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.

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June 23 · 46 min
Farage on 10 years of Brexit: Boris never wanted Leave to win
Ten years on from the EU referendum, Camilla and Tim are joined by Reform UK’s Nigel Farage to discuss the legacy of Brexit and why he believes the nation has yet to see its benefits. With the UK political landscape in flux, they also turn to the Labour Party, where Andy Burnham appears set for a swift coronation as leader after Starmer’s recent resignation. As the party grapples with internal unrest and leadership challenges, they ask if Burnham has a viable strategy to lead or if a general election is inevitable. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: Chris January Producers: Georgia Coan, Emma Williams and David Levene Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Can Labour block the Andy Burnham coronation following Starmer's sudden resignation? Nigel Farage on 10 years of Brexit: Has it delivered? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 22 · 31 min
His final u-turn: Tearful Starmer resigns with ‘gaslighting’ exit speech
After a turbulent tenure in Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. Live from Downing Street, Camilla and Tim reflect on the factors that led to his exit, from the “bloodbath” in the local elections to the internal party rebellions over policy about turns. With Andy Burnham positioning himself as a successor, they examine his ambitious policy platform and ask whether Labour can pivot quickly enough to avoid electoral wipe-out, as Reform’s Nigel Farage calls for an emergency general election. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producer: Emma Williams and Georgia Coan Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Why has Keir Starmer resigned less than two years into his premiership? Can Andy Burnham really save the party in another election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 21 · 52 min
The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on tax-loving "luxury Communist" Aaron Bastani
Camilla is joined by Aaron Bastani, journalist from left-wing organisation Novara Media and self-confessed “luxury communist”. The two argue the case about how much tax is too much, whether China can be classed as a success story for communism when the regime has overseen extensive human rights abuses as well as surveillance of it’s own citizens, and why Bastani thinks fracking isn’t the solution for cheaper energy. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: Andy Watson Producers: Georgia Coan and Emma Williams Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: How much tax is too much tax? Can China seriously be called a success story for communism? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 20 · 22 min
Meghan's silly Father's Day list, Scots drink the USA dry & a seagull sandwich
In this week’s episode of The Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at comical and controversial news stories. They discuss the social media ban for under-16s, Meghan Markle’s Father’s Day gift guide, Scotland fans making a splash at the World Cup and a Norwich pub’s refusal to refund punters if seagulls swipe their food. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producers: Emma Williams and Juliet Bacon Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Highlights: Poppy & Michael discuss the social media ban for under-16s and whether it will have an impact on screen time for young people Poppy & Michael pick apart Meghan Markle's gift ideas for Father's Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 19 · 43 min
Endgame for Starmer as Burnham storms towards No 10
After Andy Burnham’s comprehensive win in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla and Tim are joined by Daily Telegraph political editor Tony Diver and pollster Scarlett Maguire to reflect on how soon he could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership, how disastrous the result was for Nigel Farage and Reform, and whether the Conservatives’ win in Aberdeen South points to a renaissance for the party under Kemi Badenoch. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producer: Georgia Coan and Emma Williams Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Now Andy Burnham has won in Makerfield - when and how will he challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership? How did Reform underperform so badly? And are the Conservatives on the up after a win in Aberdeen South? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 18 · 36 min
Nigel Farage on Makerfield: Rupert Lowe won’t be forgiven if Reform loses
As the polls open in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, who is already publicly managing expectations. Farage claims Reform UK would storm to victory had the Labour Party put forward any other candidate, but fears local loyalty to Andy Burnham might cost them victory. If Reform loses, Farage warns the public will “never forgive” Rupert Lowe and Restore Britain Party for splitting the vote on the right. Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim discuss England’s 4-2 win in their first World Cup match against Croatia, and expose why only two out of 98 of Andy Burnham’s by-election campaign adverts actually mention Labour at all. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producer: Georgia Coan and Emma Williams Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Nigel Farage says the electorate 'won't forgive' Rupert Lowe for splitting the vote on the right in the Makerfield by-election Camilla Tominey & Tim Stanley discuss how only two out of 98 of Andy Burnham's campaign adverts mention Labour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 17 · 34 min
Harry Redknapp slams 'idiotic' council over flag ban
