Electioncast: Pebbledash Semis and Dribbling
Newscast
05/27/24
•32m
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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.
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•28m
Today, Laura, Paddy and Adam discuss Labour’s tax pledge and the Conservative plan bring back mandatory national service.
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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 Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Gray with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer is Ricardo McCarthy. The social producer is Charlie Henry. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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•33m
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