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Calling Peston: The ITV News Politics Podcast

  • Keir Starmer: 'Johnson is lucky...the road will run out' - 100TH EPISODE SPECIAL

    22 JUL 2021 · Keir Starmer sat down with Robert Peston and Daniel Hewitt for a special interview to mark the podcast's 100th episode - this one really is a must listen. This will be the last episode for a while as we take a break for Parliamentary recess. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
    43m 59s
  • 'Pingdemic' pandemonium - plus Prue Leith on tackling obesity

    16 JUL 2021 · Daniel and Robert discuss the lifting of coronavirus restrictions and how rising cases will mean more and more people are forced to self-isolate. Plus Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith on how to tackle obesity. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
    38m 2s
  • Lockdown easing unmasked - plus cricket legend Michael Holding

    7 JUL 2021 · The government has revealed its plan for the final step of the Covid roadmap - but for some 'freedom day' is inspiring fear. Robert Peston analyses the decision and tells the story of those who are worried about its implications. Then Dan Hewitt talks to ITV News Health Producer Alex Cherrie about the reaction from front-line medics. Plus Shehab Khan interviews cricket legend Michael Holding about his new book. Remember to like, share and rate us five stars!
    36m 25s
  • Labour wins in Batley and Spen - plus Hancock resigns and Javid’s back again

    2 JUL 2021 · Kim Leadbeater beat expectations to win the Batley and Spen by-election - Shehab talks to ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener from the constituency. Plus Robert gets into the detail of Matt Hancock's resignation and Dan talks to Sajid Javid's former advisor Salma Shah about the newly appointed Health Secretary. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!
    32m 14s
  • Holiday firm's travel list criticism - plus lockdown lessons from Israel

    24 JUN 2021 · Can the travel industry handle more uncertainty? The boss of TUI talks to Daniel Hewitt about the impact the UK's "cynical" travel rules are having on the sector. Plus, Robert calls from Israel to give a Calling Peston special report about their new government, the success of the vaccine rollout and shaking hands again. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!
    27m 57s
  • 'Hopeless' Hancock, hopeful Miliband, and hopes of lockdown easing dashed

    17 JUN 2021 · Robert has been saying it for weeks, but now the government have finally confirmed that the lockdown easing will be postponed from June 21 to July 19. He talks to Dan Hewitt about the reasons for the decision and whether this will be the last delay to the roadmap. 
Plus Shehab Khan interviews Ed Miliband about losing the election in 2015 and his ideas for fixing the world. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!
    32m 24s
  • Vaccines, climate change and sausages - the agenda for the G7

    11 JUN 2021 · The G7 summit has started with Boris Johnson playing host - but could a ‘sausage war’ disrupt the agenda? Dan Hewitt talks to Robert Peston who is enjoying the best Cornwall has to offer. 
Plus Shehab Khan talks to restaurateur Asma Khan about the need for clarity on the June 21 easing. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!
    34m 21s
  • Michael Rosen on his Covid recovery - plus will June 21 be postponed?

    3 JUN 2021 · Michael Rosen talks to Shehab about the three months he spent in hospital with Covid and his gratitude to the NHS workers who cared for him. Plus, will the June 21 unlocking go ahead? Robert answers the question on everyone's mind. And the podcast has finally made it into the big leagues by appearing on ITV's The Chase - but where else have the team popped up on TV? Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!
    30m 5s
  • Cummings attacked the government for seven hours - but will it stick?

    27 MAY 2021 · Personal attacks, swine flu, pox parties, and Jeff Goldblum - it was the committee session that had it all. But will any of Dominic Cummings’ evidence matter? Robert Peston, Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan answer the question of the hour and break down all the major points from the seven hour session in just 25 minutes. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!
    27m 53s
  • Traffic lights, travel and variants - will the roadmap be delayed?

    20 MAY 2021 · Traffic lights, travel and variants - will the roadmap be delayed? Robert Peston, Shehab Khan and Daniel Hewitt discuss a week of mixed messaging on international travel that has left the public wondering whether amber means green or red. Plus, cases of the Indian variant continue to grow, leading to concerns about the final step of the roadmap. Shehab talks to Professor Linda Bauld about the variant and it’s potential impact on future easing. And the team lament the problems of technology for those wanting a pint in the post-covid pub. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
    33m 48s

Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he...

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Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he is to get his take on it all. We'll also be talking to special guests from the world of politics and beyond - and hear from ITV's political correspondents based around the country to find out what's happening beyond the Westminster bubble.
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