

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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Jun 21, 2024 • 29min
Place your bets: Will gambling-gate plague the PM all the way to polling day?
Julie Etchingham is joined by Romilly Weeks from the campaign trail as a betting scandal continues to engulf the final stages of the Tory election campaign.In the studio Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana give their verdict on the latest setback for Rishi Sunak.Plus, a leaked document reveals the Lib Dems' last minute tactics in the final days of the campaign.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 20, 2024 • 39min
The Conservative betting scandal, and what would Martin Lewis tell the next Chancellor?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as a betting scandal overshadows the Conservative campaign. Will the party suspend those under investigation by the gambling watchdog? Plus Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, tells us why he's so frustrated by the current campaign and sets out what advice he would give the next Chancellor.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 19, 2024 • 40min
Is there any path to Scottish independence - and why are billionaires batting for Labour?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as the SNP launch their manifesto. But is their claim that they'll pressure Westminster for another independence referendum actually credible? Peter Smith sits down with their leader John Swinney to find out. Meanwhile, the team in the studio dissect the latest inflation and migration statistics, whilst Robert interviews Sir Keir Starmer and finds out why so many billionares are backing Labour.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 18, 2024 • 36min
Will Labour be less cautious if they get elected?
Robert Peston joins Tom Bradby in the studio whilst Anushka Asthana is on the road with Labour.She's exclusively interviewed Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves about why the party is so resistant to lifting the two-child benefit cap.Plus, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins the team from Belfast ahead of the first Westminster election since power-sharing in Northern Ireland was restored. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 17, 2024 • 37min
Could Nigel Farage be Prime Minister in five years’ time?
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss Reform UK's ambitions and the party's 'contract with the people', otherwise known as their manifesto. Plus, Harry Horton challenges Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage on how he'd make it all add up. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 14, 2024 • 26min
How accurate is Nigel Farage's claim that he is now "leader of the opposition"?
Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Paul Brand as a buoyant Mr Farage reacted to the first poll suggesting that his party has overtaken the Conservatives. Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton joins the team after a hastily arranged Reform UK press conference to share what the mood is like within the party.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 13, 2024 • 27min
Is Labour's 'safety first' manifesto ambitious enough?
Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana and Joel Hills join Gamal Fahnbulleh as Labour release their election manifesto.Plus, they are joined by Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as her party's tax plans come under scrutiny.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 12, 2024 • 27min
Another Sunak slip-up, a change in Tory tactics and why Wordle is the light relief we all need...
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Nina Hossain to discuss a possible Labour supermajority and change in Tory tactics.Plus, Paul Brand reflects on the Sunak interview which stole headlines after the PM admitted he 'went without' Sky TV as a child. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 11, 2024 • 30min
It's manifesto time...Rishi Sunak's big pitch for staying in power
Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston,Shehab Khan and Anushka Asthana as the Conservative Party unveil their election manifesto, as Rishi Sunak seeks to boost his party after a damaging few days following his disappearance at D-Day commemorations.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 10, 2024 • 29min
What can we expect from manifesto week, and who can we trust?
Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the Liberal Democrats' manifesto launch, and look ahead to what we can expect from Labour and the Conservatives.Plus our UK editor Paul Brand, who has travelled to blue and red wall seats around the country, joins election analyst Professor Jane Green to examine what voters are looking for in the next prime minister.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com


