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After a week of unrest across dozens of towns and cities, police have arrested hundreds of those involved. The former head of counter-terrorism policing, Neil Basu, says some violence has "crossed the line into terrorism" - as courts sit for extended hours to speed up convictions. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our crime correspondent Martin Brunt about how officers are coping with the challenge of policing the violence, and heads to Liverpool where our home affairs reporter Henry Vaughan has been in court with some of those accused of rioting. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku

After a weekend of violence and disorder, Sir Keir Starmer has said police will have access to a "standing army of specialist officers" to deal with the riots. Hundreds of people tried to set fire to a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham on Sunday, while a children’s library in Liverpool and a Citizens Advice centre in Sunderland were burnt over the weekend. Mosques have also been attacked and shops looted. The prime minister is facing mounting pressure to take a stand against the far right. On today’s episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks with Ivan Humble, a former leading active member of the English Defence League who now works to tackle radicalisation and extremism in the UK. Plus our political correspondent Rob Powell talks about the government's response to the crisis. Producers: Rosie Gillott & Alex Edden Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku

As one sporting great retires and another adds to her gold medal tally at the Paris Olympics, the Sky News Daily profiles Andy Murray and Simone Biles. Liz Bates speaks to sports journalist Sue Mott who helped Murray write his autobiography. She's also joined by Kathy Williams, who became the first black female gymnast to represent Great Britain at an Olympics, in Los Angeles in 1984. Kathy talks about why Simone Biles has become one of the greatest Olympians of all time. Producers: Tom Pooley and Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku

A judge has made the "exceptional" decision to name the 17-year-old suspect charged with the murder of three girls in the Southport stabbing attack, in an attempt to prevent further misinformation about him being spreading online. Reporting restrictions around the identification of a minor left an information vacuum into which disinformation spread, fuelling violence in towns across the country in recent days. On the Sky News Daily, Liz Bates speaks to our data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire to explore how disinformation is spread online and Joe Mulhall from Hope Not Hate explains the challenges of tackling the far-right ideology when it's not identified with a specific group. Producer: Tom Pooley Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku

Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to charges of making indecent images of children. The court heard Edwards had been involved in an online chat with an adult man on WhatsApp between December 2020 and April 2022, while he was still presenting on the BBC. On the Sky News Daily, host Liz Bates is joined by Sky correspondent Henry Vaughn who was at the court in Westminster as Edwards pleaded guilty, and asks Jake Kanter, international investigations editor at Deadline, what his plea could mean for the national broadcaster. Producers: Emma Woodhouse & Tom Pooley Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku

On this episode, Liz Bates talks about the impact of the stabbings in Southport which killed three children at a summer holiday dance class. We hear Sky News' interview with Joel Verite, who came face to face with the alleged attacker. Liz talks to Gary Hayes, a former police officer who now helps emergency crews who have PTSD. Plus, correspondent Ashna Hurynag is in Southport and tells Liz how the community is starting to process what happened. 👉 Click to subscribe to the Sky News Daily wherever you get your podcasts 👈 Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Tom Pooley Social media: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she's discovered a "£20bn black hole" in the public finances left by the previous government. In the Commons, she set out her plans to address the funding shortfall through spending cuts, as shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt accused Labour of using the statement to lay the groundwork for a U-turn on tax rises in the October budget. On the Sky News Daily, host Liz Bates is joined by deputy political editor Sam Coates to look at Labour’s messaging on the state of public finances, and breaks down the numbers with our business correspondent Paul Kelso. Producers: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku

As Paris prepares for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, arsonists have targeted France's high-speed rail network causing travel chaos.The French government has mobilised its intelligence and security services in response to the "malicious acts", but questions are being raised over the preparedness for the games, and if a heavy security presence could impact the experience of the 11 million visitors expected over the next fortnight. On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our Europe correspondent, Adam Parsons, and Steve Park, an international security analyst who worked on security at the London 2012 Olympics, to assess the French response to the security threat.Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse & Rosie GillottEditor: Philly BeaumontPromotion producer: David Chipakupaku

A police officer has been suspended after a video showed a suspect being kicked in the head and stamped on at Manchester Airport. The police watchdog has started an investigation into the level of force apparently used by the officer. On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to our north of England correspondent Shingi Mararike and to former officer and Sky News police commentator Graham Wettone about the latest challenge facing Greater Manchester Police. Audio credit: BBC Radio ManchesterProducer: Emma Rae WoodhousePromotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John, Ifra Khan Editor: Paul Stanworth

