Episodes

  • The Grenfell report, repairing the British state, and whether our politicians really get it yet

    The Grenfell report, repairing the British state, and whether our politicians really get it yet
    Sep 4 2024
    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 show back after the summer.
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    23 mins
  • How did Starmer fare in his first PMQs as Prime Minister?

    How did Starmer fare in his first PMQs as Prime Minister?
    Jul 24 2024
    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.

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    16 mins
  • After 14 years of waiting what laws did Labour prioritise in the King's Speech?

    After 14 years of waiting what laws did Labour prioritise in the King's Speech?
    Jul 17 2024
    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: what will happen to the Duke of Norfolk?
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    20 mins
  • The government changes, but the problems stay the same

    The government changes, but the problems stay the same
    Jul 10 2024
    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?
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    32 mins
  • The 'Starmer Tsunami', what now for the country?

    The 'Starmer Tsunami', what now for the country?
    Jul 5 2024
    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.
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    30 mins
  • Was this the ‘most maddening and absurd election campaign’ so far?

    Was this the ‘most maddening and absurd election campaign’ so far?
    Jul 3 2024
    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.
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    33 mins
  • Postal vote delays and can a Prime Minister have a work–life balance?

    Postal vote delays and can a Prime Minister have a work–life balance?
    Jul 2 2024
    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.
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    33 mins
  • French Elections: How should you deal with a far-right neighbour?

    French Elections: How should you deal with a far-right neighbour?
    Jul 1 2024
    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?
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    31 mins