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Talking Politics

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 Political Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week - and answer your questions in our weekly Q&A episodes. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform, including https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-politics/id1724952808 (Apple Podcasts). Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.ITV News Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Behind the scenes of the Starmer vs Burnham by-election row

    Behind the scenes of the Starmer vs Burnham by-election row
    Jan 28 2026

    As Keir Starmer tries to shake off the backlash of Andy Burnham's failed bid to get on the ballot for the Gorton and Denton by-election...what really went on behind closed doors?

    Downing Street and the Greater Manchester Mayor have both denied reports he was told in advance that he would be blocked by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee. But Robert Peston has the inside story.

    And with Labour leadership candidates waiting in the wings... how should Starmer have handled it instead?

    Meanwhile, Robert exclusively reveals why events in Canada could put King Charles's trip to America in jeopardy.
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    25 mins
  • Why the UK is in a TERRIBLE position after Trump's Greenland tariffs threat

    Why the UK is in a TERRIBLE position after Trump's Greenland tariffs threat
    Jan 19 2026
    Why has Keir Starmer ruled out economic retaliation against Donald Trump’s new tariff threat over the US purchase of Greenland?

    And what options does it leave him and other world leaders to persuade the US president not to bring in 10% tariffs on 1 February for Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland?

    Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss the fallout from Trump’s latest jaw-dropping power play in this special edition of Talking Politics.

    Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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    27 mins
  • Has the government's latest U-turn on digital IDs ruined Rachel Reeves' big day?

    Has the government's latest U-turn on digital IDs ruined Rachel Reeves' big day?
    Jan 14 2026
    Rachel Reeves today unveiled a huge rail infrastructure project, the long-awaited Northern Powerhouse Rail, which she insists "isn't just political, this is personal.

    "But her big announcement comes on the day of yet another U-turn by the government, this time on digital IDs.

    So, has the latest volte-face overshadowed the Chancellor's big day?

    And with all these U-turns stacking up, we ask the seemingly eternal question: what does this government really stand for?

    Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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    26 mins
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