The Daily T
by The Telegraph
Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph’s straight-talking, free-thinking podcast. Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day’s biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don’t miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew’s biographer. Get an insider’s view of the stories setting the news agenda. Listen every weekday from 5pm.
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Burnham's Royal blunder: Hapless PM drags King into slavery row
In Monday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla and Tim are joined by Hannah Furness, The Telegraph’s Royal Editor. They discuss Andy Burnham’s suggestion that he would consider issuing a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The trio talk about how his remarks could...
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Prince Harry wants a reconciliation - but it won't happen his way
In today’s episode of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness speak to Arthur Edwards, a royal photographer who has been following the British Royal Family for the past 50 years, ahead of the release of his new book ‘Cup of Tea, Arthur?: My Extraordinary 50 Years Photographing the Royal...
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Budget 'breathing space', baked beans and 12 bins
In this episode of the Weekend T, Michael Deacon and Tim Stanley take on Hallowe’en, the Budget and Andy Burnham’s first 100 days in office. They talk about the panic-buying of baked beans and loo roll as the Government rolls out it’s ‘Be Ready’ campaign, Denbighshire’s baffling 12-bin recycling...
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Midterms meltdown: Will Trump be a lame duck President by Wednesday?
In Friday’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley looks ahead to the US midterm elections after Donald Trump dropped out of his final two rallies in Kansas and Iowa. Tim speaks to Poppy Coburn, The Telegraph’s Associate Comment Editor, who is in Washington to cover polling day next week. They run...
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Put down your pint, Healey! 'Appalling' Budget is nothing to celebrate
In Thursday’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by Allister Heath, the Editor of The Sunday Telegraph, to discuss John Healey’s maiden Budget. Allister described it as a “nothing-burger” of a Budget and said that “a lot of things will get worse” over the next...
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‘It’s anti-middle class’: How Chancellor Healey failed his first Budget
In Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by financial journalist and host of the Investing Unlocked podcast Georgie Frost to react to John Healey’s maiden Budget as Chancellor. Speaking immediately after the Chancellor’s speech, Tim welcomed some of the...
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‘It’s fake!’: Burnham accused of inflating defence spend as he hits 100 days as PM
In Tuesday’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by Sir Ben Wallace, the former Tory defence secretary. Sir Ben has accused the Government of falsifying spending on the defence budget in order to appear closer to reaching the pledged 3 per cent of GDP by 2030. He...
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Burnham’s Budget gamble: Why the PM could trigger a snap election next week
In today’s bonus episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Jacob Rees-Mogg analyse the prospect of an early general election as rumours of the major parties preparing to campaign swirl in Westminster. The pair analyse the likelihood of Andy Burnham triggering a snap vote following this week’s…
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BBC bias exposed: Producer gets £400k payout after anti-Semitism claims
On Monday’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by Lucie Kon, an award-winning Jewish documentary-maker who won a £400,000 payout from the BBC over claims she was the victim of anti-Semitism and was bullied out of the broadcaster. Kon said she had been victimised...
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Reparations row: Why Royal Caribbean tour could make or break the King
In this week’s episode of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness, The Telegraph’s royal editor, preview the King and Queen’s forthcoming royal tour of the Caribbean.Camilla and Hannah discuss the tense political backdrop of the trip as some of the Caribbean Commonwealth nations are…
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The Budget will backfire: Two ex-chancellors slam Labour’s plans
On Friday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by Sir Jeremy Hunt and Lord Lamont of Lerwick to discuss John Healey’s upcoming Budget. The two former chancellors of the exchequer examine why Labour’s likely approach of raising taxes on banks and businesses could...
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Will our opinion of Meghan change in light of shocking Thomas Markle Sr allegations?
On Friday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to the news that Thomas Markle Sr, the Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father, is being investigated for allegedly possessing child abuse images. They examine whether the Duchess’s previous behaviour and the decision to...
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‘They want to kneecap Reform’: Danny Kruger accuses press of unfair treatment
In Thursday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined by Reform UK’s Danny Kruger to discuss the party’s decision to report ITV to the police over its undercover sting. The MP for East Wiltshire claims that “the law has been flagrantly broken, as in this case…
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No Action Man: Burnham continues to clutch at vibes in 'ratty' PMQs
In Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley analyse Andy Burnham’s defence of his record in office at Prime Minister’s Questions where he spoke about the Government’s decision to approve the Jackdaw project in the North Sea. The pair also look at the Speaker of the…
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Burnham’s cringey Gen Z love-in as youth unemployment soars
In Tuesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s “cringe” decision to appear on LadBible’s “Agree to Disagree” podcast, where the Prime Minister answered questions such as “Is VAR ruining football?” and “What is your favourite Oasis song?”. Camilla and…
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Burnham beware: Act now, or we’ll face riots and looting like France
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...
