Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith joins alongside The Spectator’s Michael Simmons and businessman Lance Forman to debate how Britain can boost productivity, cut costs and regain economic momentum, from tax and regulation to energy independence and industrial strategy.

We also hear from European Movement UK’s Joe Meagan, offering a different perspective on whether closer ties with Europe could help solve Britain’s economic challenges.

With fresh measures aimed at easing the cost-of-living crisis, a new speech from Keir Starmer, and criticism from Donald Trump over Britain’s energy strategy, we break down the big question: what’s the plan to make Britain great again?

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Former Number 10 adviser Oscar Reddrop joins to break down how governments and the media classify extremism, while Montgomery Toms from Freedom Watch GB gives a first-hand account from the March Against the Far Right, and challenges the narrative around who was really there and what it represents.

Plus, we bring in a left-wing caller to test the arguments live, as we debate free speech, protest politics, and the growing divide over extremism in the UK.

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We also examine the latest Westminster developments, including reports Keir Starmer could award a peerage to Sadiq Khan, alongside fresh questions over government transparency following the Peter Mandelson files and disputes surrounding internal communications.

And we discuss a shocking criminal case involving an Afghan asylum seeker, raising further questions about immigration policy, border control and public safety as pressure grows on the government to toughen its approach.

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We also examine the growing economic fallout from the Iran war, with warnings that food prices could surge by over 8% if disruption continues, adding further pressure to household budgets already stretched by energy costs and inflation.

Author Joanna Williams discusses the broader cultural and political direction of the country, including new council-led initiatives aimed at improving safety for women and girls and what they say about priorities in modern Britain.

And former Army colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon assesses the latest developments in the Middle East, as Donald Trump pushes for a potential ceasefire with Iran, raising questions about global stability, British security, and whether the UK is prepared for further escalation.

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Investigative journalist David Shipley joins to discuss the latest on the small boats crisis, as the UK’s migrant deal with France is delayed amid demands for tougher terms and how migration policy intersects with wider national security concerns.

We also examine the escalating energy crisis, with warnings Britain is becoming increasingly reliant on foreign gas following North Sea shutdowns. Energy analyst Kathryn Porter reacts to the political battle over Net Zero, as Ed Miliband faces accusations of “fanaticism” and pressure grows to ramp up domestic oil and gas production.

And with Donald Trump weighing in on the Iran conflict and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, we ask what it all means for UK security, energy prices and global stability.

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The row comes as Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of pandering for political support, while Nigel Farage faces criticism over calls to ban Muslim public prayer - raising wider questions about religious freedom, integration and British values.

We also look at the growing political turmoil inside Labour, with warnings of a potential civil war over migration policy and fears the party could suffer heavy losses at upcoming elections. Former Labour adviser Kevin Meagher and commentator Benedict Spence discuss whether Starmer is losing control, amid ongoing controversy over small boat crossings, asylum policy and the UK’s future relationship with Europe.

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We also examine the latest immigration row after Keir Starmer signals a potential migrant U-turn under pressure from Angela Rayner, alongside controversial deportation cases raising questions about the UK’s border system and legal framework. Tom Jones from The Critic reacts.

And we look at the growing political push to rethink Brexit, as figures including Rachel Reeves and Sadiq Khan suggest closer ties with the European Union, while the Green Party raises the prospect of rejoining altogether. Former MEP David Bannerman gives his view on whether Britain is drifting back toward Europe.

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We also look at the political pressure building on Keir Starmer, with Angela Rayner warning Labour is running out of time. James Heale, Deputy Political Editor at The Spectator, discusses growing divisions within the party, immigration tensions and whether Starmer’s leadership is entering a critical phase.

And broadcaster Clare Muldoon reacts to Scotland’s decision to reject assisted dying legislation, examining what it means for the wider UK debate on end-of-life care, ethics and public opinion.

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We also examine the growing political battle over UK energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis. Robert Jenrick, Reform’s shadow chancellor, outlines plans to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills, arguing it could save households at least £200 a year.

And Professor David Nutt joins the programme to challenge claims that medical cannabis harms mental health, arguing new research ignores two decades of evidence and misrepresents the debate around cannabis policy, mental health and medical treatment.

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Writer and broadcaster Emma Trimble and Jonathan Gullis debate the fallout from the controversial Al-Quds Day march in London, where protesters were filmed praising Ali Khamenei and chanting against Benjamin Netanyahu, raising questions about extremism, policing and Britain’s response.

We also look at the growing political row over energy and the cost of living as Ed Miliband hints at a possible fuel duty U-turn amid rising economic pressure.

Plus, Maurice Cousins from Net Zero Watch discusses the future of Net Zero policy, energy prices and whether Britain’s climate strategy is making the cost-of-living crisis worse.

