Talking Politics

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Talking Politics

Tom Bradby, Julie Etchingham, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana provide key insights and analysis on the biggest political issues of the week

  1. 22 HR AGO

    Fears of World War Three, the farming fallout and this week's 'not quite' PMQs

    Tom, Anushka and Harry dissect this week's 'not quite' PMQs. They discuss the world's security situation and whether the UK could follow Trump-style politics.  Plus, how damaging could the farming fallout be for the government? You can watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube. And if you're enjoying the show please do subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!

    32 min

  2. 13 NOV

    'The most pathetic PMQs' - and is Starmer vulnerable to what brought down the Democrats?

    Tom, Robert and Anushka dissect a PMQs they describe as 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing', and ask whether Starmer is at risk of losing the 'economic argument' in the same way Joe Biden and the Democrats appear to have done in the United States. They also discuss the challenges of the Assisted Dying Bill, and Starmer's recent trip to the COP29 climate summit.  You can watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube. And if you're enjoying the show please do subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!

    34 min

  3. 6 NOV

    Kemi vs Keir: Should the PM apologise for earlier comments on Trump?

    Is another Trump presidency Keir Starmer's worst nightmare, or has the PM built enough bridges to shore up the 'special relationship'?  Plus, it was Kemi Badenoch's first time at Prime Minister's Questions...So how did the new Conservative leader fare? Geraint Vincent is joined by Carl Dinnen and Shehab Khan for this week's episode of Talking Politics.

    28 min

  4. 30 OCT

    BUDGET SPECIAL: Did Labour bottle it, and will they have to come back for more?

    £40 billion of tax rises, huge increases in public spending for Britain's creaking public services and even some punchy political allegations of Tory dishonesty... It was a very big day for the government, as Britain's first ever female Chancellor laid out Labour's budget plans to the country.  Anushka Asthana, Robert Peston and Joel Hills join Tom Bradby for a special episode of Talking Politics.

    22 min

  5. 23 OCT

    Starmer's Trump problem, brewing budget rows, and the one politician you shouldn't underestimate

    Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana return a week before the big Autumn budget - but there's another uncomfortable story taking up the headlines for the government in the form of a spat with the Donald Trump campaign. Is the potential next president seriously angry at the UK government? And is it a concern if he is?  Also on the agenda is whether your taxes are about to rise, and why one particular politician may be Labour's best asset - even if they don't seem to know it. If you enjoy Talking Politics, why not subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also watch episodes on YouTube and ITVX.

    27 min

  6. 16 OCT

    Budget takes shape, a lively disagreement on Taylor Swift, and is Starmer too 'weird' on camera?

    Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they discuss further revelations about tax and spending plans in the Autumn budget. They also reflect on some of Starmer's awkward moments at the despatch box this week.  Plus, they discuss the furore around the prime minister meeting with Taylor Swift behind the scenes at her concert. Should we be reporting on it? And should you care?  Remember to hit subscribe so you don't miss out! You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube.

    30 min

  7. 13 OCT

    The life, death and legacy of Alex Salmond

    Following the death of Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond, Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for a special edition of Talking Politics.  The team look back at the life of the man who will be remembered as bringing independence to the forefront of the Scottish political agenda, who lived a life of great achievement and at times controversy.

    24 min

  8. 9 OCT

    Bonus episode: Cleverly knocked out, as the race to replace Rishi is whittled down to two

    Tom, Robert and Anushka are back for a special emergency episode , after the shock news that James Cleverly has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. So has the party handed Sir Keir Starmer a gift? Or is it a stroke of genius?

    19 min
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Tom Bradby, Julie Etchingham, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana provide key insights and analysis on the biggest political issues of the week

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