Talking Politics

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Jul 2, 2024 • 33min

Postal vote delays and can a Prime Minister have a work–life balance?

Julie Etchingham is joined by Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana and Professor Colin Rallings to discuss the ongoing delays to postal vote.Plus, with only two days of campaigning remaining, the political attacks have become frenzied and somewhat personal.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jul 1, 2024 • 31min

French Elections: How should you deal with a far-right neighbour?

Julie Etchingham is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston as another country’s election steals the headlines with only three days before the UK heads to the polls.Plus, are Rishi Sunak's potential successors getting their ducks in a row for a possible Tory leadership contest?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 28, 2024 • 29min

Racism, Reform and the Prime Minister's anger

Geraint Vincent is joined in the studio by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss how offensive remarks made by Reform supporters have ignited a debate around racism in this country.Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton, who has been following the Reform party during the election explains how it changes the campaign on the ground. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 27, 2024 • 31min

A week to polling day - who do you trust to end the doctors' strikes?

We go to the polls in a week's time.Today Junior Doctors in England went to the picket line - in their long running dispute.Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston to discuss how and who can settle the strikes.Plus, Political Correspondent Shehab Khan joins the team to discuss why many members of the Muslim community are losing trust in Labour.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 26, 2024 • 31min

Will the real Keir Starmer please stand up?

Nina Hossain is joined by Daniel Hewitt who has been looking at the housing shortage and the main parties' plans to try to solve it.In the studio, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the scrutiny of Sir Keir Starmer's policies and personality.Plus, why is Rishi Sunak in a spat with Dr Who?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 25, 2024 • 25min

What does the latest twist in the Tory gambling saga mean and why is 2024 the TikTok election?

Nina Hossain is joined by Lewis Denison as political leaders fight for hits and likes on TikTok.In the studio, Carl Dinnen and Robert Peston discuss the growing betting scandal as the Conservatives decide to take action.Plus, which TV shows are the leaders watching?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 24, 2024 • 29min

A withering economic assessment of the parties' manifestos plus what to expect from the last full week of campaigning

Julie Etchingham is joined by Joel Hills as economists give a damning assessment of both Labour and Conservative plans.In the studio, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the Tory betting scandal.Plus, is Nigel Farage Britain's Donald Trump?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 21, 2024 • 29min

Place your bets: Will gambling-gate plague the PM all the way to polling day?

Julie Etchingham is joined by Romilly Weeks from the campaign trail as a betting scandal continues to engulf the final stages of the Tory election campaign.In the studio Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana give their verdict on the latest setback for Rishi Sunak.Plus, a leaked document reveals the Lib Dems' last minute tactics in the final days of the campaign.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 20, 2024 • 39min

The Conservative betting scandal, and what would Martin Lewis tell the next Chancellor?

Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as a betting scandal overshadows the Conservative campaign. Will the party suspend those under investigation by the gambling watchdog? Plus Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, tells us why he's so frustrated by the current campaign and sets out what advice he would give the next Chancellor.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 19, 2024 • 40min

Is there any path to Scottish independence - and why are billionaires batting for Labour?

Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as the SNP launch their manifesto. But is their claim that they'll pressure Westminster for another independence referendum actually credible? Peter Smith sits down with their leader John Swinney to find out. Meanwhile, the team in the studio dissect the latest inflation and migration statistics, whilst Robert interviews Sir Keir Starmer and finds out why so many billionares are backing Labour.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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