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 shares with Tom what she learned from shadowing the Labour leader for three months.Robert identifies the current weakness in the Labour approach before explaining why he believes Starmer is the most ruthless politician we've seen in decades.Tom, Robert and Anushka will be Talking Politics every Wednesday to guide you through this critical election year.You can also watch the latest episode on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/talking-politics-watch-itv-news-new-podcast-with-sunaks-rwanda-bill-under-scrutiny/zhk7dmy

Why Keir Starmer is the most ruthless politician in decades

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Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Gamal Fahnbulleh, as the controversy over Diane Abbott threatens to derail Labour's election campaign.And as ITV announce the first televised leadership debate, could it be an opportunity for Rishi Sunak to revive his fortunes?

How messy could the Diane Abbott saga get for Labour? And can the ITV debate save Rishi Sunak?

Tom Bradby presents a special edition of Talking Politics from Downing Street as Rishi Sunak confirms Britain will go to the polls on July 4.Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana are on hand as ever with expert analysis, alongside Libby Wiener, to explain why the prime minister has chosen now for a General Election - and why it's gone down so badly among many of his own MPs.

The election is called - so why now? And why are Tory MPs so unhappy?

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 Sunak warning of the insecurity facing the world, while also promising a brighter future, which tack will he take when it comes to the campaign?The panellists also discuss whether PMQs has lost its punch and whether our political leaders are shouting about Artificial Intelligence enough. All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics. New episodes every Wednesday so do subscribe to ensure you won't miss out.

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

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 will Labour MPs feel about an MP usually more associated with the right of the Tory party joining their ranks? Plus - is Sunak's warning of a hung parliament really a possibility?All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics.New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!

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

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, the 'Reform factor' and what the future looks like for Rishi Sunak.All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics.New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!

Why Keir Starmer is the most ruthless politician in decades

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