The Daily T

The Daily T

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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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes(40 episodes)

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 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...
Published: Sep 24, 2026Duration: 35m 42s
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 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 Wale...
Published: Sep 23, 2026Duration: 44m 37s
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 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 n...
Published: Sep 22, 2026Duration: 35m 32s
‘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, 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...
Published: Sep 21, 2026Duration: 43m 42s
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 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/...
Published: Sep 20, 2026Duration: 35m 10s
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 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/@dailytpod...
Published: Sep 19, 2026Duration: 28m 7s
£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 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 wh...
Published: Sep 18, 2026Duration: 23m 47s
Grief, grudge, or greed? Inside Earl Spencer’s attack on the King
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 P...
Published: Sep 17, 2026Duration: 29m 1s
Tax hell: How Andy Burnham’s £10bn black hole will hit your wallet
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 no...
Published: Sep 16, 2026Duration: 37m 51s
‘We don’t feel safe’: Inside Piddington’s migrant revolt
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.El...
Published: Sep 15, 2026Duration: 44m 29s
‘It’s all about status’: The case against Meghan’s taxpayer-funded security
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...
Published: Sep 14, 2026Duration: 10m 38s
‘Politics of envy’: Labour ‘disrespecting democracy’ by blocking Reform’s £72m
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...
Published: Sep 14, 2026Duration: 35m 15s
Michael Gove: Woke teachers and dodgy degrees risk failing a generation
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 Ed...
Published: Sep 13, 2026Duration: 47m 18s
Andy Burnham, why not bring in a rucksack tax too?
 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 s...
Published: Sep 12, 2026Duration: 24m 54s
‘Always whingeing’: King’s former aide slams Harry & Meghan for playing ‘blame game’
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...
Published: Sep 11, 2026Duration: 29m 39s
Burnham’s ‘stupid’ tourist tax trashed
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, e...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Another Burnham bungle: Out of depth PM refuses to answer Qs at PMQs
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...
Published: Sep 9, 2026Duration: 35m 30s
‘Vote-grabbing’: Backlash over Burnham’s Israel sanctions
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 n...
Published: Sep 8, 2026Duration: 35m 41s
‘Inaction man’ Burnham TikToks as protesters take migrant crisis into own hands
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...
Published: Sep 7, 2026Duration: 39m 52s
Reform’s women rally round Nigel Farage: ‘He was set up!’
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...
Published: Sep 6, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 58s