repeating, up until they all go quiet on polling day? And what’s the strategy behind those stunts and slogans? And we hear from Newscasters who want to know the key moments to watch out for on election night. And, more Remoter Voters - including our highest voter yet?! You ca...
Jul 01, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Laura talks with Paddy and Henry about her interview with Rishi Sunak this morning, in which the PM came out fighting once again. Labour’s campaign chief Pat McFadden was also on her show. They discuss why it was him, and not Keir Starmer. 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, Paddy O’Connell and Henry...
Jun 30, 2024•30 min
Today, in this podcast recorded live for Radio 4, Adam, Laura and Paddy talk about what we can expect from the final few days of campaigning. They also discuss whether the Reform campaign has been blown off course by evidence of racism in Clacton. Plus we look back at the moments in history that have defined campaigns gone by. 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...
Jun 29, 2024•33 min
Today we look at Rishi Sunak saying he was "hurt" and "angry" after a Reform UK canvasser used a racist term to describe him. Adam is in Glasgow with Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark and Nick Watt to discuss the Conservative Leader’s response and to answer some of your questions. And Marianna Spring is back with the UK Undercover Voters to look at the influence young people are having on social media during the general election. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscas...
Jun 28, 2024•41 min
Today marks one week until the end of the 2024 General Election campaign - so we’re looking back at the defining moments so far. Adam is joined by Lucy Fisher, Financial Times’ Whitehall Editor, John Stevens, The Mirror’s Political Editor, and Ben Riley-Smith, The Telegraph’s Political Editor. They discuss the moments they’ll remember from this General Election, as well as what they hear about plans being drawn up for what could happen after the results are in. Apply to join us on election night...
Jun 27, 2024•35 min
Today, Newscast are in the spin room at the BBC Prime Ministerial Debate. Adam is joined by Laura and Chris for the final big set piece moment of the campaign. Apply to join us on election night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/newscast-all-nighter 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 Chris Gray with...
Jun 26, 2024•29 min
Presented by Mishal Husain, listen to the BBC Prime Ministerial debate in full with the leader of Conservatives Rishi Sunak and the leader of the Labour party Sir Keir Starmer. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Read less
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Three podcasts, one question: How influential is the media on the election? Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits The Fan are coming together for a special election episode. Hosts from all three podcasts will discuss the role of the media in this summer's political campaign. Do newspapers still matter to political campaigns? Do the TV debates change people’s minds? And how much impact is social media really having? The episode features Adam Fleming, Amol Rajan, Alex Forsyth, Marianna Spri...
Jun 25, 2024•40 min
Today we look at the new that the Conservative Party has withdrawn support from Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, who are being looked into over alleged election betting. Williams, the candidate in Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, and Saunders, the candidate in Bristol North West, are being looked into by the Gambling Commission And more Remoter Voters! Apply to join us on election night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/newscast-all-nighter You can join our Newscast online community here:...
Jun 25, 2024•18 min
Today, we look at the Conservative Party’s internal betting inquiry and whether the main parties have “ducked” addressing stark choices over public finances. Adam, Chris and Alex chat about the accusation by the Institute for Fiscal Studies that the Conservatives and Labour are engaging in a “conspiracy of silence” over the state of public finances. Also, Rishi Sunak says the Conservative Party is carrying out internal inquiries “in parallel” with the gambling commission. And BBC Ireland corresp...
Jun 24, 2024•36 min
Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss how the government is responding to comments from a Tory candidate made at a private event in April, describing the Rwanda policy as ‘crap’. James Sunderland, who’s also a Home Office aide, went on to say the policy will deter migrants from trying to enter the UK by crossing the Channel. Laura’s been talking to the Home Secretary James Cleverly about it on her show. They also discuss an update in the alleged election date betting story. Apply to join us on e...
Jun 23, 2024•28 min
Today, in this podcast recorded live on Radio 4, we’re looking at claims about betting on the election date, and Laura’s been given an internal Labour memo to candidates with warnings about undecided voters. Adam, Paddy and Laura also look at the SNP manifesto and what Nigel Farage has called Reform UK’s ‘contract with the people’. Apply to join us on election night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/newscast-all-nighter You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.co...
