Behind the scenes of The Battle for Number 10

Former Labour MP Margaret Hodge joins Sky's Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson to talk about the latest developments in the general election campaign.   
  
On this episode, Beth takes us behind the scenes of Sky's leaders' event in Grimsby, where Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak faced not just Beth, but an audience of voters on their plan for the country. Ruth and Margaret give their take on how the two men did, and they also react to Labour's 'no surprises' manifesto launch.   
  
Plus, the trio answer listeners' questions - including which MPs they hope to see popping up on reality TV after the election. 

[gothikia]

I absolutely love this podcast and never miss an episode. I hope some form of it continues after the election.

[NJLinSpain]

What an intelligent, articulate and impressive person. A credit to her profession.

[danalaniz]

Beth Rigby conducted a great question session with the candidates. She got in all the most important questions and really pressed the candidates on their responses. Even after dangerous job and a junk food snack, she was sharp as a tack! Excellent journalist and presenter.

[JasonDrWho]

Beth Rigby was the real winner. I wish we could vote for her ⁉️

[shashaworld]

Beth did an amazing job. Had the audience applauding, laughing and gasping. Most importantly, she exposed holes in Starmer and Sunak's records, policies and narratives.

[johncraske]

Beth Rigby is the best interviewer bar none.

[harrisdack]

I love this show, really brightens up my breakfast.

[IOSALive]

Sky News, This made me laugh so hard, thanks for sharing!

[aalexjohna]

Rees Mogg could be in a reality TV show called 'Nanny Wanks Me Off'.

[Gunt-D]

Margaret Hodge of Labour Friends of Israel.

[PaulHooton-ww]

I like that format better than the vacuous condescending tedious mediocre head to head More! more!

[tarantofilm]

Are foreigners allowed to donate to uk politicians? I donate in America, and I’m a big believer that the politics of both our nations shape the world. I’m curious.

[rhianwenj]

8:18 minutes in and still woffling the introduction. Goodbye.

[MrMWRMWR]

Margaret: first budget will go foŕ CGT and probably fuel duty too.

[michaelstanley]

Excellent as always Ladies. Keep the faith....more sugar helps apparently.

[williama-d]

correct me if I am wrong but isn't the Elite the mega rich people and isn't Brexit more to do with national security rather than just Britain working out stuff by itself?

[mgulzar]

What these ladies staring at..??
Is it a bird..?? Is it a aeroplane..??
No, it's a big nose Rishi Sunak nostrils.

[MarkRE]

Normally enjoy this podcast, but with relentless feminist intro, and Margaret Hodge ( (who I have always admired) placing BNP and Farage in the same sentence, is a real turn off.

[EarthCitizen]

👎👎Beth " okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, I've got questions, so many questions, okay, okay, okay okay okay, okay, Rigby. 👎👎

[EarthCitizen]

I had to mute that voice! After her disgraceful 'performance' as moderator, interrupting and over-talking every single answer, I'm surprised she'd show her face. She ruined it!