The response begs the question: are authorities more interested in managing public reaction than protecting the public?

Former military intelligence officer Philip Ingram warns that withholding basic information creates a dangerous vacuum, fuels mistrust and risks even greater unrest.

Brendan O’Neill says the scenes in Epsom are yet more evidence of “two-tier policing” — with ordinary, law-abiding Britons treated more harshly than violent mobs on the streets. Note: the police were seemingly unable to prevent feral teenagers from rampading through Clapham. 

Also: Shabana Mahmood vows action against lawyers accused of helping migrants game the asylum system with false claims about sexuality, religion and domestic abuse. But journalists have exposed this taxpayer-funded racket for years - so it is surprising the BBC has finally decided to pick up the story. Despite Mahmood’s statement, public trust in the Labour government’s ability to address our border crisis is at record lows. 

And one year after the Supreme Court ruled that biological sex defines whether someone is a man or a woman in law, why are government departments, councils and NHS bodies still refusing to fully protect women-only spaces? Julia and her guests take aim at Labour’s weakness, the collapse of common sense in public institutions, rising anti-Semitic violence, and the wider sense that Britain’s leaders no longer put citizens first.

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Also in this episode, Labour claims success after moving 10,000 migrants out of asylum hotels. But is this really a win for the country, or simply a cynical accounting trick designed to hide the cost from the public? Julia is joined by former Conservative adviser Claire Pearsall to debate asylum hotels, shared accommodation, the ballooning welfare bill and why so many voters feel they are footing the bill for a system that no longer works.

Julia also tears into Wes Streeting’s claims about sexism in the NHS, asking why ministers seem more interested in grievance politics than fixing the real failures in healthcare and protecting women’s dignity.

And: Falklands veteran Simon Weston issues a chilling warning over Britain’s military weakness. With fresh alarm over defence cuts, troop numbers, energy insecurity and the growing threats from Russia and the Middle East, this is a blunt look at how vulnerable Britain has become.

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Julia Hartley-Brewer and Tom Slater of Spiked tear apart the Southport Inquiry's findings — a report so damning it indicts virtually every agency meant to protect us. Police who found Axel Rudakubana on a bus with a knife and simply took him home. Teachers silenced for daring to call him sinister, accused of racial stereotyping. Mental health workers too frightened to enter his home without police escort. And parents who knew about the ricin, the Al-Qaeda manual, and the machete — but said nothing.

This is the story of a country where woke cowardice has become more dangerous than the killers it refuses to confront. Where political correctness has cost lives — in Southport, in Nottingham, in Manchester. Where no single person is ever held responsible, because committees make decisions and individuals escape accountability.

Lord Walney, former government adviser on political violence and extremism, joins the debate — on whether Rudakubana's parents should face criminal prosecution under Section 38B of the Terrorism Act, on the chronic failure of the Prevent strategy, and on whether AI surveillance could be our last line of defence.

And with Lord Robertson warning that Britain's security is now "in peril," Julia addresses our country's calamitous defence strategy.

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Meanwhile, Keir Starmer is facing fury over plans critics say would tie Britain back to Brussels by the back door, with ministers seeking sweeping powers to align UK food and agriculture rules with future EU law without full parliamentary scrutiny. Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Conservative commentator Benedict Spence to ask whether Labour is quietly unpicking Brexit, and why voters are still being told that every economic woe, from stagnation to inflation, is somehow Brexit’s fault.

They also react to Reform UK’s latest intervention on immigration, as Nigel Farage lays out the claimed cost of the “Boris wave” of legal migration under Boris Johnson. With warnings that 1.6 million arrivals between 2021 and 2024 could leave British households facing a £20,000 bill through pressure on welfare, the NHS and infrastructure, Julia asks whether Westminster is finally being forced to confront the true cost of mass migration. The debate also turns to indefinite leave to remain, welfare for foreign nationals and what a serious border policy would actually look like.

Also: Rear Admiral Chris Parry joins Julia on the Iran crisis, Donald Trump’s bid to choke Tehran’s exports through the Strait of Hormuz, and the looming threat of an oil shock that could hammer family finances and send inflation soaring. Can the US force the Iranian regime to blink, or is the world drifting towards a much wider conflict?

And Julia reacts to growing backlash over the Chagos Islands as more questions are asked about Keir Starmer’s judgement on sovereignty, security and Britain’s shrinking military clout.

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Brendan O’Neill, Chief Political Writer at spiked, joins Julia to tear into the misinformation surrounding Israel, Hezbollah and the wider Middle East crisis. He argues that much of the media coverage deliberately ignores the scale of the missile threat Israel has faced, slams those in Britain who excuse or glorify Hezbollah, and warns that anti-Israel activism on the streets has exposed a deeply worrying moral collapse on the Left.

He also lays into Starmer’s Gulf trip, saying it is laughable for a Prime Minister who has failed to stop the small boats to pretend he can help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Julia and Brendan also discuss Britain’s vulnerability to rising oil, gas and fuel prices, and why decades of net zero dogma and political cowardice have left the country dangerously weak, over-dependent and exposed to global shocks.

Also: retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of the US Army in Europe, gives Julia his blunt assessment of the so-called ceasefire, Donald Trump’s bombastic rhetoric, and whether America has really stepped back from the brink.

And: Ben explains why mixed messages from Washington are fuelling instability, why NATO has been damaged but not broken, and why Britain and its allies must get tougher on Russian aggression, shadow fleet tankers and Moscow’s testing of Western resolve.

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With Iran reportedly demanding sanctions relief, compensation and control over key shipping routes, Julia asks whether this was a decisive act of strength, or a humiliating climbdown dressed up as victory? As oil prices, global markets and the cost of living hang in the balance, she examines what this means for Britain, for Israel and for the wider West.

Also: Keir Starmer heads to the Gulf claiming Britain can help secure peace, despite the UK looking increasingly irrelevant on the world stage. The embarrassment deepens with fresh scrutiny of Britain’s military decline after HMS Dragon, sent to protect British interests, suffered technical problems and had to turn back.

Julia is joined by Claire Pearsall and Jake Wallis Simons to debate whether Iran has been destroyed or emboldened, why Britain is no longer taken seriously in global defence, and whether Western leaders still understand what it means to confront an enemy.

Plus: why was Kanye West granted a visa in the first place before being barred from the UK over anti-Semitism concerns? And should doctors be banned from striking, just like the police, prison officers and armed forces?

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After last year’s 29% pay deal, the BMA is now demanding another 26%, with strike action already costing the NHS an estimated £3 billion since 2023.

Dorrell warns that every Health Secretary eventually learns the same lesson about the BMA, and says ministers must stand firm on what is rational, affordable and fair. Julia also takes aim at the absurdity of using 2008 as the benchmark for “full pay restoration”, arguing public service pay contributed to the unsustainable economic environment that contributed to the 2008 financial crash.

Also: Tom Slater joins Julia to take on a wider story of national decline — from a student loan system that traps young people in spiralling debt, to a university conveyor belt producing too many costly degrees and too few British-trained doctors. Why are bright young people being locked out of medical school while the political class pretends immigration is the only answer?

And then there’s the collapse of law and order. Julia reacts to the case of a Waitrose worker sacked for confronting a shoplifter, and asks why decent employees are punished while thieves are effectively given free rein.

Plus: should Kanye West be banned from performing at Wireless after his antisemitic outbursts, or is Britain once again applying totally inconsistent rules depending on who says what?

And finally, a rare note of optimism as Julia and Tom celebrate the Artemis 2 mission and the spirit of exploration that still lifts humanity above the daily grind of broken Britain.

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They argue that Iran’s regime has already destabilised the region, that Britain cannot pretend the crisis has nothing to do with us, and that UK households will feel the pain through rising oil prices, market shocks and higher bills.

They also take aim at Starmer’s instinct to answer every crisis with warmer ties to Brussels, asking whether Labour is using global instability to push Britain back towards the EU by the back door.

And as Rachel Reeves reportedly rethinks North Sea drilling, Julia and Brendan expose how Net Zero dogma has left Britain dangerously vulnerable, less energy secure and more exposed to global shocks.

Also: fury over an ITV drama about Elizabeth I reportedly seeking a trans actor for the lead role, sparking a row about woke revisionism, women’s erasure and the rewriting of British history.

And after two nights of chaos in Clapham, they ask how Sadiq Khan can still claim London is safe.

From weak policing and disappearing discipline to absent fathers, failing schools and a justice system too timid to punish bad behaviour, Julia and Brendan debate what is driving Britain’s growing sense of disorder.

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In this episode, Julia Hartley-Brewer dissects the Prime Minister’s latest press conference, his vague five-point plan, and Labour’s failure to explain how ordinary working people are meant to cope with the economic shock caused by the Iran conflict and threats to the Strait of Hormuz.

