Talking Politics

Does Rishi Sunak's handling of the Tory donor racism row show he is hopeless at politics?That's what Tom asks Robert and Anushka in this week's episode after Tory donor Frank Hester was accused of making racist remarks about black MP Diane Abbott.And with the deadline for a May election just around the corner, the journalists also discuss when would be the most likely date for the PM to send voters to the polls.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

What are the key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's final Budget before the election? How will the Conservatives look to profit from them? And why could the current spending plans leave Labour at a big loss?Political Editor Robert Peston and Political Correspondent Shehab Khan give Tom Bradby their instant reaction and analysis.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this week's episode, Tom, Robert and Anushka discuss the future of Nigel Farage, with several Tory MPs wanting him to join their party.They also look at Sir Keir Starmer's claim that former PM Liz Truss really become a conspiracy theorist.And does Prince Harry deserve taxpayer-funded personal security when he's in the UK? The royal has lost his latest legal battle.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

An almighty row has broken out between the former Post Office chairman and Kemi Badenoch - Anushka and Robert discuss whether it could cost the business secretary her job.Amid strong public comments from Prince William, they also assess how much of an impact the Gaza crisis is having on the UK's main political parties, with the SNP causing trouble for Labour and the Conservatives.And Tom asks whether Rishi Sunak is getting fed up leading the unruly Tory party.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

This week, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins Tom and Robert to discuss how the spectre of anti-Semitism has returned to haunt Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Although Parliament is in recess, it hasn't been a quiet week for Labour, as its leader was forced to suspend not one, but two Parliamentary candidates, over comments made about Israel.Tom, Robert and Carl also dissect today's inflation figures, with the UK teetering on the brink of a technical recession.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Following the King's cancer diagnosis, the team discuss constitutional considerations and the wider political impact of an unwell monarch.Tom, Robert and Anushka also contemplate when the next general election might be, after reports it could come sooner than most had expected.And should Rishi Sunak have apologised for his controversial trans jibe at PMQs?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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

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

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

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