Talking Politics
Political Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week. You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform.
Episodes
Reaction to Burnham's huge pensions triple lock announcement
Robert Peston and Julie Etchingham react to Andy Burnham's first Labour Conference speech as Prime Minister.Robert breaks down the announcement that Labour will drop the triple-lock on pensions if it wins the next election, including whether it will be enough to fund a new national social care service.Stood right at the front in the hall, Robert also explains what happened when the Prime Minister
Labour Conference: Will Burnham take from pensions to fund social care?
Robert Peston and Julie Etchingham break down John Healey's first Labour Party conference as chancellor.Amongst some stage managed applause for comments on welfare and plenty of praise for Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the Chancellor also talked up British industry - following an announcement of £6 billion for Britain's shipyards. But Robert questions whether all the contracts will definitely go to
In the room with Trump and Burnham - was it a triumph?
Burnham appeared to make it through his crucial first meeting with Trump unscathed, but is the people-pleaser PM prepared to stand up to the President?On this week’s Talking Politics, Tom and Robert are joined by Political Correspondent Romilly Weeks, hot off the prime minister’s plane back from New York.Romilly tells us how she managed to catch Trump’s eye to ask him a question, and reveals the a
Is the UK defenceless against 'killer' AI?
Could AI really 'kill us all' by the end of the decade?That was the claim of a resigning researcher at AI giant Anthropic, which has caught the world's attention.Jacob Coxon said Anthropic, the company behind AI assistant Claude, was "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence" and "gambling" with the lives of humanity as a result.So are the explosive claims and others like it genuine or
Did Green Party threat influence West Bank sanctions?
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has announced counter sanctions following the UK government's decision to ban imports from illegal settlements in the West Bank.On Talking Politics, Robert Peston and Daniel Hewitt discuss the timing of the decision, whether it has been driven by Labour Party politics and if it will actually help keep the possiblity of a two-state solution for Israel and Pale
Can Burnham stop the UK heading for another financial crash?
The autumn Budget is looming, but rising borrowing costs could already be eating into Andy Burnham’s financial headroom. With the money available to deliver the 'radical' agenda he promised shrinking, the new PM and his Chancellor face tough choices: tax rises or spending cuts.Can Burnham make those difficult choices and take on some of Labour’s most politically sensitive commitments, including th
Is the 'Burnham bounce' over - or here to stay?
Andy Burnham has only been prime minister for a little over two weeks - but has already made an impression with his very different style of leadership to Sir Keir Starmer and raft of policies relating to the cost of living, social care, and more. He appears to have initially benefited from a bounce in the opinion polls, leading to some speculation about whether he will call an early general electi
Burnham backs off income tax change - so what is he planning next?
Andy Burnham has kicked off his 'cost of living' government with a flurry of announcements - starting with removing VAT from household energy bills and restoring the £2 cap on bus fares in England. But he has already rowed back on a potential rise in the tax-free personal allowance.On Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston ask whether support is really being targeted towards those who most
Can Andy Burnham bring down the cost of living?
Andy Burnham is finally Prime Minister - so from bus fares to energy bills, what could it mean for you? Could a rise in the top rate of tax be on the cards, despite Labour's manifesto commitment?On Talking Politics, Robert Peston and Tom Bradby discuss what he can to do to address the top priority of making life more affordable for people up and down the country.
Has Andy Burnham vetoed Miliband as his Chancellor?
Andy Burnham is just days from entering Number 10 - but what do we know about who will be in his top team?In Talking Politics this week, Tom and Robert discuss who would be the best pick for Chancellor, and whether Ed Miliband’s Treasury dreams are over.They break down what the handover of power will look like over the next few days, and how it could be impacted by the World Cup…Tom and Robert als
Could Farage's by-election backfire?
Nigel Farage has sent shockwaves through Westminster as he announced he would stand down as an MP but then contest the seat at the by-election.Is it all a stunt to distract from scrutiny over his financial support as opposition parties say?On this weeks’ Talking Politics, Robert is joined by ITV News Political Correspondent Harry Horton to discuss what this means for Farage’s political future.Labo
Will Burnham have to put up taxes?
