1. Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Every Sunday, BBC News journalist Laura Kuenssberg is joined with a Labour and Conservative politician. The interviews normally only last around 10 minutes each and it’s a great way to stay informed about what issues have been important over the last week. Kuenssberg also aims to get clear answers from the politicians about policy commitments which can be helpful to clarify each party’s positions.
Similarly, the BBC news general election 2024 page is regularly updated with the latest campaign news.
2. Podcasts
If you’re looking for a longer form and more informal discussion about the election, podcasts can be a useful way to engage with politics and hear from a range of journalists and experts. Here are a couple of recommendations.
The Rest is Politics aims to cultivate non-partisan political debate, with ex-Conservative MP Rory Stewart and Tony Blair’s former spin-doctor, Alistair Campbell.
How to Win an Election by The Times is a podcast with ex-Lib Dem aide Polly Mackenzie, think-tank director Baron Daniel Finkelstein, former Labour spin-doctor Peter Mandelson and journalist Matt Chorley.
3. TV debates
It’s predicted that Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will face each other head-to-head in TV debates, excluding the smaller parties, with the BBC and ITV. Whilst the debate dates have not yet been announced, these events will intensify the verbal sparring of PMQs and offer voters a chance to directly assess the strengths and weaknesses of both party leaders.
4. Your constituency
If you’ve had enough of the national election campaigns, understanding the politics of your constituency might be a welcome break. Search online to find out more about who is your current MP and who else is standing as a candidate in your constituency.
5. Local newspapers
Whilst national news websites may be a helpful source of information, your local newspapers will provide details about who your candidates are and their specific campaign issues in the constituency. It’s likely that each candidate will campaign on different local issues so you may want to find out what matters most to them, as they will be representing you in Westminster.
6. Voice
The 2024 Election Insider Voicebox will be kept up-to-date with explainer articles, how-to guides and opinion pieces written by the Voice team and young people across the UK.
You can also follow us on social media (Instagram, Facebook or X) to see when new articles drop. See you at the polls!
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