The Daily T

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley expose the growing political vacuum as Andy Burnham intervenes in the deportation case of the Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed - as outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is seemingly nowhere to be seen in the debate.

The pair also break down the exclusive report from Camilla Turner, The Telegraph’s Sunday Political Editor, into the secret dossier codenamed Project Fish, which alleges that Russian spies viewed Lord Peter Mandelson as a ‘privileged contact’.

For some comic relief, Camilla and Tim also speak to comedian and impressionist Matt Forde on the great characters and voices in Westminster today, and what he’ll miss most about Starmer as he exits No 10.

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Producers: Emma Williams and Georgia Coan
Video Producer: Will Walters
Social Media Producer: Conor Clark
Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:

Keir Starmer faces another humiliation as Andy Burnham wades into the deportation case of Shabir Ahmed
Matt Forde gives us his impressions and character breakdowns of Westminster's key players
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In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect the combative Commons scenes as Kemi Badenoch challenged Sir Keir Starmer over his government’s defence record and spending priorities.

The pair investigate the £4.6bn “black hole” in Andy Burnham’s defence investment plans, with Reform UK demanding a general election should he raise taxes to bridge the gap.

Plus, they explore new data on Britain’s significant wealth contraction and unpack the latest YouGov polling on voting intentions, two years on from the 2024 general election.

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Producers: Emma Williams and Georgia Coan
Video Producer: Will Walters
Social Media Producer: Conor Clark
Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:
Keir Starmer faces criticism of defence spending plan at PMQs
What are the real challenges facing PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham?
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In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley examine the long-awaited and much-scrutinised defence investment plan, introduced by Sir Keir Starmer.

Despite the outgoing Prime Minister and the Chancellor sharing carefully choreographed mutual congratulations, military experts, senior political figures and Donald Trump were among those to condemn the £15bn package.

Meanwhile, Camilla and Tim speak to Baron Ben Houchen of High Leven, the Mayor of Tees Valley, about Andy Burnham’s credentials as Labour leader and why his grand plans for devolution are not feasible.

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Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Producers: Georgia Coan and Emma Williams
Video Producer: Will Walters
Social Media Producer: Conor Clark
Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman
Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:

Why Keir Starmer's defence investment plan (DIP) falls short
Mayor Tees Valley Ben Houchen explains why Andy Burnham's plans to devolve more powers from Westminster to the regions aren't feasible
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In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s first significant speech since returning to Westminster as an MP. The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his vision for Britain as part of his campaign to be the next prime minister and Labour leader.

They dissect Burnham’s “Manchesterism” blueprint, and ask whether his call for cross-party collaboration is actually a front for “socialism via the back door”.

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Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Producers: Georgia Coan and Emma Williams
Video Producer: Will Walters
Social Media Producer: Conor Clark
Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman
Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:

Why Andy Burnham's "Manchesterism" blueprint is a dangerous new form of socialism
Burnham's plans for devolution could spell disaster and a lack of political accountability
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In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories from the week.
They discuss the heatwave – and what is acceptable to wear in it – how Andy Burnham could become more unpopular than Sir Keir Starmer, why attending university is a big regret, and how one woman has started a war with sunbed hoggers in Tenerife.

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Studio Operator: James England
Producers: Juliet Bacon and David Levene
Video Producer: Will Walters
Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour
Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman

Highlights:
Starmer out as Prime Minister
Heatwaves causing havoc at schools
Should saving a sun-lounger with a towel be outlawed?
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