Talking Politics

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Jan 31, 2024 • 30min

Is a united Ireland coming four years after Brexit?

This week, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins Robert and Tom for a discussion on the return of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.The trio examine whether a united Ireland is on the horizon with republican party Sinn Fein now in government.And four years after officially leaving the European Union, has Brexit been a success?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jan 24, 2024 • 30min

The logic behind Simon Clarke's explosive attack on Sunak

As Tory MPs line up to slam Simon Clarke for his stinging attack on the PM, Robert and Anushka explain why it might not be the political own goal it seems.Presented this week by Julie Etchingham, the trio discuss how far will the PM go to weaponise the culture wars in this election year?Plus, will Rishi Sunak's approach to Israel’s offensive change after John Irvine’s shocking footage raises claims of a war crime in Gaza?Robert and Anushka will be Talking Politics every Wednesday to guide you through this critical election year.You can also watch the latest episode on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/talking-politics-watch-itv-news-new-podcast-with-sunaks-rwanda-bill-under-scrutiny/zhk7dmyGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jan 17, 2024 • 28min

Why Keir Starmer is the most ruthless politician in decades

With Labour warned only a record swing will put them into power, Robert and Anushka evaluate whether Keir Starmer has what it takes to achieve it.After watching him spar with Rishi Sunak over the latest Rwanda row at PMQs, Anushka shares with Tom what she learned from shadowing the Labour leader for three months.Robert identifies the current weakness in the Labour approach before explaining why he believes Starmer is the most ruthless politician we've seen in decades.Tom, Robert and Anushka will be Talking Politics every Wednesday to guide you through this critical election year.You can also watch the latest episode on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/talking-politics-watch-itv-news-new-podcast-with-sunaks-rwanda-bill-under-scrutiny/zhk7dmyGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jan 10, 2024 • 26min

Who'll pay for the Post Office scandal and when will the PM call the election?

Talking Politics is the new weekly podcast from ITV News as our political experts dig into the biggest issues dominating the political agenda. In this edition, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss with Tom Bradby why it took an ITV drama for the victims of the Post Office scandal to get closer to justice, why all the parties could be troubled by the fallout and whether Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in particular can survive the scandal.And, looking ahead to 2024, the trio examine when the prime minister will go to the polls and whether his decision could be impacted by the timing of the US election and a certain Mr Trump.Click here for the latest episode of Talking Politics on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/talking-politics-is-keir-starmer-the-most-ruthless-politician-in-a-generation/zhk7dmyGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jan 8, 2024 • 55sec

Introducing... Talking Politics

Welcome to Talking Politics!This is the brand new podcast from ITV News to guide you through a massive election year. Every week Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana will be chewing through the biggest political issues and talking points with Tom Bradby. They’ll be assessing how the leaders are shaping up, bringing Tom the inside track on events at Westminster and analysing how the messages from the major parties are likely to be received across the nation.So join them every Wednesday on ITVX and wherever you get your podcasts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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