The countdown to the UK election is being dominated by predictions of a historic Labour victory.

Parties have been making their last pitches to voters, with reports Keir Starmer is projected to head the largest majority since 1832.

But University of Exeter Modern History Professor Richard Toye told Mike Hosking that Starmer isn't being complacent when it comes to pushing people to the polls. 

He said there’s a slightly odd situation in which other parties have been saying that Labour is bound to get an enormous majority, so people should vote Conservative in order to keep that majority down, while Labour is sort of saying it’s not in the bag yet.

Voting opens at 6pm today our time.

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The countdown to the UK election is being dominated by predictions of a historic Labour victory. 
Parties have been making their last pitches to voters, with reports Keir Starmer is projected to head the largest majority since 1832. 
But University of Exeter Modern History Professor Richard Toye told Mike Hosking that Starmer isn't being complacent when it comes to pushing people to the polls.  
He said there’s a slightly odd situation in which other parties have been saying that Labour is bound to get an enormous majority, so people should vote Conservative in order to keep that majority down, while Labour is sort of saying it’s not in the bag yet. 
Voting opens at 6pm today our time. 
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Richard Toye: Exeter University Professor of Modern History on the predictions of a historic Labour victory

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.



The school holidays: 7/10

760,000 will fly these next two weeks, which doesn’t include the thousands who have already flown from private school, which doesn’t include the thousands who drive. We love travel, even in a cost-of-living crisis.



Joe Biden: 1/10

Debates rarely turn out much but this time last week the world changed. Deciding to stay is a massive mistake his party will pay a price for.



Rishi Sunak: 4/10

Worked hard to limit the damage, but is the classic victim of the bloke who came along at the end of the chain and is there when the hammer goes down.



Emmanuel Macron: 2/10

Idiotic move of the year. The Tories were always going to get smashed but the Europe vote didn’t need to lead to what he then did. And this Sunday he will see how bad that mistake was.



Newshub: 4/10

It's been dragged out too long with far too much gnashing and wailing from people who still think they are a mile more important than they are. The fact is they couldn’t get an audience to attract the ads to pay the bills. You monetise or die. But less media is not good so ultimately we are all losers.



The All Blacks: 7/10

The first test is always full of anticipation and England are a good way to start as we welcome in the Razor years.



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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/heidi-walker-flight-centre-general-manager-on-the-reduction-in-holiday-bookings-during-the-school-term/">The school holidays: 7/10</a>
760,000 will fly these next two weeks, which doesn’t include the thousands who have already flown from private school, which doesn’t include the thousands who drive. We love travel, even in a cost-of-living crisis. 
 
Joe Biden: 1/10 
Debates rarely turn out much but this time last week the world changed. Deciding to stay is a massive mistake his party will pay a price for. 
 
Rishi Sunak: 4/10 
Worked hard to limit the damage, but is the classic victim of the bloke who came along at the end of the chain and is there when the hammer goes down. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/catherine-field-france-correspondent-on-the-building-tension-surrounding-frances-snap-election/">Emmanuel Macron: 2/10</a> 
Idiotic move of the year. The Tories were always going to get smashed but the Europe vote didn’t need to lead to what he then did. And this Sunday he will see how bad that mistake was. 
 
Newshub: 4/10 
It's been dragged out too long with far too much gnashing and wailing from people who still think they are a mile more important than they are. The fact is they couldn’t get an audience to attract the ads to pay the bills. You monetise or die. But less media is not good so ultimately we are all losers. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/ian-jones-former-all-black-ahead-of-the-first-all-blacks-test-of-the-season-against-england/">The All Blacks: 7/10</a>
The first test is always full of anticipation and England are a good way to start as we welcome in the Razor years. 
 
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Mark the Week: We love travel, even in a cost-of-living crisis

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was.

They discussed salads, Mike and Kate’s dog, and would Tim give up his car for five weeks for $1000?

Plus, Mike may have gone overboard with his sweater purchases.

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. 
They discussed salads, Mike and Kate’s dog, and would Tim give up his car for five weeks for $1000? 
Plus, Mike may have gone overboard with his sweater purchases. 
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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Salads, dogs, Mike's sweater purchases, and giving up your car for $1000

The first All Blacks game of the season is upon us.

It’s the first game with Scott Robertson at the helm, as his team faces England on Saturday.

New Zealand has won 33 of the last 43 matches against the Brits, and the All Blacks currently sit 3rd in the global rankings, two steps above England in 5th.

Former All Black Ian Jones told Mike Hosking that the energy level is high and we don’t know who’s going to win.

He said that the way Scott Robertson and his team has brought fans of the game on board and along for the ride, really selling the game, makes it really, really intriguing.

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The first All Blacks game of the season is upon us. 
It’s the first game with Scott Robertson at the helm, as his team faces England on Saturday. 
New Zealand has won 33 of the last 43 matches against the Brits, and the All Blacks currently sit 3rd in the global rankings, two steps above England in 5th. 
Former All Black Ian Jones told Mike Hosking that the energy level is high and we don’t know who’s going to win. 
He said that the way Scott Robertson and his team has brought fans of the game on board and along for the ride, really selling the game, makes it really, really intriguing. 
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Richard Toye: Exeter University Professor of Modern History on the predictions of a historic Labour victory

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