Andy Burnham is headed for Downing Street and could be Prime Minister in just three weeks. But can he really deliver his bold vision without putting up taxes?In this episode of Talking Politics, Robert is joined by Harry Horton, fresh from Burnham's major speech in Manchester, to unpack his economic blueprint. From the promise to build more council homes to bringing essential services like energy
Who would be Burnham's chancellor?
Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain’s next prime minister, but we don’t yet know who he’ll pick as chancellor.Could it be Ed Miliband, or would he spook the markets? Perhaps Yvette Cooper is a safe pair of hands, or could Wes Streeting get the keys to Number 11 despite his “brazen disloyalty” to his last boss?On this week’s Talking Politics, Tom and Robert ask what a Burnham government coul
Starmer resigns but what could go wrong for Burnham?
Tom Bradby and Robert Peston are in Downing Street to discuss Keir Starmer's resignation, after he set a timetable for his departure as PM.Newly elected MP Andy Burnham has confirmed he will run to replace him as Labour leader.Tom and Robert break down what went so wrong for Starmer, less than two years after his landslide election win, and what obstacles could be in Burnham's way.
'Burnham will be our next PM' - so what happens now?
Andy Burnham’s big Makerfield by-election victory is set to reshape British politics as we know it.So what happens next? In this special Talking Politics episode, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston are joined by Election Analyst Professor Jane Green from Nuffield College, University of Oxford, to answer the key questions. Is Britain now waking up to a new prime minister? What does the Labour vote share
Starmer's post-Makerfield plan for Burnham and survival
Ahead of one of history’s most consequential by-elections this week, Keir Starmer has revealed how he plans to persuade Andy Burnham not to launch a leadership challenge.In this week’s Talking Politics, Robert joins Tom from Evian in France where Starmer is meeting world leaders at the G7 summit - in what could be his last foreign trip as PM.As voters in Makerfield prepare to head to the polls on
Why John Healey's resignation is 'devastating' for Keir Starmer
Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation, after a row with the prime minister over military spending, in which he accused Keir Starmer of making the country "less safe".He wrote to the PM to resign with "great regret and reluctance", citing disagreements about defence spending ahead of the release of the delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).Tom and Robert r
Belfast riots: How our broken asylum system continues to fuel unrest
Tom and Robert are joined by Northern Ireland Reporter Stewart Robson following a night of violence and unrest in Belfast after Monday's stabbing attack.Stewart shares what he witnessed on the ground, describing a "real determination from some people to make it as dangerous as possible", and outlines the latest developments in the case - as the politicans, police and the victim's family call for c
Henry Nowak murder: 'Incompetence' or 'two-tier policing'?
The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton last year has sparked national outrage and accusations from Nigel Farage of “two-tier policing”. But is there any evidence to suggest police are treating people differently based on their ethnicity, or was this just a case of “grotesque police incompetence”? On this week’s episode of Talking Politics, Tom and Robert react to the disturbing bodyc
How embarrassing are new Mandelson files for Labour?
A new tranche of files have been released today relating to the appointment of disgraced peer Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. But what do they include, and how embarrassing are they for Keir Starmer and his government?Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss what’s included in the documents - from private messages between senior Labour figures, to Mandelson telling David Lammy that the government wou
Andy Burnham is in but can he win?
Tom and Robert are joined by ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt following his exclusive interview with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.Burnham is hoping to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election - a move already fuelling excitement among his supporters that he could become Labour leader, and even Prime Minister, by the summer.Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s oth
Keir Starmer: Is the coup over?
Keir Starmer is battling to stay in post and after a pivotal cabinet meeting, Tom and Robert are in Downing Street to gauge the mood of ministers. All eyes are now on his main challenger threat, Wes Streeting. With his backers already making moves to oust the PM - will the Health Secretary act? Meanwhile, with Andy Burnham seen on a train to London, will he take the risk of mounting a leaderhip ch
Can Keir Starmer survive this week as PM?
Is it too little, too late for the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer?That's the opinion of Labour MP Catherine West when describing Starmer's speech on Monday, as he fought to save his job following a bruising set of local election results and subsequent calls for his resignation.On this week's Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston look at whether there is a future for Starmer as PM.Descri
Election results: Has Reform replaced the Tories as the party of the right?
