Did Badenoch miss an open goal at PMQs, and is it time she changed her strategy?
After a turbulent week for the Chancellor – due to shrinking head room on her fiscal rules because of higher borrowing costs – it seemed the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, was being treated to an open goal at PMQs. So why did it feel like her attack missed the mark, and is it time she changed her strategy?Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss.You can also watch Talking Politics episodes on YouTube and on ITVX.
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Should there be a national inquiry into grooming gangs and why is Musk interfering in UK politics?
After a fiery first PMQs of the year, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs as Elon Musk continues to interfere in UK politics.
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Reflections on a whirlwind year, and predictions for 2025
For a bonus episode to round off the year, Tom, Robert and Anushka offer their reflections on how 2024 will be remembered, how our politics has changed this year, and what might be to come in 2025. Talking Politics will be back in January - until then, enjoy the Christmas break and have a happy New Year!Â
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Starmer's 'honesty problem': Unforced error, or long-term strategy?
Sir Keir Starmer has once again generated unfavourable headlines, by appearing to change his mind on whether women who were not told their pension age was increasing should be entitled to compensation. Was it poor planning in opposition, or is there a deliberate strategy behind all the bad news? Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss.You can also watch Talking Politics episodes on YouTube and on ITVX.
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Can Starmer find a solution to Reform's surge in the polls? And will the UK show leadership in Syria?
Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss the week's big political topics including Assad's fall in Syria, Reform UK's new self-confessed billionaire donor, and whether Labour could ever consider rejoining the EU as a solution for immigration.
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