Why has Keir Starmer ruled out economic retaliation against Donald Trump’s new tariff threat over the US purchase of Greenland?

And what options does it leave him and other world leaders to persuade the US president not to bring in 10% tariffs on 1 February for Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland?

Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss the fallout from Trump’s latest jaw-dropping power play in this special edition of Talking Politics.

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After months of furious speculation, briefing, leaking, and U-turning, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is finalising her all-important second Budget.

It now looks like the rates of income tax won't rise after all - but, as Robert explains, there is a more hidden 'tax' on income that will affect millions of British workers and raise billions of pounds.

How will it all affect you, and how will it affect the Prime Minister's job security?

And what was the thinking behind the unusually family-focused video he posted on social media on International Men's Day?

Is it a sign that he's changing his style of leadership?

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“It was like a diplomatic hand grenade which went off inside the room”

After the jaw-dropping row between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House, the Talking Politics USA team take stock of what the consequences could be.

Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett dissect how the diplomatic spat unfolded, ask whether it could have all been planned and discuss how Europe should respond to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

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“I almost can’t believe it’s happening. I almost can’t believe it’s real.”

In the latest Talking Politics, Paul Brand is joined in the pod studio by Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Digital Politics Reporter Lewis Denison as they react to Donald Trump sharing an unbelievably provocative new vision for Gaza.

Political Editor Robert Peston then dials in from DC to discuss everything from the heavyweight challenges facing Keir Starmer in Washington to whether the PM is a secret Spurs fan...

The team also take your questions, including whether Starmer can really please the U.S. president without alienating the British public.

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“If he’s banking on the special relationship, he’s probably on a hiding to nothing.”

In the latest Talking Politics USA, our International Editor Emma Murphy and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett join Rageh Omaar to debate the weight of the US-UK “special relationship" as Keir Starmer heads to the White House in these most turbulent of times.

The team also react to Elon Musk’s chainsaw stunt, the next German leader Friedrich Merz’s outspoken comments about the US and Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’s controversial takeover of the James Bond franchise - as Emma makes a surprising 007 confession and Matthew explains how he was inspired by Daniel Craig’s wardrobe.

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"The big judgement for Starmer is whether he needs to show that European interest trumps the requirement to have a friendly relationship with America"

As Donald Trump is accused of living in a "disinformation" bubble after he blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion, the Talking Politics team explore the tricky position Prime Minister Keir Starmer finds himself in before his trip to Washington.

While Ukraine continues to dominate discussion, Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Emma Murphy also talk about the latest scrutiny facing assisted dying legislation in England and Wales and its chances of becoming law.

And with Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing more questions over her CV, the team consider how easy it is to make mistakes on your online profile and how trust in politicians and institutions - or lack of it - is having such an influence on so many debates right now.

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"American underwriting of European security now has a question mark"

As Donald Trump looks to strike a peace deal with Russia over its war in Ukraine - and leave European leaders and Kyiv feeling left out in the cold - the Talking Politics USA team assess whether America remains the ally to Europe which it has been ever since the Second World War.

Before that, Rageh Omaar, US Correspondent Dan Rivers and former advisor to President Bill Clinton, Laura Schwartz delve into the world of the young college grads at the heart of Elon Musk's cost-cutting operation.

And after President Trump made a claim for Greenland, the team hear from one of the people behind a satirical petition suggesting Denmark buy California in the ultimate real estate deal. Could Trump be tempted?

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“President Trump will make such calls as he thinks appropriate”

In a special edition of Talking Politics, Robert Peston sits down with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss Donald Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, the prospect of peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and Britain’s role in that process.

Robert and the PM also discuss the government’s plans to build new towns across the country, and an ITV News investigation into the fast-growing neo-Nazi network ‘Active Club England’.

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“It’s just like texting into a black hole… you just don’t get a reply.”

In the latest episode of Talking Politics, Robert Peston bemoans the “zero contact” he’s had from Kemi Badenoch more than 100 days into her role as Tory leader. So why is she ignoring him? And why is she struggling to have any impact on voters?

With Tom and Anushka away, Nina Hossain discusses the recent WhatsApp leaks which has shamed two Labour MPs with Robert and Carl Dinnen, who explain how the world of Westminster has been transformed by encrypted messages - and why more MPs could be under threat.

The trio also take in the latest remarkable images from the White House as Elon Musk brings his son into Donald Trump’s Oval Office, and evaluate whether the new U.S. pressure on Nato means more bad news for the UK Treasury.

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“If Donald Trump is a rare bird, then he is something of an odd duck…”

The Talking Politics USA team step inside the royal court of Donald Trump to identify three potential key and controversial power players in his new administration.

U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett explain to Rageh Omaar why Trump picks RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Russell Vought will become critical voices in the returning president’s ear - and whether he really is all powerful this time round.

But before that the trio look back at Trump’s history-making trip to the Super Bowl and how the president rewrote the map, dissed Taylor Swift and attempted to shift some more tectonic political plates with his nearest neighbours.

