Journalist, Presenter and Author
Robert Peston is ITV’s Political Editor, host of their flagship politics & current affairs show, Peston, co-host of the podcast The Rest Is Money.
Previously Robert was the BBC’s Economics Editor, City and Assistant Editor of the Sunday Telegraph, in charge of the business and money sections, and the FT’s Financial Editor. At the FT, he was a member of the editorial board and has served as its Political Editor, Banking Editor, and founder of the investigations unit.
Away from the cameras Robert has also won plaudits for his online journalism. He is the author of critically acclaimed books including How Do We Fix This Mess? and Who Runs Britain?. Both examine the causes and long- term implications of the 2008 financial crisis. Whilst WTF?, described by the Financial Times as “mandatory reading”, takes a broader look at the world, what’s gone wrong, and proposes possible solutions across politics, society and business.