With huge gains across England's council elections, has Nigel Farage's Reform UK become the main party of the right - or is it too soon to right the Conservatives off?On Talking Politics Tom Bradby and Robert Peston break down the results with ITV News Elections Analyst Professor Colin Rallings and Professor Jane Green from Nuffield College, University of Oxford.How much further can Reform go and
How Reform could cause an 'earthquake' in May elections
It’s going to be a seismic week for British politics, as millions of voters head to the polls across England, Scotland and Wales. In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom and Robert are joined by ITV News Elections Analyst Colin Rallings, to unpack what’s at stake in the crucial May elections. They break down the key councils in England to watch out for, and look at why devolved contests in Scotla
McSweeney in the spotlight: new Mandelson evidence deepens crisis for PM
Keir Starmer has faced yet another day of scrutiny over his “disastrous” choice of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador.On Talking Politics, Robert and Tom unpack why evidence from ex-foreign office official Philip Barton and the PM’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney exposed a series of missed opportunities and errors of judgement to stop the Mandelson appointment.Robert explains why the whole s
Starmer v Robbins: Why top official's evidence is 'devastating' for the PM
Keir Starmer is under fresh pressure over his controversial decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. Explosive testimony from sacked top Foreign Office official Olly Robbins has revealed there was “constant pressure” from Number 10 to push the appointment through - raising serious questions about how the decision was made.On Talking Politics, Tom and Robert break down Robbins’ appeara
How bad could things get for the UK economy as Iran war bites?
Donald Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is underway but how long can it last, and have the Americans backed themselves into a corner? On Talking Politics, Tom and Robert examine why the blockade could become a “slow and painful” strategy. They also break down the latest “depressing” forecasts for economic growth from the International Monetary Fund, a major blow to the UK
Sir Keir Starmer tells Talking Politics why Israel should stop attacking Lebanon
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told ITV News' Talking Politics podcast that Israel is "wrong" to continue its strikes on Lebanon amid a ceasefire with Iran, saying it "should stop" as a "matter of principle".The exclusive interview with ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston is the prime minister's first since the establishment of a fragile two-week ceasefire deal made between the US and Ir
Starmer in Gulf: Will Iran ceasefire pull UK out of crisis?
A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has brought a moment of relief, but how stable is this fragile truce - and what comes next? In this week’s episode of Talking Politics, Robert joins Tom from Saudi Arabia where he’s travelling in the region with the PM ahead of an exclusive interview. Tom and Robert break down how Trump has been left humiliated by the deal, and discuss whether world lea
Iran oil crisis: Is Rachel Reeves doing enough to keep energy bills down?
Rachel Reeves has vowed to support “those who need it most” if energy bills surge amid the Iran war - but is she already “boxed in”?In this week’s Talking Politics, Tom and Robert break down the Chancellor’s options and why Rachel Reeves is determined not to repeat the mistakes of Liz Truss.Could this spiral into a crisis on the scale of 2008? Robert gives his predictions for the long-term economi
Trump and Starmer’s Iran fallout: Can UK keep out of the war?
Trump has ramped up attacks on Starmer, blasting his handling of the Iran war and claiming the special relationship was good "until Keir came along."On this week’s episode of Talking Politics, Tom and Robert discuss whether the UK–US partnership can survive - and how much Trump’s broadsides really matter.Starmer says he doesn’t want to get drawn into the “wider” war, but how long can that position
Mandelson files released: Will they ruin Starmer?
