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Talking Politics

ITV News
Keir Starmer
Donald Trump
Labour Party
Nigel Farage
Conservative Party
Rachel Reeves
Reform UK
Rishi Sunak
Kemi Badenoch
NATO
UK Politics
Ukraine
UK Economy
Peter Mandelson
Elon Musk
Russia
Brexit
Reform
Reform Party
Andy Burnham

Political Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week. You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform, including podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-politics/id1724952808 (Apple Podcasts). Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.

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Andy Burnham is headed for Downing Street and could be Prime Minister in just three weeks. But can he really deliver his bold vision without putting up taxes?

In this episode of Talking Politics, Robert is joined by Harry Horton, fresh from Burnham'... more

Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain’s next prime minister, but we don’t yet know who he’ll pick as chancellor.

Could it be Ed Miliband, or would he spook the markets? Perhaps Yvette Cooper is a safe pair of hands, or could Wes Streeting get t... more

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Tom Bradby and Robert Peston are in Downing Street to discuss Keir Starmer's resignation, after he set a timetable for his departure as PM.

Newly elected MP Andy Burnham has confirmed he will run to replace him as Labour leader.

Tom and Robert brea... more

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Andy Burnham’s big Makerfield by-election victory is set to reshape British politics as we know it.

So what happens next?

In this special Talking Politics episode, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston are joined by Election Analyst Professor Jane Green fr... more

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Jane Green
Election analyst
Episode: 'Burnham will be our next PM' - so what happens now?
Stewart Robson
Northern Ireland reporter for ITV
ITV News
Episode: Belfast riots: How our broken asylum system continues to fuel unrest
Daniel Hewitt
Colleague who conducted the big interview with Andy Burnham
Episode: Andy Burnham is in but can he win?
Colin Rallings
Professor and ITV's elections analyst
Unknown university
Episode: How Reform could cause an 'earthquake' in May elections
Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister
Labour Party
Episode: Sir Keir Starmer tells Talking Politics why Israel should stop attacking Lebanon
Anita Anand
Canadian Foreign Minister
Government of Canada
Episode: Trump and Starmer’s Iran fallout: Can UK keep out of the war?
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker of the House of Commons
Episode: How Commons Speaker Hoyle tipped off police about Mandelson 'flight risk'
Mark Kelly
US Navy combat pilot, astronaut, and senator.
United States Senate
Episode: The astronaut-turned-politician Trump wanted punished 'by death'
Steve Reed
UK government's Minister for Housing
UK Government
Episode: Can Labour REALLY solve Britain’s housing crisis?

Hosts

Tom Bradby
Host of Talking Politics; News At Ten Anchor, ITV; ITV News contributor
Robert Peston
Political Editor; Host with Tom Bradby, long-standing political journalist

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • Starmer is best PM option by far

    As a floating voter I am very glad I gave Starmer led Labour my vote. I think you should reach out to more people before opining on how nobody supports Starmer. Thats certainly not true and who else would you want to lead us on international Stage right now?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Don't fuel the hate
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Tax take illiteracy

    How many more times are political pundits like Robert going to push out this false nonsense about the richest paying the lion’s share of total tax take. They simply don’t. They pay the lion’s share of the income tax take, but their wealth doesn’t come in income, does it? It comes from dividends and capital gains which are both taxed at lower rates than earnings, and it comes from property income, on which they don’t pay NI. Please Robert, stop with your inaccurate and lazy analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Syobahn
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Speed him up - please

    The content’s decent, but I literally scream out loud for Robert Preston to hurry up and make his point. This type of ‘thinking time’ on mics is painful for a podcast format and the producers need be braver and have a word. They must hear it themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Drivel dressed as discussion

    Considering the resources of ITN’s news gathering, this really exposes its personnel as being very poorly informed on many topics. The last episode stated TikTok was right-leaning and Instagram was left-leaning, Netanyahu ‘might not be liked by Palestinians’ and Donald Trump likely didn’t make the AI video of him as a gold statue, which they spent a third of the episode discussing. Any time the discussion veers towards an articulated point, it’s derailed and cut short by a pithy joke or ad break... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    James McAnespy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Diabolically low volume

    Interesting topics they cover however the contents is incoherent due to such low volume - a real shame please address this

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rupert999
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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High-caliber guests and timely topics keep the discussions relevant.

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#36
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#68
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#108
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#128
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#162
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#182
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'Burnham will be our next PM' - so what happens now?
Q: What difference do you think Andy Burnham will make in policy, practical terms to all our lives?
The hosts expect Burnham to potentially pursue bigger ambitions in public services and perhaps closer ties to the EU, but any major policy moves will be constrained by the existing manifesto and fiscal realities, requiring careful coalition-building and timing.
'Burnham will be our next PM' - so what happens now?
Q: Do you feel like you have a handle on that or do you think, well, we're just going to have to wait and see?
The consensus is that Burnham will need to wait and see how much of a platform he can articulate for the country and whether he can deliver a clear, unified message that resonates beyond his Northwest base.
'Burnham will be our next PM' - so what happens now?
Q: But can I ask you first, Jane, do you think an Andy Burnham prime ministership would stand a much better chance with the electorate? Let's say there was a general election soon, then Keir Starmer or will it make no difference?
The panelist suggests Burnham has a strategy that centers on cost of living and competence, which could broaden appeal beyond traditional left-right divides, but national credibility remains uncertain and depends on how well he translates regional strength into nationwide governance.
Trump and Starmer’s Iran fallout: Can UK keep out of the war?
Q: Do you think we and indeed the other European nations should have joined the war if Trump had not insulted so many allies?
The guests suggest that the broader pattern of alliance dynamics, prior negotiations, and international diplomacy would have mattered more than personal insults, implying that allied decisions would depend on careful diplomacy and exit strategies rather than rhetoric.
Who could replace Starmer and how could they do it?
Q: What do you think about Keir Starmer's leadership?
Many believe he has made serious political misjudgments and might not be able to survive due to a lack of cohesion and communication about the Labour Party's purpose.

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A UK-leaning political analysis show featuring sharp, insider-style conversations about current political events, leadership battles, and policy implications. Episodes frequently dissect leadership dynamics, party strategies, electoral results, and how international events shape domestic politics, often with data-driven context and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Noteworthy are the long-running pair of hosts who bring heavy-hitting journalism credentials and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, making it a go-to for listeners who want fast-paced, informed debate on the week's political headlines and their broader implications.

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2. Stewart Robson
3. Daniel Hewitt
4. Colin Rallings
5. Sir Keir Starmer
6. Anita Anand
7. Lindsay Hoyle
8. Mark Kelly

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