Talking Politics

Tom, Anushka and Harry dissect this week's 'not quite' PMQs. They discuss the world's security situation and whether the UK could follow Trump-style politics.  Plus, how damaging could the farming fallout be for the government? You can watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube. And if you're enjoying the show please do subscribe on your podcast platform of choice! Got a question for t...

Tom, Robert and Anushka dissect a PMQs they describe as 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing', and ask whether Starmer is at risk of losing the 'economic argument' in the same way Joe Biden and the Democrats appear to have done in the United States. They also discuss the challenges of the Assisted Dying Bill, and Starmer's recent trip to the COP29 climate summit.  You can watch episodes of Talking Politic...

Is another Trump presidency Keir Starmer's worst nightmare, or has the PM built enough bridges to shore up the 'special relationship'?  Plus, it was Kemi Badenoch's first time at Prime Minister's Questions...So how did the new Conservative leader fare? Geraint Vincent is joined by Carl Dinnen and Shehab Khan for this week's episode of Talking Politics. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpol...

£40 billion of tax rises, huge increases in public spending for Britain's creaking public services and even some punchy political allegations of Tory dishonesty... It was a very big day for the government, as Britain's first ever female Chancellor laid out Labour's budget plans to the country.  Anushka Asthana, Robert Peston and Joel Hills join Tom Bradby for a special episode of Talking Politics....

Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana return a week before the big Autumn budget - but there's another uncomfortable story taking up the headlines for the government in the form of a spat with the Donald Trump campaign. Is the potential next president seriously angry at the UK government? And is it a concern if he is?  Also on the agenda is whether your taxes are about to rise, and why one...

Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they discuss further revelations about tax and spending plans in the Autumn budget. They also reflect on some of Starmer's awkward moments at the despatch box this week.  Plus, they discuss the furore around the prime minister meeting with Taylor Swift behind the scenes at her concert. Should we b...

Following the death of Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond, Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for a special edition of Talking Politics.  The team look back at the life of the man who will be remembered as bringing independence to the forefront of the Scottish political agenda, who lived a life of great achievement and at t...

Tom, Robert and Anushka are back for a special emergency episode , after the shock news that James Cleverly has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. So has the party handed Sir Keir Starmer a gift? Or is it a stroke of genius? Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they predict what exactly may be in the Autumn budget. Plus, they discuss the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader, after Tom Tugendhat is knocked out of the contest. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this special episode of Talking Politics, former prime minister Boris Johnson sat down with ITV News anchor Tom Bradby for his first major TV interview on his time in office since leaving Number 10. The pair discussed Covid, Brexit, Partygate and much more. Remember to rate and subscribe! Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston - who is in Brussels where the PM is meeting European leaders - and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana - who is in Birmingham where the Tory party conference has been taking place. The team take a closer look at how the Tory leadership hopefuls performed in their keynote speeches and who is most likely to come out on top. Plus, they discu...

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 n...

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...

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. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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 sh...

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. New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget! Got a question for the team? Emai...

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: wh...

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? Got a...

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. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Julie Etchingham is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston on the eve of polling day, as they take a look back at a general election campaign filled with scandal, stunts and the return of old political figures. Also Romilly Weeks and Carl Dinnen join the conversation to discuss the mood in the main two parties as six weeks of tireless campaigning draws to a close. Got a question for the team?...

Julie Etchingham is joined by Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana and Professor Colin Rallings to discuss the ongoing delays to postal vote. Plus, with only two days of campaigning remaining, the political attacks have become frenzied and somewhat personal. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Julie Etchingham is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston as another country’s election steals the headlines with only three days before the UK heads to the polls. Plus, are Rishi Sunak's potential successors getting their ducks in a row for a possible Tory leadership contest? Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Geraint Vincent is joined in the studio by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss how offensive remarks made by Reform supporters have ignited a debate around racism in this country. Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton, who has been following the Reform party during the election explains how it changes the campaign on the ground.  Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv...

We go to the polls in a week's time. Today Junior Doctors in England went to the picket line - in their long running dispute. Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston to discuss how and who can settle the strikes. Plus, Political Correspondent Shehab Khan joins the team to discuss why many members of the Muslim community are losing trust in Labour. Got a question for the team? Ema...

Nina Hossain is joined by Daniel Hewitt who has been looking at the housing shortage and the main parties' plans to try to solve it. In the studio, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the scrutiny of Sir Keir Starmer's policies and personality. Plus, why is Rishi Sunak in a spat with Dr Who? Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com