The Mandelson files are out - and they raise serious questions. The new documents show Starmer was warned of a “general reputational risk” linked to Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before Mandelson’s appointment as US Ambassador.In this episode of Talking Politics, Robert and Tom unpack the key revelations, ask whether Starmer can recover politically, and explore why Mandelson asked fo
Could war in the Middle East wreck the UK economy?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government has 'restored economic stability' despite downgraded growth forecasts for 2026, whilst the US-Israel war with Iran means narrow improvements in the economy revealed in her spring statement are likely to be overturned. On Talking Politics, UK Editor Paul Brand and Political Editor Robert Peston discuss what it means for energy prices, interest rates and
What does US-Israel war with Iran mean for Starmer?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will allow the US to use British bases for 'defensive' strikes on Iranian missile sites, but says the UK government 'will not join offensive action now'.Donald Trump says he’s ’very disappointed’ in Starmer and condemned the delay in making that decision.So is the UK at war with Iran and what does it mean for the UK-US special relationship?On this e
Green Party wins in Gorton and Denton | What it really means for British politics
Shockwaves are surging through British politics after a dramatic by-election in Gorton and Denton. In this episode of Talking Politics, Robert and Tom unpack what the Greens’ victory means for Labour - was Starmer “nuts” for not taking the left-wing party more seriously? And will he have to step down? With cries of dodgy practices and unfair treatment, they also discuss ‘family voting’ and whether
How Commons Speaker Hoyle tipped off police about Mandelson 'flight risk'
In a week that started with Peter Mandelson's arrest, and will end with a crucial by-election for the PM, Tom and Robert discuss whether Mandelson's arrest will prove terminal for Starmer.They unpack why Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warned the Met that Mandelson was a flight risk - triggering his arrest.The former Business Secretary denies any wrongdoing, and says his overriding priority is to co
The astronaut-turned-politician Trump wanted punished 'by death'
Meet Senator Mark Kelly: distinguished Navy Pilot, NASA astronaut and Democratic Senator for Arizona, but when Kelly urged service members to refuse illegal orders, Donald Trump said he should be punished “by death”.Trump later clarified, "I'm not threatening death, but I think they're in serious trouble."Now Kelly's contemplating a run for the Presidency himself.Tom sits down with the Senator to
Who could replace Starmer and how could they do it?
Tom and Robert discuss how much trouble how much trouble Sir Keir Starmer is in, who could replace him as PM and how Labour chooses a new leader.It follows the latest relation that Downing Street's former Director of Communications Matthew Doyle was given a peerage, despite him campaining in 2017 for a councillor who had been charged with child sex offences.At Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer s
Will Starmer survive the week?
Can Sir Keir Starmer survive the Peter Mandelson scandal? Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss his chances, after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar becomes the most senior serving Labour figure to call for the PM to stand down.It comes after the resignation of Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney, who had masterminded Starmer's path to power but accepted responsibility for advising the
Epstein-Mandelson what does it all mean for Starmer?
Tom and Robert discuss the Peter Mandelson fallout, after the former Business Secretary was forced to resign from the Labour Party and the House of Lords following the latest release of Epstein files.Amongst the 3m documents are emails appearing to show that at the height of the financial crisis, Mandelson was sharing highly sensitive government information with the sex-offender financier.So what
Behind the scenes of the Starmer vs Burnham by-election row
As Keir Starmer tries to shake off the backlash of Andy Burnham's failed bid to get on the ballot for the Gorton and Denton by-election...what really went on behind closed doors?Downing Street and the Greater Manchester Mayor have both denied reports he was told in advance that he would be blocked by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee. But Robert Peston has the inside story.And with Labo
Why the UK is in a TERRIBLE position after Trump's Greenland tariffs threat
Why has Keir Starmer ruled out economic retaliation against Donald Trump’s new tariff threat over the US purchase of Greenland?And what options does it leave him and other world leaders to persuade the US president not to bring in 10% tariffs on 1 February for Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland?Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss the fallout from Trump’
Has the government's latest U-turn on digital IDs ruined Rachel Reeves' big day?
Rachel Reeves today unveiled a huge rail infrastructure project, the long-awaited Northern Powerhouse Rail, which she insists "isn't just political, this is personal."But her big announcement comes on the day of yet another U-turn by the government, this time on digital IDs.So, has the latest volte-face overshadowed the Chancellor's big day?And with all these U-turns stacking up, we ask the seemin
Can Labour REALLY solve Britain’s housing crisis?
Do you want to buy your own home? Are you a renter paying record high housing costs? Are you a council tenant living in squalid conditions?Or are you one of the 350,000 homeless without a place to live, trapped in temporary accommodation?Having unearthed British housing at its very worst, Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt grills Housing Secretary Steve Reed on what Labour are doing to solve the
Why Trump REALLY wants Greenland - and why it should worry Starmer
Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss President Trump's frenetic start to 2026, which has escalated fears of a military seizure of Nato territory Greenland.As Robert explains, Trump's obsession with the giant Danish island is not going to go away. Trump says it's in the interest of ‘national security’ - but is there something else driving him? Something which Greenland has - and which China has - t
Can the BBC survive Trump's $10bn lawsuit?
