Talking Politics

Talking Politics episodes:

• 05.15.2024

  Talking Politics: Will Rishi Sunak choose a campaign of hope or fear at the General Election?

  Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Carl Dinnen to discuss the week in politics. Robert went to see the PM's big security speech, seen by many as the starting pistol for this year's general election. But with Rishi...

  
• 05.08.2024

  A post-election shock defection, and is there really any chance of a hung parliament?

  Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Tom Bradby to discuss the shock defection by Conservative MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, to Labour after she crossed the floor at the beginning of PMQs.How damaging is this for the Prime Minister?And how...

  
• 05.03.2024

  Local elections: A 'seismic' shift or a Sunak sigh of relief?

  In a local elections special, ITV News analysts Professor Jane Green and Professor Colin Rallings join Julie Etchingham as the results roll in and the Conservatives lose hundreds of council seats.Plus, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss a bruising by-election,...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Can the Rwanda scheme save Rishi Sunak?

  Political Correspondents Shehab Khan and Carl Dinnen join Tom Bradby as the first failed asylum seeker heads to Rwanda. Can the first deportations to Rwanda save Rishi Sunak's election chances?And how does the prime minister plan to pay for what...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Do voters really care about immigration? And are the Rayner allegations damaging for Labour?

  Elections expert Jane Green is a special guest this week, as we approach the local elections. Along with Tom and Robert, she looks at whether anything can save the Conservatives from a predicted wipeout. And are Tory attacks on Angela Rayner really...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Is the tide finally turning for Rishi Sunak?

  The smoking ban and Rwanda deportations are expected to soon become law - but will they save Rishi Sunak? In this week's episode, Tom, Anushka and Carl Dinnen discuss whether the tide is finally turning for the prime minister.New episodes every...

  
• 04.10.2024

  The local elections briefing, plus could Hunt and Mordaunt really lose their seats?

  Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston and election analyst Professor Colin Rallings to analyse what might happen in May's local elections. Plus, which high-profile cabinet ministers are nervously looking over their shoulders, after the latest major poll?New episodes every Wednesday...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Do signs point to cost-of-living crisis ending? And will free childcare plan work?

  The PM claims the economy has turned a corner but when will families start to feel the benefits?And will the government's plan to expand free childcare actually work?Nina Hossain hears from Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Deputy Political Editor Anushka...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Could Conservatives disintegrate this year? Or can controversial attack ads save them?

  The Tories are in turmoil and could be facing an electoral wipeout - but will their attack ad strategy undermine Labour's lead in the polls?And is it time for Labour to start making spending commitments to fund the NHS and...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Can Sunak really hold on until a winter election?

  For how much longer can Rishi Sunak hold on to power?Could the prime minister be forced to step aside by his unruly MPs?Or could he be bounced into an early election as the political tide continues to turn against him?And...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Does racism row show Sunak is hopeless at politics?

  Does Rishi Sunak's handling of the Tory donor racism row show he is hopeless at politics?That's what Tom asks Robert and Anushka in this week's episode after Tory donor Frank Hester was accused of making racist remarks about black MP...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Budget special: Tax giveaways and a big headache for Labour

  What are the key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's final Budget before the election? How will the Conservatives look to profit from them? And why could the current spending plans leave Labour at a big loss?Political Editor Robert Peston and Political...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Prince Harry Vs the Home Office, Farage’s future and has Truss joined the conspiracists?

  In this week's episode, Tom, Robert and Anushka discuss the future of Nigel Farage, with several Tory MPs wanting him to join their party.They also look at Sir Keir Starmer's claim that former PM Liz Truss really become a conspiracy...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Did Prince William criticise the government and can Badenoch really be the next Tory leader?

  An almighty row has broken out between the former Post Office chairman and Kemi Badenoch - Anushka and Robert discuss whether it could cost the business secretary her job.Amid strong public comments from Prince William, they also assess how much...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Is anti-Semitism the biggest crisis in Keir Starmer's leadership?

  This week, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins Tom and Robert to discuss how the spectre of anti-Semitism has returned to haunt Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Although Parliament is in recess, it hasn't been a quiet week for Labour, as its...

  
• 02.07.2024

  The King’s diagnosis, an elusive election, and should Sunak say sorry for trans jibe?

  Following the King's cancer diagnosis, the team discuss constitutional considerations and the wider political impact of an unwell monarch.Tom, Robert and Anushka also contemplate when the next general election might be, after reports it could come sooner than most had...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Is a united Ireland coming four years after Brexit?

  This week, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins Robert and Tom for a discussion on the return of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.The trio examine whether a united Ireland is on the horizon with republican party Sinn Fein now in government.And four...

  
• 01.24.2024

  The logic behind Simon Clarke's explosive attack on Sunak

  As Tory MPs line up to slam Simon Clarke for his stinging attack on the PM, Robert and Anushka explain why it might not be the political own goal it seems.Presented this week by Julie Etchingham, the trio discuss how...

  
• 01.17.2024

  Why Keir Starmer is the most ruthless politician in decades

  With Labour warned only a record swing will put them into power, Robert and Anushka evaluate whether Keir Starmer has what it takes to achieve it.After watching him spar with Rishi Sunak over the latest Rwanda row at PMQs, Anushka...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Who'll pay for the Post Office scandal and when will the PM call the election?

  Talking Politics is the new weekly podcast from ITV News as our political experts dig into the biggest issues dominating the political agenda. In this edition, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss with Tom Bradby why it took an ITV...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Introducing... Talking Politics

  Welcome to Talking Politics!This is the brand new podcast from ITV News to guide you through a massive election year. Every week Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana will be chewing through the biggest political issues...