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Henry Nowak murder: 'Incompetence' or 'two-tier policing'?

The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton last year has sparked national outrage and accusations from Nigel Farage of “two-tier policing”. But is there any evidence to suggest police are ...

2026-06-04

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How embarrassing are new Mandelson files for Labour?

A new tranche of files have been released today relating to the appointment of disgraced peer Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. But what do they include, and how embarrassing are they for Keir Starmer ...

2026-06-02

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Andy Burnham is in but can he win?

Tom and Robert are joined by ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt following his exclusive interview with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Burnham is hoping to return to Westminster by w...

2026-05-19

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Keir Starmer: Is the coup over?

Keir Starmer is battling to stay in post and after a pivotal cabinet meeting, Tom and Robert are in Downing Street to gauge the mood of ministers. All eyes are now on his main challenger threat, Wes...

2026-05-12

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Can Keir Starmer survive this week as PM?

Is it too little, too late for the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer? That's the opinion of Labour MP Catherine West when describing Starmer's speech on Monday, as he fought to save his job following ...

2026-05-12

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Election results: Has Reform replaced the Tories as the party of the right?

With huge gains across England's council elections, has Nigel Farage's Reform UK become the main party of the right - or is it too soon to right the Conservatives off? On Talking Politics Tom Bradby ...

2026-05-08

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How Reform could cause an 'earthquake' in May elections

It’s going to be a seismic week for British politics, as millions of voters head to the polls across England, Scotland and Wales. In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom and Robert are joined by IT...

2026-05-07

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McSweeney in the spotlight: new Mandelson evidence deepens crisis for PM

Keir Starmer has faced yet another day of scrutiny over his “disastrous” choice of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. On Talking Politics, Robert and Tom unpack why evidence from ex-foreign office off...

2026-04-29

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Starmer v Robbins: Why top official's evidence is 'devastating' for the PM

Keir Starmer is under fresh pressure over his controversial decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. Explosive testimony from sacked top Foreign Office official Olly Robbins has reveale...

2026-04-21

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How bad could things get for the UK economy as Iran war bites?

Donald Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is underway but how long can it last, and have the Americans backed themselves into a corner? On Talking Politics, Tom and Robert exa...

2026-04-14

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Sir Keir Starmer tells Talking Politics why Israel should stop attacking Lebanon

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told ITV News' Talking Politics podcast that Israel is "wrong" to continue its strikes on Lebanon amid a ceasefire with Iran, saying it "should stop" as a "matter o...

2026-04-10

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Starmer in Gulf: Will Iran ceasefire pull UK out of crisis?

A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has brought a moment of relief, but how stable is this fragile truce - and what comes next? In this week’s episode of Talking Politics, Robert joins Tom ...

2026-04-09

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Iran oil crisis: Is Rachel Reeves doing enough to keep energy bills down?

Rachel Reeves has vowed to support “those who need it most” if energy bills surge amid the Iran war - but is she already “boxed in”? In this week’s Talking Politics, Tom and Robert break down the Cha...

2026-03-25

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Trump and Starmer’s Iran fallout: Can UK keep out of the war?

Trump has ramped up attacks on Starmer, blasting his handling of the Iran war and claiming the special relationship was good "until Keir came along." On this week’s episode of Talking Politics, Tom a...

2026-03-19

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Mandelson files released: Will they ruin Starmer?

The Mandelson files are out - and they raise serious questions. The new documents show Starmer was warned of a “general reputational risk” linked to Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before ...

2026-03-12

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Could war in the Middle East wreck the UK economy?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government has 'restored economic stability' despite downgraded growth forecasts for 2026, whilst the US-Israel war with Iran means narrow improvements in the economy...

2026-03-04

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What does US-Israel war with Iran mean for Starmer?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will allow the US to use British bases for 'defensive' strikes on Iranian missile sites, but says the UK government 'will not join offensive action now...

2026-03-03

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Green Party wins in Gorton and Denton | What it really means for British politics

Shockwaves are surging through British politics after a dramatic by-election in Gorton and Denton. In this episode of Talking Politics, Robert and Tom unpack what the Greens’ victory means for Labour ...

2026-02-27

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How Commons Speaker Hoyle tipped off police about Mandelson 'flight risk'

In a week that started with Peter Mandelson's arrest, and will end with a crucial by-election for the PM, Tom and Robert discuss whether Mandelson's arrest will prove terminal for Starmer. They unpac...

2026-02-26

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The astronaut-turned-politician Trump wanted punished 'by death'

Meet Senator Mark Kelly: distinguished Navy Pilot, NASA astronaut and Democratic Senator for Arizona, but when Kelly urged service members to refuse illegal orders, Donald Trump said he should be puni...

2026-02-19

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