Talking Politics
By ITV News
Tom Bradby, Julie Etchingham, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana provide key insights and analysis on the biggest political issues of the week
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The Grenfell report, repairing the British state, and whether our politicians really get it yet
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 th… -
How did Starmer fare in his first PMQs as Prime Minister?
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..… -
After 14 years of waiting what laws did Labour prioritise in the King's Speech?
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... -
The government changes, but the problems stay the same
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... -
The 'Starmer Tsunami', what now for the country?
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. -
Was this the ‘most maddening and absurd election campaign’ so far?
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 Dinne… -
Postal vote delays and can a Prime Minister have a work–life balance?
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 person… -
French Elections: How should you deal with a far-right neighbour?
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… -
Racism, Reform and the Prime Minister's anger
Geraint Vincent is joined in the studio by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss how offensive remarks made by Reform supporters have ignited a debate around racism in this country. Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton, who has been... -
A week to polling day - who do you trust to end the doctors' strikes?
We go to the polls in a week's time. Today Junior Doctors in England went to the picket line - in their long running dispute. Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston to discuss how and who can settle the strikes. Plus, Political...