Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Labour's campaign chief talks to Nick Robinson about how to deal with divisions with in the party, communities and families on events in the middle east. And how has he become the "great survivor" of the party, from working as Tony Blair's backroom fixer in the 90s to running Labour's election campaign?

Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Science, discusses the potential benefits and risks of AI, the threat of misinformation to democracy, challenges of being a non-specialist in politics, and the influence of parenthood on political perspective. The hosts also have a lighthearted conversation about favorite TV show characters and ask nerky Star Wars questions.

Poland's former foreign minister talks to Nick Robinson about his journey from rebelling against communist rule as a child, living in exile in the UK, being a leading diplomat, and his party on the brink of returning to power after 8 years

Nick Gibb, the Schools Minister, discusses his long tenure in education, the importance of phonics in teaching children to read, the government's approach towards supporting transgender individuals in schools, the safety concerns of Reinforced Autoclaved Concrete (RAC) in school buildings, media sensationalism and unfair treatment of policy decisions, the importance of consistency of policy for long-term change, and the challenges of delivering on political promises in a changing landscape.

The co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, now behind the scenes in Just Stop Oil, challenges Nick Robinson to emotionally engage with the reality of climate change and take a stand against global inaction

Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition, discusses his vision for getting Labour back into government. They explore historical election results, express anger towards disrespect, discuss NHS reform and the challenges of life in the public eye. They reflect on a haunting photograph, the benefits of being mistaken for prime minister, and the shift in mindset to establish a clear image as a potential prime minister.

The Liberal Democrat leader talks to Nick Robinson about caring for his disabled son, the value of coalitions in politics and why the prime minister's net zero strategy 'hands the future to China'Producer: Daniel Kraemer

Former Prime Minister Theresa May discusses the abuse of power in politics, the Hillsborough tragedy, the need for swift action in healthcare, the challenges of Brexit, domestic and international abuse of power, breaking Covid rules, and the importance of serving the powerless

Nick Robinson talks to the boss of the TUC ahead of hosting his first Congress in his hometown of Liverpool, what it was like working with ministers during Covid and why we need a national conversation on tax

Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.