The Two-Minute Briefing

In Wednesday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by Liz Truss, the former prime minister. They discuss Andy Burnham's plans for a national care service and whether the changes to the triple lock will be able to fully fund them. Ms Truss is highly critical of the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility, claiming they are not independent, adding that “the state has been captured by the progressives”.Tim asks Ms Truss whether she is embarrassed to be the example the Left gives for why not to vote for the Right, and whether she still believes she was right about her mini-Budget. Ms Truss responds: “They attack me because I'm right, they wouldn't if I was irrelevant.”► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Get more exclusive Daily T content from The Daily T+ membership! Join here: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast/membership► 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 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:The former PM claims that "the state has been captured by progressives"Liz Truss criticises the Bank of England for what it did before her mini-budget 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 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 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 Monday's episode of The Daily T, live from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to Chancellor John Healey's speech to delegates.They analyse his pledge that businesses – rather than the Government – will fuel Britain's growth, and his promise to stop the welfare bill from soaring further. Before next month's Budget, the Chancellor vowed a “new age of industrialisation” and declared that Britain “will hope again” under Andy Burnham's leadership.Camilla and Tim also discuss the Chancellor's nostalgic references to past Labour governments – as well as his anecdotes about a miner's lamp on his desk and wearing a red tie signed by Gordon Brown, the former prime minister and chancellor, to deliver his speech.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 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:Tim and Camilla discuss Healey's speech lacking any real substanceAre the Labour Party living in the past rather than dealing with the present? 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 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 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.

In Sunday's bonus episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Andrew Morton, the unofficial biographer of Diana, Princess of Wales. Morton believes the Palace should not have issued a statement in reaction to Earl Spencer's memoir on his late sister's life and death, and says that royal staff who were present at the time of the earl's conversation with the King in the aftermath of Diana's death should speak out to confirm what happened. Morton also reflects on his past conversations with Diana, and recalls her own words on her mental health, upbringing and relationship with Charles before she died.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Andrew Morton believes the King shouldn't have responded to Earl Spencer's new bookAndrew Morton thinks other royal staffers who witness the King and Earl Spencer's conversation after Diana's death should come forward to confirm what happened Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Deacon and Poppy Coburn discuss Andy Burnham's awkward meeting with Donald Trump, Earl Spencer's explosive new book and the row with Piers Morgan over its claims, plus Harry's forthcoming documentary about Diana. They also reflect on Rory Stewart's bizarre viral Newsnight moment and discuss why Justin Bieber could apparently out-solve Ed Miliband.Earl Spencer's explosive claims about King Charles and Diana, Harry and Meghan's school U-turn, the row over asylum seekers in an Oxfordshire village, and whether pop stars should mix music with politics. Plus, Sydney Sweeney's controversial advert, the rights of trees – and is taking the bins out really a “boy job”?Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 SearleProducers: Juliet Bacon and David LeveneVideo Producer: Jim SpencerSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanHighlights:Andy Burnham meets Donald TrumpPiers Morgan says he'll sue Earl SpencerRory Stewart becomes a meme after appearing on Newsnight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Friday's episode of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness sit down with Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, to discuss the fallout of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister, Diana, Princess of Wales. Ms Seward explains how devastated the late Princess would have been about the Earl's claims against the King, and sets the record straight on how he felt in the aftermath of her death.Ms Seward opens up about her relationship with Diana as she discusses her new book, Catherine & Diana. She explains how Diana spoke to her just weeks before she died, and talks about her relationship with the then Prince Charles, how she felt about the press and how she felt about Camilla.Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Ingrid Seward reacts to Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister DianaIngrid Seward opens up about her last conversations with the late Princess of Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Thursday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by pollster Scarlett Maguire to explore the latest YouGov MRP poll that points to the next general election resulting in a super-hung parliament. They discuss how a coalition between multiple parties could work and explore the idea that the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party could play vital roles in forming the next government.They also discuss Kemi Badenoch's plans to block people on benefits from spending their money on alcohol, with Tim suggesting that those who will suffer most from this plan are young people.Plus: will Andy Burnham's plans to bring back drinking alcohol in football stands be a vote winner?Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Pollster Scarlett Maguire dissects the latest MRP YouGov poll which predicts a super hung parliament at the next genera electionTim, Camilla and Scarlett analyse the policy announcements, scandals and stories that have impacted the major political parties' polling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Wednesday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by Tony Diver, The Telegraph's Political Editor. Fresh from his trip to the UN General Assembly in New York, Tony discusses asking Donald Trump, the US president, about the Chagos Islands deal – leading to an embarrassing climbdown from the Prime Minister.They discussed Andy Burnham looking nervous, and suggested he was “totally unprepared” and “possibly underqualified” for the world stage.Plus, Piers Morgan discusses Earl Spencer's inaccuracies and subsequent apology. The Uncensored host believes that Diana, Princess of Wales's brother is “out to damage him” with the claims in his new book.Asked whether he would be willing to negotiate if the Earl was to offer a donation to the King's Trust in lieu of pulping the first edition of his book, Piers responded: “Everything's negotiable.”Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Tony Diver explains how Andy Burnham performed on the world stage at the UN General AssemblyPiers Morgan discusses his lawsuit over Earl Spencer's book 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 Lownie, the royal historian and author, about the impact of Earl Spencer's memoir, in which he claims King Charles made disparaging remarks about Diana, Princess of Wales, in the days after her death. They discuss whether the fallout from his claims and the Palace's unprecedented response speaks to a wider existential crisis affecting the institution. Camilla and Tim also ask Lownie about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's current life “in exile” as he waits for the long-running police investigation into him to conclude, as well as news that Prince Harry is working on a documentary to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of his late mother. Elsewhere, as the United Nations summit takes place in New York, Camilla and Tim look at the points of disagreement between Andy Burnham and Donald Trump as the leaders meet face-to-face for the first time.Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Andrew Lownie gives his take on Earl Spencer's memoir revelationsTim and Camilla discuss Andy Burnham's first in-person meeting with Donald Trump at the UN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's special edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley sit down with Victoria Ward, The Telegraph's Deputy Royal Editor, to discuss further claims we've learnt from Earl Spencer's memoir, in which he claims King Charles made disparaging remarks about Diana, Princess of Wales, in the days after her death. Victoria delves into the Earl's accusations that the King is “gaslighting” him with the Palace's response, and how he responded to being challenged over the contents of his memoir in his BBC interview with Laura Kuenssberg. Elsewhere, before next month's Budget, Camilla and Tim also look into reports Andy Burnham is considering raising capital gains tax to fund a £20bn handout for the lowest earners.Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Victoria Ward dissects Earl Spencer's claims in his explosive memoir about Diana, Princess of WalesTim and Camilla debate how Andy Burnham will tackle next month's Budget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camilla Tominey takes on Mike Tapp, a Labour MP, in this Sunday Showdown edition of The Daily T.They discuss the migrant issues plaguing his constituency of Dover and Deal, and Mike explains why he believes Nigel Farage “pretending to be a patriot” is damaging to the country.Plus, Mike turns the tables on Camilla and asks some difficult questions of his own.Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Mike says that Nigel Farage 'pretends to be patriotic'Camilla tries to find out exactly where on the political spectrum Mike sits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Deacon and Poppy Coburn discuss Earl Spencer's explosive claims about King Charles and Diana, Harry and Meghan's school U-turn, the row over asylum seekers in an Oxfordshire village, and whether pop stars should mix music with politics. Plus, Sydney Sweeney's controversial advert, the rights of trees – and is taking the bins out really a “boy job”?We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 SearleProducers: Juliet Bacon and David LeveneVideo Producer: Jim SpencerSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanHighlights:Earl Spencer claims King Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana diedHarry & Meghan pull the kids out of schoolSadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's special edition of The Royal T, as both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are awaiting a review into their individual security status to determine whether they are entitled to receive taxpayer-funded security, Camilla Tominey and Victoria Ward speak to Paul Lewis -- a close protection expert who has run security operations for royal and high net-worth individuals for more than 20 years.He explains the logistics and eye-watering cost of the security Prince Harry and Meghan would need as both private citizens and high-profile members of the Royal family.Paul reveals why the Sussexes' full security detail could cost up to £12m in the UK, why social media has exacerbated modern security risks and why private teams without armed authority struggle to counter these threats, compared to state-level intelligence resources.You can get tickets to The Daily T On The Road Sunday Showdown at Labour conference with Bridget Phillipson at telegraph.co.uk/partyconferences► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Security expert Paul Lewis analyses the cost and logistics of the Duke and Duchess of SussexCamilla, Victoria and Paul discuss the risks Harry and Meghan face in light of the crunch meeting reviewing their security status in the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Daily T Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by India McTaggart, our Royal Correspondent, to discuss Earl Spencer's sensational claim that when discussing Princess Diana's funeral, the King remarked that Princes William and Harry would “forget her soon enough”.Jacob questions why someone who criticised the media for making his sister the “most hunted person of the modern age” would agree to serialise his book in a newspaper.You can get tickets to The Daily T On The Road Sunday Showdown at Labour conference with Bridget Phillipson at telegraph.co.uk/partyconferences.