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In this inaugural episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness look ahead to to the royal wedding of the year -- if only because it is the only one on the calendar -- Princess Anne ’s son, Peter Phillips’ nuptials to Harriet Sperling . They discuss the high-profile guest list, royal traditions the couple may abide to in their private ceremony in Kemble, and whether we’ll see an appearance from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the big day. We want to hear from you! Email...
Student Maeve Halligan tells Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley about the reaction to her speech at the Cambridge Union which challenged trans ideology after having also founded the Cambridge University Society of Women – the only one at the institution specifically for females only. We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comme...
The former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn has delivered his landmark report into youth inactivity, revealing that the number of young people not in education or employment is poised to rise by nearly a third to more than 1.25 million over the next five years. Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg speak to the headteacher of St Thomas the Apostle in Peckham - Serge Cefai - who says that the younger generation are inclined to hide behind mental health “excuses” and try to “game” the welfare system rat...
Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing Labour of drifting into a high-tax, Left-wing “comfort zone” and warning the party has no credible vision for Britain’s future. Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect the former PM's 5,700 word criticism and what it all means for Sir Keir’s increasingly fragile premiership. And could demands for a snap general election become reality if Starmer is forced out? Plus, is Britain heading for a “Rejoin Re...
Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has admitted to embezzling over £400k of party funds in order to fund his “lavish lifestyle” - using the money to buy everything from luxury watches and fountain pens to a motorhome. Camilla and Tim speak to the deputy leader of Scottish Labour, Jackie Baillie MSP, who says both Sturgeon herself and the SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister John Swinney have questions to answer about ...
Former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley to discuss if parents should be held criminally responsible for their children’s crimes. Following the announcement of government plans to revamp parenting orders , Peter argues that more discipline is needed in modern parenting and that longer jail terms work as a deterrent for repeat offenders. The Justice Secretary David Lammy revealed the plans to give courts extra powers to punish breaches of parenting order la...
On this special weekend edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey goes up against Mick Lynch , the former general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers . In a turbulent episode, the two debate strike action on the railways and in our hospitals – which have at times brought the country to a halt – and the role of mass migration in suppressing wages. Camilla also asks the former union boss whether he backs Andy Burnham as the man to turn Britain’s fortunes around. P...
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect another utterly chaotic week in politics with comedian Geoff Norcott. As Andy Burnham ramps up his campaigning in Makerfield , and Keir Starmer goes head-to-head with Kemi Badenoch at the despatch box, Norcott delivers his verdict on the political leaders we have to choose from in today’s Westminster. Camilla, Tim and Geoff also discuss Kemi Badenoch’s attempts to out-Kemi herself, Wes Streeting ’s skincare routine and why today’s politicians care more abo...
Fresh from a drive-by heckle during her visit to Leeds this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a new package of “summer savings” to help families with the cost of food and travel, as Britons face rising prices caused by the conflict in Iran. But do these measures go far enough to make an impact? On Thursday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Rosie Duffield, former Labour member and MP for Canterbury, who says Sir Keir Starmer’s downfall does not come as a ...
After a tumultuous two weeks for the Prime Minister, not even an Arsenal Premier League win could turn things around for Sir Keir Starmer ahead of his first PMQs since Labour’s devastating local election results. On Wednesday’s Daily T podcast, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley delve into the fiery exchange in the Commons as Kemi Badenoch , the Conservative Party leader, said his approach to foreign and economic policy was “like the Soviets won”. Camilla and Tim also look at the Green Party’s newe...
Andy Burnham launched his by-election campaign video last night, and used it to attack the legacy of Margaret Thatcher and the deindustrialisation of areas like Makerfield, whilst promising to reverse the “draining away of economic, social and political power” that happened during her tenure and in the years since. On today’s Daily T podcast, Camilla and Tim criticise the Manchester mayor for attacking Thatcher rather than laying out policies of his own. Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim also speak to ...
