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  • Why won't politicians really talk about social care?

    Why won't politicians really talk about social care?
    Jun 21 2024
    Four out of five people will need social care before they die - yet it's hardly been mentioned in the election campaign to date.

    The architect of the government's delayed social care reforms, Sir Andrew Dilnot, has told Sky News politicians need to "grow up" and tackle the crisis in the sector.

    On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by political correspondent Rob Powell to discuss the current state of social care and what political parties are promising to change.

    We also hear from Norman Phillips who is a full-time carer for his wife, Ros, who lives with multiple sclerosis and dementia. He tells them the physical, mental and financial toll the lack of access to social care is taking on their lives.

    Producer: Sydney Pead
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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  • Putin, North Korea and a ballistic bromance

    Putin, North Korea and a ballistic bromance
    Jun 20 2024
    Russia and North Korea have signed a defence pact to help each other in the event of aggression against them.

    As part of a two day trip, Putin visited Pyongyang, greeted by a red carpet, roses and ceremonial gunfire before signing what Kim Jong Un has called an alliance.

    On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett and Beijing correspondent Nicole Johnston about what this unusual relationship between the leaders means for their respective countries, and the rest of the world.

    Producer: Sydney Pead
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
    Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
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  • Poll suggests record Tory slump - what could change in two weeks?

    Poll suggests record Tory slump - what could change in two weeks?
    Jun 19 2024
    Sky News has partnered with YouGov for the general election campaign and today the second of their three MRP polling projections is out.

    It makes for very bleak reading for the Conservatives, suggesting they have not made any gains during the campaign and could slump to historically low seat numbers.

    The poll also suggests Labour's majority is up, the Liberal Democrats are up as well and Reform UK could win several seats.

    On this episode, Niall Paterson analyses the implications of today’s poll with our deputy political editor Sam Coates.

    Plus, Sky’s political correspondent Tamara Cohen joins us from Edinburgh where she was at the launch of the SNP manifesto.

    Producers: Sydney Pead
    Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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  • 'We need to have an adult conversation about migration'

    'We need to have an adult conversation about migration'
    Jun 18 2024
    More people in the UK think immigration has a negative impact on society than a positive one, according to a YouGov survey for Sky News.

    In the first general election since Brexit, all the major parties mention migration in their manifestos. Both the Conservatives and Labour are placing promises to tackle illegal boat crossings high on their list of promises if they get into Number 10.

    So what do voters think about immigration and how could it affect these elections?
    Host Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News’ community correspondent, Becky Johnson, who’s been speaking to voters in Swindon about their views. Plus, economics and data editor Ed Conway digs into the statistics to reveal exactly how big an impact migration, both legal and illegal, has on the UK.


    Producers: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
    Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    21 m
  • Reform's election promises examined | Royal return

    Reform's election promises examined | Royal return
    Jun 17 2024
    Reform have launched their manifesto which they're calling "Our Contract With You" in South Wales.

    The "contract" is promising big spending, dwarfing what Labour and the Conservatives have committed to.

    The party says it will pay for the plans by measures including scrapping net zero targets and what remains of HS2.

    In this episode Niall Paterson gets analysis on what's in the "contract" from our chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

    He also speaks with our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills about the Princess of Wales and the King – and their return to public life.

    Full list of candidates for North West Essex constituency, which we mention in the podcast:

    -Kemi Badenoch, Conservative and Unionist Party
    -Erik Bonino, Independent
    -Edward Gildea, Green Party
    -Andrew David Green, Independent
    -Niko Omilana, Independent
    -Smita Rajesh, Liberal Democrats
    -Grant StClair-Armstrong, Reform UK
    -Issy White, Labour Party

    Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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  • Is new Ukraine support a 'game-changer?' | Your Euro 2024 primer

    Is new Ukraine support a 'game-changer?' | Your Euro 2024 primer
    Jun 14 2024
    In a show of unity aimed at President Putin, G7 leaders meeting in Italy this week finally agreed to a deal to use profits from frozen Russian assets to provide around $50bn (£40bn) worth of support to Ukraine. And in another significant announcement, President Biden signed a 10-year bilateral security deal between the US and Ukraine which Kyiv is calling 'historic'.

    On this episode, Niall Paterson explores the impact these deals will have for Ukraine in its war against Russia with international editor Dominic Waghorn.

    Plus, Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, joins Niall to talk us through what to look out for as the European football championships get under way.

    Producer: Sydney Pead
    Editor: Wendy Parker
    Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
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  • Got any change? Why were there no surprises in Labour’s manifesto?

    Got any change? Why were there no surprises in Labour’s manifesto?
    Jun 13 2024
    It was Labour’s turn to launch their election manifesto today. It was a restatement of the party’s main policies with no surprise announcements in the 133-page document.

    Sir Keir Starmer reiterated his key pledges including no new taxes on “working people” and a promise of “economic stability”.

    Niall Paterson digs into Labour’s promise of economic growth with Ed Conway, Sky’s economics and data editor, and speaks to political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh, who was at the launch in Manchester.

    Plus, John McTernan, political strategist and former political secretary to Tony Blair, discusses the politics of their manifesto and whether it matters that there were no new announcements.

    Producer: Sydney Pead
    Editor: Wendy Parker
    Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
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    21 m
  • Is bigger always better? Why smaller parties are having a good election

    Is bigger always better? Why smaller parties are having a good election
    Jun 12 2024
    While the Conservatives and Labour battle it out for No10, recent polling reflects a changing mood from the electorate towards the smaller parties.

    The latest YouGov poll suggests Reform UK have climbed within one point of the Conservatives, the Lib Dems are up four points, and Labour are dropping below 40%. In 2017, the two big parties got 82% of the vote. Now, the combined Labour-Tory vote could be as low as 56%.

    With the Green Party launching its manifesto today, on this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson and our deputy political editor Sam Coates dive into the dissatisfaction with Sunak and Starmer.

    Plus, Scarlett Maguire, pollster with JL Partners, discusses how well the smaller parties are doing.

    Producer: Sydney Pead
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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    20 m