The Daily T
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.
Burnham backlash: Middle classes revolt against migrant housing plan
In Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Poppy Coburn react to Andy Burnham’s demand that middle-class towns and villages across the UK take in their “fair share” of illegal migrants.
They examine the severe strain mass arrivals place on small rural communities such as the Oxfordshire village of Piddington, where a population of just more than 350 residents could be asked to absorb more than 1,200 asylum seekers.
Plus, after Rupert Lowe’s announcement that the pact between Restore Britain and Reform UK is officially dead, Camilla and Poppy unpack the person...
Reform at war: Is Zia Yusuf out of control?
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the internal feud that has erupted in the Reform UK party, as leader Nigel Farage has been forced to step in and reprimand his home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf following his social media row with the former Conservative defence secretary Ben Wallace.
Camilla and Sir Rees-Mogg also discuss the deepening scandal at the University of Cambridge, as fresh allegations against another member of its faculty add to the mounting pressure on its vice chancellor to resign in the wake of the Ja...
I am sorry: Joshua Bonehill-Paine apologises to Jewish peer he terrorised
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speak to Joshua Bonehill-Paine, the convicted anti-Semite and former far-Right activist, in his first interview since withdrawing his Tory council candidacy following a backlash over his selection.
Camilla challenges Bonehill-Paine on his rehabilitation and subsequent work in counter-extremism after being convicted in 2016 of the racially-aggravated harassment of Luciana Berger, the Labour peer. Sir Jacob offers him a direct opportunity to apologise to Baroness Berger, which he accepts, acknowledging that his past behaviour was “disgusting” and “truly awful”. He also defends his role advising t...
‘He’s a purging politician’: Michael Crick on Nigel Farage’s fatal flaws
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn are joined by Nigel Farage’s biographer Michael Crick, who breaks down why the Reform UK leader’s latest campaign is a “bogus stunt” and questions whether he has been corrupted by his ties to Donald Trump and American political fundraising culture.
They discuss how Farage has dealt with political scandals and fallouts with former allies, and debate whether he is the ultimate ‘purging’ politician to achieve a 30-year career in politics.
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Burnham, take your time on holiday... Have two months or even two years!
On the Weekend T Michael Deacon and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s holiday just two weeks into the job, the resignation of a Cambridge professor, and the claim that nursery rhymes are sexist. They also debate MPs’ drinking culture, topless sunbathing in Spain, 20mph speed limits, and compassionate leave for bereaved pet owners.
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‘Stop playing cat and mouse with the press!’: Harry & Meghan warned over holiday photo dump
In this episode of The Royal T, Hannah Furness and India McTaggart are joined by royal author Russell Myers to discuss the backlash against Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s holiday photo dump, examining how their decision to share private holiday photos from Portugal, Scotland, and Althorp contrasts with their ongoing security and privacy demands.
The trio also look at how Prince William and Catherine keep their family holidays completely off-limits in Mustique, what really happens behind closed doors at Balmoral, and where Queen Camilla goes for a solo wellness reset.
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The fall of Jason Arday: Cambridge’s woke poster boy or smear campaign victim?
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect the downfall of Professor Jason Arday following his resignation from Cambridge University in the wake of plagiarism allegations and unverified CV claims. They speak to Professor Kehinde Andrews on the accusations Prof Arday faces and whether the intense scrutiny represents a racially-motivated smear campaign or a genuine concern for academic integrity.
Tim and Jacob also discuss the wider state of Britain’s political parties, following the fallout from the Conservative Party’s controversial selection of former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a local council cand...
Inside Cambridge's Professor Arday scandal: why he didn't need to quit
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy `coburn discuss the saga surrounding Cambridge’s youngest black professor, Jason Arday, in the wake of his resignation following allegations of extensive plagiarism.
Tim and Poppy also speak with Baroness Sharron Davies, the former Olympic swimmer and member of the House of Lords, following the enforcement of updated EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces. Davies expresses only “tempered joy” at the move, arguing that clear legal guidance comes far too late after years of institutional cowardice and corporate foot-dragging. Blasting the ongoing burden placed on female campai...
'Bunking' Burnham packs for holiday as early prison releases spark outrage
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn react to the public outrage after prime minister Andy Burnham confirmed that while he has excluded criminals jailed for rape and child sex offences from early release policy, thousands of dangerous criminals will be freed under the government’s policy to address overcrowding. This includes two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers, who will be eligible to be freed halfway through their sentences under these plans.
Tim and Poppy speak to Aileen O’Connor, chair of the Thames Valley Police Federation, who says police office...
'Britain is being invaded': Reform says only the navy can stop the small boats now
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn dissect Reform UK’s “Operation Fortress”, as the party pledges to use the Royal Navy to reduce illegal migration through Channel crossings.
