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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 are “performative, not real”, adding that “ as a mayor, he got away with saying what he liked and nobody challenged him”. Camilla suggested that Andy Burnham could reinvigorate the Right if he pushes a campaign to rejoin the EU.
Plus as the anniversary of Sir David Amess’ murder approaches this week, Camilla, Jacob and David discussed the safety of MPs and what it is like to be in the public eye and be targeted for your views.

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Senior Producer: Emma Williams
Video & Social Producer: Nada Aggour
Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman
Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:
Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss MPs security review with former Brexit secretary David Davis
Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg speak to David Davis about the latest poll which shows the Conservatives at its highest rating since the 2024 General Election
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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 with the referendum in 2016.
Jacob wants the PM to “grow up” and stop fixating on Brexit – and describes the tactic as an act “straight out of Trump’s [political] playbook”.
Camilla and Jacob also address the reported £35bn black hole in the forthcoming Budget and the ballooning welfare bill that should be higher up on Mr Burnham’s list than Brexit.
Nigel Farage’s pledge to shut down the asylum system under a Reform UK government is also discussed, with Jacob agreeing that such robust action is needed to address the issue of small-boat crossings and backlog of processing asylum claimants.

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Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman
Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:
Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg argue that Andy Burnham needs to stop fixating on Brexit and prioritise issues like welfare and migration
Jacob Rees-Mogg agrees with Nigel Farage's plans to shut down the asylum system under a Reform government
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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 would respond to a claim that he was “repeating Liz Truss’s mistake of promising something that country is not in a position to fiscally underwrite”.

The shadow chancellor defends his party’s policies, saying they have been “forensically set out” and are not a repeat of the Truss mini-Budget. He claims that “balancing the books runs in [his] DNA” and clarifies that his aim to abolish a tax in every Budget under a Conservative government is an ambition, not a promise.
Griffith also denies that the Conservatives have regained a reputation as “the nasty party”, and criticises Labour’s “hope handout” strategy when it comes to unemployment and benefits.

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Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:
Andrew Griffith admits he has not been on benefits and denies the Conservative party has re-adopted a reputation as "nasty"
Andrew Griffith defends the Tories' pledge to scrap inheritance tax from family homes and denies it is a tax cut for the rich
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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 of novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer.

Plus, they debate the Green Party’s decision to define Zionism as racism, Putin’s alleged intimidation tactics in Finland, whether ties are making a comeback – and why mushy peas may need a more fashionable rebrand.

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Highlights:

The Conservative Party Conference
Jeffrey Archer's death
Suella Braverman's reality TV appearance
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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 has undermined his reputation and standing within the party.

Tim considers whether despite defeat in the by-election the result cements the Green Party as the Labour alternative for Left-wing voters.
They also discuss whether this result energises the Labour Party and that Polanski remaining in charge is a boost for Andy Burnham, and could lead to the Prime Minister calling an early general election.

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Social & Video Producer: Nada Aggour
Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman
Editor: Camilla Tominey

Highlights:
Camilla says that this result could lead to Andy Burnham calling an early general election
Tim and Camilla discuss how much the Green Party's "Zionism is racism" motion contributed to Polanski's loss.
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