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Kamal and Camilla give their verdict on the Tory leadership race result. Plus, who is to blame for Grenfell, and will anyone actually end up in the dock?  Robert Mendick joins The Daily T again to discuss the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report and whether it gives the answers the survivors and bereaved have been waiting for.  Don’t miss our deep dive episode on the deadly fire , including f...

MP David Davis joins The Daily T to talk patriotism, the Oasis ticket fiasco, and the latest Tory leadership bid launch.  The number of Britons who say they are proud of the country’s history has fallen dramatically, according to The British Social Attitudes Survey. So why aren’t we proud of Britain anymore? Plus, as Ticketmaster faces a Government investigation into ‘dynamic pricing’ , we as...

The Conservative leadership campaign launches are coming in thick and fast, with Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly formally kicking off their bids today. Camilla was at both events and gives her take on which of the candidates has the ‘X factor’ - and who might be a bit too ‘blokey’ to go all the way. Plus, the government has scrapped one-word Ofsted judgements following the suicide of a headteache...

It was one of the UK’s worst modern disasters - and yet seven years on, no one has been held accountable for the Grenfell fire. With the official inquiry’s final report set to be released, people are expecting answers. How did the London tower block catch fire so quickly in June 2017? Why did 72 people die? And who is to blame? A police investigation is still ongoing, meaning the bereave...

Despite insisting for months pre-election that Labour wouldn't raise our taxes, chancellor Rachel Reeves now appears to be poised to do just that as Keir Starmer warns of a "painful" autumn budget. So who will get hit the hardest? Will taxes ever come down again? And how did our finances get into such a sorry state? Kamal and Camilla discuss all that and more. Plus - Labour's suggestion that they...

He was sacked as Trump’s national security advisor in spectacular fashion in 2019, but foreign policy hawk John Bolton hasn't let that stop him from weighing in on US politics.  As Kamala Harris closes the gap with Donald Trump, we asked Bolton if the Vice President has the political heft to lead the United States when global security is facing its greatest threats in decades. Plus: why Trump...

It's the start of a new political season, and Keir Starmer has launched it with a downbeat speech promising a 'painful' short term future for the country with unpopular decisions ahead. The PM once more laying the blame for those decisions at the door of the Tories. But would he have been better trying to unleash a wave of optimism for a fresh new start under a new government? How long can he keep...

Welcome to The Daily T Investigates, a new series bringing you the best of The Telegraph’s investigative journalism from the heart of the newsroom.  From Jimmy Savile to Huw Edwards, the BBC has in recent years been associated with a number of high-profile cases of paedophilia. But there have also been other cases of child abuse linked to the BBC, and now the organisation is facing fresh ques...

British businessman Mike Lynch has been confirmed dead after his yacht sank off the Sicily coast during a freak storm earlier this week. Kamal and Tim Stanley speak to the Telegraph’s Albert Tait on the ground in Sicily and maritime salvage expert Bertrand Sciboz about what happens to the wreck now. Plus Kamal reflects on Mr Lynch and his interviews with him over the years.  And on GCSE resul...

He came with high hopes, but he left with no breakthrough. The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has just finished his ninth visit to the Middle East, attempting to negotiate a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. So is there anything to be optimistic about? Kamal and guest co-host Camilla Turner talk to former Oslo peace accords Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy about the major sticking poi...

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, Harris has broken with tradition to take to the stage before her big speech on Thursday, stealing President Biden's moment in the spotlight. It's a signal that it's well and truly the Kamala show. Kamal and our Sunday Telegraph Political Editor Camilla Turner chat to Tony Diver, our US editor, to ask the question on everyone's lips - can she beat Do...

The government has announced new plans to tackle extremism, with 'extreme misogyny' now falling into that category. So is Yvette Cooper right to act - or is this another misplaced government initiative which won’t solve the problems the UK faces? And will it end up curtailing our freedom of speech? Kamal and Tim Stanley speak to Ella Whelan, author and commentator, who doesn't think misogyny needs...

Pollution has been piling up in our waters for years, damaging areas of natural beauty and even infecting drinking water in some areas of the country. Water companies like Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water have now found themselves paying millions of pounds worth of fines over historic sewage spills. So why does it keep happening and how can we fix it? In this special episode, K...

Six candidates have lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we’re calling The Daily T(ory). As one of the top performers in the polls, James Cleverly is on a mission to win back defected Conservative voters after a disastrou...

As thousands of students get ready to receive their A-Level results, many of them will be considering heading to university. But with universities strapped for cash and offering what some would call 'Micky Mouse' degrees that don't lead to job offers, is it really worth it? Kamal and guest co-host Camilla Turner speak to Robert Halfon, Former Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships, and High...

NHS doctors have “blood on their hands”, say the families of the three people killed by Valdo Calocane in Nottingham last year. A report today by the health watchdog catalogues a litany of failings in treating Calocane, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. In this special episode of The Daily T, Kamal and Tim speak to Emma Webber, whose son Barnaby was one of the victims. She accuses med...

In a piece for today's Telegraph, the home secretary Yvette Cooper claims that Britain needs to rebuild respect between communities and the police in the wake of last week's rioting. Has the public actually lost respect for the police? And how do we go about restoring it? Kamal Ahmed and Tim Stanley talk to David Spencer, former Detective Chief Inspector at the Met Police, about why relations have...

Six candidates have lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we're calling The Daily T(ory). Seen as one of the more left-wing candidates in this race, shadow security minister Tom Tugendhat is known for his military service in Ir...

Not long after leaving the Daily T studio on Wednesday, Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick caused a stir by suggesting protestors who shout ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested. Camilla and Tim discuss what the term really means and whether religious language can be policed. Plus, ahead of another round of anti-tourism protests on the Spanish island of Mallorca, we ask: have a few drunk louts mad...

Six candidates have lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we're calling The Daily T(ory). Robert Jenrick, who served as minister of state for immigration under Rishi Sunak, is in the studio to talk about where Keir Starmer has...

Misinformation has spread like wildfire across social media since three children were killed in Southport last month, fuelling far-Right disorder throughout the country. But as he clashes with Sir Keir Starmer over the riots, can the likes of X owner Elon Musk be held responsible for what is published online? And is ‘de-platforming’ necessary - or an affront to free speech? Plus, Democratic candid...

As riots sparked by the Southport murders continue to spread across the country, Sir Keir Starmer has warned that those responsible would regret taking part, vowing to do “whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice as quickly as possible”. Amid hotels used to house asylum seekers being set ablaze and attacks on police officers, Camilla and guest host for the week Tim Stanley discuss whether...

Six candidates have now lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we're calling The Daily T(ory). Mel Stride, perhaps best known for his many broadcast appearances during the election campaign, is first out of the blocks. In an ext...

When Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to murder seven more, she became Britain’s most prolific baby serial killer. But why are the media questioning the evidence used in the trial? The Conservative MP David Davis has put his head above the parapet on the issue and has decided to conduct his own investigation into the nurse after being contacted by numerous...

“It’s not protest, it’s not legitimate. It’s crime and violent disorder”. That’s how Sir Keir Starmer described the far-Right riots that popped up following the Southport stabbings. But who are the rioters and what is motivating them? Camilla and Gordon speak to a former EDL member about why people join similar groups - and why he left. Then, with six candidates lined up to lead the Conservatives,...