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You’re used to us talking politics every week…

Well now we’ll be talking politics USA. 

Every Monday Tom Bradby will be speaking with the ITV News team in DC as well as a host of American strategists to get the inside track on Donald Trump’s America.

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Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about the things that matter most to you.

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“The number of complaints we got from viewers who hated my voice…”

Robert Peston reveals to Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana the early backlash he received and the steps he took to train his voice for broadcast in the latest Talking Politics as the team react to Keir Starmer’s own coaching - and whether it’s a problem for the prime minister or his opponents.

The bulk of the team’s discussion focuses though on the far bigger issue for our prime minister: how the UK should react to Donald Trump’s shocking plans for Gaza.

And they also talk about the continued rise of Reform and whether or not the party’s latest poll success over Labour really puts Nigel Farage’s party on course for power.

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It is about to get a lot harder to claim asylum in Britain.

The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced significant changes to the UK's immigration system - the biggest, the government claims, of the modern era. She insists they will 'unite a divided country', but denies playing a political game to gain support from Reform voters. 

Robert sat down with the Home Secretary to dig into the plans, how they will work in practice, and whether they risk another major rebellion within the Labour party.

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On this week's Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana discuss how governments have tried and failed to deal with the issue of immigration. Robert Peston flies by to give his take on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's growth plan - including a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Plus Tom and Anushka give the inside track on what it's really like getting to know politicians in Westminster.

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Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the political fallout from Prince Harry's legal claim against The Sun's publishers and the prospect of another Leveson inquiry, the first week of Donald Trump 2.0, the newly-announced public inquiry into the Southport murders, and a brewing row among top ministers - including an 'incandescent' Ed Miliband.

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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.

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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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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! 


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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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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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Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the rumours that Elon Musk is planning to donate $100million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, and what we do and don't know of the 'further information' which led to the former transport secretary Louise Hague's reisgnation.


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Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Romilly Weeks as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the impending vote on assisted dying, whether Keir Starmer has become comfortable being boring - and should the UK be worried by Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs?

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Tom, Anushka and Harry dissect this week's 'not quite' PMQs. They discuss the world's security situation and whether the UK could follow Trump-style politics. 

Plus, how damaging could the farming fallout be for the government?

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This week on Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston analyse the rumours of a coup to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

In an extraordinary 24 hours, the Health Secretary Wes Streeting is forced to deny on the record that he wants the top job.

And the Prime Minister has had to say he will fight any leadership challenge.

Also, what next for the BBC after the Director General resigns and Donald Trump threatens to sue?

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Tom, Robert and Anushka dissect a PMQs they describe as 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing', and ask whether Starmer is at risk of losing the 'economic argument' in the same way Joe Biden and the Democrats appear to have done in the United States. They also discuss the challenges of the Assisted Dying Bill, and Starmer's recent trip to the COP29 climate summit. 

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Is another Trump presidency Keir Starmer's worst nightmare, or has the PM built enough bridges to shore up the 'special relationship'? 

Plus, it was Kemi Badenoch's first time at Prime Minister's Questions...So how did the new Conservative leader fare? Geraint Vincent is joined by Carl Dinnen and Shehab Khan for this week's episode of Talking Politics.








































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£40 billion of tax rises, huge increases in public spending for Britain's creaking public services and even some punchy political allegations of Tory dishonesty...

It was a very big day for the government, as Britain's first ever female Chancellor laid out Labour's budget plans to the country. 

Anushka Asthana, Robert Peston and Joel Hills join Tom Bradby for a special episode of Talking Politics.

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Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana return a week before the big Autumn budget - but there's another uncomfortable story taking up the headlines for the government in the form of a spat with the Donald Trump campaign. Is the potential next president seriously angry at the UK government? And is it a concern if he is? 

Also on the agenda is whether your taxes are about to rise, and why one particular politician may be Labour's best asset - even if they don't seem to know it.

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Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they discuss further revelations about tax and spending plans in the Autumn budget. They also reflect on some of Starmer's awkward moments at the despatch box this week. 

Plus, they discuss the furore around the prime minister meeting with Taylor Swift behind the scenes at her concert. Should we be reporting on it? And should you care? 

Remember to hit subscribe so you don't miss out! You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics on ITVX and YouTube.

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Following the death of Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond, Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for a special edition of Talking Politics. 

The team look back at the life of the man who will be remembered as bringing independence to the forefront of the Scottish political agenda, who lived a life of great achievement and at times controversy.



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Tom, Robert and Anushka are back for a special emergency episode , after the shock news that James Cleverly has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. So has the party handed Sir Keir Starmer a gift? Or is it a stroke of genius?

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Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana as they predict what exactly may be in the Autumn budget.

Plus, they discuss the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader, after Tom Tugendhat is knocked out of the contest.

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In this special episode of Talking Politics, former prime minister Boris Johnson sat down with ITV News anchor Tom Bradby for his first major TV interview on his time in office since leaving Number 10.

The pair discussed Covid, Brexit, Partygate and much more. Remember to rate and subscribe!

