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David Blair, The Telegraph’s chief foreign affairs commentator, gives sharp analysis of the Iran conflict and regional fallout. Hannah Furness, Royal Editor at The Telegraph, breaks down renewed scrutiny of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and palace optics. They discuss Trump’s unclear approach, Iran’s capabilities and regional energy impacts. Short, fast-paced takes on geopolitics and royal reputation.

Tyler Goodspeed, former economic adviser to Donald Trump and author on macro risks, explains how oil shocks shape politics and markets. He maps 1979 parallels, who buys Strait of Hormuz oil and why supply disruptions ripple through goods and fuel. He also critiques UK energy policy and contrasts US and UK growth paths.

Fiyaz Mughal, counter-terrorism expert and founder of Tell Mama who resigned as a Home Office adviser, discusses failed integration, ghettoisation and why officials avoid naming Islamist extremism. He warns a formal Islamophobia definition could be misused. He also describes threats moderates face, campus tensions, and the need for a firmer defence of British values.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, Conservative politician and former Cabinet minister known for his media commentary, critiques Labour’s new immigration measures. He debates the £40,000 incentive, deportation vs incentives, and student visa suspensions. He also discusses Keir Starmer’s handling of Iran, alleged flip-flopping, and implications for UK foreign policy.

Sir Richard Barrons, retired British Army commander who led the 2025 defence review, discusses Britain’s depleted forces and the need for urgent military transformation. Conversation covers technology-led warfare, drones and AI, ship and fleet shortfalls, and why billions more are needed to rebuild regulars and reserves. Short, urgent takes on readiness and defence funding.

Robert Jenrick, former Conservative cabinet minister turned Reform-aligned critic, and Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and foreign affairs chair, join to debate urgent foreign policy and economic fallout. They discuss the UK’s delayed naval response to France’s Mediterranean deployment, legal questions over strikes on Iran, and the political spin around the Spring Statement.

Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, offers sharp strategic and operational perspective from his intelligence career. He discusses UK consultation over US strikes, the Diego Garcia controversy, timing and planning of the operation, whether the US seeks regime change or a more compliant leadership, and the regional tactical aftermath and terrorism risks.

A shock Green Party win in Gorton and Denton and its turmoil for Labour leadership. Discussion of alleged family voting and whether police should probe ballot secrecy. Analysis of Reform UK’s surge and what a near-30% showing means for the right. Debate over whether pro-Palestine sentiment and shifting youth support are reshaping party politics.

It’s election day in Gorton and Denton, and the polls are so tight it’s impossible to call a winner. The campaign itself has been an ugly one, with each party accusing the other of dirty tricks and the Greens accused of “manipulating” an area with a large Muslim population in an attempt to divide the contest along religious lines. Telegraph columnist Allister Heath decries this “retrograde step towards sectarianism” as a “disaster for democracy”, as elections should be “decided on whether policies are good or bad, not whether you win the demographic war”.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim reflect on damaging revelations by the Daily Telegraph that reveal a very different picture about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s final visit to “say goodbye” to Jeffrey Epstein in New York in 2010.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They dissect explosive PMQs clashes, including a furious attack labeling Labour the paedo defender party and tactical question-planting ahead of a by-election. Reports about Peter Mandelson’s arrest and leaked Epstein locker details create political shockwaves. There’s on-the-ground reporting from Gorton and Denton about Green campaigning, Reform’s mobilisation, and the tight by-election battle.