Zia Yusuf, the party’s home affairs spokesman, discusses the policy and addresses what Reform would do if France were to reject a returns agreement.
Tim and Poppy also examine whether a reconciliation between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe is possible, after the Restore Britain founder urged Reform UK to join forces to align the Right of UK politics.
Lord Frost vs Tim Stanley: How the Right is getting climate change wrong
With wildfires raging across Europe on today’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley is joined by Lord Frost, unaffiliated peer and senior fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, to unpack the deep political fractures surrounding climate change, rising temperatures, and the future of net zero.
After intense backlash to his recent column advocating for a conservative embrace of the renewables revolution, Tim challenges the Right’s reluctance to confront environmental realities – from severe UK droughts to the growing toll on rural farming communities.
Tim and David explore the economic viability of win...
Why Meghan’s jam can’t save Prince Harry from £18m legal bill
The Telegraph writers Poppy Coburn and Ed Cumming take a look back at the biggest and most bonkers stories of the week: from Prince Harry’s mounting legal bills and FIFA’s jaw-dropping corruption scandals, to travel hacks for Ryanair and corporate-sponsored national parks.
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'I won't be cowed': Nigel Farage on death threats, Binface and the fight for Clacton
In this episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley head to the sunny climes of Clacton-on-Sea to join Nigel Farage on the campaign trail.
On home turf, Mr Farage discusses everything from offshore wind turbines and seaside economies to the rising security threats facing politicians on the Right. He hits back at claims that he is purely a campaigner rather than a manager, weighs in on Count Binface, his opponent, and reveals his unique method for keeping Britain tidy.
Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim take a spin on the pier rides and speak...
Why there is free speech double-standards in the UK
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn discuss the state of free speech in the UK following Allison Pearson’s victory against Essex Police’s crime commissioner and The Met Police confirming it will take no further action against Zack Polanski for sharing a post that appeared to threaten Nigel Farage. Is there a double-standard in the way different views are policed?
Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn also speak to ex-ITV This Morning editor Martin Frizell about his wife Fiona Phillips’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and what he wants to see from Andy Bur...
The biggest mistake of Prince Harry’s life has just cost him £18 million
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn are joined by Associate Editor Gordon Rayner and Royal Editor Hannah Furness to discuss the latest in Prince Harry’s legal costs.
The Duke of Sussex and his co-claimants face a potential legal bill of more than £18m after their “speculative” High Court privacy claim against the Daily Mail’s publisher was wholly dismissed.
Tim and Poppy also react to Andy Burnham’s speech addressing Britain’s social care crisis, as he set out his ambition to create a national care service based...
Nigel Farage vs Zack Polanski: Political jokes are not police matters
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn discuss the row that has broken out between Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski, after the Reform UK leader reported the head of the Green Party to the police over a social media post that appeared to threaten Mr Farage.
Tim also speaks with Kemi Badenoch, who believes that police time should not be wasted on investigating acts of free speech. Following her piece in The Telegraph, the Conservative Party leader tells The Daily T where the Labour Government is going wrong in tackling Britain’s...
Sinister and uncanny: Burnham is the ‘TikTok PM’ we can see right through
In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn dissect the early days of Andy Burnham’s premiership. From his nervous media appearances and regional presentation style to his controversial split-week at “Number 10 North” in Manchester, they ask whether “Burnhamism” represents genuine reform or simply continuity Keir Starmer in a new outfit.
In the second half of the show, Tim and Poppy look at the impending crackdown on youth sickness benefits as the PM seeks out the billions he intends to spend on social care and defence. They evaluate the proposed Dutch-inspired scheme to encoura...
‘Her conviction is unsafe’: The case for freeing Lucy Letby
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley sit down with investigative author Christopher Morris to discuss his new book, Reasonable Doubt: Examining the Case of Lucy Letby.
With questions continuing to mount regarding the integrity of the neonatal nurse’s 2023 conviction, Morris presents a forensic re-examination of one of the most controversial cases in modern Britain. Challenging the medical and statistical evidence presented at trial, he details the systemic failures at the Countess of Chester Hospital. These include chronic understaffing and poor clinical oversight that he argues were overlooked in favo...
Andy Burnham, Manchester isn’t the only place in the North
Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look back at the biggest and most bonkers stories of the week.
They discuss Andy Burnham’s first week in office working from No 10 North, the return of Angela Rayner and Nigel Farage’s heckler, who faced instant karma.
Plus, why Gary Lineker wants to pay more tax and the idiot influencer who left a bath at the top of a mountain.
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Watch your back, Burnham: Trump's nemesis John Bolton on how to handle POTUS
On Friday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey sits down with John Bolton, the former US national security adviser, to examine the state of the UK-US “special relationship” following Andy Burnham’s sudden arrival as Prime Minister.