Despite the Makerfield by-election not even having been officially announced, and despite the fact Andy Burnham is not yet officially standing, the campaign has begun and Labour figures are already kicking lumps out of each other. In a soft launch of his own leadership campaign,Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, announced he wanted Britain to rejoin the EU. Mr Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has now backtracked on his support for the idea two days after saying that “one day” B...
Andrew Lownie, royal historian and biographer behind the bestselling ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of House of York’, a biography of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, joins The Daily T to discuss the updated paperback edition of his bestselling book. Camilla and Tim talk to Lownie about the book’s most explosive new allegations, from claims surrounding Sarah Ferguson’s links to Sean “Diddy” Combs and the late Ghislaine Maxwell, to accusations about Prince Andrew’s behaviour towards staff. They al...
Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand in a by-election in Makerfield after Josh Simons, the Labour MP and former Cabinet Office minister, stood down to clear his path back to Westminster. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is by far the most popular Labour politician and would be confident of success in a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. But first he has to be allowed to fight the seat – which is in his own backyard – by the party’s National Executive Committee, and then bea...
Wes Streeting has resigned from Keir Starmer’s cabinet with a blistering attack on the PM. But with no contest formally triggered, how long can Starmer cling on before more ministers call for him to go? Tim Stanley speaks to the Telegraph’s chief political commentator Ben Riley-Smith on the impact and timing of Streeting’s resignation and whether his letter offers an in for either Andy Burnham or Angela Rayner. Meanwhile, friend of The Daily T Jacob Rees-Mogg also drops in to give an insight int...
Wes Streeting is expected to resign and launch a leadership challenge as early as tomorrow, plunging Westminster into crisis just as Parliament reopens. The King announced the Government’s legislative agenda this afternoon but the big story was machinations at No 10, where the Health Secretary and Keir Starmer held a meeting that lasted just 16 minutes. Camilla and Tim battle the elements outside Parliament to bring you the latest developments from a tense day in Westminster. They are joined by ...
The resignations have begun, putting Keir Starmer’s premiership teetering on the brink. Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones joined safeguarding minister Jess Phillips this afternoon in standing down from government, as would-be challengers Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham work on their succession plans. As Westminster waits on tenterhooks, Camilla and Tim are joined by suspended Labour MP Karl Turner who calls the situation “barmy” and offers the damning assessment that “ on the doorstep, Keir Star...
In the aftermath of catastrophic local election results for Labour, Sir Keir Starmer gave a speech to MPs on Monday in a desperate bid to retain their support. But with his shabby outfit and outdated ideas, the Prime Minister only dug himself a deeper grave. Camilla and Tim catch up with the Telegraph’s Chief Political Commentator, Ben Riley-Smith, on the mood inside No 10 as challengers eye the premiership. Plus, Green leader Zack Polanski has been caught out in another lie by the Telegraph. Bu...
After what's shaping up to be a Labour bloodbath, Camilla and Tim reflect on a nightmare set of local election results for Keir Starmer. With the Prime Minister taking the blame but refusing to step aside, they assess whether his Cabinet colleagues may well take the decision out of his hands. As bad a night as it’s been for Labour, it’s been a great one for Reform. Camilla and Tim are joined by a jubilant Nigel Farage, who says his party’s remarkable taking back of the “red wall” is down to Star...
As the country goes to the polls in crucial local and devolved elections, The Daily T asks: Is Zack Polanski a foolish ideologue, a dangerous charlatan, or both? Polanski recently shared a social media post criticising the police’s conduct when arresting a man suspected of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green. As his personal poll rating tanks, Camilla and Tim explain why Polanski’s position on anti-Semitism and the growing Islamist support for his party make him a danger to Britain. Later, ...
