Talking Politics

In this episode of Talking Politics, Paul Brand and Anushka Asthana discuss Labour's costly rethink of their winter fuel policy, plus: The leak from Angela Rayner that undermines Rachel Reeves's economic policyWhich Labour-held areas are set to be hardest hit by welfare cutsRobert Peston analyses the UK's 'reset' deal with the EU and why Keir Starmer's deal is far worse than the one Theresa May negotiatedWhether Starmer has futher alienated Brexit voters but without big political gainsCould MP support for the assisted dying bill be fading? Watch or listen to the latest episode of Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

This week on Talking Politics USA, Lucy Watson speaks with journalist and author Kate Andersen Brower, whose book 'The Residence' inspired a Netflix murder mystery of the same name.Kate discusses why we've seen so little of First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, and how Donald Trump's 18-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump is using her huge social media fanbase to soften the president's images.U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers joins Lucy to discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and the questions it has raised.They also delve into the meaning of the numbers 8-6-4-7 and why a seashell social media post has resulted in the former director of the FBI James Comey being interviewed by the Secret Service.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Could Prime Minister Keir Starmer really sack Chancellor Rachel Reeves before the next election?In this week's Talking Politics Q&A, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana answer that question and more, including:How are Labour 'putting money in people’s pockets' as they claim?Why is the government investigating whether to place a huge restriction on Cash ISAs?Why isn't Labour ramming the point home that Nigel Farage backed Liz Truss' mini budget?Why do politicians swear an oath to the monarch and not the public?Remember to subscribe to Talking Politics on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can also catch up on ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana deep-dive into the issue that has foxed successive governments for years: immigration.In light of Keir Starmer’s speech warning against the UK becoming a “nation of strangers”, the team discuss: How Starmer’s language compares with Enoch Powell’s infamous “River of Blood” speech in 1968Why Downing Street’s approach to the migration speech will come back to hurt the PMThe myths and misunderstandings at the heart of the immigration debateWhy successive governments have failed to handle the issue of migrationPlus Donald Trump’s influence on the Middle East as he talks up a deal with Iran and lifts US sanctions on Syria You can watch or listen to Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.And - as mentioned in the episode - you can watch Peter Smith's report on how French police are being outpaced by cunning migrant smugglers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNAYDEksJLAGot a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

This week on Talking Politics USA, award-winning correspondent Robert Moore tells Tom Bradby about his new documentary, 'Shock and Awe: Trump's Return'.Robert has travelled from coast to coast meeting people caught in the eye of Donald Trump's storm during the first months of his second presidency, from those who support him to those who fear the potentially violent consequences of how America is changing.Tom and Robert also discuss the potential implications if the royal family of Qatar gives the White House a luxury jumbo jet to be used as Air Force One. And is there conflict brewing between the two most influential Americans on the planet - President Trump and Pope Leo?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this week's Talking Politics Q&A, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana answer audience questions on Nigel Farage and Reform.Could Nigel Farage turn our country into a Little America?Will Farage tone down Reform’s rhetoric the closer to power?Due to our electoral system Reform stand no chance of forming a government. Agree?Can a viewer who voted Conservative, Lib Dem, Labour and now Reform be fitted into voter modelling?Will the Labour government look to thwart Reform councillors?What does the current Labour government stand for? Remember to subscribe to Talking Politics on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can also catch up on ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

It might have been overshadowed by another American at the Vatican today, but President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have struck a significant US-UK trade deal - the first deal done by the White House since its coercive global tariffs campaign began.In this special edition of Talking Politics, Robert Peston offers his hot take on the deal to Paul Brand and explains why it matters for exports of steel, cars, food, and more.You can watch or listen to Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

How far could Nigel Farage’s Reform reshape British politics and what would he do if the party ever won power?In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana to discuss the impact of Reform's newfound place ahead in the polls and what the party's recent success at the ballot box says about the current mood of voters.Our experts also evaluate whether Farage’s Reform are now the official opposition to Keir Starmer and Labour and if the party could break the traditional third party ceiling to find a route to Downing Street.And they also give their verdict on the likelihood of Boris Johnson making a return to frontline politics with questions growing over Kemi Badenoch’s future as Conservative leader.You can WATCH or LISTEN to Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this week's Talking Politics USA, presenter Tom Bradby, US correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House adviser Laura Schwartz and correspondent Robert Moore answer your questions, including:In what era was America greatest? And what will have changed when America is great again?Is it safe for LGBT+ people to visit the United States?Is there anything that is actually politically damaging to Trump?And if you could meet one US president, who would it be and why?Do you have a question you'd like the team to answer? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Julie Etchingham is joined by ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston, Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Elections Analyst Professor Jane Green to discuss the Local Election results. The team review why Reform has had so much success, who the Reform Party is now appealing to, and what the other parties can do to counter Nigel Farage.  Plus, each of our experts predicts how these results may impact the political landscape going forward.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com