It's Trump vs the BBC as the President of the United States attempts to sue the broadcaster for $10bn over its Panorama documentary.The BBC has admitted it made a "mistake" with its edit of a Trump speech on the day his supporters stormed the Capitol. The President's lawyers said it falsely portrayed him as a "violent insurrectionist" and was a “brazen attempt” to interfere in the US election.The
How Trump's new Security Strategy changes EVERYTHING for Britain and Europe
Tom and Robert discuss Trump's National Security Strategy - a 33-page document which sets down in black and white his vision of the world, and which has ramped up anxiety across Europe. In it, the threat of aggression from Russia and President Putin are all but disregarded - no wonder Moscow says it's 'largely consistent' with their own vision for global affairs. There's also little attention paid
Inside the Reeves-OBR Budget 'shambles' as Chancellor faces calls to resign
Warning: This episode contains some discussion of racist language which listeners may find distressing.A week on from Rachel Reeves' Budget, Paul Brand and Robert Peston take stock of the extraordinary row between the Treasury, the Chancellor, and the OBR over who knew and said what about the public finances in the preceding weeks.Robert says it's the result of one of the 'biggest shambles in term
Will Budget tax rises and delay tactics come back to haunt Rachel Reeves?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has finally revealed her Budget plans, albeit after the Office for Budget Responsibility published them first, by mistake.But will tax rise upon tax rise win over doubting voters - or will her tactic to delay many of the key measures coming in return to haunt Labour?In Talking Politics, Paul Brand and Robert Peston are joined by Professor Jane Green, director of the Nuffie
Starmer claims his government has restored respect in politics
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told ITV News his government has restored respect to politics since coming into power.When he came into Downing Street in July 2024, Starmer promised to "restore honesty and integrity to government”.However, since then, it's fair to say it's been a stormy ride for him and the Labour Party.Shortly after becoming prime minister, he attracted attention for the scal
The tax rises we predict will be in the Chancellor's Budget
After months of furious speculation, briefing, leaking, and U-turning, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is finalising her all-important second Budget.It now looks like the rates of income tax won't rise after all - but, as Robert explains, there is a more hidden 'tax' on income that will affect millions of British workers and raise billions of pounds.How will it all affect you, and how will it affect
Home Sec Shabana Mahmood: 'Illegal migration is tearing our country apart'
It is about to get a lot harder to claim asylum in Britain.The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced significant changes to the UK's immigration system - the biggest, the government claims, of the modern era. She insists they will 'unite a divided country', but denies playing a political game to gain support from Reform voters. Robert sat down with the Home Secretary to dig into the plans,
Health Secretary forced to deny he wants the top job after Downing Street rumours swirl
This week on Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston analyse the rumours of a coup to oust Sir Keir Starmer.In an extraordinary 24 hours, the Health Secretary Wes Streeting is forced to deny on the record that he wants the top job.And the Prime Minister has had to say he will fight any leadership challenge.Also, what next for the BBC after the Director General resigns and Donald Trump threa
Will Budget tax rises WRECK trust in Labour? We asked its deputy leader
Rachel Reeves has, once again, said it without really saying it: Brace yourselves for tax rises.In an unusual pre-budget speech today, the Chancellor said she would "make the choices necessary” as speculation mounts that she is preparing to raise income tax to help fill a gap in the public finances.In her first in-depth interview since becoming Labour's deputy leader, Tom and Robert are joined by
Why Rachel Reeves is likely to raise income tax to fill Budget black hole
In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and political editor Robert Peston analyse the Chancellor's dwindling options for her upcoming budget and predict the impact of the decisions she might make. They discuss how Rachel Reeves will fill that multi-billion-pound hole in the country's finances, whether she will increase income tax despite previous promises not to, and how she can hold onto
David Lammy: We can't let 'hooligans and fascists' appropriate the British flag
Robert is joined by the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who says he wants his children to feel "confident" in the UK and England flags. The Deputy PM - and Justice Secretary - claimed the flag was being appropriated by the far-right. He also spoke about a new AI tool being used in the justice system to help transcribe interviews. And he said it was "right" that MPs scrutinise Prince Andrew's li
Pressure grows on the government to strip Prince Andrew of ALL his titles
Tom Bradby and Robert Peston chat with Lord Simon Case, who has served as right-hand man to both Prince William and four Prime Ministers, as Cabinet Secretary.They discuss the growing pressure on the government to officially strip Prince Andrew of all his titles, including his Dukedom.Lord Case also breaks down the threat China poses to the UK and explains why No.10 remains dysfunctional over a ye
UK government used Chinese owned data centre, Cummings tells Peston
Dominic Cummings has disclosed in an exclusive interview with ITV News that government data has been stored on infrastructure owned and controlled by Chinese interests.He told the Talking Politics podcast that he had been warned about the Chinese ownership in “early 2020”, shortly after becoming chief aide to the then Prime Minister Boris Johnson.UK official sources have confirmed to Peston that G
Trump sold peace to the Middle East: but will it last?