Team GB's Charlotte Dujardin could have become the country's most-decorated female Olympian in Paris.But she's withdrawn from the dressage after a video emerged of her whipping a horse 24 times in one minute - which she says is "out of character" and an "error of judgment". Some have questioned why the video has emerged now - at least two years after it was filmed - with claims the timing is "suspicious" days before the Paris games. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to sports correspondent Rob Harris. He's also joined by dressage rider and trainer of Olympic and Paralympic medallists Pammy Hutton to discuss typical equestrian practices and techniques. 👉 Click to subscribe to the Sky News Daily wherever you get your podcasts 👈Producers: Rosie GillottEditors: Paul Stanworth

It's one of television's most successful shows ever and this year's series was meant to be all about celebrating its 20th anniversary. But controversy has hit the BBC dancing contest in recent weeks. Two male dancers have left the show amid allegations of misconduct, and last week it was announced production staff will chaperone all rehearsals from the next series. The BBC's annual report was released today and its director-general Tim Davie apologised as he addressed the Strictly controversy, saying the corporation "will never tolerate unacceptable behaviour". Host Niall Paterson is joined by our entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and TV critic Scott Bryan to discuss how the BBC has handled the crisis and Strictly's future. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Wendy Parker Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku

Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democrat nomination for President. But there are notable names – including Barack Obama – who haven’t given her their support so far. Is the Vice President significantly more electable than Joe Biden? Niall Paterson is joined by Michael Yaki, former senior advisor to Nancy Pelosi, who has known Kamala Harris for 20 years. Plus, Thomas Gift, political scientist at University College London, profiles some of the potential candidates to run as her vice president. Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

Joe Biden has withdrawn from the US presidential race, saying it is in the best interest of his party and country. He has now endorsed his vice-president Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate - as have a growing number of senior members of the party. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to US Correspondent Martha Kelner about the timing of Biden's departure and to Scarlett Maguire from JL Partners about what the polls are saying. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

It’s been an extraordinary day of cancelled flights, disrupted businesses, problems for healthcare and TV stations not being able to get on air (ahem). And all because of an update for Microsoft Windows. So what caused one of the biggest IT failures ever seen – and what do we know about Crowdstrike, the company which released the update? Ali Fortescue’s in for Niall to discuss it all with our science and technology editor Tom Clarke and data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire. For further background from Sky News, you can read Tom Clarke’s analysis on the questions Microsoft now has to answer here. Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth

The Baird Inquiry was set up to look into the treatment of people in the custody of Greater Manchester Police, following a Sky News investigation by our home affairs editor Jason Farrell. Dame Vera Baird, a former victim's commissioner, examined 15 cases and found GMP were guilty of unlawful arrests, demeaning strip searches and exercising powers they do not have. Niall Paterson is joined by Jason to hear more of the stories of people mistreated by GMP and to look at Dame Vera's findings. Plus, Niall speaks to Maggie Oliver, a former GMP detective constable who campaigns for greater accountability from the police. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles Editor: Wendy Parker Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John

King Charles has delivered the new Labour government’s first King’s Speech setting out their priorities for the months ahead. On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson looks at what the government has promised with Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates and economics editor Ed Conway. Plus, Niall speaks to people and politics correspondent Nick Martin about what the Labour government are doing to tackle the ‘ghost children’ epidemic.Producer: Rosie GillottEditor: Philly Beaumont

Donald Trump has announced Ohio senator, JD Vance, who once compared him to Hitler, as his running mate for November's US election.But who really is the 39-year-old former venture capitalist and now potential future vice president? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's US correspondent James Matthews, plus Josh Glancy, editor of The News Review, who interviewed Vance in 2017. Plus, Niall also speaks to Sky's security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about what implications politics across the pond will have on UK defence, which is undergoing a major review. Producers: Rosie Gillott and Emma Rae WoodhouseEditor: Philly Beaumont

President Joe Biden has stressed the need for divided Americans to come together as he addressed the nation, after Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt. As former President Trump heads to the Republican National Convention to receive the party's nomination for the upcoming election, will he seek to 'lower the temperature' or capitalise on the polarisation of the nation? On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent James Matthews to explore how realistic President Biden’s calls for unity are during this heated election campaign. Plus, Dr James Cooper, associate professor of history and American studies at York St John University, explains why political violence is nothing new in the US. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott, Soila ApparicioEditor: Philly BeaumontPodcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku

