Best Westminster Online Podcasts (2024)

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Electioncast: The Run In 33:16

1h ago33:16

33:16

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 News…

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Electioncast: Sunak’s Response to Racial Slur 40:54

2h ago40:54

40:54

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 influ…

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Electioncast: The End Is In Sight… 35:24

11h ago35:24

35:24

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 Gen…

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Electioncast: Sunak vs Starmer (The Final Debate!) 29:26

1d ago29:26

29:26

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 …

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Electioncast: The BBC Prime Ministerial Debate (In Full!) 1:18:25

1d ago1:18:25

1:18:25

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 lessBy BBC News

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When It Hits The Fan x The Today Podcast x Newscast 40:24

3d ago40:24

40:24

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 debate…

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Electioncast: Tory Candidates Suspended! 17:30

3d ago17:30

17:30

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 Voter…

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Electioncast: Taxation Trilemmas 36:08

4d ago36:08

36:08

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…

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Electioncast: Rwanda policy 'is crap’ says Tory candidate 27:49

5d ago27:49

27:49

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…

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Electioncast: What're the Odds? Alleged Election Betting and Undecided Punters! 31:12

6d ago31:12

31:12

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…

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Electioncast: Q+A with AF+LK 27:41

7d ago27:41

27:41

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/cz440j1x4x…

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Electioncast: Question Time Leaders Debate (Analysis!) 31:56

7d ago31:56

31:56

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 analys…

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Leader Profiles: Nigel Farage 23:29

8d ago23:29

23:29

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. Thi…

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Leader Profiles: Rhun ap Iorwerth 22:06

8d ago22:06

22:06

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…

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Leader Profiles: Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer 22:32

8d ago22:32

22:32

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,…

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Electioncast: The SNP Manifesto + LIVE in Birmingham! 27:55

9d ago27:55

27:55

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 Ri…

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Electioncast: Billionaire Backs Labour 30:19

10d ago30:19

30:19

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 “transforma…

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Leader Profiles: Sir Ed Davey 25:25

10d ago25:25

25:25

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, …

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Leader Profiles: John Swinney 25:32

10d ago25:32

25:32

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 lon…

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Electioncast: Labour Uses the B Word 28:10

11d ago28:10

28:10

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 Re…

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Electioncast: A National Health (Service) Check 29:48

12d ago29:48

29:48

Today, we look at what the parties are offering for the NHS and social care, and how they’re going to pay for it. Laura’s been speaking to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting about Labour’s plans. We also hear from transport secretary Mark Harper, and the leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is also explain…

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Electioncast: How SUPER is a Supermajority? 37:07

13d ago37:07

37:07

Today, in this podcast recorded live on Radio 4, we’re looking at warnings from Defence Secretary Grant Shapps about a big Labour majority. Adam, Paddy and Laura also look at Reform UK, which one poll put a point ahead of the Conservatives for the first time. Apply to join us on election night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/newscast-all…

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Electioncast: Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Q+A! 32:59

14d ago32:59

32:59

Today, we answer your election questions. Laura, Chris and Paddy are together answering questions on housing, boundary changes and much more as part of Your Voice, Your Vote. 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/news…

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Leader Profiles: Sir Keir Starmer 35:50

14d ago35:50

35:50

This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer. Adam is joined by Ailbhe Rea, associate editor at Bloomberg UK, and Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer: The Biography, to chronicle Keir Starmer’s early life and political career. They discuss his family life, his legal career and how he rose to become lea…

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Leader Profiles: Rishi Sunak 35:08

14d ago35:08

35:08

This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the Prime Minister, and leader of the Conservative Party, Rishi Sunak. Adam is joined by Katy Balls, political editor of The Spectator, and Peter Cardwell, former special adviser and Talk TV presenter, to chronicle Rishi Sunak’s early life and political career. They discuss his family and upbringing, c…

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Electioncast: The Labour Manifesto 44:41

