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King Charles has delivered the new Labour government’s first King’s Speech setting out their priorities for the months ahead.   On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson looks at what the government has promised with Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates and economics editor Ed Conway.  Plus, Niall speaks to people and politics correspondent Nick Martin about what the Labour government are doing to tackle the ‘ghost children’ epidemic.Producer: Rosie GillottEditor: Philly Beaumont

Donald Trump has announced Ohio senator, JD Vance, who once compared him to Hitler, as his running mate for November's US election.But who really is the 39-year-old former venture capitalist and now potential future vice president? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's US correspondent James Matthews, plus Josh Glancy, editor of The News Review, who interviewed Vance in 2017.  Plus, Niall also speaks to Sky's security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about what implications politics across the pond will have on UK defence, which is undergoing a major review. Producers: Rosie Gillott and Emma Rae WoodhouseEditor: Philly Beaumont

President Joe Biden has stressed the need for divided Americans to come together as he addressed the nation, after Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt.    As former President Trump heads to the Republican National Convention to receive the party's nomination for the upcoming election, will he seek to 'lower the temperature' or capitalise on the polarisation of the nation?   On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent James Matthews to explore how realistic President Biden’s calls for unity are during this heated election campaign.   Plus, Dr James Cooper, associate professor of history and American studies at York St John University, explains why political violence is nothing new in the US.    Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott, Soila ApparicioEditor: Philly BeaumontPodcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku

Saima Mohsin presents this extra episode on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.    She's joined by US correspondent James Matthews and International Affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss the FBI investigation, what it means for security at future rallies and this week's Republican National Convention.  They also discuss how it changes the rest of an already bitter and divisive presidential election campaign. For more analysis click here: https://news.sky.com/story/us-politics-is-laced-with-malevolence-and-division-it-needs-a-reset-13177684        Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse  Editor: Paul Stanworth

England manager Gareth Southgate says his team are ready to "make history" in the Euros final on Sunday.   The last time they reached a final in a major tournament was back in 2021, when England lost the COVID-delayed Euro 2020 final in a penalty shootout against Italy at Wembley.    On today's Daily, Niall Paterson looks at the build-up to the big match with our sports correspondent Rob Harris and assesses Southgate's use of sports psychology to build a winning team with sports psychologist and former colleague of Southgate, Michael Caulfield. Podcast producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

Water bills are to rise by an average of 21% over the next five years, the industry regulator Ofwat has ruled.  But with the impact of the cost-of-living, water companies spilling record amounts of sewage into our waters, and controversial bonuses for senior leaders, do we need a complete overhaul of the industry?    On this episode, Niall Paterson hears from our business correspondent Paul Kelso in Henley, on the impact for consumers, providers and our water ways.  Niall also speaks to Stuart Colville, deputy CEO of Water UK, which represents the water companies, asking why they disagree with Ofwat’s plans.  Plus, Feargal Sharkey, campaigner and former lead vocalist of The Undertones, joins Niall to share his reaction and the story behind his efforts to protect our rivers and seas. For further background from Sky News, you can read Paul Kelso’s further analysis of Ofwat's business plans for Thames Water’s survival here.   Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku 

As the new prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer makes his international debut at the NATO summit in Washington – what does he need to do to make a quick impact with international colleagues?    On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen to discuss how Sir Keir is tackling his first international visit.    Plus, Lord Peter Ricketts, former diplomat and French Ambassador, joins Niall to take a look at Labour's wider foreign policy plans.   For further background from Sky News, you can read our political editor Beth Rigby’s analysis of Starmer’s plans to argue the case to NATO that all members should increase their defence spending here.   Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio Editor: Paul Stanworth  Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku 

Ukraine has published what it says is "unequivocal" evidence a Russian missile hit Kyiv's largest children's hospital.   The Okhmatdyt hospital treats 20,000 people a year. A two-storey wing helping children with cancer was destroyed in the attack.   It's the deadliest airstrike in Ukraine for months - on the eve of a NATO summit and as China and Belarus start military exercises near the Polish border - what reaction can we expect?   Niall Paterson is joined by Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based journalist and defence analyst, to hear more about the damage and the reaction from those in Ukraine's capital. Plus, he speaks to our defence and security editor Deborah Haynes. For further background from Sky News, you can read more of Deborah’s analysis here, and our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennet’s on Putin’s power play here.  Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: Jada Kai Meosa-John

The left-wing alliance in France has won the most seats in a dramatic election, dealing a surprise blow to the far-right party of Marine Le Pen.  Le Pen's National Rally was aiming to become the biggest party in parliament for the first time but was stopped by tactical voting and collaboration between her opponents.  On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to Europe correspondent Adam Parsons about the shock result and to Philippe Marliere, professor of French and European Politics at University College, about far-left politician Jean-Luc Melenchon and whether he could be the new French prime minister.      Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont Promotions producer: Jada Kai Meosa-John 

Thursday’s election results have transformed Parliament. Not only do Labour have a huge majority but also the smaller parties, the Liberal Democrats, Reform and the Greens made big gains.     There is also now a record number of women MPs, and first time MPs, many of them much younger than the MPs they are replacing.     Niall Paterson talks to Sky’s political commentator Adam Boulton about the new-look parliament and what it means for UK politics in the coming months.    Plus, our correspondents Greg Milam and Tom Cheshire join from Leicester South and Clacton respectively, on the part Gaza played in the election and the case for reforming the electoral system.  Producer: Soila Apparicio Editors: Wendy Parker, Paul Stanworth