Saima Mohsin presents this extra episode on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. She's joined by US correspondent James Matthews and International Affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss the FBI investigation, what it means for security at future rallies and this week's Republican National Convention. They also discuss how it changes the rest of an already bitter and divisive presidential election campaign. For more analysis click here: https://news.sky.com/story/us-politics-is-laced-with-malevolence-and-division-it-needs-a-reset-13177684 Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Paul Stanworth

England manager Gareth Southgate says his team are ready to "make history" in the Euros final on Sunday. The last time they reached a final in a major tournament was back in 2021, when England lost the COVID-delayed Euro 2020 final in a penalty shootout against Italy at Wembley. On today's Daily, Niall Paterson looks at the build-up to the big match with our sports correspondent Rob Harris and assesses Southgate's use of sports psychology to build a winning team with sports psychologist and former colleague of Southgate, Michael Caulfield. Podcast producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

Water bills are to rise by an average of 21% over the next five years, the industry regulator Ofwat has ruled. But with the impact of the cost-of-living, water companies spilling record amounts of sewage into our waters, and controversial bonuses for senior leaders, do we need a complete overhaul of the industry? On this episode, Niall Paterson hears from our business correspondent Paul Kelso in Henley, on the impact for consumers, providers and our water ways. Niall also speaks to Stuart Colville, deputy CEO of Water UK, which represents the water companies, asking why they disagree with Ofwat’s plans. Plus, Feargal Sharkey, campaigner and former lead vocalist of The Undertones, joins Niall to share his reaction and the story behind his efforts to protect our rivers and seas. For further background from Sky News, you can read Paul Kelso’s further analysis of Ofwat's business plans for Thames Water’s survival here. Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku

As the new prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer makes his international debut at the NATO summit in Washington – what does he need to do to make a quick impact with international colleagues? On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen to discuss how Sir Keir is tackling his first international visit. Plus, Lord Peter Ricketts, former diplomat and French Ambassador, joins Niall to take a look at Labour's wider foreign policy plans. For further background from Sky News, you can read our political editor Beth Rigby’s analysis of Starmer’s plans to argue the case to NATO that all members should increase their defence spending here. Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku

Ukraine has published what it says is "unequivocal" evidence a Russian missile hit Kyiv's largest children's hospital. The Okhmatdyt hospital treats 20,000 people a year. A two-storey wing helping children with cancer was destroyed in the attack. It's the deadliest airstrike in Ukraine for months - on the eve of a NATO summit and as China and Belarus start military exercises near the Polish border - what reaction can we expect? Niall Paterson is joined by Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based journalist and defence analyst, to hear more about the damage and the reaction from those in Ukraine's capital. Plus, he speaks to our defence and security editor Deborah Haynes. For further background from Sky News, you can read more of Deborah’s analysis here, and our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennet’s on Putin’s power play here. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: Jada Kai Meosa-John

The left-wing alliance in France has won the most seats in a dramatic election, dealing a surprise blow to the far-right party of Marine Le Pen. Le Pen's National Rally was aiming to become the biggest party in parliament for the first time but was stopped by tactical voting and collaboration between her opponents. On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to Europe correspondent Adam Parsons about the shock result and to Philippe Marliere, professor of French and European Politics at University College, about far-left politician Jean-Luc Melenchon and whether he could be the new French prime minister. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotions producer: Jada Kai Meosa-John

Thursday’s election results have transformed Parliament. Not only do Labour have a huge majority but also the smaller parties, the Liberal Democrats, Reform and the Greens made big gains. There is also now a record number of women MPs, and first time MPs, many of them much younger than the MPs they are replacing. Niall Paterson talks to Sky’s political commentator Adam Boulton about the new-look parliament and what it means for UK politics in the coming months. Plus, our correspondents Greg Milam and Tom Cheshire join from Leicester South and Clacton respectively, on the part Gaza played in the election and the case for reforming the electoral system. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editors: Wendy Parker, Paul Stanworth

US President Joe Biden has admitted he "screwed up" in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on until the US election in November. Donald Trump has told reporters Mr Biden is quitting, while prominent Democrat figures, including Barack Obama, say the current president has their full support. On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent James Matthews to assess the likelihood of President Biden withdrawing from the presidential race, and what it would mean for the Democratic Party - and the future of America - if he did. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku

