How Keir Starmer won and how Rishi Sunak lost the UK General Election | BBC Newscast

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Today, we look back at the big moments from the 2024 UK general election campaign. Why did Rishi Sunak decide to hold the election in July? Why did his team decide to send him out into Downing Street in the rain? And looking back, were there any moments that could have changed the final exit poll? Adam, Chris and Laura reminisce about covering the general election, tell us about their most memorable behind-the-scenes moments, and talk about the moments of the campaign they keep thinking back to. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNewscast Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Why was the “surprise” election called? 10:54 Sunak in the rain, the election campaign begins 14:25 What would Labour do about Diane Abbott? 19:20 The betting scandal 21.30 The PM leaves D-Day early 24:40 Labour’s tax claims 29:00 The return of Nigel Farage 31:55 Ed Davey’s stunts 35:25 Labour in power