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Economist Paul Johnson joins to break down the latest UK GDP figures, why growth has slowed, and what policies could realistically boost productivity, investment and wages.

Campaign coordinator Conor O’Shea from Cost of Living Action discusses the pressure households are facing as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.

And Dan Hodges reacts to the continuing political fallout from the Peter Mandelson controversy and what it means for Keir Starmer, Labour’s messaging, and the wider political debate about economic leadership.

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Author and Spectator writer Joanna Williams joins to discuss the growing debate over mental health sick notes, after hundreds of GPs said they have never refused one, raising questions about Britain’s welfare system, workplace culture and long-term economic impact.

And energy markets expert Herman Wang from S&P Global explains why the UK is releasing emergency oil reserves, what it means for energy prices, and whether Britain is prepared for further shocks to global energy supply.

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We also examine the growing free speech row over Islamophobia laws after warnings that Labour’s proposed definition of anti-Muslim hostility could lead to self-censorship in schools, universities and public life. Andrew Gilligan, senior fellow at Policy Exchange, reacts to claims that children’s drawings could be considered offensive under religious guidelines and what the legal challenge to the government’s guidance could mean for free expression.

Plus, the political fallout from the Iran conflict continues, with the Home Secretary banning a pro-Iran march in London and MPs calling for tougher extremism laws targeting protest groups. And Reem Ibrahim discusses the latest developments surrounding the Peter Mandelson files and what they could mean for Westminster.

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We also examine the escalating Iran war and Britain’s role in the conflict. Defence analyst Simon Diggins reacts to reports of major airstrikes on Tehran, growing US pressure, and criticism of Keir Starmer over the speed of the UK’s military response as HMS Dragon prepares to deploy to Cyprus.

And Philip Kiszely of the New Culture Forum discusses the continued push for corporate diversity targets, asking whether DEI policies are reshaping British business and culture, and whether companies are under growing pressure to meet ideological benchmarks.

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Former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe OBE explains what a conflict in the Gulf could mean for global shipping lanes, the Royal Navy, and Britain’s ability to protect energy supplies. Gawain Towler, board member of Reform UK, reacts to the political fallout as Keir Starmer reportedly speaks with Donald Trump amid rising energy prices and speculation ministers could freeze household energy bills.

Investigative journalist David Shipley joins to discuss new government plans to tackle extremism in universities and the charity sector, and what the measures could mean for free speech and national security.

And Shiva Mahbobi, a former Iranian political prisoner, gives insight into the situation inside Iran following the emergence of a new Ayatollah, and what it could mean for the regime, the Iranian people, and the future of the conflict.

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Columnist David Wooding joins to discuss the political fallout after Donald Trump’s latest attacks on Sir Keir Starmer and claims Britain is failing to project strength internationally.

Former US Army Europe commander General (Ret.) Ben Hodges gives his view on Britain’s military posture and whether the UK still carries weight in global security.

Plus, former Trump National Security Adviser and ex-US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton joins to discuss the Iran confrontation, America’s expectations of its allies, and whether the UK is still seen as a reliable partner on the world stage.

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Former Home Office minister Norman Baker reacts to Keir Starmer’s latest speech on Iran and what it signals about Britain’s foreign policy direction, military involvement and the future of the UK’s role on the global stage.

The programme also examines the government’s tightening migration stance: failed asylum seeker families being offered up to £40,000 to leave the UK, new plans to deport foreign criminals from taxpayer-funded hotels, and proposals that migrants must speak A-level standard English before settling permanently in Britain. Former government adviser James Price discusses whether tougher immigration policies and a potential Left-wing alliance against Reform could reshape British politics.

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Joining us: Katy Balls, Patrick Cockburn, Daniel Hannan, and Natasha Hausdorff.

We discuss the UK’s war readiness, the future of the UK-US special relationship, rising tensions in the Middle East, and Iran’s claim of control over the Strait of Hormuz, a development that could have huge consequences for global security, energy markets, and Britain’s role on the world stage.

Expect sharp analysis on UK defence, global conflict risk, Iran tensions, Trump vs Starmer, and Britain’s military leadership in a potential war scenario.

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Former Conservative MP and military expert Dr Bob Seely explains the military reality behind the Iran crisis, US strikes on Iran, and whether escalation in the Middle East could trigger a wider global conflict. We’re also joined by Urban Coningham from the Royal United Services Institute and journalist Emily Schrader to analyse Iran’s regime, regional tensions, and the geopolitical stakes for the UK, Europe and the West.

Plus, investigative journalist David Collier discusses the growing controversy on UK campuses following reactions linked to Ali Khamenei, and the wider debate around extremism, free speech, universities, and British politics.