As Donald Trump sends mixed messages on oil, NATO and America’s role in the region, Julia asks the key question: is Starmer showing strength, or simply drift?

Julia is joined by Claire Pearsall to discuss soaring household costs, Ed Miliband’s energy promises, tax on fuel, and why so much of Labour’s “help” seems designed for Westminster talking points rather than real life in Britain.

And former detective and Rochdale whistleblower Maggie Oliver gives her verdict on the long-awaited grooming gangs inquiry. She warns that survivors are still being failed, accountability is still missing, and the authorities responsible for years of cover-ups may once again escape justice. If this inquiry does not lead to prosecutions, reform and the truth about ethnicity, culture and institutional failure, what exactly is the point?

Also: Julia reacts to the BBC’s handling of serious allegations surrounding star presenter Scott Mills, questions elite double standards after Tiger Woods’ latest car crash scandal, and dismisses the anti-space hysteria around Artemis II and the mission to the moon.

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In this episode, Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to former Sun political editor Trevor Kavanagh and Rotherham grooming gang survivor and campaigner Sammy Woodhouse, who gives a harrowing first-hand account of the abuse she suffered, the institutional failures that let it happen, and the political class’s refusal to face the truth.

Sammy warns that the scandal is not confined to a handful of northern towns, but is happening across the UK, with children still being failed by police, councils, social workers and politicians. She and Trevor both argue that unless the inquiry squarely addresses the role of ethnicity, culture and religion — and the fear of being called racist or Islamophobic — it will fail victims yet again.

Julia also tackles the wider establishment crisis: from Labour’s handling of NHS strike threats to the continuing failure to scrap non-crime hate incidents and rein in Britain’s “thought police”.

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Sir Iain Duncan Smith joins Julia to tear into the row over MPs receiving a £3,300 ‘cost-of-living payment’, a 6.2% increase in benefits and the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap.

He argues ministers could give immediate relief by cutting fuel duty and energy taxes, and says Britain is mad to sit on North Sea oil and gas while importing more expensive energy from abroad. IDS also takes aim at Ed Miliband’s net zero agenda, calls out the “medicalising” of anxiety and depression, and warns the welfare bill is spiralling as more adults and children are classed as disabled. He also backs a ban on first-cousin marriage, saying the health risks are too serious to ignore.

Then Baroness Kate Hoey says Labour is losing touch with the strivers who keep the country going. With pump prices rising, fears of fuel rationing growing and family budgets already stretched, she says ministers are making life harder for workers while chasing green fantasies. Hoey also warns that Keir Starmer’s EU reset is a Brexit betrayal in slow motion, with the proposed youth mobility scheme amounting to free movement by the back door.

Also: Hoey questions the unanswered issues surrounding Morgan McSweeney’s missing phone, says Starmer’s judgement over Peter Mandelson raises serious concerns, and argues Red Wall voters will not forgive a government that hikes costs, weakens borders and edges Britain back towards Brussels.

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Former Conservative adviser James Price joins Alex to ask: why were conflicting details reportedly given to police, why was such a sensitive device seemingly treated so casually, and why does every new Labour scandal come wrapped in yet another convenient explanation?

Also: fury over reports that Sir Sadiq Khan could be heading to the House of Lords. 

After years of criticism over knife crime, policing, transport and London’s wider decline, Alex asks whether a peerage would be a reward for failure, or a tactical move to shore up support in a fracturing Labour party. 

With politics shifting to populist parties and Labour facing pressure on multiple fronts, can the government do anything to prevent voters flocking to other parties?

And former Sun political editor Trevor Cavanagh joins the show for a hard-hitting discussion on illegal migration, small boats, border control and the public anger over crimes committed by people who should never have been allowed into the country in the first place. 

They discuss why Britain still seems unable — or unwilling — to defend its borders, protect its streets and tell the truth about the consequences. 

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From the escalating confrontation with Iran and Donald Trump’s response, to growing pressure on NATO, the threat from Russia and China, and serious questions over whether Britain is prepared for modern conflict, this episode tackles the biggest defence and intelligence issues facing the UK and the West.

Philip Ingram, former senior British military intelligence officer, and Sir Richard Dearlove dig into:

• the latest tensions involving Iran, the US and the Strait of Hormuz
• whether further American military action is likely
• the reality of the UK’s military readiness
• defence spending, missile defence and Britain’s vulnerabilities
• the intelligence relationship between the UK and the US
• the threat posed by the IRGC
• political leadership, national resilience and the future of British security

If you want sharp analysis on war, geopolitics, intelligence, defence policy and national security, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Turner says the explanation “won’t wash”, compares it to the worst Westminster excuses of recent years, and admits the entire saga reflects badly on the Prime Minister’s judgement.

Former senior military intelligence officer Philip Ingram also warns that any loss of a device used by the Prime Minister’s chief of staff raises serious national security questions. If sensitive contacts, messages or political discussions were on that phone, he says, investigators should already have carried out a full risk assessment and mitigation exercise.

McSweeney reported a phone theft to police. Downing Street says any suggestion the incident was linked to the humble address over Peter Mandelson is “categorically untrue”, and insists the government will comply in full.

Also: "Will the real Prime Minister please stand up?" Julia asks whether Ed Miliband is undermining the PM's authority as Labour refuses to back more North Sea oil and gas licences, even with conflict in the Middle East placing pressure on prices. Turner says we should be using Britain’s natural resources.

And on migration and asylum, Turner concedes the system is failing, deportations are not happening, and taxpayers are still footing the bill for soaring numbers of asylum seekers in hotels and other accommodation.

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In this episode, Julia and Claire debate:

• whether working families could end up subsidising another energy bailout
• the impact of the Iran crisis on oil prices, gas supplies and household bills
• warnings that the British Army is now too small to defend UK interests effectively
• concerns over Britain’s defence spending, recruitment and military readiness
• the latest on the Golders Green ambulance arson attack and the arrests made
• criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan for failing to visit the scene
• questions around social media restrictions and device limits for teenagers
• Wes Streeting’s latest NHS reform plans and falling public confidence in the health service
• anger over failures in handling a meningitis outbreak

A sharp, outspoken look at energy policy, national security, law and order, and the state of Britain’s public services.

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Julia Hartley-Brewer discusses the confusion over Washington’s shifting messages, the threat to the Strait of Hormuz, and what a longer Iran conflict could mean for Britain’s safety, energy prices and economic stability.

With Keir Starmer refusing to give a clear timetable for lifting defence spending to 3%, Julia asks whether Britain is already dangerously exposed in a world growing more unstable by the day.

From the risk posed by Iran’s missile capability to questions over Diego Garcia and the UK-US alliance, this is a hard look at whether Britain is prepared for the threats it now faces.

Also in this episode: why soaring energy bills are the result of political choices, and not just global crises. Julia tears into the Net Zero consensus, green levies and Britain’s dependence on costly energy as Rachel Reeves prepares yet more “help” for households already squeezed to the limit.

Plus, why white working-class boys are still among the most failed groups in Britain, and why identity politics continues to block an honest conversation about class, culture and opportunity. 

And the growing anger over sky-high vet bills, as the Competition and Markets Authority takes aim at a sector dominated by a handful of giant firms.

Julia also speaks to Republican strategist Matt Terrill, former chief of staff to Marco Rubio, on Trump’s Iran strategy, the nuclear threat, and whether Starmer has weakened the special relationship.

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Julia Hartley-Brewer asks the question many will be asking: do Britain’s leaders really think these violent, antisemitic acts come out of nowhere?

In this episode, Julia is joined live from the scene by Gideon Falter of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, who explains how the Hatzalah emergency service is funded by the Jewish community, staffed by volunteers, and serves people of all faiths and backgrounds in North London. After ambulances were torched outside a synagogue, he warns that Britain has spent years tolerating intimidation, conspiracy theories and open hatred.

Julia also speaks to Lord Walney, former government adviser on political violence and extremism, who says this kind of attack is the predictable result of weakness, double standards and a refusal to confront antisemitism before it spirals into outright violence.

Also: Julia and Benedict Spence discuss the growing threat from Iran, Donald Trump’s ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, fears over soaring energy prices, and what an attempted missile strike on the Diego Garcia base says about Britain’s vulnerability in an increasingly dangerous world.

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In this episode, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor of The Sun, joins Talk to give his blunt verdict on the Trafalgar Square Muslim prayer event. Was it a harmless act of faith or a political show of strength in the heart of London? Trevor argues Britain’s leaders are too frightened to confront the rise of Islamist influence, while free speech is being steadily eroded by accusations of “Islamophobia” whenever anyone dares to speak out.

