Talking Politics

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.

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. You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics on YouTube and ITVX.

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.

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.

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!