Electioncast: A National Health (Service) Check

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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 explains why independence isn’t front and centre of his campaign.

And, want to sound like you know about the football while watching England? Mark Pougatch, main presenter of ITV’s tournament coverage, is on hand.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It is made by Chris Flynn and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.