Talking Politics

In this week's Talking Politics Q&A, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana answer audience questions on Nigel Farage and Reform. * Could Nigel Farage turn our country into a Little America? * Will Farage tone down Reform’s rhetoric the closer to power? * Due to our electoral system Reform stand no chance of forming a government. Agree? * Can a viewer who voted Conservative, Lib Dem, Labour and now Reform be fitted into voter modelling? * Will the Labour government look to thwart Reform councillors? * What does the current Labour government stand for?  Remember to subscribe to Talking Politics on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can also catch up on ITVX. Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.

It might have been overshadowed by another American at the Vatican today, but President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have struck a significant US-UK trade deal - the first deal done by the White House since its coercive global tariffs campaign began. In this special edition of Talking Politics, Robert Peston offers his hot take on the deal to Paul Brand and explains why it matters for exports of steel, cars, food, and more. You can watch or listen to Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform. Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.

How far could Nigel Farage’s Reform reshape British politics and what would he do if the party ever won power? In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana to discuss the impact of Reform's newfound place ahead in the polls and what the party's recent success at the ballot box says about the current mood of voters. Our experts also evaluate whether Farage’s Reform are now the official opposition to Keir Starmer and Labour and if the party could break the traditional third party ceiling to find a route to Downing Street. And they also give their verdict on the likelihood of Boris Johnson making a return to frontline politics with questions growing over Kemi Badenoch’s future as Conservative leader. You can WATCH or LISTEN to Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform. Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.

In this week's Talking Politics USA, presenter Tom Bradby, US correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House adviser Laura Schwartz and correspondent Robert Moore answer your questions, including: * In what era was America greatest? And what will have changed when America is great again? * Is it safe for LGBT+ people to visit the United States? * Is there anything that is actually politically damaging to Trump? * And if you could meet one US president, who would it be and why? Do you have a question you'd like the team to answer? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Julie Etchingham is joined by ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston, Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Elections Analyst Professor Jane Green to discuss the Local Election results.  The team review why Reform has had so much success, who the Reform Party is now appealing to, and what the other parties can do to counter Nigel Farage.   Plus, each of our experts predicts how these results may impact the political landscape going forward.