

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.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 28min
How damaging could Rishi Sunak's early D-Day departure be for the Conservatives?
Geraint Vincent is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's early departure from Normandy to do a TV interview - turning the whole situation into a political disaster. Plus our Political Correspondent Shehab Khan brings us the mood from the Tory camp from the campaign trail. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 6, 2024 • 30min
Behind the scenes of ITV's moving interview with Sir Ed Davey
On the day the world commemorates the 80th anniverary of D-Day, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss Conservative and Labour's defence spending pledges.Plus Rachel Younger provides behind the scenes details of her moving interview with Sir Ed Davey, and how his family life affects what he sees as his 'duty' to care sector policy.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 5, 2024 • 31min
Does Rishi Sunak's ITV debate £2,000 tax claim stand up to scrutiny?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the fallout from ITVs debate as Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head for the first time.Plus Julie Etchingham discusses the challenges of moderating the live debate, and Carl Dinnen also speaks of the mood in the Labour camp after Mr Sunak's £2,000 tax hike claim.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 4, 2024 • 29min
Sunak and Starmer prepare for the first debate, but Nigel Farage still steals the limelight
Tom Bradby presents Talking Politics: The Election in Salford, ahead of the first head-to-head TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer. And while he may not be taking part in the debate, Nigel Farage continued to steal the limelight at the launch of his campaign in Clacton.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Jun 3, 2024 • 29min
The moment Nigel Farage threw his hat back in the ring
Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston at the exact moment Nigel Farage announced he was taking over the Reform Party, and running to be an MP (again). So how much of an impact will he have on the election campaign?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

May 29, 2024 • 27min
How messy could the Diane Abbott saga get for Labour? And can the ITV debate save Rishi Sunak?
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Gamal Fahnbulleh, as the controversy over Diane Abbott threatens to derail Labour's election campaign.And as ITV announce the first televised leadership debate, could it be an opportunity for Rishi Sunak to revive his fortunes?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

May 22, 2024 • 31min
The election is called - so why now? And why are Tory MPs so unhappy?
Tom Bradby presents a special edition of Talking Politics from Downing Street as Rishi Sunak confirms Britain will go to the polls on July 4.Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana are on hand as ever with expert analysis, alongside Libby Wiener, to explain why the prime minister has chosen now for a General Election - and why it's gone down so badly among many of his own MPs.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

May 15, 2024 • 28min
Will Rishi Sunak choose a campaign of hope or fear at the General Election?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Carl Dinnen to discuss the week in politics. Robert went to see the PM's big security speech, seen by many as the starting pistol for this year's general election. But with Rishi Sunak warning of the insecurity facing the world, while also promising a brighter future, which tack will he take when it comes to the campaign?The panellists also discuss whether PMQs has lost its punch and whether our political leaders are shouting about Artificial Intelligence enough. All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics. New episodes every Wednesday so do subscribe to ensure you won't miss out.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

May 8, 2024 • 30min
A post-election shock defection, and is there really any chance of a hung parliament?
Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Tom Bradby to discuss the shock defection by Conservative MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, to Labour after she crossed the floor at the beginning of PMQs.How damaging is this for the Prime Minister?And how will Labour MPs feel about an MP usually more associated with the right of the Tory party joining their ranks? Plus - is Sunak's warning of a hung parliament really a possibility?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

May 3, 2024 • 31min
Local elections: A 'seismic' shift or a Sunak sigh of relief?
In a local elections special, ITV News analysts Professor Jane Green and Professor Colin Rallings join Julie Etchingham as the results roll in and the Conservatives lose hundreds of council seats.Plus, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss a bruising by-election, the 'Reform factor' and what the future looks like for Rishi Sunak.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


