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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 the Conservatives on tackling anti-Semitism.Camilla and Sir Jacob also discuss Reform UK’s pledge to deport all foreign nationals from British prisons to countries such as El Salvador to free up space.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Emma Williams and David LeveneVideo Producer: James EnglandSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Convicted anti-Semite Joshua Bonehill-Paine makes public apology to Baroness Luciana Berger after being convicted of racially-aggravated harassmentCamilla and Jacob discuss Reform UK's pledge to deport all foreign nationals from British prisons to countries such as El Salvador

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.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Tim and Poppy discuss Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election campaign with his biographer Michael CrickHow has Nigel Farage been influenced by Donald Trump and the American political fundraising culture?

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.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Emma Williams and Juliet BaconVideo Producer: James EnglandSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Burnham goes on holiday two weeks into his new jobDo MPs drink too much?

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.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Emma Williams and Georgia CoanVideo Producer: James EnglandSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Harry and Meghan face backlash over holiday social media photo dumpHannah & India are joined by Russell Myers to delve into the Royal Family's holiday traditions

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 campaigners, Davies calls out ministers for forcing women to self-exclude or launch expensive crowdfunded legal challenges just to secure basic dignity, safeguarding, and biological reality in public life.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Emma Williams and David LeveneVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Sharron Davies slams the delay in the guidance for providing single-sex public spacesTim and Poppy discuss the ongoing plagiarism saga surrounding Cambridge's youngest black professor, Dr Jason Arday

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 officers have been left demoralised by the government’s decision - and that the public will ultimately be left feeling less safe.Tim and Poppy also pay tribute the late journalist Rod Liddle, discuss the French government’s reaction Reform UK’s ‘Operation Fortress’, as well as the pact talks between Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Restore Britain’s Rupert Lowe.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Emma Williams and David LeveneVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Thames Valley Police Federation chair Aileen O'Connor reacts to prospective release of Pc Andrew Harper's killersTim and Poppy discuss the French government's reaction to Reform UK's Operation Fortress as a migrant mega-dinghy is rescued from the English Channel

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.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Emma Williams and David LeveneVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Reform UK announce 'Operation Fortress' which will use the navy to rescue and return illegal migrants from the ChannelRupert Lowe urges Nigel Farage to work with Restore Britain

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 wind and solar compared to nuclear power, the perils of ideological “catastrophism,” and whether the key to handling extreme weather lies in central planning or the wealth and innovation of a free-market economy.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/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Emma Williams and James KeeganVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Lord Frost argues that state-subsidized wind and solar are unreliable and economically damaging.Tim Stanley argues that conservatives must stop ignoring climate change's real-world impact on farmers and pragmatically support the green energy transition.Lord frost believes that nuclear power offers a far superior source of base-load energy.