On the final day of campaigning, the Sky News correspondents who have followed party leaders to every corner of the UK reflect on the key moments. From kayaking photo opportunities to people who bet against their own election chances – they tell Niall Paterson how the stories have cut through and the impact they could have on polling day. Joining Niall are our political correspondents - Darren McCaffrey with the Conservatives, Serena Barker-Singh on the Labour bus, Matthew Thompson following the Liberal Democrats, Gurpreet Narwan from the Reform trail, and in Scotland Connor Gillies on the Scottish National Party.Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku

The UK, US and Europe have sanctioned the importation of Russian oil and gas since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But from 2022, European nations have spent €10bn on Russian Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), and British companies are facilitating the trade. Our economics and data editor Ed Conway sits down with host Niall Paterson to tell the story of how an obscure company based in an office block on a quiet street in Glasgow became an accessory in Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says there's a "conspiracy of silence" at this election; that all of the major political parties aren't being honest enough about their fiscal plans. The thinktank says all the major parties are avoiding discussion around the black hole in their spending plans for after the election - but what else are they not talking about? On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by economics and data editor Ed Conway to look at why topics from tax to Brexit might be missing from the campaigning. Plus, Ed explains how exit polls, the first and most accurate early indications of who might win the general election on voting day, are put together. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John

Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in the first election debate of this year's US presidential campaign on Thursday night. The president was seen to mumble and stumble his way through, while former president Trump repeated false claims that the 2020 election was rigged. On this episode Niall Paterson unpicks the debate between the senior citizens, with our US correspondent James Matthews in Georgia on the hits and misses, and pollster Scarlett Maguire on how American voters are feeling about the upcoming election. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

England manager Gareth Southgate has faced growing criticism over his leadership this week, despite guiding the Three Lions to the knockout stage of the Euros as group winners. Some fans are disappointed with the lacklustre performances and have vented their anger towards Southgate, who has responded by calling for continued support of the team. “I understand the feeling towards me, but back the players,” he said. “It’s crucial the fans back the players.” On this episode Niall Paterson is joined by Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, and Andy Brassell, host of The Football Ramble podcast, for a debrief on the challenge Southgate faces in managing his team amid the criticism. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

In any election campaign, a lot of attention shifts to undecided voters. As this campaign moves into its final week, Niall Paterson looks at how the election date betting scandal is cutting through to those who are still wondering who to support - and those who could change their mind. He speaks to political correspondent Darren McCaffrey who has spent the campaign covering the Conservatives and to pollster Luke Tryl, from More In Common UK, about how this scandal has compared to other moments of the election. Producer: Soila ApparicioEditor: Philly Beaumont

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is almost at the end of a 14-year legal battle, which saw the US demanding his extradition for conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, following diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks put online in 2010. In return for a guilty plea, Assange becomes a free man and will not face being sent to the US, having already served almost 5 years in a British prison. On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Alex Rossi, our international correspondent, to discuss the timeline of Assange's fight against extradition to both the US and Sweden. Plus, joining Niall is Vaughan Smith, founder of Frontline Club and a friend of Julian Assange, who shares details from the times he saw him at the Ecuadorian embassy and Belmarsh prison – they talk about what Assange’s next steps could be. Producer: Soila Apparicio Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Jay Slater went missing while on holiday on the island of Tenerife last week. The last known contact the 19-year-old had was during a short phone call to a friend, in which he said he had missed a bus trying to get back to his accommodation and so was attempting to walk instead - a journey that would take 11 hours. Rescue teams including helicopters, rescue dogs and drones have entered the second week of the search, as his family and friends become desperate for answers. What could have happened to him? On this episode, Niall Paterson learns more about Jay Slater’s story and what might have happened to him from our correspondent Shingi Mararike. Plus, Sue Sim, former chief constable of Northumbria Police, joins Niall to discuss the social media wildfire surrounding the case. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

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

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 PeadEditor: Philly BeaumontPromotions Producer: David Chipakupaku

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

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

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

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

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

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 PeadEditor: Wendy Parker

Rishi Sunak has launched the Conservative's election manifesto, promising to slash taxes in a bid to revive the party's floundering campaign. In his address at the home of the British Grand Prix, the prime minister pledged £17bn in tax cuts including lowering national insurance by 2p, scrapping it entirely for the self-employed and stopping state pensions being taxed with "triple lock plus" - which the party said would all be paid for with £12bn in cuts to the civil service and welfare. But will it be enough to turn around the fortunes of the Conservatives? Today on the Daily, Niall Paterson crunches the numbers with Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway and political communications strategist Jo Tanner unpicks what the Tories are trying to do with this manifesto. Plus, Sky News' political correspondent Darren McCaffrey on if it will shift the dial for the election. Podcast Producer: Sydney PeadPodcast Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor: Philly Beaumont

