Episodes

  • After the ‘revenge’ election, what’s politics going to be like now?

    After the ‘revenge’ election, what’s politics going to be like now?
    Jul 5 2024
    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
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    29 mins
  • Will Biden fight on?

    Will Biden fight on?
    Jul 4 2024
    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
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    18 mins
  • The stories from the election battle buses

    The stories from the election battle buses
    Jul 3 2024
    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
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    28 mins
  • The British companies keeping Russian gas flowing into Europe

    The British companies keeping Russian gas flowing into Europe
    Jul 2 2024
    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
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    21 mins
  • Five things the main parties aren't mentioning this election... and how exit polls are done

    Five things the main parties aren't mentioning this election... and how exit polls are done
    Jul 1 2024
    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
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    19 mins
  • Can Joe Biden carry on?

    Can Joe Biden carry on?
    Jun 28 2024
    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
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    23 mins
  • Gareth Southgate: How do you lead a team that’s not performing?

    Gareth Southgate: How do you lead a team that’s not performing?
    Jun 27 2024
    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
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    23 mins
  • Does 'gamblegate' mean the Conservatives are a busted flush for voters?

    Does 'gamblegate' mean the Conservatives are a busted flush for voters?
    Jun 26 2024
    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 Apparicio
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    19 mins