On Wednesday’s Daily T podcast, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are in Kent to speak to Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, on the final day of campaigning before the local elections. Mrs Badenoch tells Camilla and Tim that Zack Polanski, the Greens’ leader, is not fit for public office.She says hers is the only party standing up for the Jewish community, and that Labour and Sir Keir Starmer are too afraid of upsetting their voters to take meaningful action on anti-Semitism. Elsewhere, Camil...
This episode delves into new polling data revealing a "catastrophic week" for Keir Starmer and a broader public disillusionment with both Labour and the Conservatives. Pollsters Scarlett Maguire and Lee Cain discuss findings that show voters are permanently abandoning traditional parties, seeking authenticity, and gravitating towards anti-establishment alternatives like Reform and the Greens, even if it means risking inexperienced local governance. The discussion also covers shifting economic views, public desire for NHS reform, and the recent controversies surrounding Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski.
In June 2023, the Titan submersible disaster saw a deep-sea sub vanish during a dive to the Titanic wreck, triggering a global search before it was confirmed the vessel had catastrophically imploded. In this Daily T special, Tim Stanley and Rachel Johnson speak to Christine Dawood, who lost her husband Shahzada and her son Suleman in the disaster. In her memoir Ninety-Six Hours, she recounts the agonising wait aboard the support vessel as the search unfolded above the wreck of the RMS Titanic si...
This special episode features royal experts Phil Dampier and Lady Colin Campbell debating the state of the monarchy. Topics include King Charles's surprisingly successful visit to the US, the ongoing challenges posed by Harry and Meghan's commercial ventures, and the public's perception of their "half-in, half-out" approach. The discussion also delves into Prince Andrew's controversial associations and future, alongside the hopes and burdens placed upon William and Kate for the monarchy's longevity.
This special episode of The Daily T features a live Westminster debate with Conservative, Reform, and Labour politicians. They clash over contentious issues including immigration, the economy, welfare, and defense. The discussion highlights different party visions and strategies, from Labour's approach to public finances and housing to Reform's pro-business stance and critique of the Tories' record, creating a feisty exchange on stage.
Keir Starmer faced a fired-up Kemi Badenoch at the final Prime Minister’s Questions before the local elections this lunchtime, with the PM refusing to explicitly rule out sacking his Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are live at Warwick University with special guest Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg as part of the Daily T: On the Road, who says he has heard Andy Burnham is ready for a leadership challenge immediately after May 7. They also discuss the creeping rise of sectarian and po...
Morgan McSweeney has admitted he was worried that Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US “would go wrong” and regretted recommending him – but said the final decision lay with the Prime Minister. Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, who was sacked over his handling of the saga, answered questions from the foreign affairs select committee, chaired by the gloriously theatrical Emily Thornberry. For the second stop on the Daily T roadshow, Camilla and Tim are joined by a live au...
Things are going from bad to worse for Sir Keir Starmer. Despite giving an interview this weekend insisting he can “fight on” and win the next general election, opposition parties have successfully forced a vote on whether to refer the PM to the parliamentary privileges committee, whilst his rivals within the Labour are also plotting furiously. Camilla and Tim reflect on the news that Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham are being urged to make a pact, as well as that Commons vote tomorrow, which come...
The local elections are approaching fast, and Labour are set for significant losses to Reform UK – but also to a very different opponent: Zack Polanski’s Green Party. Under Mr Polanski as leader, the party’s membership and polling position have surged. But in today’s Daily T, Shahrar Ali, a former Greens deputy leader, warns that the party has been infiltrated by Islamists, making it “a danger to society”. Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley also go head-to-head with Ellie Chowns, the Green Party MP...
Sir Keir Starmer’s days as Prime Minister appear to be numbered, with briefings from Cabinet ministers that suggest growing discontent over the Mandelson saga. Camilla and Tim assess whether Starmer can limp on until the May local elections, and who might end up replacing him. Plus, Telegraph journalists Robert Mendick and Claire Newell reveal the extraordinary role played by Lord Hermer, the Prime Minister’s friend whom he appointed Attorney General, in the failed prosecution of British soldier...