Far-right parties have made gains in Germany, France and Italy - the EU's biggest member states.Their success has already led to a fall in the value of the euro as markets anticipate turbulent times ahead. President Macron's high-risk response to his Renaissance party losing to Marine Le Pen's National Rally was to call a snap election for the French parliament. Niall Paterson talks to Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons about what's behind the far-right surge and Macron's decision. Plus, the Liberal Democrats launch their manifesto saying it's fully costed. Niall asks economics editor Ed Conway if their numbers add up and he talks to Jon Craig, Sky's chief political correspondent, to find out more about their policies. Producers: Sydney Pead Promotion Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Wendy Parker This episode mentions the constituency of Aberdeenshire North and Moray East. Here is the full list of candidates: Ian Bailey, Liberal DemocratsAndy Brown, Labour PartyJo Hart, Reform, UKSeamus Logan, SNPDouglas Gordan Ross, Conservative and Unionist PartyWe also mentioned the constituency of Basildon and Billericay. Here is the full list of candidates:Christopher Bateman, British Democratic PartyStephen Conlay, Reform UKStewart Goshawk, Green PartyAlex Harrison, Labour PartyRichard Holden, Conservative and Unionist PartyDave Murray, Trade Unionist and Socialist CoalitionEdward Sainsbury, Liberal Democrats

The prime minister has faced criticism for leaving the 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations early to record a TV interview that's due to go out next week. Rishi Sunak has since apologised - saying that "on reflection" leaving early "was a mistake", but also that it shouldn't be politicised. Niall Paterson looks at how damaging this misstep is for Mr Sunak with Claire Pearsall, former Conservative special adviser at the Home Office, and Joe Twyman, the co-founder of the polling company Deltapoll. Plus, our chief political correspondent Jon Craig tells us just how big of a political blunder it was. Producer: Sydney Pead Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Wendy Parker

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings which were a turning point in the Second World War and ultimately led to the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. On this episode, Niall Paterson sits down with historian and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke to talk about why the beachheads in Normandy were so critical, his father's experience there, what happened next in the war and why there are parallels between now and then as Vladimir Putin threatens Europe. Plus, Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills on the events in Normandy today commemorating D-Day. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Wendy Parker

Manchester City – a Premier League club with deep pockets thanks to its Abu Dhabi owners – is taking the league to court. It’s over the current Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules which determine whether sponsorship deals are financially ‘fair’ and require independent valuation for such deals.The rules aim to prevent clubs from inflating sponsorship deals with companies linked to their owners, ensuring fair competition. Man City claim the rules restrict their ability to raise revenue, are unlawful and discriminatory. They argue that sponsors, like those with ties to their Abu Dhabi ownership, should have free rein to set sponsorship prices. Niall Paterson is joined by our business correspondent Paul Kelso to explain City’s legal action, and the potential repercussions for the Premier League. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Philly Beaumont

This week marks 80 years since the D-Day landings, a key turning point of World War II. Sky News has spoken to some of the few remaining veterans who were involved in the Normandy landings about their memories of that day. Host Niall Paterson explores the stories of radio operator Marie Scott, Ken Hay who served in the 43rd Essex regiment and landed on the beaches, and Bill Gladden of the 6th Airborne Reconnaissance Regiment who flew into Normandy on a glider. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Wendy Parker

Sir Keir Starmer could be heading to Downing Street with a majority of 194 seats, bigger than what Tony Blair achieved in 1997, according to the first polling projection by YouGov of the campaign. The projection shows a historic Labour landslide, with the party getting the highest number of seats of any party at an election in history. At the same time, the Tories are trying to boost ratings by talking about culture wars while Labour is talking about real wars in terms of what they would do for defence. And Nigel Farage has announced he's standing for Reform UK. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig about the poll and today’s developments, and to Scarlett Maguire, director of the polling organisation JL Partners.Producer: Sydney Pead Editor: Philly Beaumont

Donald Trump has become the first-ever former American president to be convicted of a crime. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money he paid to bury a sex scandal ahead of the 2016 presidential election. On this Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire speaks to Sky's US correspondent James Matthews about how the trial unfolded and what it could mean for this year's White House race. Political commentator and Trump biographer Michael Wolff also joins the podcast to discuss the choice that US voters now have between an increasingly unpopular incumbent or a convicted criminal. Podcast Producer: Sydney Pead Editor: Paul Stanworth