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Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the week's biggest political issues every Wednesday in a massive election year.

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Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the week's biggest political issues every Wednesday in a massive election year.

    Place your bets: Will gambling-gate plague the PM all the way to polling day?

    Place your bets: Will gambling-gate plague the PM all the way to polling day?

    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.

    • 29 min
    The Conservative betting scandal, and what would Martin Lewis tell the next Chancellor?

    The Conservative betting scandal, and what would Martin Lewis tell the next Chancellor?

    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.

    • 39 min
    Is there any path to Scottish independence - and why are billionaires batting for Labour?

    Is there any path to Scottish independence - and why are billionaires batting for Labour?

    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.

    • 39 min
    Will Labour be less cautious if they get elected?

    Will Labour be less cautious if they get elected?

    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. 

    • 35 min
    Could Nigel Farage be Prime Minister in five years’ time?

    Could Nigel Farage be Prime Minister in five years’ time?

    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. 

    • 37 min
    How accurate is Nigel Farage's claim that he is now "leader of the opposition"?

    How accurate is Nigel Farage's claim that he is now "leader of the opposition"?

    Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Paul Brand as a buoyant Mr Farage reacted to the first poll suggesting that his party has overtaken the Conservatives. 

    Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton joins the team after a hastily arranged Reform UK press conference to share what the mood is like within the party.

    • 26 min

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