He also warns that Labour’s reliance on bloc votes, the growth of the Green Party, and the political establishment’s refusal to deal with illegal migration and cultural division are pushing Britain into dangerous territory.

Then Karl Turner, Labour MP for Hull East, joins the show for an interview on the crisis inside Keir Starmer’s party. He admits Labour is in serious trouble ahead of the local elections, warns the party could be heading for a catastrophic backlash, and says Starmer must urgently change direction or face a challenge. Turner also opens up on Angela Rayner’s role, Ed Miliband’s net zero agenda, North Sea oil and gas, jury trial reform, and whether Labour is drifting back towards Brussels.

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Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Brendan O’Neill, chief political writer at spiked, for a furious takedown of Labour’s latest wobble on borders, benefits and British sovereignty. As ministers flirt with watering down Shabana Mahmood’s migration reforms, Brendan asks the question millions of voters are already asking: whose side is Labour actually on?

He slams the political class for treating basic border control as somehow “un-British”, and warns that both Labour and the establishment still refuse to grasp the scale of the Boris-era migration ‘betrayal’. With public trust shattered and working-class communities among the hardest hit by the impacts of mass migration, is this exactly why more voters are turning to Reform UK?

Also in this episode: Brendan reacts to the row over mass Islamic prayer in Trafalgar Square, the furious backlash against Nick Timothy, and the wider crisis of free speech when any criticism of Islam is instantly branded “racist” or “Islamophobic”.

And Julia speaks to Tony Smith, former head of the UK Border Force, on why Britain remains powerless to remove illegal migrants and foreign criminals. He explains how the European Convention on Human Rights, Article 8 “family life” claims and weak political leadership have turned deportation into a farce — even for offenders who should plainly be removed.

From small boats to soft-touch courts, this is a devastating look at why Britain still cannot defend its own borders.

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They begin with the growing backlash against assisted dying, after Scotland votes down plans to legalise it. Julia and Tom ask whether so-called safeguards ever really hold, and whether Britain is being pushed towards a moral and medical disaster seen elsewhere in the West.

Also in this episode: the Kent meningitis outbreak and the astonishingly slow response from public health officials, raising fresh questions about whether Britain’s bureaucracies have learned anything at all.

Then to leadership maneuvers in the Labour Party, as Angela Rayner warns Keir Starmer’s government is already running out of time. Is Labour collapsing under the weight of its own incompetence? And with voters losing faith in both main parties, is this exactly why more people are turning to Reform UK for answers?

Julia and Tom also tackle the escalating Iran conflict, Donald Trump’s attacks on Starmer, and the West’s growing inability to face down serious geopolitical threats.

And then the big row over mass Islamic prayer in Trafalgar Square. Is this harmless religious expression or a visible sign that Britain’s leaders are too weak to defend the country’s identity, public space and traditions?

Plus, former British diplomat Edmund Fitton-Brown joins Julia to warn that Islamist entryism inside the civil service, academia and the BBC is now impossible to ignore. He explains how fear of being labelled “Islamophobic” is silencing debate, distorting policy and leaving Britain dangerously exposed.

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Badenoch argues Labour has failed to plan ahead on defence, calls for greater North Sea oil and gas extraction, and attacks a potential fuel duty rise, while dismissing talk of “closer ties” with the EU as a slogan rather than a growth strategy.

Later, former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe OBE assesses escalating risks around the Strait of Hormuz, the operational impact of decades-long cuts, and why the UK’s mixed messaging means it is involved but not commanding events.

Also: a Gail’s Bakery row after a Guardian column called one bakery's location near a Palestinian-owned business as an "act of heavy-handed aggression". Discussion includes the extent of intimidation of Jewish-linked businesses and warnings about antisemitism in public life.

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Plus: the £53m support package for families hit by soaring heating oil costs, pressure on Ed Miliband’s Net Zero policies, and the latest fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein revelations and questions around the vetting of Lord Mandelson.

Then, Julia is joined by Matt Goodwin, author of Suicide of a Nation: Immigration, Islam and Identity, for a conversation on mass immigration, integration vs multiculturalism, British identity, free speech, and the long-term political impact of demographic change. They discuss Britain’s approach to Islam and Islamist ideology - pertinent following the Al Quds protest in London supporting the hardline Islamic regime in Iran.

Matt Goodwin was the losing candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, representing Reform UK. He blamed the Muslim vote for his loss to the Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer, who appealed to Muslims in the constituency using messaging in Urdu, praising diversity, and taking a staunchly pro-Gaza stance. 

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They question the £75,000 pay-out given to Lord Peter Mandelson, which the government has defended by pointing out it is much lower than the £547,000 he requested.

The government were also worried about an expensive tribunal.

Then Labour peer Lord Foulkes pushes back in a combative exchange over integrity, accountability and the fallout from Mandelson’s departure — including the controversial £75,000 settlement.

Remarkably, Lord Foulkes struggles to answer whether he thinks Donald Trump is better than the Ayatollahs in Iran, and also seems to struggle to say if Donald Trump is better than Vladimir Putin.

Eventually he says Putin is more dangerous and Trump is better than the Ayatollahs.

Finally, defence analyst Philip Ingram responds to the arguments on Iran, UK involvement, basing and how diplomacy and force intersect in real-world conflict.

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They also examine the proposed new definition of “anti-Muslim hostility” and whether it risks becoming a blasphemy law by the back door, with a chilling effect on speech and criticism of religion. Plus: the controversial guidance issued to schools around religious sensitivities — and what it could mean for art, music, dance, and classroom freedoms.

Later, Labour MP for Hull East Karl Turner returns to explain the tactics behind efforts to stop Labour’s Criminal Justice Bill restricting jury trials for many offences. Julia and Karl debate the courts backlog, the impact on defendants’ rights, and whether removing jury trials would make any meaningful difference. They also discuss delays for victims (including rape and serious sexual offences), why Turner believes the government can be forced into changes, and whether the Treasury is driving policy more than justice.

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Is this a genuine attempt to protect the Muslim community from Islamophobia — or a politically motivated move that threatens free speech and shuts down vital conversations? With concerns raised about links between consulted organisations and extremism, the chilling effect on broadcasters and employers, and the risk of silencing legitimate debate about Islamism, grooming gangs, and community integration, the trio discuss the future of open debate in Britain.

Also: they discuss the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz, and the global oil price crisis; Britain's depleted Royal Navy - and how France have embarrassed our military capability; Iran's nuclear ambitions and the existential threat to Israel and the West; North Sea energy, fracking, and Britain's self-inflicted energy crisis. 

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With disruption in the Strait of Hormuz (a critical route for roughly a fifth of the world’s oil), some analysts warn crude could surge towards $150 a barrel, with extreme scenarios even higher if disruption is prolonged.

Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Conservative MP and former Security Minister Tom Tugendhat, who argues all Keir Starmer has done is leave Britain less popular with our allies— while reports of a “humbling” call with Trump raise fresh questions about Labour’s standing with Britain’s biggest security partner. Tugendhat also warns the UK’s hollowed-out military capability is now impossible to ignore, as questions swirl around the protection of the Cyprus base, the lack of a Royal Navy presence in the region, and the reality that moving even a single ship has become a Prime Minister-level decision because of our scarce resources.

Plus, Julia speaks to Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israeli Foreign Ministry Special Envoy, on Iran’s leadership, the threat posed by the regime and its proxies, and why she believes the West cannot treat this as “someone else’s problem” even as families at home face higher bills.

Also: the King’s planned visit to the US, the fraying Trump–Starmer dynamic, and calls to ban a pro-Iran march in the UK amid renewed scrutiny of the IRGC.

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From Dubai, Isabel Oakeshott describes daily life under periodic alerts, assesses Iran’s degraded drone/missile capability, and warns of potential IRGC-linked reprisals — as counter-terror police arrest four suspects over alleged links to Iranian intelligence and surveillance of London’s Jewish community.

Back in Westminster, Keir Starmer faces criticism over Britain’s posture, the strained Atlantic relationship, and mixed messaging to allies in the Gulf.

Former Army chief Lord Richard Dannatt sets out how decades of underinvestment have hollowed out UK capability — from warship readiness to the protection of our bases in Cyprus and Bahrain. He also argues deterrence that against Russia, and support for Ukraine, remains a central priority.

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Questions continue over the UK’s military posture, the security of British bases overseas, and reports that cabinet minister Ed Miliband advised Keir Starmer against allowing the US to use UK bases, leading to Keir Starmer’s initial refusal to allow the US to use them to launch strikes on Iran.  

On this episode, Brendan O’Neill argues the UK should stand “shoulder to shoulder” with our allies and confront the Iranian regime’s role in the conflict.

Rear Admiral Chris Parry assesses the state of UK defence capability, including the readiness of our Type 45 destroyers, threats in the Strait of Hormuz, and the wider global implications for energy security and deterrence. 

