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New: Peston
Wednesday 9 September 2026 · 22:45 BST · 45m · 3 stories · 6 annotated moments · 41 of 45 min on news stories (92%)
Broadcast overview
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The programme opened with a discussion of Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement of sanctions against Israel over settlement expansion in the occupied territories. Miliband defended the measures as necessary to protect the two-state solution, while critics argued they would have little economic impact, could strengthen hardliners in Israel, and risked stoking anti-Semitism. The Chief Rabbi's concerns were raised, with Miliband rejecting the idea that holding the Israeli government accountable causes anti-Semitism, and the interview also touched on the Falklands and North Sea oil policy.
Following this, the focus shifted to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's approval ratings, which remain high, and the economic challenges facing his government, including rising oil prices, inflation, and debt costs. A discussion of his PMQs performance and defence spending pledges followed. The final segment examined Reform UK, with the Metropolitan Police expanding an investigation into alleged illegal foreign donations. Polls showed 71% of people view the party as sleazy, and former member Tim Montgomery discussed Nigel Farage's leadership and the party's organisational problems, suggesting Farage may not truly want to be Prime Minister.
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- 25:31
- 25:34
Claim Burnham's ratings climb but PMQs security and welfare remark draws criticism
Burnham's approval ratings are plus 13, the highest for any prime minister since Boris Johnson.
ITV, New: Peston, 9 September 2026, 25:34-25:41
- 25:37
Claim Burnham's ratings climb but PMQs security and welfare remark draws criticism
Burnham's approval ratings are plus 13, the highest for any prime minister since Boris Johnson.
ITV, New: Peston, 9 September 2026, 25:37-25:51
- 28:27
Claim Burnham's ratings climb but PMQs security and welfare remark draws criticism
Burnham has cut taxes for local businesses, cut VAT on energy bills, created apprenticeships, and pledged to get everyone off the streets by Christmas.
ITV, New: Peston, 9 September 2026, 28:27-28:34
- 29:36
Claim Burnham's ratings climb but PMQs security and welfare remark draws criticism
Burnham said at PMQs that national security cannot come at the expense of social security.
ITV, New: Peston, 9 September 2026, 29:36-29:42
- 29:52
Claim Burnham's ratings climb but PMQs security and welfare remark draws criticism
Burnham pledged defence spending of 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
ITV, New: Peston, 9 September 2026, 29:52-29:55
- 29:52
Claim Burnham's ratings climb but PMQs security and welfare remark draws criticism
Burnham pledged defence spending of 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
ITV, New: Peston, 9 September 2026, 29:52-29:55
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