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:They discuss the motivations behind the revelationJacob questions why there is a serialisation in a newspaper if Earl Spencer dislikes the media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the warning to the Prime Minister from Andy Haldane, a former Bank of England economist, not to raise taxes in his attempt to find an extra £10bn to fund next month's Budget.Jacob explains why he believes the triple lock is effectively dead, and why Andy Burnham should be taking notes from Sir Keir Starmer on how to handle Donald Trump before his first meeting with the US president next week.Plus Jacob addresses whether he is middle-class or not.You can get tickets to The Daily T On The Road Sunday Showdown at Labour conference with Bridget Phillipson at telegraph.co.uk/partyconferences.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Jacob discuss how Andy Burnham could find the £10 billion needed for the BudgetJacob explains how much Mark Carney is to blame for the current economic situation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by Tim McNally, the chairman of Piddington parish council, who explains why he is going for the “political jugular” by holding a symbolic referendum on the village leaving the UK.He says the Government's proposals to house more than 1,200 migrants in the Oxfordshire village has prompted residents to plan to take self-defence classes and install a CCTV and an emergency alert system. Plus, Jacob explains why he feels that some of the residents have brought this problem on themselves.Elsewhere, Camilla sits down with Lucy Letby's barrister, Mark McDonald, following the release of Lady Justice Thirlwall's Inquiry report into the safety failings at the Countess of Chester Hospital. He argues the inquiry was flawed from the start because it refused to question Letby's convictions, relied on prosecution narrative hypotheses, and denied Letby the opportunity to participate as a core witness.You can get tickets to The Daily T On The Road Sunday Showdown at Labour conference with Bridget Phillipson at telegraph.co.uk/partyconferences.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Piddington parish council chairman Tim McNally explains why the village is having a symbolic referendum to leave BritainLucy Letby's lawyer Mark McDonald weighs in on the Thirlwall Inquiry Report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an exclusive bonus episode of today's The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg speak to The Telegraph's Deputy Royal Editor Victoria Ward on her exclusive report into the Duchess of Sussex receiving her own risk assessment to determine whether she too should be entitled to taxpayer-funded security.It comes as Prince Harry is due to hear back on the results of a risk management board hearing carried out into his security status last month.Camilla and Jacob delve into the details of this development with Victoria, which follows on from Meghan sharing a glimpse into the Sussexes' lives in the UK on social media over the weekend.Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Victoria Ward explains the latest twist in the Sussexes' security battleMeghan to receive her own risk assessment by Ravec after moving back to the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by Reform UK's deputy leader to discuss the party's massive donations.The Labour Party is heavily criticised for its attempt to block the contributions. Mr Tice labels it “vindictive” and “hyperventilating hypocrisy” and confirms that the donations won't be rewarded with peerages.Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Jacob calls Labour's actions 'democratically disgraceful'.Richard Tice affirms that the donations won't be rewarded with peerages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Sunday's edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by former education secretary Lord Gove, who explains how woke ideas and lazy trade unions have conspired to hurt the education of an entire generation. Lord Gove also dissects the latest Pisa rankings showing English students outperforming those of other home nations, including Wales and Scotland, and expresses his concerns that the current Labour Government will undo this progress.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Michael Gove discusses England, Wales and Scotland's latest Pisa rankingsMichael Gove expresses his concerns the current Labour Government will undo the progress of England's Pisa rankings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Weekend T, Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon discuss King Charles's letter confirming Harry and Meghan as private citizens, Uganda pulling out of the Invictus Games,Prince George starting at Eton, and Andy Burnham's proposal to let regional mayors introduce a hotel tourist tax. They also review Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payment to Americans, Kelsey Grammer's support for Trump, bus drivers being allowed to cut shifts in cold weather, Suella Braverman's plans for national anthems in schools, overly polite Britons refusing to hang up on scammers, and an American Airlines passenger being restrained with duct tape. We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 SearleProducers: Juliet Bacon and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Kevin SmithSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanHighlights:King Charles issues an intervention letterPrince George starts at EtonAndy Burnham launches tourist tax Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness speak to Dickie Arbiter, Queen Elizabeth II's former press secretary, after Harry and Meghan's return to the UK. Mr Arbiter takes issue with Prince Harry's claim that Uganda pulled out of the Invictus Games after the King's letter described them as “private citizens”, and claims the Sussexes are “blaming everybody for their ills”. They also discuss the Duke and Duchess's recent return to the UK, and ask Mr Arbiter how Prince Harry and Prince William have handled their roles as royals differently over the years. Arbiter also shares his experiences handling press communications for the Palace, and recalls anecdotes involving royal figures such as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the late Diana, Princess of Wales.