Ahead of England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia, Camilla Tominey discusses Thomas Tuchel’s squad with England legend Harry Redknapp, who gives his honest take on whether a foreign manager like Tuchel should lead the national team, why he would take Harry Kane over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, and slams the “idiotic” local council trying to ban flags from being flown close to roads. Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim Stanley discuss this week’s Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions with David Lammy facing Claire Coutinho, and whether Keir Starmer is getting more deluded by the day for offering Andy Burnham a job in his Cabinet. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producer: Georgia Coan and Emma Williams Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Harry Redknapp doubles-down on his stance that the England manager should be English Harry Redknapp explains why he'd take Harry Kane over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 16 · 36 min
‘Racist’ Restore supporters sent me death threats reveals Reform’s Laila Cunningham
Camilla and Tim are joined by Reform UK’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham, who discusses the racist abuse and death threats she has received as a Muslim woman from Restore supporters, as well as the impact Rupert Lowe’s party is having on Reform’s chances in the Makerfield by-election. They also ask her about Farage’s plans to replace the Equality Act with a new Women and Motherhood Protection Act, and why she believes freedom online should not come at the cost of mandatory age verification. 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producer: Georgia Coan Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights: Laila Cunningham hits out at 'racist' abuse and death threats from Rupert Lowe supporters Cunningham also assesses Robert Kenyon's chances in the Makerfield by-election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 15 · 38 min
How weak Starmer left Britain defenceless: Rebel armed forces minister reveals all
Camilla and Tim are joined by Al Carns, the former armed forces minister who followed his boss John Healey in resigning last week over Keir Starmer’s inadequate Defence Investment Plan. Elsewhere, they also interview Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who offers to help Andy Burnham cut welfare spending to fund defence if he becomes Prime Minister. She also says the Government’s social media ban for under 16s only happened thanks to amendments made by Conservative politicians. Studio Operator: James England Producer: Georgia Coan Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Al Carns say the Government needs to be bolder Kemi Badenoch says Starmer's social media ban doesn't go far enough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 14 · 24 min
Kingmaker: How Kate became William's secret weapon
In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Deputy Royal Editor Victoria Ward are joined by historian Kate Williams to discuss the future of the monarchy. Drawing on her new book Regina, they examine the historical traditions of royal women, the Princess of Wales’s unique path to queenship, and what kind of queen she will become for the modern House of Windsor. 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/fromtheeditor Producer: Emma Williams Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights The rising importance of Catherine’s role in a leaner, modern monarchy And how Catherine’s non-aristocratic path breaks historical norms for future queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 13 · 18 min
Woke madness and flag bans: It’s just not British!
In the debut episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories. This week they discuss dining pitch side at the World Cup, whether children’s books need trigger warnings, and is a hangover from two glasses of wine really acceptable if you’re British? 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/fromtheeditor Studio Operator: James England Producers: David Levene and Juliet Bacon Video Producer: Will Walters Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Highlights Why are there 'bans' on flying England flags during the World Cup? And why would kid's books need trigger warnings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 12 · 45 min
Makerfield: Reform and Restore at war as polls show Right is split
Camilla and Tim are in Makerfield speaking to the candidates and voters with the by-election less than a week away, As Andy Burnham’s lead in the polls grows, will Reform and Restore split the vote on the Right and hand the keys to Number 10 to the Manchester mayor? Senior Producer: John Cadigan Camera Operator and Video Producer: Will Walters Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Will Restore and Reform split the vote on the Right? Is there much enthusiasm for Andy Burnham on the doorstep? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 11 · 41 min
Starmer under fire as John Healey quits in almighty row over defence spending
As John Healey resigns as defence secretary, throwing the Government into further disarray, Reform UK MP Danny Kruger joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on today’s Daily T to assess Starmer’s latest crisis, the rising threat to national security from “backdoor” migration, and the latest Belfast riots. He also argues the UK’s tax system penalises families and needs to change to address the declining birth rates. Producer: David Levene Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Danny Kruger warns that the Irish border threatens national security He argues that new tax reforms are necessary to support struggling British families Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 10 · 41 min
'Starmer's got blood on his hands' Migrant murder victim Rhiannon Whyte’s mum hits out
Following the stabbing attack in Belfast, in which a man remains in hospital with life-changing injuries, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the wider debate around the asylum system and immigration policy as violent protests erupt. They also revisit the case of Rhiannon Whyte. Her mother, Siobhan Whyte, has become a prominent advocate for tougher action on illegal immigration following the conviction and life sentence of her daughter’s killer, Deng Majek. 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/fromtheeditor Producer: David Levene Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Richard Tice grills Keir Starmer at PMQs over Belfast response Mother of murdered Rhiannon Whyte says rails at successive governments for asylum policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 9 · 36 min
Belfast ‘attempted beheading’: has the UK descended into anarchy?
