Talking Politics
ITV News
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 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
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
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
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
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
