Introduction

Today, Laura, Paddy and Adam discuss Labour’s tax pledge and the Conservative plan bring back mandatory national service.

Rachel Reeves says there will be no rises in income tax or national insurance if Labour wins the general election - but spending cuts have not been ruled out.

James Cleverly says the Tory national service plan would address social fragmentation and get young people "out of their bubble"

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Gray with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer is Ricardo McCarthy. The social producer is Charlie Henry. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.