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Electioncast: Chris' Pit Stop and Policy Station Jul 02, 2024

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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 positions on a number of topics on the BBC website here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxeez8271nvo

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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 technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast: Getting The Message?! Jul 01, 2024

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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?!

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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 Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast: Sunak and Labour's Final Sunday Pitch Jun 30, 2024

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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.

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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 Zeffman. It was made by Chris Flynn with Keiligh Baker and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast: The Run In Jun 29, 2024

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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.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Keiligh Baker and Bella Saltiel. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast: Sunak’s Response to Racial Slur Jun 28, 2024

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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.

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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 Maclaren. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast: The End Is In Sight… Jun 27, 2024

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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.

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Electioncast: Sunak vs Starmer (The Final Debate!) Jun 26, 2024

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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.

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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. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast: The BBC Prime Ministerial Debate (In Full!) Jun 26, 2024

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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.

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When It Hits The Fan x The Today Podcast x Newscast Jun 25, 2024

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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 Spring, David Yelland and Simon Lewis.

This episode was a collaboration between the teams that make Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits the Fan.

Electioncast: Tory Candidates Suspended! Jun 25, 2024

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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!

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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. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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