The Daily T

In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look back at all the big, bold, and quite frankly, bonkers stories of the week. They discuss Prince Harry’s bad week in court and where is he staying this week? Plus, could a bin be the new MP for Clacton, and will we get a day off if England win the World Cup? We want to hear from you! Email u...

Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on The Daily T to sound a stark warning about the future of the UK economy. Hunt, who has recently written a new book Can We Be Rich Again? The Extraordinary Potential of Britain’s Economy , runs us through the key points of "Burnhamonics" — the economic policies of Andy Burnham — and delivers a gloomy prediction on what he thinks...

In today’s episode of The Daily T , Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss whether Nigel Farage has committed the ultimate act of self-sabotage by triggering another by-election in his constituency of Clacton. As Reform UK orders its northern activists to abandon the Greater Manchester mayoral race and head to the campaign trail in Essex, has Farage completely overplayed his hand? They also delve...

In today’s episode of The Daily T , Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn are joined by Reform UK's Shadow Chancellor Robert Jenrick in the wake of Nigel Farage’s decision to stand down as the MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election. They discuss the point of a by-election if the only opposition is Count Binface, and whether there is a cross-party conspiracy against Reform UK. Tim and Poppy are also joined b...

In today’s episode of The Daily T , Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react live to Nigel Farage’s shock statement as he decides to stand down as the MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election amid intense scrutiny over his financial affairs. And Tim is joined by deputy royal editor Victoria Ward to discuss Prince Harry’s defeat in his High Court legal battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail . The...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the latest scandal threatening Nigel Farage’s position as leader of Reform UK. He faces another investigation for failing to declare financial support from convicted criminal George Cottrell. Will this be the scandal that loses Farage his hard-won seat in Parliament? Camilla and Tim are also joined by The Telegraph’s r...

In today’s special Sunday Showdown edition of The Daily T, Tim Stanley is joined by Ayoub Khan, the independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr. The two argue the case about why Khan dramatically resigned from the Liberal Democrats during the general election campaign, whether the controversial phrase “from the river to the sea” is inherently antisemitic, and why Khan believes mainstream British poli...

In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories from the week. They discuss whether World Cup fans will be calling-in sick en masse on Monday morning after England vs Mexico, whether it’s OK to turn down a wedding invite because of the cost and the story of the couple who have been allowed...

In this week’s Royal T, Camilla Tominey, Victoria Ward and American commentator Kinsey Schofield discuss Prince Harry’s planned visit to the UK to promote next year’s Invictus Games, after his demands for state-funded security fell through. They compare his security claims to global celebrities such as Harry Styles, who goes running freely around London. They also discuss the High Court legal bomb...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley expose the growing political vacuum as Andy Burnham intervenes in the deportation case of the Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed - as outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is seemingly nowhere to be seen in the debate. The pair also break down the exclusive report from Camilla Turner, The Telegraph’s Sunday Political Edi...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect the combative Commons scenes as Kemi Badenoch challenged Sir Keir Starmer over his government’s defence record and spending priorities. The pair investigate the £4.6bn “black hole” in Andy Burnham’s defence investment plans, with Reform UK demanding a general election should he raise taxes to bridge the gap. Plus, they expl...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley examine the long-awaited and much-scrutinised defence investment plan, introduced by Sir Keir Starmer. Despite the outgoing Prime Minister and the Chancellor sharing carefully choreographed mutual congratulations, military experts, senior political figures and Donald Trump were among those to condemn the £15bn package. Meanwhile, C...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s first significant speech since returning to Westminster as an MP. The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his vision for Britain as part of his campaign to be the next prime minister and Labour leader. They dissect Burnham’s “Manchesterism” blueprint, and ask whether his call for cross-party collaborat...

In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories from the week. They discuss the heatwave – and what is acceptable to wear in it – how Andy Burnham could become more unpopular than Sir Keir Starmer, why attending university is a big regret, and how one woman has started a war with sunbed hog...

In this week’s Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness dissect King Charles’ tax bill as the first monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax payments, alongside figures also released from Kensington Palace on Prince William’s personal tax bill. They also discuss the announcement that Buckingham Palace will no longer serve as a royal residence for King Charles and Queen Camilla, as the land...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Katherine Birbalsingh – dubbed Britain’s strictest headteacher for her work at Michaela Community School in north-west London – about the row that has broken out between Bridget Phillipson and Kemi Badenoch following the Conservative leader’s fiery attack on the Education Secretary. Ms Birbalsingh agrees with Ms Badenoch t...

In his first PMQs since announcing his resignation , Keir Starmer faced a fiery attack from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, attacking many of his cabinet members.  Camilla and Tim react to the action in parliament and discuss the “coronation” of Andy Burnham, examining the mounting evidence against his leadership - from his resurfaced controversial videos to his shifting stance on calling...

Ten years on from the EU referendum, Camilla and Tim are joined by Reform UK’s Nigel Farage to discuss the legacy of Brexit and why he believes the nation has yet to see its benefits. With the UK political landscape in flux, they also turn to the Labour Party, where Andy Burnham appears set for a swift coronation as leader after Starmer’s recent resignation. As the party grapples with internal unr...

After a turbulent tenure in Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. Live from Downing Street, Camilla and Tim reflect on the factors that led to his exit, from the “bloodbath” in the local elections to the internal party rebellions over policy about turns. With Andy Burnham positioning himself as a successor, they examin...

Camilla is joined by Aaron Bastani, journalist from left-wing organisation Novara Media and self-confessed “luxury communist”. The two argue the case about how much tax is too much, whether China can be classed as a success story for communism when the regime has overseen extensive human rights abuses as well as surveillance of it’s own citizens, and why Bastani thinks fracking isn’t the solution...

In this week’s episode of The Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at comical and controversial news stories. They discuss the social media ban for under-16s, Meghan Markle’s Father’s Day gift guide, Scotland fans making a splash at the World Cup and a Norwich pub’s refusal to refund punters if seagulls swipe their food. We want to hear from you! Email u...

After Andy Burnham’s comprehensive win in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla and Tim are joined by Daily Telegraph political editor Tony Diver and pollster Scarlett Maguire to reflect on how soon he could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership, how disastrous the result was for Nigel Farage and Reform, and whether the Conservatives’ win in Aberdeen South points to a renaissance for the par...

As the polls open in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, who is already publicly managing expectations. Farage claims Reform UK would storm to victory had the Labour Party put forward any other candidate, but fears local loyalty to Andy Burnham might cost them victory. If Reform loses, Farage warns the public will “never forgive” Rupert Lo...

Ahead of England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia, Camilla Tominey discusses Thomas Tuchel’s squad with England legend Harry Redknapp, who gives his honest take on whether a foreign manager like Tuchel should lead the national team, why he would take Harry Kane over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, and slams the “idiotic” local council trying to ban flags from being flown...

Camilla and Tim are joined by Reform UK’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham, who discusses the racist abuse and death threats she has received as a Muslim woman from Restore supporters, as well as the impact Rupert Lowe’s party is having on Reform’s chances in the Makerfield by-election. They also ask her about Farage’s plans to replace the Equality Act with a new Women and Motherhood Prot...