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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.

    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
    Another Sunak slip-up, a change in Tory tactics and why Wordle is the light relief we all need...

    Another Sunak slip-up, a change in Tory tactics and why Wordle is the light relief we all need...

    Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Nina Hossain to discuss a possible Labour supermajority and change in Tory tactics.

    Plus, Paul Brand reflects on the Sunak interview which stole headlines after the PM admitted he 'went without' Sky TV as a child. 

    • 26 min
    It's manifesto time...Rishi Sunak's big pitch for staying in power

    It's manifesto time...Rishi Sunak's big pitch for staying in power

    Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston,Shehab Khan and Anushka Asthana as the Conservative Party unveil their election manifesto, as Rishi Sunak seeks to boost his party after a damaging few days following his disappearance at D-Day commemorations.

    • 30 min
    What can we expect from manifesto week, and who can we trust?

    What can we expect from manifesto week, and who can we trust?

    Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the Liberal Democrats' manifesto launch, and look ahead to what we can expect from Labour and the Conservatives.

    Plus our UK editor Paul Brand, who has travelled to blue and red wall seats around the country, joins election analyst Professor Jane Green to examine what voters are looking for in the next prime minister.

    • 28 min

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