Former Defence Secretary Sir Liam Fox then discusses the UK’s role in the world, the Chagos/Diego Garcia issue, and concerns raised by allies in Washington and the Gulf.

Also: UK’s rules of engagement, RAF Akrotiri and RAF Fairford, IRGC proscription, regional energy risk, and whether Britain is becoming “irrelevant and invisible” on the international stage. 

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The pair unpick reports that HMS Dragon’s deployment towards Cyprus has been delayed, what that implies about our military’s readiness, and the exposure of British bases including Akrotiri as regional tensions escalate. 

Then, Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson sets out why he believes the Government’s legal posture is strategically inconsistent and is being used as political cover - giving detail on Starmer’s “international law” defence. 

And former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe argues decades of defence neglect are now playing out in real time — with the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important transit routes for energy supplies, and maritime security once again at the centre of the crisis.

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Mark Littlewood (Director of Popular Conservatism) weighs in on UK military capability, the threat from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and whether Britain can afford to sit on the fence. Military analyst Elliot Wilson examines what the US and Israel can realistically achieve in Iran — from dismantling its nuclear capability to the risks and unknowns of regime change. And Peter Hitchens issues a stark warning about another Middle East war and the economic damage a wider conflict could inflict.

Also: what this crisis could mean for oil and gas prices, Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, and the growing backlash against Ed Miliband’s energy policy as he is urged to scrap a fuel duty hike amid spiking oil and gas prices.

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Celebrations erupted in Iran and across the world after Ayatollah Khameini and a host of significant Iranian regime officials were killed by strikes on Saturday morning. The regime has killed tens of thousands of its own citizens and maintained brutal, theocratic rule over Iran since a 1979 revolution brought them to power.

American-Israeli military action has sparked debate about US intervention in the Middle East, whether this is ultimately in Western interests, the escalation risk, a power vacuum in Iran, and potential terror attacks by Shiite Muslims.

Four US servicemen have been killed so far, and three American jets have been shot down by friendly fire.

Donald Trump wanted to use RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and the Chagos Islands' Diego Garcia to affect regime change and dismantle its nuclear and missile facilities. Having made it clear they would deny the president's request, the Labour government eventually shifted position as UK assets and personnel came under threat - but emphasised that any UK involvement would be "defensive".

Andrew and Alex assess how this decision reflects on the UK prime minister.

They also discuss Iran’s missile capabilities, interception rates across the Gulf, resupply pressures, and how long the current tempo of operations can be sustained — as well as the likelihood of Russia or China escalating support for their ally in the region.

Later, barrister Natasha Hausdorff, legal director of UK Lawyers for Israel, responds to arguments that Donald Trump's strikes violated international law.

She weighs Lord Wolfson’s critique of the Attorney General Lord Hermer's approach, examining how self-defence and the wider regional conflict framework are being interpreted by "the West's detractors". She ultimately justifies the strikes.

Also: whether the UN is playing a credible role, and what the conflagration means for the UK–US "special relationship" and Britain’s national security.

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Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by journalist and commentator Henry Hill to break down the political aftershocks: Labour pushed into third, Reform in second, the Conservatives losing their deposit, and what this says about Keir Starmer’s strategy and the future of two-party politics.

Talk reporter Samara Gill brings on-the-ground reporting from Manchester as Green figures celebrate, detailing the mood on the ground — from younger, left-leaning voters to a significant Muslim vote — and the arguments now swirling around community politics and campaign tactics, that included a Green party video in Urdu.

Then Green Party activist and Birkbeck University academic Dr Ashok Kumar goes head-to-head with Julia on why the Greens won, whether “bread-and-butter” policies mattered more than foreign policy - the Greens made their policy on Gaza central - and how the party responds to allegations about sectarian campaigning, Urdu-language materials, and claims of “family voting” and electoral integrity raised by observers.

Also: the latest on the defacing of Winston Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square, after a man spray painted "zionist war criminal" on it.

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Ministers may point to a fall in work, study and family visas, a small dip in asylum claims, and fewer asylum seekers in hotels — but Julia and Trevor ask the blunt question: what does “control” look like when illegal migrants are still arriving in large numbers, with small boats surging as soon as the weather improves? Trevor argues that a government’s first duty is to defend the country — and that Britain has become a destination of choice, with taxpayers left funding accommodation, food and healthcare for people who entered unlawfully.

Trevor also gives his take on two other flashpoints driving distrust in politics: the murky fallout from the Mandelson arrest story, and the uncertainty around the Chagos Islands deal — including whether Britain really will hand over sovereign territory and then pay to lease back a strategic military base.

Then Jamie Jenkins, former ONS statistician, explains what the data actually shows behind the headlines: year-to-date increases in Channel crossings, the scale of asylum claims, how many are granted at first decision versus on appeal, and why “fewer hotel rooms” doesn’t necessarily mean fewer claimants — with many simply moved into other accommodation that is still funded by the state.

Finally, Julia and Jamie turn to the other crisis hiding in plain sight: the NHS. With spending having doubled over recent years, why aren’t outcomes improving? Jamie lays out the real pressure points — an ageing population (including a projected surge in over-75s), inefficiency, broken processes, and why digitisation and better productivity may matter as much as extra funding.

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Julia and Tom break down proposals that would effectively wipe out the idea of “illegal migrants” — including instant access to public services, the right to work with no restrictions, and, most controversially, the promise of a free house (or private room) and a taxpayer-funded basic living wage with no requirement to work or even look for work. Julia brands it “sixth-form politics” dressed up as compassion — warning it would supercharge pull factors while Britons already struggle with housing, jobs, school places and falling living standards.

They also tackle the bigger picture: the political double standard where mainstream views on borders and safety are smeared as “extreme” — while genuinely radical ideas are waved through.

Then Julia is joined by Karl Turner MP (Labour, Hull East) for an equally blunt conversation about accountability and the justice system. Karl Turner reacts to the extraordinary developments around Lord Mandelson’s arrest connected to allegations relating to Jeffrey Epstein (Mandelson denies wrongdoing and has not been charged), and questions the secrecy around what the public is allowed to know.

And on Labour’s plan to curb jury trials for most offences, Turner calls it “outrageous”, says it won’t fix court delays, and warns it risks ripping up a hard-won safeguard dating back to Magna Carta — with a serious Commons rebellion brewing.

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With Mandelson denying wrongdoing and there being no confirmed charges, the focus turns to Keir Starmer's political judgement in appointing Mandelson in the first place. Does Britain operate with one rule for the powerful and another for everyone else? Julia argues the story now lands squarely on Keir Starmer, because it raises questions about why someone with controversial associations was elevated to a senior diplomatic role — and what ministers and security vetting may have known.

The episode also ranges across Reform UK’s immigration and ECHR stance, proposals to restrict the Burka and other face coverings, and the Gorton & Denton by-election, including controversy over campaigning in languages other than English - namely Urdu, appealing to British-Pakistani voters - and the rise of sectarian-style politics.

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Then: Reform UK’s hardline border proposals, including an ICE-style enforcement unit, mass deportations, visa bans for countries that won’t take people back, and the row over “restoring Britain’s Christian heritage”. Plus: the Whitechapel flashpoint that’s gone viral — a Christian preacher, angry complaints outside a mosque, and a police officer’s blunt reminder: “This is Britain” and free speech cuts both ways.

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Andrew denies wrongdoing and has not yet been charged - as of the time of publishing. King Charles has released a statement saying ‘the law must take its course’.

The continued release of the Epstein files have unveiled the extent of his relationship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. 

E-mail exchanges between the pair reveal that Andrew handed over sensitive documents to Mr Epstein in his role as trade envoy to the British government. 

He is currently being investigated by NINE separate police forces throughout the country. 

Also: Robert Jenrick reacts to a Talk exclusive - the news that various British Chaggossians have been served an eviction notice after landing on the island in protest at Britain’s deal. Keir Starmer had agreed to give away the islands and lease back the Diego Garcia military base. American president Donald Trump has flip-flopped on his support for the deal. 

And Robert Jenrick reacts to a BBC investigation into rape gangs in London. Sadiq Khan has previously denied any awareness of systemic grooming in the capital, despite their prevalence in other parts of the country such as Rotherham.  

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Their conversation comes on a day when inflation fell to 3% and unemployment for 16-24 year olds rose to 16.1%. The youth unemployment rate is the highest since 2020 and worse than the EU average - precipitating a crisis that could have ramifications for decades, as unemployment when you're young makes future work less likely. 