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The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant
Camilla Tominey speaks to Sir Chris Bryant, the Northern Ireland Secretary, in the Sunday Showdown edition of The Daily T. The pair lock horns over Brexit, the prospect of a second referendum and the Government’s portrayal of the UK as a growth leader among G7 and eurozone economies. Camilla...
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Andy Burnham speaks first and thinks later
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...
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Wannabe working royals: Harry and Meghan cosplay in Nottingham
In Friday’s episode of The Royal T, Tim Stanley and Hannah Furness are joined by India McTaggart, The Telegraph’s Royal Correspondent, to discuss the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s visit to Nottingham. The trio examine how much the Sussexes’ appearance resembles that of a visit by working members…
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Is the ‘establishment’ out to destroy Reform?
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...
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Burnham’s blundering PMQs return: a gaffe fest that will come back to haunt him
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s “gaffe-laden” return to Prime Minister’s Questions after the party conferences. They look at how Burnham doubled-down on his claims of Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum vote after Kemi...
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'Kindergarten politics': How Burnham's Brexit bungle could save the Right
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...
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‘He needs to grow up!’: Burnham must forget Brexit and bring down benefits bill
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey is joined by Jacob Rees-Mogg to discuss Andy Burnham’s “obsession” with Brexit. The Prime Minister has told MPs in Parliament that it is his “duty” to pursue a closer relationship with the EU and claimed in an interview that Russia interfered…
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Liz Truss jibe leaves shadow chancellor squirming
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...
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‘Cut taxes for everyone except left-wing celebrities’
Michael Deacon and Poppy Coburn discuss the Conservative Party conference, Kemi Badenoch’s plans to take on Reform, inheritance tax and the Tories’ proposed prison-building programme. They also look at Suella Braverman’s unlikely new reality TV pairing with Katie Price, and reflect on the death…
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Worse than Corbyn: The fall of Zack Polanski
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…
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Why botched police search won’t clear Andrew’s name
Today’s episode of The Daily T follows the news that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won his High Court case over police raids on his homes. Gordon Rayner, The Telegraph’s Associate Editor, joins Camilla Tominey to explain what will happen to his confiscated possessions and what it means for the…
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Kemi Badenoch takes fight to Andy Burnham with heartfelt conference speech
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...
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Britain is bankrupt! We must undo Burnham’s socialist agenda
In today’s special Daily T: On The Road, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley sit down with The Telegraph’s Allister Heath and Annabel Denham on day three of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. In front of a live audience with Camilla and Tim, Allister and Annabel give their verdict on…
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‘He’s pulled off a socialist coup!’: Jacob Rees-Mogg on Burnham’s far Left move
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…
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More money, less Thatcher: What young voters want from the Tories
In today’s special Daily T On The Road from day one of the Conservative Party Conference, Camilla Tominey, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn speak to a room of Young Conservative delegates about what the party needs to do to attract more young voters. The audience tells Camilla, Tim and Poppy what…
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A Reform pact is the Tories’ only path back to power
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…
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Well done Andy Burnham! At least the prisoners are happy
Michael Deacon and Poppy Coburn discuss Labour’s conference, the triple lock, Andy Burnham’s EU comments, prisoner releases and the RAF Fairford arrests. They also cover Manchester City’s financial investigation, the botched death-row execution in Tennessee and the return of Celebrity Traitors,...
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‘Hypocritical!’: Harry and Meghan’s cry for security won’t wash
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...
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Burnham’s broken Britain: PM’s socialist dream quickly turning into a nightmare
On the day that hundreds of prisoners are released early and the UK’s “one in, one out” migrant deal with France ends, The Daily T examines the state of the nation under Andy Burnham. Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the paradox of a Prime Minister who wants more devolution while pushing…
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Remembering Esther Rantzen: Her last full Telegraph interview
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…
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‘Burnham will destroy Britain!’ Liz Truss unleashes on the PM
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...
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No hope! Was Burnham’s teary speech just ‘performative politics’?
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…
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‘It was a therapy session!’: Chancellor Healey’s wistful speech lacked any substance
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...
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The Sunday Showdown: Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson go head-to-head
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…
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Andrew Morton on the big mistake the King made over Diana row
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...
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The greatest punishment ever inflicted on Trump: Andy Burnham
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…
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The royal love letters that prove Charles did love Diana
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...
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Nightmare on Downing Street: The mega poll that shows a coalition of chaos is coming
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...
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Out of his depth: Andy Burnham bottles Chagos deal after Trump meeting
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...
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Earl Spencer scandal: Can the Crown survive another crisis?
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...
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‘The King is furious!’: Why Earl Spencer’s royal claims are unforgivable
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…
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Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on Labour’s Mike Tapp
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…
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Earl Spencer's like a Bond villain
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...
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£12 million a year: The real cost of Harry and Meghan’s private security bill
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...
About this show
Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph’s straight-talking, free-thinking podcast.
Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day’s biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don’t miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew’s biographer.
Get an insider’s view of the stories setting the news agenda. Listen every weekday from 5pm.
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