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Today we look at the announcement that Theresa May will leave the commons at the next election with two former close colleagues. Ali Donnelly, her former deputy spokesperson tells Adam what it’s like to receive a death stare from her.Former political adviser Cleo Watson says Brexit prevented her focussing on her real priorities.Plus two mayors of the North West, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram speak to Adam about how they want to change the UK’s political system. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

The Conservatives and Labour have been accused of a "conspiracy of silence" over the scale of spending cuts or tax rises by an influential think tank.Tough decisions would need to be made following the next election, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said.A day after the Budget, Adam and Chris ask Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride what that would mean if the Conservatives won it.We also ask if it’s right for the public to pay for the government’s legal fees generated after Science Secretary Michelle Donelan falsely suggested an academic backed Hamas.And - after Rishi Sunak revealed his dishwasher stacking habits to Grazia magazine, we ask a former features editor of Vogue and political communication strategist the art of the non political interview with politicians.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the last Budget before the general election.Adam and Chris are joined by Dharshini David and Faisal Islam who discuss Hunt’s measures, Labour’s response, and what they mean for you. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Daffyd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.