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Dickie Arbiter reacts to Prince Harry blaming the King's letter about he and Meghan being "private citizens" for Uganda pulling out of the Invictus GamesDickie Arbiter shares anecdotes from his time handling the palace's press communications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality, to discuss how Andy Burnham's tourist tax would damage the industry.Plus, can Kemi Badenoch capitalise on Reform UK's woes as the Metropolitan Police announces an investigation into claims that the party broke political donation rules?► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Kate Nicholls from UKHospitality slams Andy Burnham's tourist taxCan Kemi Badenoch capitalise on another investigation in to Reform UK? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect Andy Burnham's performance at his second-ever appearance at Prime Minister's Questions. They analyse Mr Burnham's jovial responses to other questions from MPs in the Commons, and deliberate whether he is a “continuity Keir” – as he was labelled in today's Questions – or in fact, even worse. Camilla and Tim also discuss the PM's response to being challenged by Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, on how the Government would find the money to meet defence spending targets, to which he insisted that welfare would not be cut to fund it.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Tim discuss Andy Burnham's performance at his second-ever PMQs as Prime MinisterAndy Burnham insists he will not cut welfare in order to meet the government's defence spending target Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband's decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.They explore whether it could affect the UK's relationship with the US, and if the move is a desperate ploy to sway voters before the crucial Holborn and St Pancras by-election next month.Plus, Camilla and Tim are joined by Victoria Ward, the Deputy Royal Editor, to discuss the King's official letter clarifying that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain non-working royals.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Are the sanctions against Israel actually a play for votes ahead of a by-election? Victoria Ward explains why the Sussexes may be upset at the King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 140 people arrive in the UK on a “mega-dinghy”, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley look at the anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth in today's episode of The Daily T. They discuss Andy Burnham making TikToks instead of dealing with ongoing problems the country faces.Plus, Camilla and Tim are joined by George Madgwick, the leader of the Reform UK group on Hampshire county council, who was at the demonstration in Portsmouth.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Camilla and Tim question Andy Burnham's inactionGeorge Madgwick explains what he saw at the protests 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 some of Reform's key women, live from a special event at day two of Reform's party conference.Nadine Dorries, the Reform UK member and ex-Conservative Secretary of State, defends the party after its latest donations scandal, and says that Nigel Farage is being made out to be “enemy number one” by his critics. She also argues that the Right of UK politics needs to reunite more than ever, now that the Left has an ever-growing “cosy consensus”.Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP, says Channel 4's investigation of Reform's donations “looks like entrapment”, and speaks to Camilla and Tim about her campaign for the equality and safety of women and girls. Meanwhile, Laila Cunningham, Reform's London Mayoral candidate, explains how she would tackle crime in the capital.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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:Nadine Dorries calls out critics of Nigel Farage for making him "enemy number one"Reform MP Sarah Pochin claims the Channel 4 investigation "looks like entrapment"Laila Cunningham explains her plans for tackling crime in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Weekend T, Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon dissect Andy Burnham's first PMQs and Sir Keir Starmer's abrupt departure from Parliament.They also discuss Donald Trump's reaction to Harry and Meghan returning to Britain, the Macron family's remarkable taste for age-gap relationships and Phil Foden's seven-year-old son becoming a social-media sensation.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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: Juliet BaconSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Kevin SmithExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are at Reform UK's party conference for Day Two, which was overshadowed by a Channel 4 investigation which exposed claims the party breached political donation rules and allegedly had polling paid for by an overseas company. Camilla and Tim dissect whether the claims will impact Reform's core support, and whether Nigel Farage can survive yet another scandal as leader of the party.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 Channel 4 and Verbatim's investigation into Reform UKCan Nigel Farage survive yet another donations scandal as leader of Reform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are at Day One of Reform UK's party conference, where they spoke to honorary treasurer and entrepreneur Nick Candy, who made the explosive claim that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had asked Boris Johnson to run as a candidate against Nigel Farage in the last Clacton by-election.