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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.

    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
    Is Labour's 'safety first' manifesto ambitious enough?

    Is Labour's 'safety first' manifesto ambitious enough?

    Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana and Joel Hills join Gamal Fahnbulleh as Labour release their election manifesto.

    Plus, they are joined by Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as her party's tax plans come under scrutiny.

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
78 Ratings

78 Ratings

lovealways# ,

Three horse race

The end is near for the Tories , omg thank god that the doors of hell will be closed soon!!
So who will win ? Could be a hung parliament or will voters surprise you all and decide for liberals wouldn’t that be a game changer
I suppose we need to wait and see
But all I do know is that common sense will prevail and streets will celebrate Yes we know the road head is not too be easy but to eradicate the Tories well would not that be one historic moment

Patmartin ,

Good Content but Low Sound Volume

Very low sound volume

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Infantile

I was hoping for an impartial intellectual deep dive, with respected hosts, this is sadly a scuda dive into “tabloid style” journalism.
Disappointing to say the least

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