Jun 22, 2024•31 min
Today, we answer your election questions. Adam and Laura answer your questions on PR, election fatigue and much more as part of Your Voice, Your Vote. And watch Shania Twain’s special message for Chris Mason -https://x.com/BBCSounds/status/1804162152506315127 To learn more about Your Voice, Your vote - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz440j1x4xno Apply to join us on election night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/newscast-all-nighter You can join our Newscast online community here:...
Jun 21, 2024•28 min
Today, Question Time has been to York for four leaders of the main political parties to answer questions from a live audience. Adam is joined by Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth who have been watching from the spin room in York as Rishi Sunak, Sir Keir Starmer, John Swinney and Sir Ed Davey were grilled by the audience. 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 ...
Jun 20, 2024•32 min
This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage. Adam and Alex are joined by Alex Phillips, broadcaster and former Brexit Party MEP, to chronicle his early life and political career. They discuss his time as a stockbroker, his role in the Brexit referendum, plus why the pub is his preferred place to campaign. This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the leaders of major political parties. Rishi Sunak: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p...
Jun 20, 2024•23 min
This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth. Adam is joined by Teleri Glyn Jones, political reporter for BBC Wales, and Dafydd Trystan, former chair of Plaid Cymru, to chronicle Rhun's early life and political career. They discuss his love of music, his move from journalism to politics, and what he has done to transform his party. This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the leaders of major political parties. Rishi Sunak: ht...
Jun 20, 2024•22 min
This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the co-leaders of the Green Party, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer. Adam is joined by Paul Barltrop, BBC West Political Editor, and Rupert Read, co-director of The Climate Majority Project, to chronicle their early lives and political careers. They discuss how they became involved with environmentalism, their careers before politics and how the co-leaders were matched together. This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the lead...
Jun 20, 2024•23 min
Today, we look at the SNP manifesto launch, where John Swinney focuses on future independence talks with the UK government. Adam is in Birmingham with Newsnight’s Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt, they are joined by James Cook who’s covering the SNP manifesto launch in Edinburgh. And they discuss Newsnight’s focus on the NHS, plus the news that Rishi Sunak's protection officer has been arrested over alleged election date bets. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com...
Jun 19, 2024•28 min
Today, we look at a billionaire former donor to the Conservative Party who has told Chris Mason he will vote Labour for the first time in his life. John Caudwell, the entrepreneur businessman who founded Phones 4U gave the Tories half a million pounds before the last general election. Caudwell has told Chris that Labour have undergone a “transformation” and that Rishi Sunak is an “absolute dud” in an exclusive interview. And Marianna is back in the studio to talk about the UK Undercover Voters a...
Jun 18, 2024•30 min
This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey. Adam and Alex are joined by Dr Tim Leunig, economist and long-time friend of the Lib Dem leader, to chronicle his early life and political career. They look at his family life, what he has achieved in politics, including during his time as a minister, plus the origin of his political stunts. This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the leaders of major political parties. Rish...
Jun 18, 2024•25 min
This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney. Adam and James are joined by Liz Lloyd, former special adviser to John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon’s chief of staff, to chronicle John Swinney’s early life and political career. They discuss his family life, his long political career with the SNP, and how he kept trying - and failing - to step back from Government. This episode is part of a series where Newscast ...
Jun 18, 2024•26 min
Today, we look at Labour’s plans for business and the Reform Party’s “contract with voters”. Keir Starmer has been speaking about Brexit and a “National Wealth Fund” on the campaign trail while Rishi Sunak has stressed that the Conservatives “can win”. Adam is joined by Alex Forsyth and Simon Jack. And Nigel Farage and Richard Tice have launched Reform UK’s policy plan calling it a “contract with voters” instead of a manifesto. Apply to join us on election night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandto...
Jun 17, 2024•28 min