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Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston - who is in Brussels where the PM is meeting European leaders - and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana - who is in Birmingham where the Tory party conference has been taking place.

The team take a closer look at how the Tory leadership hopefuls performed in their keynote speeches and who is most likely to come out on top.

Plus, they discuss how the threat of a regional war in the Middle East has overshadowed Sir Keir Starmer's trip to Brussels as he looks to 'reset' the UK's relationship with the EU.

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Rachel Reeves has, once again, said it without really saying it: Brace yourselves for tax rises.

In an unusual pre-budget speech today, the Chancellor said she would "make the choices necessary” as speculation mounts that she is preparing to raise income tax to help fill a gap in the public finances.

In her first in-depth interview since becoming Labour's deputy leader, Tom and Robert are joined by Lucy Powell to discuss whether the Labour 'brand' could be fatally hurt by this decision - and what it does to public trust in politics. 

She says the government must 'tread carefully' when it comes to issues that threaten to undermine public trust.

They also discuss how Labour can turn the tide on Nigel Farage - and why she believes Labour is 'ceding the agenda' to Reform UK.



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On today's episode Tom Bradby is joined by Carl Dinnen and Robert Peston, who's in New York and has sat down with the Prime Minister.

The team discuss whether the UK does still have any influence over events in the Middle East, after Sir Keir Starmer insisted it does in his interview with Robert.
They also ask 'what was Labour thinking' when it comes to the gifts scandal.
And Robert sets out why next month's budget could be the most important for the UK since the days of Geoffrey Howe.












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Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana for today's episode.

The team discuss just how damaging the PM's hospitality habit is, and Robert reveals that Sir Keir has been given a free hospitality box at his beloved Arsenal.

Also on today's episode: What are Labour hoping to achieve from their 'reset' of relations with Europe?

Could a return to the customs union be on the cards?

And will we finally see some hope from the government at the Labour conference this weekend.

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Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana join Tom Bradby to discuss the fallout from last night's US presidential debate, as election day draws closer.

Plus, as millions of pensioners are set to lose out on their winter fuel payment, the team examine whether Labour has lost control of their messaging.

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Sir Keir Starmer's response to the final Grenfell Inquiry report was emphatic: The British state failed, I am deeply sorry, and we will change things. But does he understand just how huge the task of rebuilding the state -and the public's faith in the state - is going to be?   

Julie Etchingham is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana for the first show back after the summer. 

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Political Editor Robert Peston and Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen join Paul Brand as Sir Keir Starmer takes the leading role on the PMQs stage for the very first time.

Plus, how has the new Prime Minister coped with his first rebellion? 

All that and more in this week's episode of Talking Politics.

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In today's epsiode of Talking Politics the team discuss Labour's plan for government, as laid out in the King's Speech.
Our elections analyst Professor Jane Green tells us renationalising the railways no longer feels like a left-wing policy, and Anushka explains why Sir Keir Starmer loves the idea of 'mission-led government'.
Plus, with plans to kick hereditary peers out the Lords, Robert asks: what will happen to the Duke of Norfolk?

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Just six days into the top job in British politics and it’s been non-stop for Sir Keir Starmer and his new team.
Nina Hossain is joined by ITV News Poltical Editor Robert Peston in the studio, and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana who's travelled with the Prime Minister to Washington for his first trip abroad. 
Plus how united can the Tories appear in the midst of a leadership battle?

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Paul Brand is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first Labour Prime Minister in 14 years.

Plus, Louise Scott comments on an 'incredibly tough night' for the Scottish National Party.


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Julie Etchingham is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston on the eve of polling day, as they take a look back at a general election campaign filled with scandal, stunts and the return of old political figures.

Also Romilly Weeks and Carl Dinnen join the conversation to discuss the mood in the main two parties as six weeks of tireless campaigning draws to a close.

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Julie Etchingham is joined by Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana and Professor Colin Rallings to discuss the ongoing delays to postal vote.

Plus, with only two days of campaigning remaining, the political attacks have become frenzied and somewhat personal.


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In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and political editor Robert Peston analyse the Chancellor's dwindling options for her upcoming budget and predict the impact of the decisions she might make.

They discuss how Rachel Reeves will fill that multi-billion-pound hole in the country's finances, whether she will increase income tax despite previous promises not to, and how she can hold onto the country's highest tax bracket.




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Julie Etchingham is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston as another country’s election steals the headlines with only three days before the UK heads to the polls.

Plus, are Rishi Sunak's potential successors getting their ducks in a row for a possible Tory leadership contest?


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Geraint Vincent is joined in the studio by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss how offensive remarks made by Reform supporters have ignited a debate around racism in this country.

Plus, Political Correspondent Harry Horton, who has been following the Reform party during the election explains how it changes the campaign on the ground. 

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We go to the polls in a week's time.
Today Junior Doctors in England went to the picket line - in their long running dispute.
Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana and Robert Peston to discuss how and who can settle the strikes.
Plus, Political Correspondent Shehab Khan joins the team to discuss why many members of the Muslim community are losing trust in Labour.





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