Episodes
Julie Etchingham is joined by Joel Hills as economists give a damning assessment of both Labour and Conservative plans. In the studio, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the Tory betting scandal. Plus, is Nigel Farage Britain's Donald Trump?
Published 06/24/24
Julie Etchingham is joined by Romilly Weeks from the campaign trail as a betting scandal continues to engulf the final stages of the Tory election campaign. In the studio Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana give their verdict on the latest setback for Rishi Sunak. Plus, a leaked document reveals the Lib Dems' last minute tactics in the final days of the campaign.
Published 06/21/24
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as a betting scandal overshadows the Conservative campaign. Will the party suspend those under investigation by the gambling watchdog?  Plus Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, tells us why he's so frustrated by the current campaign and sets out what advice he would give the next Chancellor.
Published 06/20/24
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as the SNP launch their manifesto. But is their claim that they'll pressure Westminster for another independence referendum actually credible? Peter Smith sits down with their leader John Swinney to find out.  Meanwhile, the team in the studio dissect the latest inflation and migration statistics, whilst Robert interviews Sir Keir Starmer and finds out why so many billionares are backing Labour.
Published 06/19/24
Robert Peston joins Tom Bradby in the studio whilst Anushka Asthana is on the road with Labour. She's exclusively interviewed Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves about why the party is so resistant to lifting the two-child benefit cap. Plus, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen joins the team from Belfast ahead of the first Westminster election since power-sharing in Northern Ireland was restored. 
Published 06/18/24
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss Reform UK's ambitions and the party's 'contract with the people', otherwise known as their manifesto.  Plus, Harry Horton challenges Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage on how he'd make it all add up. 
Published 06/17/24
Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Paul Brand as a buoyant Mr Farage reacted to the first poll suggesting that his party has overtaken the Conservatives.  Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton joins the team after a hastily arranged Reform UK press conference to share what the mood is like within the party.
Published 06/14/24
Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana and Joel Hills join Gamal Fahnbulleh as Labour release their election manifesto. Plus, they are joined by Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as her party's tax plans come under scrutiny.
Published 06/13/24
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Nina Hossain to discuss a possible Labour supermajority and change in Tory tactics. Plus, Paul Brand reflects on the Sunak interview which stole headlines after the PM admitted he 'went without' Sky TV as a child. 
Published 06/12/24
Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston,Shehab Khan and Anushka Asthana as the Conservative Party unveil their election manifesto, as Rishi Sunak seeks to boost his party after a damaging few days following his disappearance at D-Day commemorations.
Published 06/11/24
Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the Liberal Democrats' manifesto launch, and look ahead to what we can expect from Labour and the Conservatives. Plus our UK editor Paul Brand, who has travelled to blue and red wall seats around the country, joins election analyst Professor Jane Green to examine what voters are looking for in the next prime minister.
Published 06/10/24
Geraint Vincent is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's early departure from Normandy to do a TV interview - turning the whole situation into a political disaster.  Plus our Political Correspondent Shehab Khan brings us the mood from the Tory camp from the campaign trail. 
Published 06/07/24
On the day the world commemorates the 80th anniverary of D-Day, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss Conservative and Labour's defence spending pledges. Plus Rachel Younger provides behind the scenes details of her moving interview with Sir Ed Davey, and how his family life affects what he sees as his 'duty' to care sector policy.
Published 06/06/24
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the fallout from ITVs debate as Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head for the first time. Plus Julie Etchingham discusses the challenges of moderating the live debate, and Carl Dinnen also speaks of the mood in the Labour camp after Mr Sunak's £2,000 tax hike claim.
Published 06/05/24
Tom Bradby presents Talking Politics: The Election in Salford, ahead of the first head-to-head TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer.  And while he may not be taking part in the debate, Nigel Farage continued to steal the limelight at the launch of his campaign in Clacton.
Published 06/04/24
Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston at the exact moment Nigel Farage announced he was taking over the Reform Party, and running to be an MP (again).  So how much of an impact will he have on the election campaign?
Published 06/03/24
Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana join Gamal Fahnbulleh, as the controversy over Diane Abbott threatens to derail Labour's election campaign. And as ITV announce the first televised leadership debate, could it be an opportunity for Rishi Sunak to revive his fortunes?
Published 05/29/24
Tom Bradby presents a special edition of Talking Politics from Downing Street as Rishi Sunak confirms Britain will go to the polls on July 4. Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana are on hand as ever with expert analysis, alongside Libby Wiener, to explain why the prime minister has chosen now for a General Election - and why it's gone down so badly among many of his own MPs.
Published 05/22/24
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Carl Dinnen to discuss the week in politics. Robert went to see the PM's big security speech, seen by many as the starting pistol for this year's general election. But with Rishi Sunak warning of the insecurity facing the world, while also promising a brighter future, which tack will he take when it comes to the campaign? The panellists also discuss whether PMQs has lost its punch and whether our political leaders are shouting about Artificial...
Published 05/15/24
Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston join Tom Bradby to discuss the shock defection by Conservative MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, to Labour after she crossed the floor at the beginning of PMQs. How damaging is this for the Prime Minister? And how will Labour MPs feel about an MP usually more associated with the right of the Tory party joining their ranks?  Plus - is Sunak's warning of a hung parliament really a possibility? All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics. New...
Published 05/08/24
In a local elections special, ITV News analysts Professor Jane Green and Professor Colin Rallings join Julie Etchingham as the results roll in and the Conservatives lose hundreds of council seats. Plus, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss a bruising by-election, the 'Reform factor' and what the future looks like for Rishi Sunak. All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics. New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!
Published 05/03/24
Political Correspondents Shehab Khan and Carl Dinnen join Tom Bradby as the first failed asylum seeker heads to Rwanda. Can the first deportations to Rwanda save Rishi Sunak's election chances? And how does the prime minister plan to pay for what Labour calls the unfunded £46bn plan to scrap National Insurance?  All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics. New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!
Published 05/01/24
Elections expert Jane Green is a special guest this week, as we approach the local elections.  Along with Tom and Robert, she looks at whether anything can save the Conservatives from a predicted wipeout.  And are Tory attacks on Angela Rayner really damaging for Labour?  All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics. New episodes every Wednesday - subscribe so you don't forget!
Published 04/24/24
The smoking ban and Rwanda deportations are expected to soon become law - but will they save Rishi Sunak?  In this week's episode, Tom, Anushka and Carl Dinnen discuss whether the tide is finally turning for the prime minister. New episodes every Wednesday - remember to subscribe so you don't forget!
Published 04/17/24
Nina Hossain is joined by Robert Peston and election analyst Professor Colin Rallings to analyse what might happen in May's local elections.  Plus, which high-profile cabinet ministers are nervously looking over their shoulders, after the latest major poll? New episodes every Wednesday - remember to subscribe so you don't forget!
Published 04/10/24