Talking Politics

In this special edition of Talking Politics from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston sits down with the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch.They discussed the challenges of anti-semitism and racism in the country, as well as the problems facing the party with the number of councillors deserting to Reform.The Tory leader criticised the BBC and other media organisations for what she said was ‘inaccurate’ coverage of Israel’s war in Gaza.And, in response to the controversy surrounding comments made by Robert Jenrick which were seen by many to be ‘racist’, Ms Badenoch defended the shadow justice secretary, saying his words were ‘taken out of context’.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In a compelling conversation, Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, dissects the looming election showdown with Nigel Farage and Reform. He claims this is 'the fight of our times' and emphasizes that neglecting Reform's threat would be a grave mistake. Starmer critiques Farage's policies on immigration, highlighting the dangers of stripping rights from settled migrants. He also discusses the need for sustained economic growth and how he will be judged on public services and living standards.

Can Sir Keir Starmer’s vision for a renewed Britain - littered with attacks on Nigel Farage - help reset the prime minister’s own dire standing with the public?In this special Talking Politics at Labour’s conference in Liverpool, Robert Peston and Tom Bradby react minutes after the PM’s keynote speech.And after a poll revealed Starmer is the least popular PM since records began, can the vision for growth he set out to a supportive flag-waving audience of Labour members help restore voter confidence in his government outside the conference hall?Or could his repeat scripted jibes at the Reform UK leader play into his rival’s hands?Got a question for Tom or Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we’ll look to answer it in our next Talking Politics Q&A episode.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Hugh Grant, the renowned actor and a staunch advocate against press intrusion, opens up about his deep disappointment with the Labour government and Sir Keir Starmer. He reveals the personal betrayals felt by voiceless victims of phone hacking, especially after the Millie Dowler case. Grant critiques Starmer's alliances with major publishers, arguing they undermine the promise of press reform. He passionately demands new legislation for newspaper accountability and emphasizes the challenges of balancing press freedom with necessary regulations in today's chaotic media landscape.

The Treasury is expecting £30 billion tax rises in November’s Budget - so how will chancellor Rachel Reeves fund that without breaking her spending rules?In Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston look at her possible solutions and why the next moves represent a nightmare for the chancellor.Meanwhile, Nigel Farage claims Reform would save Britain billions cracking down on legal migration by removing the indefinite leave to remain for many who have made Britain home.And while the controversial immigration policy’s funding plan has been widely questioned - could it add up to another voting win for Reform?Plus, what does the freedom of speech row that took Jimmy Kimmel off air for a few days tell us about the Trump regime? And how has Robert’s question to the US president captured the imagination of Jon Stewart and the makers of Diaper Diplomacy?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this special interview for Talking Politics and the Peston show, Robert Peston speaks to Sir Ed Davey from the Lib Dem party conference.The pair discuss the surge in right-wing politics, whether windfall taxes on banks would choke economic growth and why the Lib Dem leader thinks Elon Musk is running a criminal enterprise. You can watch the interview on the latest episode of Peston on Monday night and on ITVX thereafter.Got a question for Robert and Tom? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and US Correspondent Dan Rivers from the Prime Minister's country residence Chequers, where he has just survived a press conference alongside the US President. Has Sir Keir Starmer, in spite all of his difficulties on the domestic front, played it perfectly with the world's most powerful man - and as a result, bagged billions upon billions of investment from some of America's top companies?Plus, Tom and Dan discuss: After his day at Windsor Castle, why is it that Donald Trump seems to love and respect King Charles and the Royal Family so much? Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

He's already lost his deputy Angela Rayner, the questions are mounting over Peter Mandelson’s disastrous appointment, and now one of Keir Starmer's top aides Paul Ovenden has been forced to quit after an ITV News exclusive revealed his own shocking private messages. So how will the PM navigate the deepening leadership crisis without one of his key strategists?In Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston are joined by our Political Correspondent Shehab Khan, who exposed the PM’s aide's sickening messages about Diane Abbott, to assess the fallout from the story.Tom and Robert then discuss the looming threat to Starmer's position as he prepares to host Donald Trump's state visit and the emboldening of the far-right movement in the UK and US in the wake of the assassination of pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Should ministers like Angela Rayner get thousands of pounds in severance pay if they resign?In this Q&A Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer that audience question and more, including:Will Rayner's resignation trigger more investigations into politicians and government officials to see what claims they’re making that they shouldn’t?Could Keir Starmer ever take Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights?How can we have a Deputy PM in David Lammy who openly backs claims for reparations into the billions regarding slavery in the past?And after 10 years of social media churning ‘politics’ for entertainment, can it ever now stop being a soap opera?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Keir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as Britain's UK ambassador to the US following the release of more damaging emails he sent to Jeffrey Epstein.In this emergency episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston react to the continued fallout after the bombshell birthday book revelations and assess the damage to the prime minister and the Labour government.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com