Talking Politics
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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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Feb 5, 2025 • 40min
Will Starmer defy 'mafia boss' Trump? Plus Peston's voice coach revelation
“The number of complaints we got from viewers who hated my voice…”Robert Peston reveals to Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana the early backlash he received and the steps he took to train his voice for broadcast in the latest Talking Politics as the team react to Keir Starmer’s own coaching - and whether it’s a problem for the prime minister or his opponents.The bulk of the team’s discussion focuses though on the far bigger issue for our prime minister: how the UK should react to Donald Trump’s shocking plans for Gaza.And they also talk about the continued rise of Reform and whether or not the party’s latest poll success over Labour really puts Nigel Farage’s party on course for power.Do you have a question for the Talking Politics team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about the things that matter most to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jan 29, 2025 • 28min
Why we need to talk about immigration - plus Tom’s question which caused outrage
On this week's Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana discuss how governments have tried and failed to deal with the issue of immigration. Robert Peston flies by to give his take on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's growth plan - including a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Plus Tom and Anushka give the inside track on what it's really like getting to know politicians in Westminster.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jan 22, 2025 • 25min
What Trump has that Starmer needs, Southport lessons, the Prince Harry vs The Sun fallout, and why Ed Miliband's 'incandescent'
Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the political fallout from Prince Harry's legal claim against The Sun's publishers and the prospect of another Leveson inquiry, the first week of Donald Trump 2.0, the newly-announced public inquiry into the Southport murders, and a brewing row among top ministers - including an 'incandescent' Ed Miliband.You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics on YouTube and ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jan 15, 2025 • 34min
Did Badenoch miss an open goal at PMQs, and is it time she changed her strategy?
After a turbulent week for the Chancellor – due to shrinking head room on her fiscal rules because of higher borrowing costs – it seemed the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, was being treated to an open goal at PMQs. So why did it feel like her attack missed the mark, and is it time she changed her strategy?Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss.You can also watch Talking Politics episodes on YouTube and on ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Jan 8, 2025 • 33min
Should there be a national inquiry into grooming gangs and why is Musk interfering in UK politics?
After a fiery first PMQs of the year, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs as Elon Musk continues to interfere in UK politics.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 20, 2024 • 30min
Reflections on a whirlwind year, and predictions for 2025
For a bonus episode to round off the year, Tom, Robert and Anushka offer their reflections on how 2024 will be remembered, how our politics has changed this year, and what might be to come in 2025. Talking Politics will be back in January - until then, enjoy the Christmas break and have a happy New Year! Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 18, 2024 • 28min
Starmer's 'honesty problem': Unforced error, or long-term strategy?
Sir Keir Starmer has once again generated unfavourable headlines, by appearing to change his mind on whether women who were not told their pension age was increasing should be entitled to compensation. Was it poor planning in opposition, or is there a deliberate strategy behind all the bad news? Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss.You can also watch Talking Politics episodes on YouTube and on ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 11, 2024 • 33min
Can Starmer find a solution to Reform's surge in the polls? And will the UK show leadership in Syria?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss the week's big political topics including Assad's fall in Syria, Reform UK's new self-confessed billionaire donor, and whether Labour could ever consider rejoining the EU as a solution for immigration.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Dec 4, 2024 • 29min
Could Elon Musk really give Nigel Farage's Reform UK $100 million?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the rumours that Elon Musk is planning to donate $100million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, and what we do and don't know of the 'further information' which led to the former transport secretary Louise Hague's reisgnation.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
Nov 27, 2024 • 37min
Will MPs vote for assisted dying? And how much longer can Labour keep blaming things on the Tories?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Romilly Weeks as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the impending vote on assisted dying, whether Keir Starmer has become comfortable being boring - and should the UK be worried by Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
