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With just two weeks to go until we get the election result, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell analyse the current state of the campaign. They start by looking at the latest leaders debate, then focus on the betting scandal engulfing the Tory party. The show finishes by discussing former Conservative minister Chris Skidmore's decision to announce he is voting Labour.






More names expected to come out in betting scandal - as Tory candidate says she will 'fully cooperate' – Sky News


I was a Tory minister – but I think we need a Labour government – Guardian


The Pickwick Papers election – The Zeitgeist Tapes
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In the words of Bon Jovi... we're halfway there. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell assess the current state of the 2024 General Election campaign and wonder if we could all be put out of our misery already. They look at the chaotic seven-way debate and Reform overtaking the Conservatives in a YouGov poll.

This episode also explores why nobody is talking about Brexit. Is it because it's done, or because it's too awkward?






Reform now 1pt ahead of the Tories, although this is still within the margin of error – YouGov
The ITV Election Debate 2024
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Prime minister Rishi Sunak has had to apologise after he departed D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations early.  It has even emerged that he tried to avoid going at all. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell reflect on the implications of this, the opening debate between the PM and Sir Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage's entry into the campaign.






EXCLUSIVE: Fury after Rishi Sunak skips D-Day event with world leaders to do TV interview – Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak apology tweet
Wes Streeting Tweet
ITV Debate Format Has Fatal Flaws
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On today's House of Comment, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell focus on the Diane Abbott situation and other selection sagas within the Labour party. What does it all say about factionalism and the party leadership? The also head Stateside to discuss Donald Trump becoming a convicted felon.





Timeline of Diane Abbott’s suspension: From her comments on racism to Labour ‘election ban’ – Independent

Karen Pollock responds to Jackie Walker's Comments 

As it happened: Trump found guilty on all hush money charges – AP


Conservative Mark Logan defects to Labour - saying 'we need a new government' – Sky News

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The election campaign is well and truly underway. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell analyse the first couple of days as the party leaders cover the length and breadth of the country...

Well... here we go. Rishi Sunak has called a General Election. Britain will go to the polls on 4th July. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss Sunak's decision to go now, Sir Keir Starmer's response and look ahead to the campaign.





General Election Fever Spreads at The Podcast Show
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