Meanwhile, Robert Jenrick MP, newly announced Treasury spokesman for Reform, made a major speech to the city. He confirmed Reform would maintain Bank of England independence, maintain the Office for Budget Responsibility and would crackdown on wasteful spending. He vowed to “defuse the benefits bomb”, including by reinstating the two child benefit cap and mandating in-person assessment for sickness or disability payments.

The speech came hot on the heels of the announcement that inflation had dropped to 3% - a rare piece of good news for the shambolic chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves. 

Shortly after Robert Jenrick's speech, it appeared there was disagreement between Mr Jenrick and Nigel Farage. Robert Jenrick vowed to maintain the triple lock on state pensions, whereas Nigel Farage said it was "open to debate".

Also: How Sir Jacob would promote family-living, including by instating transferable tax allowances, and why it is a "tragedy" that 300,000 people were aborted last year.

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Reform UK announced the first four members of their ‘shadow cabinet’: the spokespeople for various ministerial roles that would make up Reform’s cabinet if they get into power. 

Zia Yusuf was announced as ‘shadow home secretary’,

Richard Tice was announced as business, trade and energy spokesman and would be deputy PM, 

Robert Jenrick was announced as ‘shadow chancellor of the exchequer’, 

And Suella Braverman was announced as education, skills and equalities spokeswoman. She vowed to repeal the Equality Act and stop schools from creating the ‘next generation of eco-zealots’.  

Brendan O’Neill has just written a book - Vibe Shift - that outlines how ordinary, working class people have fought against the out-of-touch political, media and business classes to rally against woke-ism on climate, Brexit, and transgenderism. 

Also: Labour’s U-turn on council elections, as they announced 30 council elections would go ahead in May. 

Steve Reed, minister for local government, had previously sought to delay them as authorities were reorganised. 

But there was public outcry, as democracy would have been denied for over four million people. Reform were polling well in many of the districts that were going to have their vote denied. 

And how the ECHR could be used to enable family members of Gazan refugees to come to Britain. 

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High court judges ruled that the police seizure of asylum seekers’ phones amounted to a violation of European Human Rights Law, in contravention of article eight of the European Convention on Human Rights. Article eight outlines the right to a private and family life. 

The phones were seized as the migrants came to the country, enabling the police to gather evidence about any contact between them and people smuggling gangs. 

So far, an average of £6,500 per person has been paid to compensate migrants. 70 migrants have been paid. 

It is feared the total bill could run into the millions, as more migrants who have had phones seized make claims. 

Reform MP Robert Jenrick called the decision to compensate boat migrants a ‘farce’. 

Also: proposals to ban social media for U16s - including a potential ban on virtual private networks, used to circumvent the Online Safety Act. 

The news that the Home Office doesn’t know how many migrants are pretending to be children, 

The case of a Filipino migrant who was funded to change sex by the NHS - before being given the right to stay in the UK,

And the think tank that has propelled Keir Starmer’s rise to power - Labour Together - using a PR firm to smear journalists investigating their funding. 

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Also: James Matthewson on the trans issue, after it was revealed that the school shooter in British Columbia, Canada, was a trans woman. 

Why James thinks Julia says ‘racist things’.

And Lord Maurice Glasman on the Labour government’s approach to immigration - including why Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is doing ‘a good job’. 

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Two boys, aged 12 and 13, have been left seriously injured after the attack in Brent, London. It is currently being investigated by a counter-terrorism unit. 

Chris Phillips discusses how to reduce knife crime, how to keep children safe, and how to improve policing to prevent incidents like this occurring again. 

Debbie Hayton discusses the Canadian school shooting, after the killer was described as a “gunperson” and an active shooter alert was described as a “female in a dress”. 

Nine people have died and twenty-five have been injured in the attack in a small village in British Columbia. The shooter was found dead with self-inflicted wounds.  

Rumours swirled about the perpetrator’s sexual identity - which at the time of publishing was yet to be confirmed. 

Also: Chris Phillips on how pro-palestine protests are inhibiting officers from doing their job - as a report reveals that they are only on the beat for three days a week because of the demands of managing regular demonstrations. 

And Debbie Hayton on the Scottish National Party spending £1m on legal fees to defend gender self-identification in Scotland. 

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Morgan McSweeney, Downing Street Chief of Staff, resigned on Sunday - triggering speculation that the PM could either resign or face an imminent leadership challenge. 

But on Monday, his cabinet team unanimously expressed their continued support for Keir Starmer. That included both Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting, who are both widely tipped as potential usurpers. 

Also: Karl Turner MP on what happened at a meeting between Keir Starmer and the Parliamentary Labour Party last night, 

Whether Keir Starmer is motivated by public service, 

If there should be a general election if we change leader, 

Dan Hodges on what we might see from the continued release of texts between Mandelson and government ministers, 

And whether potential leadership challengers - Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham - are ready for any leadership challenge.  

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Morgan McSweeney and Sir Keir Starmer were previously inseparable. Morgan McSweeney followed Starmer’s rise to PM, after deciding that Starmer was the man to win power back for Labour during the Jeremy Corbyn years. When Sir Keir became Labour leader, he advised the PM on electoral strategy, which contributed to a resounding Labour victory in the 2024 general election.

But he has been criticised for a failure to adequately prepare for governing - as the government quickly descended into chaos.

He resigned following heavy pressure on Downing Street for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Details continue to emerge revealing the depth of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 

Also: Lord Foulkes defends Keir Starmer’s record in office, 

Darren Grimes on Reform’s plans for a shadow cabinet, 

And the whether Reform are being hypocritical about the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson to his role as US ambassador, given the Russian bribery scandal that engulfed Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales. 

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At PMQs this week, Keir Starmer admitted to knowing Mandelson sustained a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein despite Epstein’s conviction for soliciting minors for prostitution.

And Keir Starmer made a speech earlier in the day responding to a backbench furore that followed the release of exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Lord Mandelson in the latest set of Epstein files. 

Also: Baroness Fox describes Peter Mandelson’s actions as traitorous - but is frustrated by the possibility that this could bring Keir Starmer. 

She would have preferred him to go over his ‘betrayal’ of British communities. 

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He and Julia also discuss: Gordon Brown’s criticism of Peter Mandelson, 

Whether Peter Mandelson is a serial liar, 

And whether he should have taken the job, knowing his past. 

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He and Julia also discuss: Jeffrey Epstein’s ability to manipulate, 

Whether Peter Mandelson is a ‘traitor’, 

How damaging this is for Keir Starmer, 

And why it seems to be one rule for elites and another for everyone else. 

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New revelations about the links between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein, after a new tranche of files were released.

The files allege Jeffrey Epstein made substantial payments to both Lord Mandelson and his partner at the time - £55,000 to Peter Mandelson, and £10,000 to his partner, Reinaldo Avila da Silva.

A photograph of Lord Mandelson in his underwear speaking to a woman also emerged.

Dai questions whether the security service should have known better - and discusses who in the Royals might have known what was going on.

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His son, Sebastien Lai, comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss: 

His father’s detainment. 

Keir Starmer’s visit to China, and whether the UK is right to pursue closer economic ties with the Chinese. 

And whether the UK should pursue more concessions from trade talks, after approving the super-embassy in London and the first prime ministerial visit to Beijing in eight years. 

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Keir Starmer’s visit to China, whether he is ‘kow-towing’, the Chinese Communist Party spying on the British government, and what Britain stands to benefit from closer ties to the country. 

Liz Truss’ legacy in government - and whether she was ‘sabotaged’ by the civil service. 

Liz Truss’ record on fighting against lockdowns during Covid. 

What she makes of the political ‘psycho-drama’ and whether she has been approached by Reform UK. 

Keir Starmer’s pro-bono work that led to persistent, fresh inquiries into veterans.

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Tom Tugendhat discusses former home secretary Suella Braverman’s outspoken criticism of the Conservative party. 

Richard Tice answers whether Nigel Farage’s party has been damaged by Tory defections. Julia asks whether there is any point voting for Reform while so many former Conservatives join the party. 

Richard also asks about the upcoming Labour defection which was delayed. 

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A by-election is due to be held in the consituency after Andrew Gwynne resigned due to ill-health.

He was sacked from his ministerial position and the Labour party over WhatsApp messages that insulted consitutents and other politicians.

Also: Julia and Benedict discuss the BBC's coverage of Iran and the second ICE shooting in Minneapolis, and Shabana Mahmood's police reform proposals as she announces a 'British FBI'.

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European NATO members had feared the US president’s threats to take over the Danish territory would destroy the alliance. Kemi Badenoch tells the show her view of the deal and how she would manage transatlantic relations.

Also: Ms Badenoch discussed how she would increase defence spending, whether she supports a social media ban for U16s, Britain’s approach to China after the approval of the super-embassy, and uniting the right of British politics.

