The Daily T

Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph’s straight-talking, free-thinking podcast.  Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day’s biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don’t miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew’s biographer.  Get an insider’s view of the stories setting the news agenda. Listen every weekday from 5pm.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 42 min ago

    Earl Spencer scandal: Can the Crown survive another crisis?

    In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Andrew Lownie, the royal historian and author, about the impact of Earl Spencer’s memoir, in which he claims King Charles made disparaging remarks about Diana, Princess of Wales, in the days after her death. They discuss whether the fallout from his claims and the Palace’s unprecedented response speaks to a wider existential crisis affecting the institution. Camilla and Tim also ask Lownie about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s current life “in exile” as he waits for the long-running police investigation into him to conclude, as well as news that Prince Harry is working on a documentary to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of his late mother. Elsewhere, as the United Nations summit takes place in New York, Camilla and Tim look at the points of disagreement between Andy Burnham and Donald Trump as the leaders meet face-to-face for the first time. Get your tickets to The Daily T’s On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/ ► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Producer: David Levene Senior Producer: Emma Williams Social Producer: Nada Aggour Video Producer: Jim Spencer Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Andrew Lownie gives his take on Earl Spencer's memoir revelationsTim and Camilla discuss Andy Burnham's first in-person meeting with Donald Trump at the UN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Earl Spencer scandal: Can the Crown survive another crisis?
  2. 1 day ago

    ‘The King is furious!’: Why Earl Spencer’s royal claims are unforgivable

    In today’s special edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley sit down with Victoria Ward, The Telegraph’s Deputy Royal Editor, to discuss further claims we’ve learnt from Earl Spencer’s memoir, in which he claims King Charles made disparaging remarks about Diana, Princess of Wales, in the days after her death. Victoria delves into the Earl’s accusations that the King is “gaslighting” him with the Palace’s response, and how he responded to being challenged over the contents of his memoir in his BBC interview with Laura Kuenssberg. Elsewhere, before next month’s Budget, Camilla and Tim also look into reports Andy Burnham is considering raising capital gains tax to fund a £20bn handout for the lowest earners. Get your tickets to The Daily T’s On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/ ► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Producer: David Levene Senior Producer: Emma Williams Social Producer: Nada Aggour Video Producer: Jim Spencer Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Victoria Ward dissects Earl Spencer's claims in his explosive memoir about Diana, Princess of WalesTim and Camilla debate how Andy Burnham will tackle next month's Budget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘The King is furious!’: Why Earl Spencer’s royal claims are unforgivable
  3. 4 days ago

    £12 million a year: The real cost of Harry and Meghan’s private security bill

    In today’s special edition of The Royal T, as both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are awaiting a review into their individual security status to determine whether they are entitled to receive taxpayer-funded security, Camilla Tominey and Victoria Ward speak to Paul Lewis -- a close protection expert who has run security operations for royal and high net-worth individuals for more than 20 years. He explains the logistics and eye-watering cost of the security Prince Harry and Meghan would need as both private citizens and high-profile members of the Royal family. Paul reveals why the Sussexes’ full security detail could cost up to £12m in the UK, why social media has exacerbated modern security risks and why private teams without armed authority struggle to counter these threats, compared to state-level intelligence resources. You can get tickets to The Daily T On The Road Sunday Showdown at Labour conference with Bridget Phillipson at telegraph.co.uk/partyconferences ► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Producer: David Levene Senior Producer: Emma Williams Social Producer: Nada Aggour Video Producer: Jim Spencer Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Security expert Paul Lewis analyses the cost and logistics of the Duke and Duchess of SussexCamilla, Victoria and Paul discuss the risks Harry and Meghan face in light of the crunch meeting reviewing their security status in the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    £12 million a year: The real cost of Harry and Meghan’s private security bill
  4. 6 days ago

    Tax hell: How Andy Burnham’s £10bn black hole will hit your wallet

    In today’s edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the warning to the Prime Minister from Andy Haldane, a former Bank of England economist, not to raise taxes in his attempt to find an extra £10bn to fund next month’s Budget. Jacob explains why he believes the triple lock is effectively dead, and why Andy Burnham should be taking notes from Sir Keir Starmer on how to handle Donald Trump before his first meeting with the US president next week. Plus Jacob addresses whether he is middle-class or not. You can get tickets to The Daily T On The Road Sunday Showdown at Labour conference with Bridget Phillipson at telegraph.co.uk/partyconferences. ► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Producer: David Levene Senior Producer: Emma Williams Social Producer: Nada Aggour Video Producer: Jim Spencer Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Camilla and Jacob discuss how Andy Burnham could find the £10 billion needed for the BudgetJacob explains how much Mark Carney is to blame for the current economic situation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tax hell: How Andy Burnham’s £10bn black hole will hit your wallet
  5. 15 Sept

    ‘We don’t feel safe’: Inside Piddington’s migrant revolt

    In today’s edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by Tim McNally, the chairman of Piddington parish council, who explains why he is going for the “political jugular” by holding a symbolic referendum on the village leaving the UK. He says the Government’s proposals to house more than 1,200 migrants in the Oxfordshire village has prompted residents to plan to take self-defence classes and install a CCTV and an emergency alert system. Plus, Jacob explains why he feels that some of the residents have brought this problem on themselves. Elsewhere, Camilla sits down with Lucy Letby’s barrister, Mark McDonald, following the release of Lady Justice Thirlwall’s Inquiry report into the safety failings at the Countess of Chester Hospital. He argues the inquiry was flawed from the start because it refused to question Letby’s convictions, relied on prosecution narrative hypotheses, and denied Letby the opportunity to participate as a core witness. You can get tickets to The Daily T On The Road Sunday Showdown at Labour conference with Bridget Phillipson at telegraph.co.uk/partyconferences. ► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Producer: David Levene Senior Producer: Emma Williams Social Producer: Nada Aggour Video Producer: Jim Spencer Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Piddington parish council chairman Tim McNally explains why the village is having a symbolic referendum to leave BritainLucy Letby's lawyer Mark McDonald weighs in on the Thirlwall Inquiry Report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘We don’t feel safe’: Inside Piddington’s migrant revolt

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Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph’s straight-talking, free-thinking podcast.  Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day’s biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don’t miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew’s biographer.  Get an insider’s view of the stories setting the news agenda. Listen every weekday from 5pm.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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