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  • Racism, Reform and the Prime Minister's anger

    28 JUN 2024 · Geraint Vincent is joined in the studio by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss how offensive remarks made by Reform supporters have ignited a debate around racism in this country. Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton, who has been following the Reform party during the election explains how it changes the campaign on the ground. 
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  • A week to polling day - who do you trust to end the doctors' strikes?

    27 JUN 2024 · We go to the polls in a week's time. Today Junior Doctors in England went to the picket line - in their long running dispute. Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston to discuss how and who can settle the strikes. Plus, Political Correspondent Shehab Khan joins the team to discuss why many members of the Muslim community are losing trust in Labour.
    Played 30m 53s
  • Will the real Keir Starmer please stand up?

    26 JUN 2024 · Nina Hossain is joined by Daniel Hewitt who has been looking at the housing shortage and the main parties' plans to try to solve it. In the studio, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the scrutiny of Sir Keir Starmer's policies and personality. Plus, why is Rishi Sunak in a spat with Dr Who?
    Played 31m 18s
  • What does the latest twist in the Tory gambling saga mean and why is 2024 the TikTok election?

    25 JUN 2024 · Nina Hossain is joined by Lewis Denison as political leaders fight for hits and likes on TikTok. In the studio, Carl Dinnen and Robert Peston discuss the growing betting scandal as the Conservatives decide to take action. Plus, which TV shows are the leaders watching?
    Played 25m 6s
  • A withering economic assessment of the parties' manifestos plus what to expect from the last full week of campaigning

    24 JUN 2024 · Julie Etchingham is joined by Joel Hills as economists give a damning assessment of both Labour and Conservative plans. In the studio, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the Tory betting scandal. Plus, is Nigel Farage Britain's Donald Trump?
    Played 28m 38s
  • Place your bets: Will gambling-gate plague the PM all the way to polling day?

    21 JUN 2024 · Julie Etchingham is joined by Romilly Weeks from the campaign trail as a betting scandal continues to engulf the final stages of the Tory election campaign. In the studio Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana give their verdict on the latest setback for Rishi Sunak. Plus, a leaked document reveals the Lib Dems' last minute tactics in the final days of the campaign.
    Played 29m 3s
  • The Conservative betting scandal, and what would Martin Lewis tell the next Chancellor?

    20 JUN 2024 · Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as a betting scandal overshadows the Conservative campaign. Will the party suspend those under investigation by the gambling watchdog?  Plus Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, tells us why he's so frustrated by the current campaign and sets out what advice he would give the next Chancellor.
    Played 39m 2s
  • Is there any path to Scottish independence - and why are billionaires batting for Labour?

    19 JUN 2024 · Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as the SNP launch their manifesto. But is their claim that they'll pressure Westminster for another independence referendum actually credible? Peter Smith sits down with their leader John Swinney to find out.  Meanwhile, the team in the studio dissect the latest inflation and migration statistics, whilst Robert interviews Sir Keir Starmer and finds out why so many billionares are backing Labour.
    Played 39m 50s
  • Will Labour be less cautious if they get elected?

    18 JUN 2024 · Robert Peston joins Tom Bradby in the studio whilst Anushka Asthana is on the road with Labour. She's exclusively interviewed Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves about why the party is so resistant to lifting the two-child benefit cap. Plus, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins the team from Belfast ahead of the first Westminster election since power-sharing in Northern Ireland was restored. 
    Played 35m 37s
  • Could Nigel Farage be Prime Minister in five years’ time?

    17 JUN 2024 · Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss Reform UK's ambitions and the party's 'contract with the people', otherwise known as their manifesto.  Plus, Harry Horton challenges Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage on how he'd make it all add up. 
    Played 37m
Tom Bradby, Julie Etchingham, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana provide key insights and analysis of the election campaign leading up to the polls opening on July 4th
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