Mr Bolton discusses the US reaction to the appointment of Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, and predicts how the Prime Minister will navigate Donald Trump’s transactional foreign policy.
Camilla and Mr Bolton explore friction points ranging from lingering tensions over Middle East diplomacy to the Chagos Islands. They discuss the growing panic within the Republ...
The late Queen’s mistake that William and Kate will not repeat
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey, Victoria Ward, and India McTaggart look back on 13 years since the “Great Kate Wait” to mark Prince George’s milestone 13th birthday and his upcoming transition to Eton College.
With the second in line to the throne stepping into his teenage years, the team explores how the Prince and Princess of Wales are reshaping modern royal parenting. Grounded in a hands-on, “Middleton-esque” approach that prioritises immediate family over the traditional family firm, the Prince and Princess have intentionally minimised live-in staff and shielded their children from the public e...
Burnham's first 48 hours as PM implode: Hot mic prison release joke sparks fury
On Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the hot mic blunder in which Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, and Wes Streeting, the Defence Secretary, were caught on camera joking about early prison releases.
The timing of the incident could not have been worse for Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister, on day three of his premiership. Anger over the Cabinet members’ poorly placed joke also came within hours of The Telegraph’s report that two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers were amongst the criminals set to be freed under La...
Same faces, same failures: Burnham’s reshuffle solves nothing
On Tuesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla and Tim dissect Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet. Dubbing it a “desperate game of musical chairs”, they break down a reshuffled front bench which looks oddly familiar to the last one. They analyse the significance of John Healey’s appointment as Chancellor, the return of Angela Rayner and the reaction to Wes Streeting’s appointment as Defence Secretary.
Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim have an impromptu discussion with comedy legend Griff Rhys Jones about Burnham’s Cabinet reset, the current political climate and Network Rail’s planned redevelopment of Liverpool Str...
A PM with no substance: Andy Burnham is the ‘messiah without a mandate’
On Monday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla and Tim are in Downing Street to react to Andy Burnham’s inaugural speech as Prime Minister, as Sir Keir Starmer’s departs from No.10 and hands the keys over to his successor.
As Starmer bids an emotional goodbye after two years at the helm of government, Burnham addresses the nation (sans-lectern) as the UK’s fifth prime minister in four years as he pledges a “circuit breaker” for Britain.
Camilla and Tim also discuss the new PM’s vision to “bring forward the biggest changes...
Why Queen Camilla is the key to reuniting William and Harry
In this week’s episode of Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness sit down with 5News’s Chief Royal Correspondent, Simon Vigar, to unpack the highly anticipated, behind-closed-doors reunion at Highgrove between King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet.
Camilla and Hannah also dive into Simon’s book, The Four Wives of Windsor, to analyse the strategic brilliance of Kate Middleton, the polarising impact of Meghan Markle, and how these so-called royal ‘outsiders’ continue to reshape the monarchy.
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Is Meghan a trad wife?
On today’s episode of The Weekend T, Camilla Tominey and Poppy Coburn discuss the disappointing football weekend ahead, our new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and why a fox has pulled out of the Clacton by-election.
The pair also discuss how Meghan Markle’s show got nominated for an award, whether we should we have maximum working temperatures and they find out which word is the most beautiful in the English language.
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Vacuous and vague: Inside Andy Burnham’s speech of empty promises
On today’s Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership victory speech, as the incoming Prime Minister sets out his vision for Britain ahead of accepting the keys to No10 Downing Street on Monday.
Camilla & Sir Jacob discuss the PM’s five promises for Britain, the socialist nature of his speech and question who Burnham he is as he seems to stoke a divisive north-south narrative in his first public address as Labour leader.
They also weigh in on his bizarre social media Q&A in which B...
‘A legacy of surrender’: How Andy Burnham’s first week could break Britain
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect the nation’s mood.
From England’s devastating football loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals (and the highly political aftermath) to a new prime minister taking office on Monday without a public vote. Is the UK in a state of terminal decline?
Camilla and Sir Jacob analyse the political, economic and foreign affairs issues waiting in Andy Burnham’s in-tray, before he accepts the keys to No 10 next week. Meanwhile, Sir Jacob warns that, as his Conserva...
‘A desperately sentimental last PMQs’: Why Starmer won’t make the history books
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg look back at outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer’s time in office, and discuss whether his impact as a Prime Minister warrants a place in the history books.
Camilla and Jacob analyse a tribute from Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, to Sir Keir in the Commons as they face off for the final time at the Dispatch Box. Sir Keir, Mrs Badenoch and other party leaders also pay their respects to the late Ann Widdecombe as the investigation into her killing continues.
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'We're not safe': Richard Tice fights back tears as he reveals attack that triggered armed police
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg sit down with Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice. He opens up about the death of his party colleague Ann Widdecombe and the safety of MPs and politically active party members.
