
Nick Robinson
@bbcnickrobinson
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Presenter of the BBC’s Today programme & Political Thinking. Former BBC/ITV Political Editor, author & Speaker
Joined March 2009
RT @BBCr4today: "It was a personal matter.". Sir Keir Starmer has told @bbcnickrobinson that Rachel Reeves' tears at PMQs had "nothing to d….
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Listen to the Prime Minister’s explanation of what went wrong over benefits reform on @BBCr4today tomorrow at 8.10 am & the full interview - discussing his first year in office; why he’s admitted getting so many things wrong; his answer to those who think he’s out of the country.
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I’ve just left Downing Street after talking to the Prime Minister. You can hear what @Keir_Starmer said about why his Chancellor was in tears from 10pm on @BBCNews
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I stand corrected. The Downing Street spokesperson was asked whether @RachelReevesMP would be in post until the next election & replied "yes".
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It was painful to watch @RachelReevesMP looking increasingly distraught & in tears during PMQs. Her team insist that it was because of personal not political worries. Some will be sceptical BUT I recall watching & reporting on Tony Blair being comforted by colleagues who patted.
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You’ll be able to hear my interview with the Prime Minister for Political Thinking with Nick Robinson across @BBCNews & on @BBCSounds. It will be broadcast on @BBCTwo at 7pm on Friday & listen on @BBCRadio4 at 5:30pm on Saturday.
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Here is @RepScottPerry on the stolen election.
"I spent a month seeking the truth. we were not allowed to find the truth". Republican Congressman Scott Perry tells @bbcnickrobinson about Donald Trump's bid to overturn the 2020 US election result. Listen to #PoliticalThinking on @BBCSounds. 🎧
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I wanted to understand the MAGA mindset in the week when @realDonaldTrump - who promised to be a peacemaker used military force in a way his predecessors didn’t dare. So, I spoke to Trump ally in Congress - @RepScottPerry - for Political Thinking
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What’s gone wrong (and right) for @Keir_Starmer in his first year as Prime Minister ? The inside story from his friends, allies, officials & others. It’s a fascinating listen. Congratulations to @hzeffman & @lealapad. Available now on @BBCSounds
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Do Labour MPs rebelling against government plans to cut the soaring welfare bill want delays to the proposed cuts, different cuts or no cuts at all? That’s what I tried to find out this morning.
"What cuts to the welfare bill do you agree with?". @bbcnickrobinson speaks to Debbie Abrahams, chair of the Work and Pensions committee, as she joins over 100 other Labour MPs in a bid to block benefits changes. #R4Today.
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RT @BBCPolitics: "It was like something out of a movie". Trade Minister Douglas Alexander tells @bbcnickrobinson how England's Euro 2024 en….
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RT @BBCr4today: A report into the abuse carried out by grooming gangs is expected to be released today. @BBCNickRobinson asks Sarah Champi….
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The Shadow Chancellor @MelJStride has called for more thoughtfulness in politics. He says we’d all benefit if politicians spent more time thinking about the nation’s problems. We explore this on Political Thinking & I ask him to tell me what he admired about @RachelReevesMP.
"I admire somebody who has shown the resilience to take the brickbats". Shadow chancellor Mel Stride gives his thoughts on Rachel Reeves and reveals their shared love of chess to @bbcnickrobinson. Listen to #PoliticalThinking on @BBCSounds . 🎧
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RT @BBCr4today: London's Labour Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says the Chancellor's Spending Review will lead to cuts in front line policing. Rach….
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RT @BBCr4today: “You may well have to increase taxes, is that fair?”. @bbcnickrobinson asks Chancellor Rachel Reeves about future tax rise….
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RT @BBCr4today: "I would probably be in favour of banning face coverings in public.". Former Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf, who returned to….
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RT @BBCr4today: "Every economist agrees that the numbers simply don't add up at the moment. Is there nothing you can identify that you wo….
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