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Brendan O’Neill reacts to Donald Trump saying Britain needs “straightening out” and that “London is having a lot of problems”. Brendan also says that Trump’s threats to take Greenland have prompted hypocritical criticism from the EU. 

Donald Trump joined other world leaders at Davos, Switzerland later in the day. Keir Starmer didn’t attend. 

Also: Baroness Kate Hoey says she is not the figure currently rumoured to defect to Reform UK - and she discusses local elections being cancelled, the Chinese super-embassy, and the rising numbers of people who are on benefits without the requirement to look for work. 

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Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has approved the plans for the building at Royal Mint Court, a site near the Tower of London.

The decision removes a diplomatic hurdle in the relationship with Xi Jinping’s government, clearing the way for Sir Keir Starmer to make a widely-expected visit to China, possibly within weeks.

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He explains why he defected, uniting the right, why he backs Nigel Farage, and why Tory voters should switch to Reform. Included are Nigel Farage’s plans for deportations, immigration, net zero, deregulation and welfare.

Also: he explains why it is important to say ‘Britain is broken’, Julia asks for his reaction to Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs on several European countries for their opposition to American acquisition of Greenland, and he tells the show whether he is prepared to work with Nigel Farage.

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Robert Jenrick was part of the shadow cabinet. He lost a leadership challenge to Kemi Badenoch in 2024 and was subsequently installed as shadow justice secretary.

A potential defection to Reform UK had been rumoured - reportedly, his sacking followed the discovery of a printed resignation speech at a photocopier that was promptly brought to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch’s attention. 

In her statement, Kemi Badenoch said she had seen “irrefutable evidence” that Jenrick was about to defect in a manner "designed to be as damaging way possible” for his former colleagues at the Conservative Party. 

Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, denied there was any deal to take Robert Jenrick to Reform UK at the time of his sacking. 

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Rights campaigners have long criticised digital ID as a dangerous infringement on British people’s right to privacy. 

Previously, Keir Starmer’s government argued it would help reduce migration. 

It was intended to prevent illegal migrants from working on the black market, but politicians and campaigners questioned whether the ID would act as a successful deterrent. And it was estimated to cost £1.8 billion over three years.

Also: Julia and Brendan discuss why Labour have U-turned on so many policies, the Jewish MP stopped from visiting a primary school visit by pro-Palestinian activists, the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for a Europa League game against Aston Villa, and why pro-Palestinian activists have been silent on anti-regime protests in Iran.

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Sir Iain Duncan Smith discusses calls for Keir Starmer's government to proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps - the group that maintains the theocratic regime - as a terrorist organisation.

He explains why he thinks it would support Iranian protestors. Protests against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rule erupted after economic turmoil in the country, as Iran's currency plummeted to record lows.

Also: he discusses the Chinese super-embassy opposite the Tower of London that could be approved soon, and why he thinks it's a threat to British security. Earlier, reports emerged of plans for a 'secret room' at the mega embassy just metres from key communication cables carrying sensitive information.

Sir Iain responded to news that a Jewish MP was banned from visiting a primary school after pro-Palestine teachers and parents threatened to publicly protest his visit.

And he talks about the news that Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK - and whether he would ever to move across to Nigel Farage's party.

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In this interview, Julia asks about the most senior defection to Reform and whether her party is becoming the home of “washed-up” Tory politicians. 

Laila Cunningham describes Nigel Farage as a “true leader”, the likes of which we haven’t seen in years, and sets out a vision of her party and city:

Lawless London: As Met Chief Sir Mark Rowley claims that critics of the police in London were willing to “promote narratives that suit them”, Laila condemns the "gaslighting" of Londoners who don’t feel safe.

Faith & British Values: Laila explains why she doesn’t want to be known as a “Muslim mayor”, the difference between her and Sadiq Khan’s Islamic faith, and why British values should come first no matter who you are. 

Civil Service Mutiny: Laila warns that her party is ready to overcome “obstacles” - including civil servants that refuse to work with Reform.

X Ban: Laila explains why she views calls to ban Elon Musk’s X (and Grok AI) as an attempt to “control the narrative”, as Ofcom says they will investigate X over sexualised AI deepfakes being shared on the site. 

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Footage of the incident shows Good sitting inside her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempt to detain her with officers surrounding the vehicle and orders her to get out. Moments later, as the car begins to move, one of the agents opens fire.

Speaking with Former Senior Military Intelligence Officer Philip Ingram, Talk's Julia Hartley-Brewer says: "This is not an act of self-defence!"

Meanwhile, people on fat loss jabs need ongoing support, researchers have said, after a major study found they put all the weight back on much faster than traditional dieters. Researchers from the University of Oxford discovered that people on drugs including semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) lose weight during treatment but, on average, regain it within 20 months of stopping the jabs.

Improvements to blood sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure are also lost when people stop the drugs, with patients ending up back where they were at the start of their diet journey.

Carl Heneghan highlighted that obesity in the UK has doubled since the 1990s, with one in three children now obese.

Julia Hartley-Brewer expresses fears that Keir Starmer's government will bring back rationing along with Digital IDs.

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Speaking at a press conference in Paris alongside French president Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said “military hubs” will be set up across Ukraine once a peace deal has been reached.

The joint press conference was followed by a statement from Number 10, which said: “The signing of the declaration paves the way for the legal framework to be established for French and UK forces to operate on Ukrainian soil, securing Ukraine’s skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future.

Speaking with Spiked Online's Brendan O'Neill and Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Talk's Julia Hartley-Brewer says: "Putin won't attack French and British troops!"

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Meanwhile, the Health Secretary has apologised to patients as doctors began a five-day walkout in England in an ongoing row over jobs and pay. It comes as healthcare leaders warned the impact of the strike will be “felt all the way into January and beyond”. Wes Streeting said the Government did “everything we could” to avoid the strike, including holding 11th-hour talks with British Medical Association (BMA) officials on Tuesday.

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Donald Trump’s lawyers argue the depiction of him given in the edit, which aired in a Panorama documentary a week before the results of the 2024 US election, “was false and defamatory” and they also said “the BBC intentionally and maliciously sought to fully mislead its viewers around the world”.

In the Panorama programme, a clip from Mr Trump’s speech on January 6 2021 was spliced to show him saying: “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol… and I’ll be there with you. And we fight. We fight like hell.”

Speaking with Editor of Spiked Online's Tom Slater, Talk's Julia Hartley-Brewer says: “Everyone knows why they did it!"

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Then, the story that’s chilling free speech across Britain: childminder Lucy Connolly, jailed for a tweet after the Southport murders, now watches her innocent young daughter get banned from school in an act of collective punishment. Julia publicly retracts her earlier stance on air: “Lucy should never have gone to prison. I was wrong.”

Raw clips, no spin, zero apologies. This is the Britain they don’t want you to see. Buckle up.

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“What we need to do is leave the ECHR and we need to do it now.”

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Russia, Germany and Britain on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing to "meet all its security needs" in a region on edge over an Iranian threat to strike Israel.

The German airline Lufthansa, one of only two Western carriers flying to Tehran, extended a suspension of its flights to the Iranian capital and Russia warned against travel to the Middle East.

Iran has vowed revenge for the April 1 airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus that killed a top Iranian general and six other Iranian military officers, ratcheting up tension in a region already strained by the Gaza war.

#iran #tehran #israel #war

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It comes after a review said children have been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions in gender care.

The Cass Review, published on Wednesday by paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass, calls for gender services for young people to match the standards of other NHS care.

She says the "toxicity" of the debate around gender meant professionals were "afraid" to openly discuss their views.

NHS England says it has already made significant progress in making changes.

The Cass Review, which looked at gender identity services for under-18s, was commissioned by NHS England in 2020 after a sharp rise in the number of patients referred to the NHS who were questioning their gender.

#gender #trans #children #pronouns

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Demonstrators from the group insisted both the Government and opposition should commit to preventing the supply of weapons to the country as they targeted the party’s offices in central London.

Labour has said arms exports to Israel should be suspended if ministers have received legal advice that it has breached international law, but has resisted backing an embargo without seeing the guidance.

The Government has come under increased pressure in recent days to publish the advice it has been given following an attack which killed seven aid workers in Gaza, including three Britons.

Julia says: “I know people your age struggle with the difference between those two things but fact and opinion are not the same thing”.

#labour #youthdemand #juliahartleybrewer #talktv

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In a heated discussion Steve Hedley and Julia Hartley-Brewer clash over the issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the accusations of genocide. Steve accused Julia of being a Zionist troll and a genocide enabler, while Julia defended her stance and condemned the unnecessary deaths of civilians in war.

The debate highlighted the deep divide in opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Steve insisting on condemning Israel for genocide and Julia maintaining that civilians should not die in war, but stopping short of condemning Israel.

