Robert Peston

My neurodivergent self is super happy with this review in @thetimes by John Dugdale of my new thriller, The Kill Switch, which will be published on Thursday 16 July: “In this enthralling mash-up of whodunnit, political thriller, sci-fi and psychological novel (Gil is attacked too, with radical effects on his brain), AI is compellingly portrayed as inexorably corrupting the worlds the duo move between: Westminster, business and the media…In the last outing of his neurodivergent alter ego, Robert Peston has cracked it, finding a narrative method that works and a huge topical subject he handles impressively.” Four great thrillers to read this July thetimes.com/article/f1b99b…

🚨 Leandro Trossard on his emotional Arsenal departure. ❤️ “I feel so sad about leaving because this club has been everything to me.” “This is probably the hardest decision I’ve made in my career. It wasn’t easy to say yes, but I also feel it’s the right time to begin a new chapter.” “One of the reasons I chose Beşiktaş over some clubs in England is because I didn’t want to be playing against Arsenal. This club means too much to me, and I didn’t want to find myself on the opposite side.” “No matter where my career takes me, a part of me will always belong to Arsenal. I’ll always be grateful to the fans, my teammates, the manager and everyone at the club.” “The thing I’m most proud of is that I was able to win the Premier League with Arsenal. That’s a memory I’ll carry with me forever, and nobody can ever take it away.” ❤️🤍 🔴⚪️ #LeandroTrossard #Arsenal #Beşiktaş #COYG

Here is what I told the Radio Times about why AI is - in a way - the central character (hero or villain) of “The Kill Switch” radiotimes.com/books/itv-robe…

Bot have we done?!!!! (Daily Star, from my Radio Times interview about my new thriller “The Kill Switch”). Love it

One thing I should have said about my new thriller The Kill Switch is that I wrote it both as a standalone novel as well as the third book in a series. There is no requirement to have read the preceding two to immerse in this one

Come and see me talk both about Burnhamomics and my thriller The Kill Switch at my Intelligence Squared chat with the legendary Jonny Dymond this coming Wednesday 15 July at 6.30pm in Smith Square Hall in Westminster. We will finish a good 15 minutes before THAT MATCH, or you can continue without me

This is jaw dropping, given everything the Devon police have been saying about Ann Widdecombe’s murder (the Home Secretary has announced that the murder may be terrorism)

What is Burnhamomics? Or what should be the PM-elect’s economic approach? Steph and I discuss with Jim O’Neill in new The Rest is Money podcast open.spotify.com/episode/5jZtA4…

What is Burnhamomics? Or what should be the PM-elect’s economic approach? Steph and I discuss with Jim O’Neill podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Come to launch of my new thriller, “The Kill Switch”, if convenient - described by The Sunday Times as an “enthralling mash-up of whodunnit, political thriller, sci-fi and psychological novel”. jw3.org.uk/whats-on/rober…

💣🚨 BREAKING: Declan Rice fought back tears as he reflected on his emotional embrace with Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard after the quarter-final. 🗣️ Declan Rice: "When the final whistle went, everything else the score, the rivalry, the countries we represented just faded away. All I could see was my brother standing there with heartbreak in his eyes, and in that moment, my heart broke too." "We've been through so much together at Arsenal. We've suffered after painful defeats, celebrated unforgettable victories, and pushed each other to become better every single day. He's more than my captain—he's someone I truly look up to. Tonight we wore different shirts, but that will never change what we have." "I ran straight to him because I wanted him to know he wasn't alone. I wanted him to feel that hug and know how much I care about him." "Football can be incredibly cruel, but some bonds are stronger than any result. I'm proud of him—not just as a footballer, but as a leader, a fighter, and an incredible person. Before long, we'll be back at the Emirates, standing side by side again and chasing our dreams together." "Norway until the end for him. England until the end for me. But Arsenal… Arsenal is forever. I love you, Captain. ❤️🤍" #NORENG #AFC

Statement from Devon and Cornwall police on their murder investigation into the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe: “A murder investigation has been launched following the suspicious death of former MP Ann Widdecombe at her home on Dartmoor in Devon. Police officers were called to an address at Haytor by the ambulance service at around 11.40am on Thursday 9 July. “Sadly, 78-year-old Miss Widdecombe was located deceased within the property. She had sustained serious injuries. Her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. “Detectives from the Force Major Crime Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation and are conducting extensive enquiries into the circumstances surrounding Miss Widdecombe’s death.”

Binface on tax, for The Rest is Money instagram.com/reel/DanBdlDgs…

Steph and I talk to Gary Stevenson about wealth taxes, City traders and the financial economy. New Rest is Money podcast open.spotify.com/episode/1iwinY…

Steph and I talk to Gary Stevenson about wealth taxes, City traders and the financial economy. New Rest is Money podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Keir Starmer has revealed that Türkiye’s president Erdogan gave every NATO leader - including the UK PM - a working gun with their respective names inscribed on them as a leaving present. Starmer was obliged to leave his revolver at the embassy in Ankara to be “decommissioned”, because importing it would - obviously - be illegal. History doesn’t relate what President Trump has done with his pistol

What I hope to find out from the prime minister here at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey