Talking Politics

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Jun 4, 2024 • 29min

Sunak and Starmer prepare for the first debate, but Nigel Farage still steals the limelight

Tom Bradby presents Talking Politics: The Election in Salford, ahead of the first head-to-head TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer. And while he may not be taking part in the debate, Nigel Farage continued to steal the limelight at the launch of his campaign in Clacton.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jun 3, 2024 • 29min

The moment Nigel Farage threw his hat back in the ring

Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston at the exact moment Nigel Farage announced he was taking over the Reform Party, and running to be an MP (again). So how much of an impact will he have on the election campaign?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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May 29, 2024 • 27min

How messy could the Diane Abbott saga get for Labour? And can the ITV debate save Rishi Sunak?

Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Gamal Fahnbulleh, as the controversy over Diane Abbott threatens to derail Labour's election campaign.And as ITV announce the first televised leadership debate, could it be an opportunity for Rishi Sunak to revive his fortunes?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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May 22, 2024 • 31min

The election is called - so why now? And why are Tory MPs so unhappy?

Tom Bradby presents a special edition of Talking Politics from Downing Street as Rishi Sunak confirms Britain will go to the polls on July 4.Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana are on hand as ever with expert analysis, alongside Libby Wiener, to explain why the prime minister has chosen now for a General Election - and why it's gone down so badly among many of his own MPs.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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May 15, 2024 • 28min

Will Rishi Sunak choose a campaign of hope or fear at the General Election?

Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Carl Dinnen to discuss the week in politics. Robert went to see the PM's big security speech, seen by many as the starting pistol for this year's general election. But with Rishi Sunak warning of the insecurity facing the world, while also promising a brighter future, which tack will he take when it comes to the campaign?The panellists also discuss whether PMQs has lost its punch and whether our political leaders are shouting about Artificial Intelligence enough. All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics. New episodes every Wednesday so do subscribe to ensure you won't miss out.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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May 8, 2024 • 30min

A post-election shock defection, and is there really any chance of a hung parliament?

Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Tom Bradby to discuss the shock defection by Conservative MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, to Labour after she crossed the floor at the beginning of PMQs.How damaging is this for the Prime Minister?And how will Labour MPs feel about an MP usually more associated with the right of the Tory party joining their ranks? Plus - is Sunak's warning of a hung parliament really a possibility?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
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May 3, 2024 • 31min

Local elections: A 'seismic' shift or a Sunak sigh of relief?

In a local elections special, ITV News analysts Professor Jane Green and Professor Colin Rallings join Julie Etchingham as the results roll in and the Conservatives lose hundreds of council seats.Plus, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss a bruising by-election, the 'Reform factor' and what the future looks like for Rishi Sunak.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
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May 1, 2024 • 29min

Can the Rwanda scheme save Rishi Sunak?

Political Correspondents Shehab Khan and Carl Dinnen join Tom Bradby as the first failed asylum seeker heads to Rwanda. Can the first deportations to Rwanda save Rishi Sunak's election chances?And how does the prime minister plan to pay for what Labour calls the unfunded £46bn plan to scrap National Insurance? 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
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Apr 24, 2024 • 26min

Do voters really care about immigration? And are the Rayner allegations damaging for Labour?

Elections expert Jane Green is a special guest this week, as we approach the local elections. Along with Tom and Robert, she looks at whether anything can save the Conservatives from a predicted wipeout. And are Tory attacks on Angela Rayner really damaging for Labour? 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
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Apr 17, 2024 • 27min

Is the tide finally turning for Rishi Sunak?

The smoking ban and Rwanda deportations are expected to soon become law - but will they save Rishi Sunak? In this week's episode, Tom, Anushka and Carl Dinnen discuss whether the tide is finally turning for the prime minister.New episodes every Wednesday - remember to subscribe so you don't forget!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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