#israel #palestine #stevehedley #gaza #hamas

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“It’s a terrible, awful, tragic mistake!”

MP Bob Seely says just war rules are being “bent out of shape” by Israel in Gaza as seven aid workers die amid soaring civilian casualties, including children.

“It is doing itself increasing amount of damage!”

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"I'm hoping I don't end up falling foul of the new hate crime laws in Scotland."

Julia Hartley-Brewer blasts former SNP councillor Austin Sheridan for refusing to call Isla Bryson - a Scottish transgender double rapist - a ‘man’.

“He’s a man, he’s got a penis, he used his penis to violently sexually assault two women.”

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Journalist and author Dr Debbie Hayton says the SNP's new 'hate crime' law means George Orwell's 1984 should be renamed '2024'.

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Peter: "You're arguing black is white, that is nonsense!"

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"They know Western democratic governments are motivated by a desire to get their hostages out in one piece."

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“This is a toxic and insidious threat to our democracy and freedom of expression.”

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“Probably the most potent politician in Britain of the post-war era.”

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Migrants would be eligible to work in the UK after six months of waiting for an asylum decision and given free English language education on day one after arrival in the country under the recommendations.

The proposals are made in a report by the independent Commission on the Integration of Refugees, which also calls for the reinstatement of a refugees minister in Government.

The Most Rev Justin Welby, who in Parliament’s upper chamber has been a leading critic of Government legislation aimed at deporting some asylum seekers to Rwanda, is among religious figures supporting the recommendations.

TalkTV’s Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with George Pitcher, a Church of England priest and former adviser to a former Archbishop of Canterbury, over the plans.

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“What it’s about is sending a very strong message to people smugglers who spend their time charging people to come across the channel.”

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Sam Armstrong says: “He considers himself a slightly more sophisticated dictator on the crack-pot circuit!”

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Julia Hartley-Brewer: "He is a rockstar on the streets... He has a completely different impact from other politicians."

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Robin Simcox said a “permissive environment for radicalisation” was developing as he welcomed the Government’s forthcoming new definition of extremism.

Writing in The Daily Telegraph newspaper he said the Government should be prepared to “move faster” and “be bolder” in taking action against groups even if that meant a “higher legal risk”.

Mr Simcox, the commissioner for countering extremism, said “we will not have become an authoritarian state if London is no longer permitted to be turned into a no-go zone for Jews every weekend”.

Esther says: “There are certain people that are not buying into what it means to live in British society, which is buying into British values.”

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“We’ve got to be honest about the economic problems facing our country that are not necessarily the result of one political party.”

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“He’s lost my vote, the dreadful man!”

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Imarn: "You're saying it to me because I'm black! Interesting."

Julia: "She claims to be anti-racist but I'm not sure she is!"

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Former government adviser Claire Pearsall agrees with Julia Hartley-Brewer that the UK is more divisive than ever, with people refusing to listen to the other side of the argument.

“We have lost the art of debate.”

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“The biggest problem was when we brought stars in and they caused chaos.”

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“I’m going to call on all women and right-thinking men to stand up to this!”

Julia Hartley-Brewer and women’s rights activist Kellie-Jay Keen discuss how the media should refer to trans people.

“It’s disrespectful, impolite and very discourteous to women to give our language away!”

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The former deputy chairman lost the Conservative whip after failing to apologise for claiming “Islamists” had “got control” of Sadiq Khan.

But critics including the London mayor and Tory peer Baroness Warsi have hit out at the Prime Minister for failing to explicitly condemn the comments.

Oliver Dowden earlier declined to say whether Mr Anderson’s words were racist and left the door open for a possible return to the party, prompting accusations that the remarks were not being taken seriously enough.

Julia Hartley-Brewer gives her verdict on the developing political controversy.

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The Speaker of the House of Commons is under pressure over his handling of the debate.

The motion was approved but only after Sir Lindsay upended parliamentary convention by selecting Labour’s bid to amend an SNP motion on the Israel-Hamas war.

TalkTV’s Jake Berry discusses the story with TalkTV political correspondent Alicia Fitzgerald, former Labour adviser Stella Tsantekidou and journalist Matthew Stadlen.

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“It’s a constitutional crisis in my view.”

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“They love seeing children die - that’s great PR for them.”

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Former No.10 adviser Tim Montgomerie: "One thing they can start doing is stop being political every single week."

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“Vladimir Putin killed my husband.”

Bill Browder, one of Putin's biggest critics, pays tribute to the late Alexei Navalny's decision to go back to Russia after being poisoned in 2020.

‌"Defying those threats and flying back to Russia... was an act of incredible bravery, patriotism.

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“You had an 80-seat majority and you’ve done nothing with it!”

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Mike Freer MP says social media companies need to "step up" with their handling of antisemitism, and realise "their current way of operating is no longer acceptable."

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"I'm an environmentalist before anything else."

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At a rally on Saturday, he said he had once told a leader he would not protect a nation behind on its payments, and would "encourage" the aggressors to "do whatever the hell they want".

Members of Nato commit to defend any nation in the bloc that gets attacked, while the White House called the comments "appalling and unhinged".

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said any suggestion that "allies will not defend each other undermines all of our security", putting soldiers from Nato countries at risk.

TalkTV's Jake Berry is joined by Sebastian Gorka, former adviser to Donald Trump, to discuss what the former President may do should he be re-elected to office.

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“When you choose Liz Truss to lead it is not really credible!”

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“While Popular Conservatism may be a new movement, I just can’t understand where it’s moving to.”

"We and many millions of others feel betrayed by them."

Nigel Farage tells TalkTV there is "no way" Reform UK will do "any deals of any kind" with the Conservative Party, and it is "not his intention" to stand for Reform.

Guto Harri, former Director of Communications to Boris Johnson, says the former PM “was a popular Conservative.”

“He got one of the best victories for the Conservative Party in its formidable history.”

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Author and TalkTV's Special Correspondent, Douglas Murray tells Julia: "Hamas supporters literally spit on our country, week after week, but you're not allowed to show solidarity with Jews?"

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Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith says this deal raises concerns for Northern Ireland's ability to change regulations.

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"If someone comes into work on a very low wage, you end up subsidising them in other ways as they consume more benefits."

Julia Hartley-Brewer expresses her fury at news that the UK's population is set to smash 70 million by 2026.

"We haven't got the GP appointments, the NHS doctors, we haven't got the jobs for these people."

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Conservative Lord Lilley: “I’m happy to say that Rwanda should be considered safe.”

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He says Tehran is the “prime threat” in the Middle East, with its ‘proxies’ creating destabilisation.

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It comes as the head of the Army said Britain should “train and equip” a “citizen army” to ready the country for a potential land war.

But General Sir Patrick Sanders, the outgoing Chief of the General Staff (CGS), said even that would be “not enough” as he pointed to allies in eastern and northern Europe “laying the foundations for national mobilisation”.

In a speech on Wednesday, the military top brass said increasing Army numbers in preparation for a potential conflict would need to be a “whole-of-nation undertaking”.

The comments are being read as a warning that British men and women should be ready for a call-up to the armed forces if NATO goes to war with Russia.

Andrew says: “This government needs to realise it has to spend money on defence now, not in 10 years' time. If you haven’t got defences, people sense weakness!”

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"The situation in Ukraine has exposed if the enemy sees the bottom of your locker, he'll wear you down!"

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Would you fight for your country? And would enough Brits be willing to sign up?

Terrorism expert Major General Chip Chapman says NATO has become stronger following the invasion of Ukraine.

"We've been terribly bad in the last 20 years or so defining what those vital interests are."

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"It's so clear that Hamas terrorists in their thousands went in and raped, mutilated, tortured and murdered."

Ziv Abud, girlfriend of a hostage kidnapped by Hamas, issues a stark warning following the events of October 7th.

"We are the first step but Europe you are the next step. We have borders, you don't have borders."

Eli Albag, father of a hostage kidnapped by Hamas, urges Rishi Sunak and David Cameron to push Qatar over the issue.

"Qatar is the only country that can talk with Hamas, because they invest billions of dollars there."

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“It’s not about disliking Islam, it's just about making our school work within the confines of our ethos.”

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Former foreign and defence secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind says the Government was “absolutely right” to launch ‘targeted strikes’ against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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“It's deeply sinister, I’ve got my lawyers looking into this - I’d like the Government to look into it.”

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"I want these people compensated, minimum £600,000, probably doesn't touch the sides of lost earnings, losing your home, maybe your marriage."

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"These people have been failed by politicians, by the post office, by lots of people in authority."

Son of victim and campaigner Varchas Patel, says the Post Office scandal made his father so numb, "he couldn't even get out of bed."

"There was anarchy in a village, rumours started to spread, and people became horrible towards my father."