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim sat down with Reform's Danny Kruger, who was defiant about defecting to the party, declaring Reform was “what the Tory party always should have been”.Meanwhile, Lee Anderson, the Reform MP for Ashfield, spoke to Camilla and Tim about his stance on holding a referendum on the death penalty, how Reform plans to overhaul the welfare system and why Labour voters who switched to the Conservatives in 2019's election are prime targets for Reform today.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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:Nick Candy reveals to Camilla & Tim that Kemi Badenoch asked Boris Johnson to run against Nigel Farage in the recent Clacton by-election, but he declinedDanny Kruger and Lee Anderson speak to Camilla and Tim at Day One of the Reform UK Party Conference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley analyse the Prime Minister's first PMQs since taking office, and how Andy Burnham performed addressing the house and going up against the leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch in their first dispatch box tussle.Camilla and Tim also discuss the bookies' odds for Labour and the Greens in the forthcoming Holborn & St Pancras by-election following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as an MP, as well as the latest voting intention polling that shows how it's all to play for amongst the major political parties.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Chris JanuaryProducer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights;Andy Burnham undertakes his first PMQs as Prime MinisterCamilla and Tim discuss Burnham's performance at the dispatch box as he takes on Kemi Badenoch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to a busy day in Westminster as Andy Burnham faced the Commons for the first time as Prime Minister, while Sir Keir Starmer triggered a high-profile by-election by resigning as an MP. Plus, what next for Sir Keir, and could the upcoming battle for Holborn and St Pancras give Zack Polanski, the leader of the Greens, the opportunity to win a seat as a London MP?We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Chris JanuaryProducer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Former PM Sir Keir Starmer resigns as an MP, triggering a by-election in Holborn & St PancrasAndy Burnham addresses Parliament for the first time as Prime Minister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness reflect on the 29th anniversary of the death of Diana, the Princess of Wales and talk about how her legacy continues to shape the Royal family.With Earl Spencer's memoir about his sister on the horizon, they discuss whether its publication will deepen the rift between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, or force an uneasy truce. Will the public see a united front from the two Princes, or two entirely separate tributes?Plus, Camilla and Hannah discuss how the two brothers remember their mother differently, from Prince William's desire to let her rest following the Panorama report, to Prince Harry's campaign to highlight her media struggles.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Earl Spencer is publishing a book about his sisterThe fight for Diana's legacyCould the anniversary lead to a reconciliation between Princes William and Harry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camilla Tominey sits down with Layla Moran, the Liberal Democrat MP, for a special Sunday Showdown edition of The Daily T podcast.In a lively discussion, Camilla challenges Layla on her party's plan to re-enter the single market and reinstate free movement, and questions her way of tackling small boat crossings.Plus, Layla reveals a potential pact to prevent Nigel Farage becoming prime minister – and whether she would entertain another coalition with the Tories.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Kevin SmithExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Would closer ties to the EU be the solution to the migration problem?Layla discusses the Lib Dem plans should there be no majority at the next election.Camilla and Camilla discuss welfare reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Weekend T, Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon tackle the week's biggest news stories, balancing royal commentary, pop culture tributes, and a bizarre internet trend.They discuss the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to the UK, dissecting new polling that shows 71 per cent of the British public opposes paying for their security, while questioning whether taxpayer-funded protection is appropriate for non-working royals.Poppy and Michael pay tribute to the late country music legend Dolly Parton, celebrating her universal appeal, sharp wit, and quiet philanthropy, as well as the rare cross-party consensus prompted by her passing.Plus the duo reacts to reports of a gender-fluid UK police officer receiving multiple warrant cards, comic mishaps from China's Humanoid Robot Olympics, and the viral Gen Z “pheromone maxing” trend of ditching shower routines.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Kevin SmithExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Pheromone maxing- what is it and why would you do it?Tributes to the late Dolly Parton and her incredible philanthropyThe Robot Olympics in China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Friday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey is joined by Tony Diver, The Telegraph's Political Editor, and James Johnson, the pollster, to debate the growing speculation that Andy Burnham could call an early general election.Mr Johnson suggests that the Prime Minister holds a mathematical advantage over a fractured Right, predicting that Lib Dem and Green voters would rally behind Labour to block Nigel Farage from entering Number 10.Camilla and Tony examine Mr Burnham's lack of a personal manifesto mandate, noting how 2024 tax promises severely limit his spending power unless he calls a new election, and they discuss how an early vote would catch a divided Conservative Party and Reform UK off guard as they struggle with candidate vetting and internal rivalries.