Podcast Episodes

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…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 ceasefir…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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 Ta…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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."…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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…

5 months ago

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 th…

5 months ago

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 To…

5 months, 1 week ago