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Commentator Sam Armstrong reacts to Vince Cable’s exchange with Julia, saying he has “no respect” for him.

“What I just witnessed was the most panglossian… disgraceful, Yes Minister style, pathetic not even a defence for what happened under his tenure.”

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"Regional instability plays into Putin’s hands and it’s what Iran wants. The international community has to play a careful game to try to stop it."

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Julia Hartley-Brewer also challenges the BMA’s Dr Robert Laurenson as to whether or not striking during the busiest period in the NHS calendar is immoral.

“How many patients do you think is reasonable to die for you to get the pay deal you want?”

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Lord Hayward predicts either October or November.

“People don’t feel the benefit of tax changes for a number of months. The suggestion of a tax-cutting budget in March and go in May doesn’t hold water.”

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"By alleging IDF war crimes like this without any basis, he encourages the Jew hate that's been gripping London."

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"You're in a really senior political position and you endorsed this nasty treatment of a vulnerable public figure!"

Richard Power Sayeed accuses Rachel Maclean of “not supporting trans rights” during a heated debate about Green Party candidate Melissa Poulton.

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"Gary Lineker stick to your knitting!"

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Former Tory Party chairman Jake Berry questions Rishi Sunak's future as Prime Minister.

Head of news at The News Movement, Becca Hutson, says Sunak "smacks of poor judgement" for a "clever bloke."

"The idea of carving out ourselves from international treaties puts us in cahoots with some pretty unadmirable neighbours, Belarus, Russia."

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As Rishi Sunak holds an emergency press conference while facing a crisis over his Rwanda plans, Julia says: “Even if this policy worked and it was legally watertight - it’s not going to stop anyone from coming.”

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“Those coming on health and social care visa routes will be exempt so we can continue to bring in the healthcare workers on which our care sector and NHS rely.

“Thirdly, we will scrap cut-price shortage labour from overseas by ending the 20% going-rate salary discount for shortage occupations and reforming the shortage occupation list.

“I have asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the occupations on this list because of our new higher-skilled worker salary thresholds, and we will create a new immigration salary list with a reduced number of occupations in co-ordination with the MAC.”

Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis who says that the Government must “invest in people in Britain” to fill jobs currently occupied by foreign nationals.

“Working in a care home is actually very valued and respected profession.”

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Co-founder of Novara Media, Aaron Bastani, believes that the piece was “aimed at wavering Tory voters” who may be disgruntled with the party.

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The former Health Secretary is expected to contest accusations made about his performance during the pandemic as he appears before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry today.

Discussing the handling of the pandemic, Julia rails against "beep beeps beeps" who made children wear masks in school: "I will never forgive them... I want these people sued within an inch of their lives!"

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Donnachadh: “My God Julia, do you know what we invented 50 or 60 years ago - a battery!”

Julia: "We don't have the battery capacity for a nation - that is a flat out lie and you know it! It's a lie!"

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“Our politicians really don’t give a damn about the social fabric of nation states. They allow our language to be hijacked, our history to be trashed!”

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“Owen Jones, I genuinely think you should seek help. What you are doing and what you are saying is so deeply morally repugnant and wrong.”

Douglas Murray says that Hamas is creating a “hostage situation within a hostage situation” by keeping "at least one member of each family.”

“The returnees have to be extremely careful about what they say about the nature of their captivity.”

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Julia: “They just constantly talk the talk! Legal migration is within the power of the Government. It’s not like stopping a dinghy in the middle of the Channel.”

Daniel in Epsom is furious the government is refusing to get a grip on immigration.

"The silent majority in this country that are centre right, want a government to behave the way we've asked them."

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In an exclusive interview with Jake Berry on TalkTV, the former Home Secretary also said the Tories have not done enough on tax cuts to win the next general election, gave her thoughts on the “interesting choice” of David Cameron’s reappointment, and explained why questions need to be asked about why the Rwanda plan isn’t working. 

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"672,000 extra people arriving in the country in the last year, is that a manageable level of migrants?"

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“The Bank reacted too late, the worry is now deflation... this economy desperately needs growth like a starving man needs food!”

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"They went again the scientific evidence, again and again and again. There doesn't seem to any proper scrutiny!"

Professor Carl Heneghan says the possibility of learning lessons from the pandemic has gone “out the window” at the Covid inquiry.

“Everybody is blaming everybody else… it is clear that the evidence that the decisions were made on is also not part of this inquiry.”

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He was able to get to within one kilometre of the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, where Israeli forces continue to search for tunnels that Hamas fighters may have withdrawn to, perhaps with Israeli hostages.

This hospital has been described as the command centre of Hamas operations, making it a focus of Israel's military offensive.

Speaking to TalkTV's Julia Hartley-Brewer, he said: "It is one of the main centres of the fighting and you can see that everywhere. The minute you get past the fence, you can see the villages, there's one place called Zeitoun where there's very considerable firefights and explosions.

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President of the Supreme Court Lord Reed said there would be a risk of genuine asylum seekers being returned by Rwanda to the home country they fled from.

Previously, the policy was ruled unlawful in a court of appeal because the east African nation was deemed unsafe, leading the government to push the policy to the highest court in the UK.

Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to ex-Chief Brexit Negotiator Lord (David) Frost about the Supreme Court's ruling on the Government's flagship Rwanda policy.

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Julia is also joined by Former Defence Minister and Tory MP, Tobias Ellwood as well as ex-Adviser to Gordon Brown, Michael Jacobs.

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Was Rishi right to sack Suella? Why bring David Cameron back into Government? Julia, Sam Armstrong and ex-Conservative Minister Ann Widdecombe share their thoughts on the tumultuous events of the day.

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In today's round-up of the week, Julia chats to ex-Tory leader and former Scots Guards soldier, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP who says pro-Palestine protests “should be banned all over the country” on Armistice Day.

“All those soldiers stood up for the rights they are exercising. But, they should step back and let us have that period so we can do so in peace.”

Julia also gives her take on who her hero and villain of the week are and of course we will hear from the people of Britain about their thoughts on the biggest topic of the week.

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He also reflects on the situation back home with the pro-Palestinian protesters planning to march on Armistice Day.

"We have sacred places too! You think you can trample on them? Prod us and insult us by marching on those days with hate, antisemitism, anti-British sentiment? No!"

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Chris served as a shadow minister under Jeremy Corbyn. Williamson was elected as Labour's MP for Derby North in 2010 and re-elected in 2017 after losing the seat to the Conservatives in 2015. He stood as an independent in 2019 after being suspended by the party in a row over antisemitism.

Julia has a furious clash with former Labour MP Chris Williamson over his stance on the situation between Israel-Hamas.

Chris: “How you can defend a regime which is behaving worse than Nazis?”

Julia: “Why don’t you just come on this show and shout ‘I hate Jewish people’ and save everyone time?”

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It will mean the nation’s transport system will not be paralysed yet again throughout the crucial holiday season. The PM said today: “We are doing everything in our power to stop unions de-railing Christmas for millions of people. 

Assistant General Secretary at the RMT, Eddie Dempsey gets a grilling from Julia Hartley-Brewer over whether public sector workers should have the right to strike.

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They cover the latest from the front line as well as how tensions in the Middle-East are spilling over here in the UK.

The deputy prime minister has raised concerns over a pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day and says the Metropolitan Police should “consider” whether the protests should go ahead.

Speaking to Julia Hartley-Brewer, the Israeli Ambassador to the UK brands the upcoming planned protests as "disrespectful".

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During a speech in the US she said British culture could disappear without curbs on migration.

Lockdown caused 'long-lasting and era-defining' harm to children, which was preventable, experts say in a report submitted to the Covid Inquiry.

A New York Judge has ruled that Donald Trump repeatedly committed fraud by over inflating his wealth by as much as $3.6 billion to get loans to build his real estate empire.

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🔸Calls for reform of UN Refugee Convention

🔸Russell Brand: Met Police probes multiple claims 

🔸Sunak alarmed by runaway cost of HS2

🔸Armed police review

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🔸Met police and Home Sec call for armed policing review

🔸Sunak set to scrap entire northern half of HS2

🔸'Tentative' deal for Hollywood writers' strike

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🔸NHS doctor strike

🔸EU "associate member" invite

🔸BBC probes Russell Brand complaints

🔸Braverman urges Meta not to ‘go dark’ on detecting child abuse with encryption

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• Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has said human rights laws are hindering efforts to tackle terrorism by preventing UK forces from capturing suspects and taking them abroad. 

• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on a possible arms deal to supply his war effort in Ukraine.

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🔸Two-thirds of public ‘dissatisfied' with handling of immigration

🔸Calls grow for action on American Bully XL dogs

🔸One in three female surgeons assaulted by a colleague 

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