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In Monday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss why the riots and looting have unfolded across France over the past few days, and how Emmanuel Macron, the French president, has reacted. Camilla and Tim debate whether Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposals for closer ties with the EU make sense considering the political issues and state of unrest in some of its member countries. Our presenters also weigh up the issues French protesters have been demonstrating against and how the UK is facing similar challenges. The pair further discuss how Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, could prevent such civil disruption taking place.The Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here.► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsStudio Operator: Meghan SearleVideo & Social Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Tim react to scenes of riots and looting in France following protestsCamilla and Tim discuss the likelihood of similar civil unrest in Britain and how Andy Burnham's proposals for closer ties to the EU seem implausible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon discuss Donald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, whose awkward first briefing saw her mistakenly refer to the president as her husband, and Trump’s controversial AI videos. They also cover Andy Burnham’s claims of Russian interference in Brexit, Gordon Brown’s alleged attendance at an exorcism, Tom Cruise’s box-office flop Digger and Oxford University’s language guidance.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAP0Fco7gT9sUsLHk2qLSw/join► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Juliet BaconVideo Producer: Kevin SmithSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanHighlights:Andy Burnham on Russian interference in BrexitTrump's new White House Press SecretaryTom Cruise box-office flop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the ITV News investigation into Reform UK, which saw councillors filmed on camera expressing racist and sexist views. They discuss whether this expose is a case of “a few bad apples” or reflects an attitude within the political party itself. Camilla and Tim react to the views expressed by the Reform councillors in the undercover film, and explore whether those views are truly reflective of parts of electorate, and the influence of mass migration on attitudes towards nationalism and race. They also debate whether there is an unfair focus on Reform in contrast to its mainstream party rivals.Elsewhere, Camilla is joined by Jacob Rees-Mogg sit down with ex-SAS reservist David Davis to talk about Britain's preparedness for war, as a new poll shows almost half of Brits admit there would be no cirumstance where they'd take up arms and fight for their country.► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here.► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsVideo & Social Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Tim discuss the impact of ITV's investigation into Reform councillors and whether the party is subject to disproportionate scrutinyCamilla, Jacob Rees-Mogg and David Davis debate whether Britain is prepared enough for war Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by David Davis, the former Brexit secretary. They discuss Andy Burnham’s comments over Russian interference with the vote – and the PM’s subsequent backtracking. Mr Davis accused the Prime Minister of politics that are “performative, not real”, adding that “ as a mayor, he got away with saying what he liked and nobody challenged him”. Camilla suggested that Andy Burnham could reinvigorate the Right if he pushes a campaign to rejoin the EU.Plus as the anniversary of Sir David Amess’ murder approaches this week, Camilla, Jacob and David discussed the safety of MPs and what it is like to be in the public eye and be targeted for your views.► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here.► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsVideo & Social Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss MPs security review with former Brexit secretary David DavisCamilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg speak to David Davis about the latest poll which shows the Conservatives at its highest rating since the 2024 General Election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Andrew Griffith, the shadow chancellor, from the Conservative Party conference.Camilla and Tim challenge Griffith on the party’s pledges to cut welfare and scrap inheritance tax on family homes, with Tim asking how he would respond to a claim that he was “repeating Liz Truss’s mistake of promising something that country is not in a position to fiscally underwrite”.The shadow chancellor defends his party’s policies, saying they have been “forensically set out” and are not a repeat of the Truss mini-Budget. He claims that “balancing the books runs in [his] DNA” and clarifies that his aim to abolish a tax in every Budget under a Conservative government is an ambition, not a promise.Griffith also denies that the Conservatives have regained a reputation as “the nasty party”, and criticises Labour’s “hope handout” strategy when it comes to unemployment and benefits.► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Senior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: James EnglandExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Andrew Griffith admits he has not been on benefits and denies the Conservative party has re-adopted a reputation as "nasty"Andrew Griffith defends the Tories' pledge to scrap inheritance tax from family homes and denies it is a tax cut for the rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Daily T reacts to Zack Polanski’s defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and whether or not this will lead to the Green Party leader being ousted. They discuss how much damage last week’s “Zionism is Racism” motion had done to the party and Mr Polanski’s absence has undermined his reputation and standing within the party.Tim considers whether despite defeat in the by-election the result cements the Green Party as the Labour alternative for Left-wing voters.They also discuss whether this result energises the Labour Party and that Polanski remaining in charge is a boost for Andy Burnham, and could lead to the Prime Minister calling an early general election.► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSocial & Video Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla says that this result could lead to Andy Burnham calling an early general electionTim and Camilla discuss how much the Green Party's "Zionism is racism" motion contributed to Polanski's loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Daily T from the final day of the Conservative Party conference, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley give their reaction to party leader Kemi Badenoch’s powerful and punchy speech to delegates and supporters. Camilla believes it displayed a more human side to the Tory leader as she discussed race, identity politics, defectors of her own party to Reform UK as well as her policy announcement to scrap inheritance tax on family homes. Camilla and Tim compare Badenoch’s closing address to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s speech at last week’s Labour party conference, and the differences in tone and policy gaps in the PM’s rousing speech. Within their analysis, Camilla and Tim also reference The Telegraph’s exclusive story on the conclusion of Reform UK’s internal investigation, clearing senior party figures of any law-breaking after an undercover investigation by Channel 4 journalists.► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Senior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: James EnglandExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Tim react to Kemi Badenoch's leader's speech on the final day of the Conservative Party ConferenceCamilla and Tim reflect on this year's Tory Party Conference on its final day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s special Daily T: On The Road, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Jacob Rees-Mogg about day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. Speaking to Camilla and Tim in front of a live audience, Mr Rees-Mogg reacts to his viral interview with Tucker Carlson and argues the Prime Minister has brought Margaret Thatcher back into relevance by mentioning her in his speeches.He criticises Burnham for “taking the reins of power” and about-turning on his promises on Europe to the people of Makerfield, and accuses the PM of grasping power and moving “far Left” of Labour’s 2024 manifesto. Camilla, Tim and Jacob also discuss: their definitions of Englishness in light of Suella Braverman’s comments on her national identity, the Green Party’s motion defining Zionism as racism, and how Britain benefits from supporting Israel.► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Senior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: James EnglandExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla, Tim and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss Andy Burnham's journey to power and how he has moved "far Left" of Labour's 2024 manifestoCamilla, Tim and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss his viral Tucker Carlson interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Sunday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the Conservative Party conference with Tony Diver, the Political Editor.They look at where the Tories stand in the polls and discuss what it needs to do to claim back its position as the opposition party in the eyes of the public. Tony outlines the tactical dilemmas facing Kemi Badenoch and her party, and whether a post-election deal with Reform UK may prove necessary to claim a majority at the next general election.Meanwhile, Nick Tyrone, the author of The Rise of Reform, joins Camilla and Tim to examine the party’s influence on the Conservatives in the run up to the 2024 general election and beyond. Mr Tyrone identifies Robert Jenrick’s Thatcherite economic vision as the party’s driving direction, and suggests that a strategy of targeted campaigning in Conservative and Reform heartlands could recreate Boris Johnson’s 2019 election win.► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsVideo & Social Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Tony Diver outlines the dilemmas facing the Conservative party as it approaches its annual party conferenceThe Rise of Reform author Nick Tyrone explains how a Reform-Tory pact could repeat a Boris Johnson 2019 election victory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Friday’s episode of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness discuss the latest development in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s battle for taxpayer-funded security after they issued a statement criticising “extraordinarily reckless” paparazzi who were attempting to take photographs of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Our presenters debate whether their public criticism will help or hinder their case while their security status Ravec, the Home Office committee responsible for royal and VIP security, reviews their case. Camilla and Hannah also look at how the Prince and Princess of Wales reacted to a similar level of photographer intrusion in 2015, and how Kensington Palace reacted at the time.Elsewhere, Camilla and Hannah discuss Earl Spencer’s attack on the King, whose response to claims in his book the Earl labelled “very aggressive” in a new interview with Tina Brown.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsVideo & Social Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Hannah discuss Harry and Meghan's criticism of 'reckless' paparazzi attempting to get photos at Archie and Lilibet's schoolCamilla and Hannah discuss Earl Spencer's attack on the King's 'aggressive' statement in response to claims in his new book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Esther Rantzen has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with lung cancer.A pioneering journalist and broadcaster who presented the BBC series That’s Life! for 21 years and launched the charity ChildLine, Dame Esther revealed her diagnosis in January 2023, before announcing in May that year that the cancer had reached stage four and that she was on a new “miracle” form of medication.Camilla Tominey spoke to Dame Esther – one of her heroes – in May 2024, in a wide-ranging interview taking in her broadcasting career, her illness and her views on assisted dying, and in a special edition of The Daily T we bring that to you in full today.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAP0Fco7gT9sUsLHk2qLSw/join► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: James EnglandExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Tuesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley review Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference speech as Prime Minister. They discuss the list of expensive promises made by the PM, including his announcement of a National Care Service, new legislation to allow councils to acquire empty homes, and a pledge to scrap the triple lock pension after the next election. Camilla and Tim clash over Burnham’s emotional anecdotes about his late father when discussing social care and the NHS – debating whether it was “performative politics” or predominantly moving and relatable. They also discuss the Prime Minister’s desperate desire to return to the 1970s, his dislike for Margaret Thatcher, and the “rose-tinted glasses” through which he sees Gordon Brown’s legacy.Plus: are labradors and ale really part of a “far-Right” fantasy that “never really existed”, as one Labour minister protests?► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: James EnglandExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Tim react to Andy Burnham's Labour Conference speechCamilla and Tim analyse the announcements made by Burnham in his speech including his pledge to scrap the pension triple lock in 2030 to fund social care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s special Daily T episode, live from Liverpool ahead of the Labour Party Conference, Camilla Tominey goes head-to-head with Bridget Phillipson, the party chairman and former education secretary. They debate the Government’s education policy, including issues from school uniform policies to VAT on private schools, as well as Ms Phillipson’s views on women’s access to single-sex spaces. The women and equalities minister also doubles down on her response to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public comments that Britain is “on the slide”. Camilla also asks her whether she was disappointed to be replaced as education secretary by Lucy Powell, and whether she’s ever kissed a Tory.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: James EnglandExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Bridget Phillipson admits she was "gutted" to lose her job as education secretaryCamilla asks whether Bridget would allow trans women in to women's refuges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.