Donald Trump has hailed the Gaza ceasefire as a new dawn but what obstacles still stand in the way of lasting peace in the Middle East?A diplomatic solution has long been sort but the President has a different approach: money. Will he be able to successfully sell the commercial opportunities of peace in the long term? Robert and Tom also weigh up Tony Blair's potential part in the path to peace, g
The Jenrick 'white faces' race row and Badenoch's stamp duty promise
What's the fallout in the Robert Jenrick 'white faces' row? And will Kemi Badenoch's offer to ditch stamp duty win over voters?In this Talking Politics, Robert Peston joins Tom Bradby from the Conservative's conference in Manchester to give expert analysis minutes after the Tory leader's speech. Got a question for Tom or Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we’ll look to answer it in our nex
'Coverage of Gaza war inaccurate': Peston interviews Kemi Badenoch | Talking Politics | ITV News
In this special edition of Talking Politics from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston sits down with the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch.They discussed the challenges of anti-semitism and racism in the country, as well as the problems facing the party with the number of councillors deserting to Reform.The Tory leader criticised the BBC an
'This is the fight of our times': Peston interviews the Prime Minister
For this special edition of Talking Politics, Peston sits down with Sir Keir Starmer for a one-on-one interview right after a well-received speech at the Labour conference, in which he spent much - if not most - of his time taking aim at Nigel Farage.The Prime Minister claimed the next election will be a battle between Reform and the Labour Party, describing it as "the fight of our times" - and sa
Starmer attacks Farage - will it help or harm UK's 'least popular' PM?
Can Sir Keir Starmer’s vision for a renewed Britain - littered with attacks on Nigel Farage - help reset the prime minister’s own dire standing with the public?In this special Talking Politics at Labour’s conference in Liverpool, Robert Peston and Tom Bradby react minutes after the PM’s keynote speech.And after a poll revealed Starmer is the least popular PM since records began, can the vision for
Exclusive: Hugh Grant says hacking victims have been ‘personally betrayed’ by Sir Keir Starmer
In an exclusive interview Talking Politics, actor and campaigner Hugh Grant said he feels let down by the Labour government.He claims the Prime Minister had promised hacking victims that they would introduce a new law bringing tougher regulations for British newspapers while in opposition.But Mr Grant says they feel “personally betrayed” by seeing the PM forging close relationships with major publ
Rachel Reeves’ £30bn tax rise NIGHTMARE
The Treasury is expecting £30 billion tax rises in November’s Budget - so how will chancellor Rachel Reeves fund that without breaking her spending rules?In Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston look at her possible solutions and why the next moves represent a nightmare for the chancellor.Meanwhile, Nigel Farage claims Reform would save Britain billions cracking down on legal migration by
Special episode: Robert grills Ed Davey on immigration, windfall taxes and why he thinks Elon Musk is running a criminal enterprise
In this special interview for Talking Politics and the Peston show, Robert Peston speaks to Sir Ed Davey from the Lib Dem party conference.The pair discuss the surge in right-wing politics, whether windfall taxes on banks would choke economic growth and why the Lib Dem leader thinks Elon Musk is running a criminal enterprise. You can watch the interview on the latest episode of Peston on Monday ni
President Trump's state visit: Has Starmer's 'kowtowing' paid off?
Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and US Correspondent Dan Rivers from the Prime Minister's country residence Chequers, where he has just survived a press conference alongside the US President. Has Sir Keir Starmer, in spite all of his difficulties on the domestic front, played it perfectly with the world's most powerful man - and as a result, bagged billions upon billions of
Starmer’s leadership crisis worsens: How much trouble is he in?
He's already lost his deputy Angela Rayner, the questions are mounting over Peter Mandelson’s disastrous appointment, and now one of Keir Starmer's top aides Paul Ovenden has been forced to quit after an ITV News exclusive revealed his own shocking private messages. So how will the PM navigate the deepening leadership crisis without one of his key strategists?In Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Ro
Q&A: Does Angela Rayner deserve a pay off after resigning?
Should ministers like Angela Rayner get thousands of pounds in severance pay if they resign?In this Q&A Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer that audience question and more, including:Will Rayner's resignation trigger more investigations into politicians and government officials to see what claims they’re making that they shouldn’t?Could Keir Starmer ever take Britain out of the European Conven
Mandelson sacked over Epstein revelations: Reaction and analysis
Keir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as Britain's UK ambassador to the US following the release of more damaging emails he sent to Jeffrey Epstein.In this emergency episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston react to the continued fallout after the bombshell birthday book revelations and assess the damage to the prime minister and the Labour government.Got a question for the team
Why the Mandelson-Epstein birthday book revelations are CATASTROPHIC for Keir Starmer
The Jeffrey Epstein birthday book revelations have further implicated Donald Trump and Bill Clinton and forced a grovelling apology from the UK Ambassador to the US’s Peter Mandelson.In Talking Politics, Robert Peston and Tom Bradby examine why Mandelson’s past letters to the convicted paedophile financier - released now by a US congressional committee - are so catastrophic for Prime Minister Keir
Angela Rayner OUT, Farage gloating: Is Starmer more vulnerable than ever?
After a momentous day in British politics, Julie Etchingham is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Political Correspondent Harry Horton who is at the Reform UK conference in Birmingham.Angela Rayner finally fell on her sword, triggering a major reshuffle of Starmer's top team. David Lammy is stepping up as his deputy, Yvette Cooper becomes Foreign Secretary, and Shabana Mahmood fills in a
Q&A: When did politicians STOP answering the question? Is this year Rachel Reeves’ last chance to fix the economy?
In this Q&A Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer some of our audience’s burning questions, namely:When did politicians first stop answering the question? And what are your strategies to make them answer it?The cost of living crisis is getting worse and Rachel Reeves appears clueless to fix it. So is this Autumn now her last chance?If Britain is broke, why do we need to give money to wealthy pen
Why is Nigel Farage rowing back on his party's immigration policies?
In this special episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith to discuss Reform, immigration and Nigel Farage’s latest ‘flip-flop’.Why did Mr Farage today change his tune on his party’s immigration policy for women and children, after saying at a press conference just yesterday that ‘absolutely anyone’ who comes here illegally will be detained and deported
Why did the UK side with the 'tech bros' over Britain's creatives in AI battle?
In this special episode of Talking Politics, Film director turned Member of the House of Lords Baroness Beeban Kidron exclusively tells ITV News why she thinks the government is pushing the Artificial Intelligence Bill, and siding with the big tech companies.She tells us why celebrities like Elton John and Dua Lipa are backing her campaign to stop the government from using copyrighted creative wor
Ukraine peace talks at the White House: Has Zelenskyy evaded Putin's 'trap'?
In this emergency episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Global Security Editor Rohit Kachroo and US Correspondent Dan Rivers to react to the talks hosted by President Trump at the White House today. Is this a major step towards real, lasting peace in Ukraine - or has the difficult part of the discussions only just begun? What will the possible Ukraine-Russia-US meeting have in store
Nicola Sturgeon's 'searingly personal' interview with Julie Etchingham
In this special episode, Julie Etchingham is joined by ITV News' Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith to discuss her exclusive interview with the former First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.Julie reveals how Sturgeon is "lifting the lid" on some deeply personal matters - and Peter explains how the "formidable" politician was one of the few people he would get nervous about interviewing.They
Q&A: Are the far left finished in UK Politics? What are the chances of a coalition government in 2029?
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