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Talking Politics

Talking Politics

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 Welcome to Talking Politics! The ITV News podcast that can serve as your perfect weekly guide to the changing political landscape in the UK following Labour's landslide election win.

Our expert political team, led by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana, will be analysing the biggest issues and talking points with Tom Bradby on ITVX every Wednesday.

You can hear Talking Politics wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.

Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk.












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Episodes
  • Why Starmer was EXPOSED in front of MPs | Could Farage really deport prisoners? | Why is the PM's team so secretive?

    Why Starmer was EXPOSED in front of MPs | Could Farage really deport prisoners? | Why is the PM's team so secretive?
    Jul 23 2025
    What’s the problem at the heart of Nigel Farage's new prison pledge? And why was Keir Starmer so unprepared to talk poverty?

    With Tom Bradby away, Paul Brand joins Robert Peston to discuss that, plus:

    - Why Kemi Badenoch’s reshuffle may have surprised James Cleverly
    - Can the PM placate Donald Trump during his golfing holiday in Scotland?
    - Why are UK officials - unlike other nations - so reluctant to reveal details of the PM’s movements?

    Got a question for our Q&A show? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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    24 mins
  • Why the Afghan data breach is so unnerving | Britain’s foreign policy FAILS | Trump’s state visit dilemma

    Why the Afghan data breach is so unnerving | Britain’s foreign policy FAILS | Trump’s state visit dilemma
    Jul 16 2025
    Why is the Afghan data breach so unnerving? And why was Keir Starmer kept in the dark by his defence secretary?

    In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss that plus…
    • Why lessons are still to be learned from Britain's past foreign policy failings
    • How Keir Starmer and Donald Trump might have approached the Blair-Bush Iraq conflict
    • The US President’s changing tactics in dealing with Vladimir Putin
    • Why Trump and King Charles’ differing visions for the state visit is causing Downing Street kittens
    Got a question for Tom and Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we'll answer them on our Talking Politics Q&A show.
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    35 mins
  • Q&A: Should Labour target Reform voters?

    Q&A: Should Labour target Reform voters?
    Jul 11 2025
    WATCH the full episode here: https://youtu.be/T2wBEjJcaVQ

    On this episode of Talking Politics Q&A, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston dig into how moves to court Reform voters will only damage Labour.

    Plus, they answer:
    • Who is the Norman Tebbit of politics today?
    • Is Nigel Farage's £250,000 offer to non-doms to avoid tax good politics?
    • Why does standing in the Mayoral Elections cost £10,000?
    • How can the Lib Dems take advantage of Labour and Tory failings?
    Got a question for Tom and Robert that you want featured in next week's show?

    Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we'll answer them on our Talking Politics Q&A show.
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    26 mins

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