Fred Dimbleby

Oct 29, 2024 | itv.com | Fred Dimbleby

Since the Republican debates in August 2023, there have been multiple assassination attempts, a President pulling out the race and still deadlocked polling. These are the most memorable moments of US Election 2024 so far. Cast your mind back to 23rd August 2023. On a debate stage in Milwaukee, eight contenders for the Republican presidential nomination traded blows as they tried to boost their nascent campaigns.

Jun 30, 2024 | itv.com | Fred Dimbleby

The lights dimmed in the vast hall of National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. The walls had been decked with giant Union Flags and a crowd of thousands was waiting to see their political hero. And then Nigel Farage walked out to what is the largest political rally of this campaign. Spark machines sprayed around him as he made his way onto the stage. This was his home turf – playing to devoted fans who rose to their feet again and again in delight at his speech.

Jun 20, 2024 | itv.com | Fred Dimbleby

It's Thursday evening in a Blackpool hotel - described by one of Nigel Farage's supporters as s*** Mar-a-Lago - and the Reform UK leader is waiting to make his entrance. It is a carefully choreographed routine. Eminem's 'Without Me' rings out in the hall, which is filled with 600 Farage supporters. The question in the lyrics - 'Guess who's back? Back again?' - is answered immediately as the Reform UK leader begins his walk onto the stage as if a boxer heading to the ring.

May 29, 2024 | itv.com | Fred Dimbleby

Jersey's government says the island needs to "play its part" in introducing a new tax for the largest multinational companies. The Crown Dependencies last week confirmed they would implement the 'pillar two' tax, which is designed to create a level playing field across more than 130 jurisdictions. It is being led by the OECD, an organisation that works with governments around the world to develop economic policy.

May 23, 2024 | itv.com | Fred Dimbleby

Jersey politicians made a historic decision on Wednesday as they voted to allow people with terminal illnesses to end their lives with medical help. However, while States Members supported 'Route 1' of the proposed assisted dying law, they rejected calls for it to also cover people with incurable physical conditions who experience "unbearable suffering" - known as 'Route 2'. This was a debate of a type rarely seen in the island.