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Kevin SmithExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights: Why an election soon would be beneficial to Andy Burnham.The Right won't rally behind one candidate the way the Left has previously.Which parties would be best prepared for an election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey, Rachel Johnson, and Hannah Furness cover the Sussexes' return to Britain and discuss whether sightings of Jay-Z and Beyoncé in Oxfordshire, as well as moving to rural Cotswolds, will give the Sussexes access to the ideal community.Our team also discusses the logistical and financial questions surrounding taxpayer-funded protection for non-working royals, and how the Cotswolds elite might temper any public criticism of the Royal family.Plus, is Gen Z judged too harshly when it comes to unemployment? In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Rachel Johnson are joined by Sherelle Jacobs, a columnist at The Telegraph. She discusses her experiment applying for entry-level retail roles, exposing how AI algorithms and bureaucratic hurdles lock Gen Z applicants out of the workforce.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Kevin SmithExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Celeb A list couple spotted in the Cotswolds.Harry's security latest.Are Gen Z given too hard a time over joblessness? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Wednesday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Rachel Johnson discuss the optics of Andy Burnham while out of the country, the backlash against a Labour MP following a fatal crash in Middlesbrough, and the legacy of Dolly Parton.Camilla and Rachel question Andy Burnham's statecraft after footage emerged of him playing a guitar during a visit to Ukraine, alongside reports of pushing to increase foreign aid spending despite domestic financial pressures. Plus, is the outrage to Labour MP Anna Turley's social media post justified? She paid tribute to all seven individuals killed in a high-speed collision that claimed the lives of two police officers alongside five joyriders with extensive criminal records.And Camilla and Rachel pay homage to the late country music icon Dolly Parton, highlighting her literary charity work, global appeal and quiet philanthropy.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Andy Burnham is critised for his guitar playing in Ukraine.Is the outrage to Labour MP Anna Turley's social media post justified?Tributes to the late Dolly Parton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Tuesday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey speaks with investigative journalist Isabel Oakeshott and undercover reporter Christian Drogan following their year-long operation to infiltrate people-smuggling networks in northern France.Christian describes his seven-hour journey across the English Channel alongside 35 migrants, revealing how armed gangs operated with near impunity in French camps and migrants discarded their phones at sea to avoid detection.Isabel details the security risks and planning required to get a British reporter on to a migrant dinghy, and describes the Channel crossings as a “national security emergency” that is not represented accurately by official figures.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Isabel explains why the migrant crisis is a 'National security emergency'Christian recounts his story and the harrowing tale of crossing the Channel on a dinghyThe French Police are accused of helping the smugglers back to shore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey is joined by Rachel Johnson and royal commentator Angela Levin to unpack the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to Britain.They discuss whether financial pressure, security concerns or whether a sudden “rush of blood to the head” is driving the Sussexes' move back across the Atlantic, and whether the deep rift between the Prince of Wales and his brother can ever truly heal.Plus, Angela explains how Prince Harry's demeanour has shifted since his marriage, and how he has changed since she spent 15 months interviewing him.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► 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 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Could this lead to a reconciliation between Harry and William?What is motivating the move ?How Harry has changed since Angela interviewed him Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Sunday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined in the studio by Claire Coutinho, the shadow energy secretary, to tackle the fierce political and ideological debate surrounding climate change and energy policy.Following the backlash over a controversial column by Tim Stanley about Right-wing attitudes on climate change, the trio examine whether current net zero legislation is actively harming the UK economy. Coutinho outlines the Conservatives' vision with a new detailed energy plan prioritising cheaper power and consumer choice over arbitrary targets.Plus: is the Prime Minister a coward for not making a decision over North Sea oil drilling?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 comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Emma Williams and David LeveneSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Tim and Camilla clash over how to approach climate changeClaire Coutinho outlines the Conservatives' new detailed energy plans.Coutinho says that Andy Burnham is cowardly for his approach to North Sea Oil drilling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telegraph writers Michael Deacon and Poppy Coburn take a look at the biggest and most bonkers stories of the week.Michael and Poppy discuss the return of Meghan and Harry, where they will live and what Harry will do for a job. Plus Home Office guidance for asylum seekers, park benches for rough sleepers, climate change and English wine, Ricky Gervais getting married for tax reasons, and a man calling the police after accidentally buying alcohol-free gin.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 comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Emma Williams and Juliet BaconVideo Producer: Jim SpencerSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Meghan and Harry returnNew Home Office guidance for asylum seekers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.