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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 - 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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Oct 23, 2024 • 27min
Starmer's Trump problem, brewing budget rows, and the one politician you shouldn't underestimate
Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana return a week before the big Autumn budget - but there's another uncomfortable story taking up the headlines for the government in the form of a spat with the Donald Trump campaign. Is the potential next president seriously angry at the UK government? And is it a concern if he is? Also on the agenda is whether your taxes are about to rise, and why one particular politician may be Labour's best asset - even if they don't seem to know it.If you enjoy Talking Politics, why not subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also watch episodes on YouTube and ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Oct 16, 2024 • 30min
Budget takes shape, a lively disagreement on Taylor Swift, and is Starmer too 'weird' on camera?
Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they discuss further revelations about tax and spending plans in the Autumn budget. They also reflect on some of Starmer's awkward moments at the despatch box this week. Plus, they discuss the furore around the prime minister meeting with Taylor Swift behind the scenes at her concert. Should we be reporting on it? And should you care? Remember to hit subscribe so you don't miss out! You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Oct 13, 2024 • 24min
The life, death and legacy of Alex Salmond
Following the death of Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond, Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for a special edition of Talking Politics. The team look back at the life of the man who will be remembered as bringing independence to the forefront of the Scottish political agenda, who lived a life of great achievement and at times controversy.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Oct 9, 2024 • 19min
Bonus episode: Cleverly knocked out, as the race to replace Rishi is whittled down to two
Tom, Robert and Anushka are back for a special emergency episode , after the shock news that James Cleverly has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. So has the party handed Sir Keir Starmer a gift? Or is it a stroke of genius?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Oct 9, 2024 • 30min
Has Starmer finally put all the drama behind him... or is his Chancellor about to break an election promise?
Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they predict what exactly may be in the Autumn budget.Plus, they discuss the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader, after Tom Tugendhat is knocked out of the contest.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Oct 4, 2024 • 23min
Boris Johnson on Brexit, Covid, and regrets over Partygate apologies
In this special episode of Talking Politics, former prime minister Boris Johnson sat down with ITV News anchor Tom Bradby for his first major TV interview on his time in office since leaving Number 10.The pair discussed Covid, Brexit, Partygate and much more. Remember to rate and subscribe!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Oct 2, 2024 • 32min
What does the next Conservative leader need to do to regain power?
Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston - who is in Brussels where the PM is meeting European leaders - and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana - who is in Birmingham where the Tory party conference has been taking place.The team take a closer look at how the Tory leadership hopefuls performed in their keynote speeches and who is most likely to come out on top.Plus, they discuss how the threat of a regional war in the Middle East has overshadowed Sir Keir Starmer's trip to Brussels as he looks to 'reset' the UK's relationship with the EU.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Sep 25, 2024 • 32min
Why the upcoming budget could be the UK's most important since the 1970s
On today's episode Tom Bradby is joined by Carl Dinnen and Robert Peston, who's in New York and has sat down with the Prime Minister.The team discuss whether the UK does still have any influence over events in the Middle East, after Sir Keir Starmer insisted it does in his interview with Robert.They also ask 'what was Labour thinking' when it comes to the gifts scandal.And Robert sets out why next month's budget could be the most important for the UK since the days of Geoffrey Howe.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Sep 18, 2024 • 31min
Robert exclusively reveals Starmer's free Arsenal hospitality box, plus what does the PM want from his EU 'reset'?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana for today's episode.The team discuss just how damaging the PM's hospitality habit is, and Robert reveals that Sir Keir has been given a free hospitality box at his beloved Arsenal.Also on today's episode: What are Labour hoping to achieve from their 'reset' of relations with Europe?Could a return to the customs union be on the cards?And will we finally see some hope from the government at the Labour conference this weekend.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Sep 11, 2024 • 33min
What has the Harris campaign learned from Keir Starmer? And has Labour botched its winter fuel announcement?
Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss the fallout from last night's US presidential debate, as election day draws closer.Plus, as millions of pensioners are set to lose out on their winter fuel payment, the team examine whether Labour has lost control of their messaging.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com


