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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Sep 4, 2024 • 23min
The Grenfell report, repairing the British state, and whether our politicians really get it yet
Sir Keir Starmer's response to the final Grenfell Inquiry report was emphatic: The British state failed, I am deeply sorry, and we will change things. But does he understand just how huge the task of rebuilding the state -and the public's faith in the state - is going to be? Julie Etchingham is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for the first show back after the summer. New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jul 24, 2024 • 16min
How did Starmer fare in his first PMQs as Prime Minister?
Political Editor Robert Peston and Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen join Paul Brand as Sir Keir Starmer takes the leading role on the PMQs stage for the very first time.Plus, how has the new Prime Minister coped with his first rebellion? All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics.New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jul 17, 2024 • 20min
After 14 years of waiting what laws did Labour prioritise in the King's Speech?
In today's epsiode of Talking Politics the team discuss Labour's plan for government, as laid out in the King's Speech.Our elections analyst Professor Jane Green tells us renationalising the railways no longer feels like a left-wing policy, and Anushka explains why Sir Keir Starmer loves the idea of 'mission-led government'.Plus, with plans to kick hereditary peers out the Lords, Robert asks: what will happen to the Duke of Norfolk?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jul 10, 2024 • 32min
The government changes, but the problems stay the same
Just six days into the top job in British politics and it’s been non-stop for Sir Keir Starmer and his new team.Nina Hossain is joined by ITV News Poltical Editor Robert Peston in the studio, and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana who's travelled with the Prime Minister to Washington for his first trip abroad. Plus how united can the Tories appear in the midst of a leadership battle?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jul 5, 2024 • 30min
The 'Starmer Tsunami', what now for the country?
Paul Brand is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first Labour Prime Minister in 14 years.Plus, Louise Scott comments on an 'incredibly tough night' for the Scottish National Party.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jul 3, 2024 • 33min
Was this the ‘most maddening and absurd election campaign’ so far?
Julie Etchingham is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston on the eve of polling day, as they take a look back at a general election campaign filled with scandal, stunts and the return of old political figures.Also Romilly Weeks and Carl Dinnen join the conversation to discuss the mood in the main two parties as six weeks of tireless campaigning draws to a close.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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
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
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
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
