Electioncast: Pebbledash Semis and Dribbling

Published: May 27, 2024, 6:43 p.m.

Today, Adam and Chris discuss Keir Starmer\u2019s first major speech of the general election campaign and the latest on Rishi Sunak\u2019s plan to bring back national service for 18-year-olds.

The Labour leader delivered a speech which included a detailed account of his upbringing as well as plans for national security.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak showed off his football skills while he continued his campaign by returning to his plan to bring back national service for teenagers.

The Liberal Democrats\u2019 were on the road with Ed Davey making his way north to Scotland, with the SNP\u2019s John Swinney campaigning in Dumfries.\n \nYou can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere\n \nNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Elliot Ryder. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.