Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

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.

The Science minister talks to Nick Robinson about how his troubled childhood instilled conservative values from a young age and the challenge of dealing with buccaneering tech billionaires

Lord Daniel Finkelstein talks to Nick Robinson about what it is like preparing Conservative leaders for PMQs and how having two refugee parents shaped his politics of 'moderation'

Baroness Louise Casey has become one of the most influencial non-politicians in the UK. She tells Nick Robinson why it all started with a passion for homelessness and what might be next on her list.

How does a politician with the reading age of an 8-year-old operate as a Shadow Cabinet member?

The former Undertones frontman tells Nick how his youth in Derry during the Troubles led him to becoming one of the most prominent environmental campaigners in Britain today.