15d ago44:41

44:41

Today we look at the Labour Party Manifesto launch and get an update into what the Undercover Voters have been seeing on their social media feeds. Adam speaks to Laura Kuenssberg and Jo Coburn about Labour’s manifesto after it was launched today in Manchester by Keir Starmer. The manifesto promises ‘stability over chaos’ and economic growth - but h…

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Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (Part 2) 47:23

15d ago47:23

47:23

Today, we look at the Sky News leaders’ event where the two main party leaders were quizzed on their plans for government. Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer were interviewed by Beth Rigby before facing questions from the studio audience. The Labour leader was grilled on tax rises whilst the prime minister faced tough questions on the NHS and immigration…

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Electioncast: The Conservative Manifesto 31:04

17d ago31:04

31:04

Today, we look at the Conservative manifesto launch as Rishi Suank promises a further cut in National Insurance. Unveiling the party’s plans from Silverstone race track, the PM said he would "scrap entirely the main rate of self-employed National Insurance” and that the Conservatives would "keep cutting taxes in the coming years”. Does this all add…

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Electioncast: The Lib Dem Manifesto 31:53

18d ago31:53

31:53

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 s…

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Electioncast: Manifesting Manifestos 35:16

19d ago35:16

35:16

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…

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Electioncast: How did Sunak's D-Day blunder happen? 30:10

20d ago30:10

30:10

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/newscas…

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Electioncast: The Big BBC Debate (Analysis!) 30:21

21d ago30:21

30:21

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 Rayn…

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Electioncast: The Big BBC Debate (In Full!) 1:29:11

21d ago1:29:11

1:29:11

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 Par…

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Electioncast: Sunak’s D-Day Apology & TV Debates 30:59

21d ago30:59

30:59

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. I…

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Electioncast: Argy Bargy in Basildon and Billericay 31:04

22d ago31:04

31:04

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 websi…

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Electioncast: Starmer Uses the L Word 34:32

23d ago34:32

34:32

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 b…

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Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer 33:57

23d ago33:57

33:57

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.…

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Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (How Do You Win A TV Debate?) 38:21

25d ago38:21

38:21

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 ni…

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Electioncast: Farage Runs (Again) 36:37

26d ago36:37

36:37

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 …

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Electioncast: The UK Undercover Voters 27:32

27d ago27:32

27:32

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 und…

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Electioncast: Read my lips... Migration and the NHS back on the agenda 33:16

27d ago33:16

33:16

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 …

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Electioncast: What Is Labour Doing Abbott Candidate Selection? 31:48

28d ago31:48

31:48

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 Newsca…

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Electioncast: Trump Towers Over Today's Campaigning 32:02

29d ago32:02

32:02

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 ba…

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Breaking Newscast: Donald Trump Found Guilty 30:09

30d ago30:09

30:09

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 ou…

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Electioncast: Conservative Defects Again (Again!) 36:55

1M ago36:55

36:55

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.…

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Electioncast: What’s Going On With Diane Abbott!? 34:52

1M ago34:52

34:52

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 w…

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Electioncast: Tory Pension Pledge 33:41

1M ago33:41

33:41

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…

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Electioncast: Pebbledash Semis and Dribbling 32:28

1M ago32:28

32:28

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 …

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Electioncast: Labour's Tax Plan + Rishi Wants You (for 25 days) 28:10

1M ago28:10

28:10

Today, Laura, Paddy and Adam discuss Labour’s tax pledge and the Conservative plan bring back mandatory national service. Rachel Reeves says there will be no rises in income tax or national insurance if Labour wins the general election - but spending cuts have not been ruled out. James Cleverly says the Tory national service plan would address soci…

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Electioncast: How Many More MPs Will Quit? 29:22

1M ago29:22

29:22

Laura and Paddy are back in the Newscast studio as the party leaders spend the weekend campaigning. Rishi Sunak met with veterans in his constituency in North Yorkshire as Sir Keir Starmer campaigned in the West Midlands. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg & Pad…

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