After a knife attack in Belfast, allegedly by a Sudanese immigrant, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to the news and ask what it means for the safety of our streets. Elsewhere, Michael Knowles, an American political commentator, joins The Daily T. He examines the murder of Henry Nowak, the crisis in policing and the state of free speech. Plus, Mr Knowles explains why he would back Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, in an election. 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/fromtheeditor Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will Walters Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights How will the Belfast knife attack impact the safety of our streets? And US commentator Michael Knowles reacts to the outrage on Henry Nowak case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 8 · 42 min
Is Britain racist against white men?
With DEI policies in Britain’s police forces now under scrutiny in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Chris Philp - former policing minister - about why, when Suella Braverman called out two tier policing as home secretary in 2023, the Tories fired her instead of backing her. 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/fromtheeditor Producer: Liam Askin Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will Walters Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Why did the Tories not back Suella Braverman on two tier policing in 2023? Are JD Vance and Pete Hegseth right to get involved in British politics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 7 · 47 min
'My daughter was killed by online poison seller Kenneth Law'
Camilla Tominey speaks to the families of British victims targeted by Kenneth Law, a former chef who admitted 14 counts of counselling or aiding suicide in Canada. They discuss the disturbing rise of unregulated suicide forums – where Law allegedly marketed toxic chemicals – and the alarming ease with which young people, including Imogen Nunn, a social media influencer, and 21-year-old Aimee Walton, were able to access fatal substances. The families scrutinise the systemic failures that allowed Law to operate for years despite repeated warnings from coroners, and their fight to see him face justice in the UK. Lead Producer: Georgia Coan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will Walters Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 6 · 12 min
Trooping the Colour: Why the royal event was the late Queen's favourite
In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Royal Editor, Hannah Furness, delve into the rich history, pomp, and pageantry of Trooping the Colour—historically celebrated as the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite royal event. 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/fromtheeditor Producer: Emma Williams and Georgia Coan Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will Walters Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights How the Sovereign's Birthday Parade maintains its strict, centuries-old traditions as a practical tribute to the British Armed Forces. How the Royal Family's balcony appearance for the flypast serves as the ultimate indicator of who is "in" and who is "out" of the royal fold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5 · 32 min
Michael Gove: I’m more right-wing than Farage, Reform are just a protest party
The former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Gove joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on today’s Daily T podcast to talk about the Mandelson files, the upcoming tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum and the Makerfield by-election. He says the Tories are the only credible party on the right, that Reform are merely a “protest party”, that he’s more right-wing than Nigel Farage, and that Rupert Lowe and his Restore party are “a joke”. 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/fromtheeditor Producer: Georgia Coan Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will Walters Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Michael Gove says the Conservatives are the only credibly party on the right He also criticises Restore, calling Rupert Lowe and his party "a joke" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 4 · 47 min
'Incompetence and lies.' Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber’s mum reacts to Henry Nowak’s death
Camilla Tominey speaks to Emma Webber, mother of Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber, about the latest revelations from the public inquiry into the killings carried out by Valdo Calocane. They discuss evidence surrounding the decision not to section Calocane despite clear signs of psychosis, the police and NHS failings that allowed him to remain at large, and claims that crucial evidence challenging his manslaughter plea was hidden from victims’ families. Emma draws parallels with the police response to the killing of Henry Nowak, as she explains why she continues to fight for accountability and lasting reform in Barnaby’s name. Producer: Georgia Coan and Emma Williams Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will Walters Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights Emma Webber on the systemic failings that saw Valdo Calocane slip through the net On how she feels seeing the horrific murder of Henry Nowak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.