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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

Exploring Manchester City's legal challenge against the Premier League regarding regulations on sponsorship deals. Discussing the complexities of fair market value and the impact on competitive balance. Delving into the evolution of English football with Sky's influence and the growing gap between big clubs and grassroots teams.

Veterans Marie Scott, Ken Hay, and Bill Gladden share their memories of the D-Day landings on its 80th anniversary. They recall the chaotic scenes on the beaches, the bravery and sacrifices of their fellow soldiers, and the impact of their experiences on their lives post-war.

Potential future UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, discusses the projection of a historic Labour landslide victory. Topics include the Tories' focus on culture wars, Labour's defence plans, and Nigel Farage's Reform UK announcement. Sky's Jon Craig and polling director Scarlett Maguire provide insights.

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