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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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


