Talking Politics
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Political Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week - and answer your questions in our weekly Q&A episodes.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts. Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 33min
Should there be a national inquiry into grooming gangs and why is Musk interfering in UK politics?
After a fiery first PMQs of the year, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs as Elon Musk continues to interfere in UK politics.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 20, 2024 • 30min
Reflections on a whirlwind year, and predictions for 2025
For a bonus episode to round off the year, Tom, Robert and Anushka offer their reflections on how 2024 will be remembered, how our politics has changed this year, and what might be to come in 2025. Talking Politics will be back in January - until then, enjoy the Christmas break and have a happy New Year! Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 18, 2024 • 28min
Starmer's 'honesty problem': Unforced error, or long-term strategy?
Sir Keir Starmer has once again generated unfavourable headlines, by appearing to change his mind on whether women who were not told their pension age was increasing should be entitled to compensation. Was it poor planning in opposition, or is there a deliberate strategy behind all the bad news? Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss.You can also watch Talking Politics episodes on YouTube and on ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 11, 2024 • 33min
Can Starmer find a solution to Reform's surge in the polls? And will the UK show leadership in Syria?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss the week's big political topics including Assad's fall in Syria, Reform UK's new self-confessed billionaire donor, and whether Labour could ever consider rejoining the EU as a solution for immigration.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 4, 2024 • 29min
Could Elon Musk really give Nigel Farage's Reform UK $100 million?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the rumours that Elon Musk is planning to donate $100million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, and what we do and don't know of the 'further information' which led to the former transport secretary Louise Hague's reisgnation.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Nov 27, 2024 • 37min
Will MPs vote for assisted dying? And how much longer can Labour keep blaming things on the Tories?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Romilly Weeks as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the impending vote on assisted dying, whether Keir Starmer has become comfortable being boring - and should the UK be worried by Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Nov 20, 2024 • 32min
Fears of World War Three, the farming fallout and this week's 'not quite' PMQs
Tom, Anushka and Harry dissect this week's 'not quite' PMQs. They discuss the world's security situation and whether the UK could follow Trump-style politics. Plus, how damaging could the farming fallout be for the government?You can watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube. And if you're enjoying the show please do subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Nov 13, 2024 • 34min
'The most pathetic PMQs' - and is Starmer vulnerable to what brought down the Democrats?
Tom, Robert and Anushka dissect a PMQs they describe as 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing', and ask whether Starmer is at risk of losing the 'economic argument' in the same way Joe Biden and the Democrats appear to have done in the United States. They also discuss the challenges of the Assisted Dying Bill, and Starmer's recent trip to the COP29 climate summit. You can watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube. And if you're enjoying the show please do subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Nov 6, 2024 • 28min
Kemi vs Keir: Should the PM apologise for earlier comments on Trump?
Is another Trump presidency Keir Starmer's worst nightmare, or has the PM built enough bridges to shore up the 'special relationship'? Plus, it was Kemi Badenoch's first time at Prime Minister's Questions...So how did the new Conservative leader fare? Geraint Vincent is joined by Carl Dinnen and Shehab Khan for this week's episode of Talking Politics.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Oct 30, 2024 • 22min
BUDGET SPECIAL: Did Labour bottle it, and will they have to come back for more?
£40 billion of tax rises, huge increases in public spending for Britain's creaking public services and even some punchy political allegations of Tory dishonesty...It was a very big day for the government, as Britain's first ever female Chancellor laid out Labour's budget plans to the country. Anushka Asthana, Robert Peston and Joel Hills join Tom Bradby for a special episode of Talking Politics.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
