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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Jun 18, 2024 • 36min
Will Labour be less cautious if they get elected?
Robert Peston joins Tom Bradby in the studio whilst Anushka Asthana is on the road with Labour.She's exclusively interviewed Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves about why the party is so resistant to lifting the two-child benefit cap.Plus, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins the team from Belfast ahead of the first Westminster election since power-sharing in Northern Ireland was restored. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 17, 2024 • 37min
Could Nigel Farage be Prime Minister in five years’ time?
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss Reform UK's ambitions and the party's 'contract with the people', otherwise known as their manifesto. Plus, Harry Horton challenges Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage on how he'd make it all add up. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 14, 2024 • 26min
How accurate is Nigel Farage's claim that he is now "leader of the opposition"?
Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Paul Brand as a buoyant Mr Farage reacted to the first poll suggesting that his party has overtaken the Conservatives. Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton joins the team after a hastily arranged Reform UK press conference to share what the mood is like within the party.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 13, 2024 • 27min
Is Labour's 'safety first' manifesto ambitious enough?
Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana and Joel Hills join Gamal Fahnbulleh as Labour release their election manifesto.Plus, they are joined by Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as her party's tax plans come under scrutiny.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 12, 2024 • 27min
Another Sunak slip-up, a change in Tory tactics and why Wordle is the light relief we all need...
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Nina Hossain to discuss a possible Labour supermajority and change in Tory tactics.Plus, Paul Brand reflects on the Sunak interview which stole headlines after the PM admitted he 'went without' Sky TV as a child. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 11, 2024 • 30min
It's manifesto time...Rishi Sunak's big pitch for staying in power
Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston,Shehab Khan and Anushka Asthana as the Conservative Party unveil their election manifesto, as Rishi Sunak seeks to boost his party after a damaging few days following his disappearance at D-Day commemorations.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 10, 2024 • 29min
What can we expect from manifesto week, and who can we trust?
Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the Liberal Democrats' manifesto launch, and look ahead to what we can expect from Labour and the Conservatives.Plus our UK editor Paul Brand, who has travelled to blue and red wall seats around the country, joins election analyst Professor Jane Green to examine what voters are looking for in the next prime minister.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 7, 2024 • 28min
How damaging could Rishi Sunak's early D-Day departure be for the Conservatives?
Geraint Vincent is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's early departure from Normandy to do a TV interview - turning the whole situation into a political disaster. Plus our Political Correspondent Shehab Khan brings us the mood from the Tory camp from the campaign trail. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 6, 2024 • 30min
Behind the scenes of ITV's moving interview with Sir Ed Davey
On the day the world commemorates the 80th anniverary of D-Day, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss Conservative and Labour's defence spending pledges.Plus Rachel Younger provides behind the scenes details of her moving interview with Sir Ed Davey, and how his family life affects what he sees as his 'duty' to care sector policy.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jun 5, 2024 • 31min
Does Rishi Sunak's ITV debate £2,000 tax claim stand up to scrutiny?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the fallout from ITVs debate as Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head for the first time.Plus Julie Etchingham discusses the challenges of moderating the live debate, and Carl Dinnen also speaks of the mood in the Labour camp after Mr Sunak's £2,000 tax hike claim.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
