Talking Politics
ITV News
Political Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week.
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You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform, including https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-politics/id1724952808 (Apple Podcasts). Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.
Episodes
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Oct 9, 2024 • 19min
Bonus episode: Cleverly knocked out, as the race to replace Rishi is whittled down to two
Tom, Robert and Anushka are back for a special emergency episode , after the shock news that James Cleverly has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. So has the party handed Sir Keir Starmer a gift? Or is it a stroke of genius?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Oct 9, 2024 • 30min
Has Starmer finally put all the drama behind him... or is his Chancellor about to break an election promise?
Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they predict what exactly may be in the Autumn budget.Plus, they discuss the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader, after Tom Tugendhat is knocked out of the contest.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Oct 4, 2024 • 23min
Boris Johnson on Brexit, Covid, and regrets over Partygate apologies
In this special episode of Talking Politics, former prime minister Boris Johnson sat down with ITV News anchor Tom Bradby for his first major TV interview on his time in office since leaving Number 10.The pair discussed Covid, Brexit, Partygate and much more. Remember to rate and subscribe!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Oct 2, 2024 • 32min
What does the next Conservative leader need to do to regain power?
Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston - who is in Brussels where the PM is meeting European leaders - and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana - who is in Birmingham where the Tory party conference has been taking place.The team take a closer look at how the Tory leadership hopefuls performed in their keynote speeches and who is most likely to come out on top.Plus, they discuss how the threat of a regional war in the Middle East has overshadowed Sir Keir Starmer's trip to Brussels as he looks to 'reset' the UK's relationship with the EU.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Sep 25, 2024 • 32min
Why the upcoming budget could be the UK's most important since the 1970s
On today's episode Tom Bradby is joined by Carl Dinnen and Robert Peston, who's in New York and has sat down with the Prime Minister.The team discuss whether the UK does still have any influence over events in the Middle East, after Sir Keir Starmer insisted it does in his interview with Robert.They also ask 'what was Labour thinking' when it comes to the gifts scandal.And Robert sets out why next month's budget could be the most important for the UK since the days of Geoffrey Howe.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Sep 18, 2024 • 31min
Robert exclusively reveals Starmer's free Arsenal hospitality box, plus what does the PM want from his EU 'reset'?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana for today's episode.The team discuss just how damaging the PM's hospitality habit is, and Robert reveals that Sir Keir has been given a free hospitality box at his beloved Arsenal.Also on today's episode: What are Labour hoping to achieve from their 'reset' of relations with Europe?Could a return to the customs union be on the cards?And will we finally see some hope from the government at the Labour conference this weekend.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Sep 11, 2024 • 33min
What has the Harris campaign learned from Keir Starmer? And has Labour botched its winter fuel announcement?
Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss the fallout from last night's US presidential debate, as election day draws closer.Plus, as millions of pensioners are set to lose out on their winter fuel payment, the team examine whether Labour has lost control of their messaging.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Sep 4, 2024 • 23min
The Grenfell report, repairing the British state, and whether our politicians really get it yet
Sir Keir Starmer's response to the final Grenfell Inquiry report was emphatic: The British state failed, I am deeply sorry, and we will change things. But does he understand just how huge the task of rebuilding the state -and the public's faith in the state - is going to be? Julie Etchingham is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for the first show back after the summer. New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jul 24, 2024 • 16min
How did Starmer fare in his first PMQs as Prime Minister?
Political Editor Robert Peston and Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen join Paul Brand as Sir Keir Starmer takes the leading role on the PMQs stage for the very first time.Plus, how has the new Prime Minister coped with his first rebellion? All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics.New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jul 17, 2024 • 20min
After 14 years of waiting what laws did Labour prioritise in the King's Speech?
In today's epsiode of Talking Politics the team discuss Labour's plan for government, as laid out in the King's Speech.Our elections analyst Professor Jane Green tells us renationalising the railways no longer feels like a left-wing policy, and Anushka explains why Sir Keir Starmer loves the idea of 'mission-led government'.Plus, with plans to kick hereditary peers out the Lords, Robert asks: what will happen to the Duke of Norfolk?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
