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Burnham backs off income tax change - so what is he planning next?

Andy Burnham has kicked off his 'cost of living' government with a flurry of announcements - starting with removing VAT from household energy bills and restoring the £2 cap on bus fares in England. Bu...

2026-07-23

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Can Andy Burnham bring down the cost of living?

Andy Burnham is finally Prime Minister - so from bus fares to energy bills, what could it mean for you? Could a rise in the top rate of tax be on the cards, despite Labour's manifesto commitment? On ...

2026-07-21

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Has Andy Burnham vetoed Miliband as his Chancellor?

Andy Burnham is just days from entering Number 10 - but what do we know about who will be in his top team? In Talking Politics this week, Tom and Robert discuss who would be the best pick for Chancel...

2026-07-16

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Could Farage's by-election backfire?

Nigel Farage has sent shockwaves through Westminster as he announced he would stand down as an MP but then contest the seat at the by-election. Is it all a stunt to distract from scrutiny over his fi...

2026-07-08

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Will Burnham have to put up taxes?

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, Rob...

2026-07-02

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Who would be Burnham's chancellor?

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 ...

2026-06-25

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Starmer resigns but what could go wrong for Burnham?

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 ...

2026-06-22

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'Burnham will be our next PM' - so what happens now?

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 ...

2026-06-19

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Starmer's post-Makerfield plan for Burnham and survival

Ahead of one of history’s most consequential by-elections this week, Keir Starmer has revealed how he plans to persuade Andy Burnham not to launch a leadership challenge. In this week’s Talking Polit...

2026-06-18

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Why John Healey's resignation is 'devastating' for Keir Starmer

Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation, after a row with the prime minister over military spending, in which he accused Keir Starmer of making the country "le...

2026-06-12

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Belfast riots: How our broken asylum system continues to fuel unrest

Tom and Robert are joined by Northern Ireland Reporter Stewart Robson following a night of violence and unrest in Belfast after Monday's stabbing attack. Stewart shares what he witnessed on the groun...

2026-06-11

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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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