Tice gets emotional when recounting a dangerous incident outside Parliament last year in which armed police were called to his aid.
Meanwhile, Camilla speaks to former Clacton MP Douglas Carswell who also reacts to the latest developments in the investigation into Widdecombe’s death. He also weighs in on Nig...
‘It’s terrorism’: Ann Widdecombe’s 'murder' reignites debate over Farage’s £5m security
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the latest developments in the case of Ann Widdecombe’s killing, news which has rocked Westminster and the wider political world over the weekend.
As news breaks that the investigation into her death is now being lead by counter-terrorism police, they focus the discussion on whether more should be done to ensure the safety and security of political figures and MPs in today’s ever-polarising world.
Iain Duncan Smith also discusses welfare reform, the issues with Personal Independence Payments (PIP) an...
The Sunday Showdown: Pro-Gaza eco warrior Dale Vince storms out of clash with Camilla
Camilla Tominey is joined by eco warrior and pro-Gaza entrepreneur Dale Vince for this edition of The Daily T podcast.
In a heated discussion the two cover Israel’s conduct in Gaza and if a genocide is happening. Camilla also pushes Dale on if he truly believes that one man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter. They briefly move on to green issues and whether the term ‘net zero’ does more harm than good before a surprise ending to the interview.
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Harry, it's time to go home - and take the bin with you
In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look back at all the big, bold, and quite frankly, bonkers stories of the week.
They discuss Prince Harry’s bad week in court and where is he staying this week? Plus, could a bin be the new MP for Clacton, and will we get a day off if England win the World Cup?
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‘It’ll be a repeat of Reeves’: How the new PM could bankrupt Britain
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on The Daily T to sound a stark warning about the future of the UK economy.
Hunt, who has recently written a new book Can We Be Rich Again? The Extraordinary Potential of Britain’s Economy, runs us through the key points of "Burnhamonics" — the economic policies of Andy Burnham — and delivers a gloomy prediction on what he thinks the incoming Prime Minister will get wrong, and the devastating impact it will have on our economy.
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Farage vs Binface: The gamble that could trash Reform
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss whether Nigel Farage has committed the ultimate act of self-sabotage by triggering another by-election in his constituency of Clacton. As Reform UK orders its northern activists to abandon the Greater Manchester mayoral race and head to the campaign trail in Essex, has Farage completely overplayed his hand?
They also delve into the profile of Farage’s only opponent so far, Count Binface, and his chances of winning. Camilla and Tim also break down the hilarious conspiracy theory that Tim is secretly the man...
Robert Jenrick on Farage 'farce': "He’s ready for mother of all fights”
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn are joined by Reform UK's Shadow Chancellor Robert Jenrick in the wake of Nigel Farage’s decision to stand down as the MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election. They discuss the point of a by-election if the only opposition is Count Binface, and whether there is a cross-party conspiracy against Reform UK.
Tim and Poppy are also joined by The Telegraph’s royal editor Hannah Furness to discuss where Prince Harry goes next after losing his privacy case against the publisher of The Daily...
Furious Farage resigns in two-fingered salute to establishment
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react live to Nigel Farage’s shock statement as he decides to stand down as the MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election amid intense scrutiny over his financial affairs.
And Tim is joined by deputy royal editor Victoria Ward to discuss Prince Harry’s defeat in his High Court legal battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail. They unpack why the Duke of Sussex lost the case, what the ruling means for the other high-profile claimants, and whether it marks a significant setbac...
Inside the latest Farage ‘witch hunt’
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the latest scandal threatening Nigel Farage’s position as leader of Reform UK. He faces another investigation for failing to declare financial support from convicted criminal George Cottrell. Will this be the scandal that loses Farage his hard-won seat in Parliament?
Camilla and Tim are also joined by The Telegraph’s royal editor Hannah Furness for the latest twist in Prince Harry’s tumultuous relationship with the royal family, as he’s refused a stay at Buckingham Palace at the eleventh hour for his UK...
Why pro-Gaza MP Ayoub Khan refused ‘anti-Semitism training’ after Oct 7 comments
In today’s special Sunday Showdown edition of The Daily T, Tim Stanley is joined by Ayoub Khan, the independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr.
The two argue the case about why Khan dramatically resigned from the Liberal Democrats during the general election campaign, whether the controversial phrase “from the river to the sea” is inherently antisemitic, and why Khan believes mainstream British politicians view the Muslim community as “expendable” in the race to capture votes.
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World Cup sickies, expensive weddings - and guinea pig for lunch?
In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories from the week.
They discuss whether World Cup fans will be calling-in sick en masse on Monday morning after England vs Mexico, whether it’s OK to turn down a wedding invite because of the cost and the story of the couple who have been allowed to breed guinea pigs to eat.
In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael De...
