Episodes

  • Why the upcoming budget could be the UK's most important since the 1970s

    Why the upcoming budget could be the UK's most important since the 1970s
    Sep 25 2024
    On today's episode Tom Bradby is joined by Carl Dinnen and Robert Peston, who's in New York and has sat down with the Prime Minister.

















    The team discuss whether the UK does still have any influence over events in the Middle East, after Sir Keir Starmer insisted it does in his interview with Robert.
    They also ask 'what was Labour thinking' when it comes to the gifts scandal.
    And Robert sets out why next month's budget could be the most important for the UK since the days of Geoffrey Howe.
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    32 mins
  • Robert exclusively reveals Starmer's free Arsenal hospitality box, plus what does the PM want from his EU 'reset'?

    Robert exclusively reveals Starmer's free Arsenal hospitality box, plus what does the PM want from his EU 'reset'?
    Sep 18 2024
    Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana for today's episode.

    The team discuss just how damaging the PM's hospitality habit is, and Robert reveals that Sir Keir has been given a free hospitality box at his beloved Arsenal.

    Also on today's episode: What are Labour hoping to achieve from their 'reset' of relations with Europe?

    Could a return to the customs union be on the cards?

    And will we finally see some hope from the government at the Labour conference this weekend.
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    31 mins
  • What has the Harris campaign learned from Keir Starmer? And has Labour botched its winter fuel announcement?

    What has the Harris campaign learned from Keir Starmer? And has Labour botched its winter fuel announcement?
    Sep 11 2024
    Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss the fallout from last night's US presidential debate, as election day draws closer.

    Plus, as millions of pensioners are set to lose out on their winter fuel payment, the team examine whether Labour has lost control of their messaging.
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    33 mins
  • The Grenfell report, repairing the British state, and whether our politicians really get it yet

    The Grenfell report, repairing the British state, and whether our politicians really get it yet
    Sep 4 2024
    Sir Keir Starmer's response to the final Grenfell Inquiry report was emphatic: The British state failed, I am deeply sorry, and we will change things. But does he understand just how huge the task of rebuilding the state -and the public's faith in the state - is going to be?

    Julie Etchingham is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for the first show back after the summer.

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    23 mins
  • How did Starmer fare in his first PMQs as Prime Minister?

    How did Starmer fare in his first PMQs as Prime Minister?
    Jul 24 2024
    Political Editor Robert Peston and Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen join Paul Brand as Sir Keir Starmer takes the leading role on the PMQs stage for the very first time.

    Plus, how has the new Prime Minister coped with his first rebellion?

    All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics.

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    16 mins
  • After 14 years of waiting what laws did Labour prioritise in the King's Speech?

    After 14 years of waiting what laws did Labour prioritise in the King's Speech?
    Jul 17 2024
    In today's epsiode of Talking Politics the team discuss Labour's plan for government, as laid out in the King's Speech.
    Our elections analyst Professor Jane Green tells us renationalising the railways no longer feels like a left-wing policy, and Anushka explains why Sir Keir Starmer loves the idea of 'mission-led government'.
    Plus, with plans to kick hereditary peers out the Lords, Robert asks: what will happen to the Duke of Norfolk?
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    20 mins
  • The government changes, but the problems stay the same

    The government changes, but the problems stay the same
    Jul 10 2024
    Just six days into the top job in British politics and it’s been non-stop for Sir Keir Starmer and his new team.
    Nina Hossain is joined by ITV News Poltical Editor Robert Peston in the studio, and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana who's travelled with the Prime Minister to Washington for his first trip abroad.
    Plus how united can the Tories appear in the midst of a leadership battle?
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    32 mins
  • The 'Starmer Tsunami', what now for the country?

    The 'Starmer Tsunami', what now for the country?
    Jul 5 2024
    Paul Brand is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first Labour Prime Minister in 14 years.

    Plus, Louise Scott comments on an 'incredibly tough night' for the Scottish National Party.
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    30 mins