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Security and intelligence expert Anthony Glees joins the show to assess the risks of escalation and what UK involvement could realistically look like. Anti-regime Iranian journalist Niyak Ghorbani explains how the situation is being viewed by Iranians inside and outside the country, and whether pressure on the regime is growing.

Journalist and broadcaster Peter Oborne discusses the political and media reaction in Britain, including the debate over whether the UK should support or distance itself from any widening conflict.

And Iranian-British human rights activist Lily Moo gives a perspective on the human rights implications, what ordinary Iranians are facing, and what role the UK should play moving forward.

We break down the latest developments, the geopolitical stakes, and the big question: should Britain get involved.

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On the NHS, former Health Minister Steve Brine and Dr Tony O’Sullivan debate claims that doubling funding has failed to improve outcomes, amid fresh warnings about waste and long-term pressures on the health service.

And Matt Ridley looks at the growing backlash over Net Zero and energy costs, as households are told bills would fall but many say they’re still paying more, raising questions about the direction of Britain’s energy policy.

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Plus, former Home Office Minister Norman Baker reacts to fresh controversy over immigration after proposals linked to Green Party leadership hopeful Zack Polanski sparked outrage, including claims illegal migrants could be granted amnesty, housing and financial support. It comes as new reports suggest French authorities are failing to stop a large share of small boats crossing the Channel, fuelling renewed criticism of the UK–France migration deal.

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We also look at law and order and the politics of public safety after calls from Zia Yusuf and Reform UK to ban face coverings such as burqas and hoods in public spaces. Former police officer Graham Wettone gives his perspective on whether tougher measures would actually improve safety.

And we examine the wider failures in the mental health and justice system following the revelations surrounding the Nottingham attacks case. Julian Hendy, founder of Hundred Families, discusses what needs to change after it emerged the killer had previously been known to services.

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Missionary Bishop Ceirion Dewar and commentator Fahima Mohamed join the discussion as Reform vows to block churches from being converted into mosques, a church fire raises concerns about the future of historic places of worship, and police defend a Christian preacher’s right to speak in an area described as “a Muslim area”.

Then we turn to the battle over education and special needs funding. Commentator Caroline Farrow reacts to Labour’s plans to overhaul SEND support, with critics warning the reforms misunderstand what many children with autism and complex needs actually require - and whether mainstream schooling is always the right setting.

A debate on faith, identity, free speech and the direction Britain is heading.

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Then, the political impact beyond the Palace. With the Right increasingly fragmented and new movements emerging, what does a divided conservative vote mean for the future of British politics? Polling expert Sir John Curtice joins Ian to break down whether splits on the Right could ultimately keep the Left in power.

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We begin with the battle for the future of the Right after Rupert Lowe launched a new party, throwing the conservative movement into fresh turmoil. With Reform, Restore and Advance now competing for the same voters, who actually has the momentum - and who will ultimately win the fight on the right? Ian is joined by Mayuran Senthilnathan (former Reform UK candidate), Charlie Downes (Campaign Director, Restore Britain) and Paul Thorpe (Advance UK College Member) to debate whether the movement is strengthening - or splintering.

Then, a dramatic development in the Royal story as reports emerge about Prince Andrew’s arrest. What does it mean for the monarchy and the wider Epstein fallout? Ian discusses the latest with royal commentator Michael Cole and writer and journalist Valentine Low.

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As Keir Starmer insists easing household pressure is his top priority, William Yarwood from the Taxpayers’ Alliance and Reform UK’s economic message are put under the microscope following Robert Jenrick’s pledge to “restore stability” to Britain’s finances.

We then turn to the real-world impact on employers and workers, with Tina McKenzie from the Federation of Small Businesses and business owner Debi Heath French reacting to Labour’s new workers’ rights reforms - with critics warning they risk driving up costs, cutting jobs and hammering small firms just as youth unemployment surges.

And finally, former Defence Select Committee chair Tobias Ellwood joins us as Britain faces fresh controversy over the Chagos Islands, raising wider questions about sovereignty, security and government priorities.

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Journalist, Nicole Lampert, expresses her anger, after a video surfaced of a group of pro-Palestine canvassers door-to-door asking locals to boycott Israeli products, accused of engaging in a 'Jew hunt'.

Independent Councillor, Hilary Schan, says Labour is "making their own councillors look stupid" after abandoning plans to cancel local elections, making it the 14th U-turn from the Government.

Plus Richard Tice MP, joins Peter to discuss his new role as Business, Trade and Energy Spokesman which was announced today by Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage.

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The discussion then shifts to royal controversy, with Norman Baker examining renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew in light of developments connected to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Political commentator Laila Cunningham also joins to discuss Starmer's local election u-turn and what it signals for the months ahead, before then discussing the recent news of Matt Lucas' experience encountering pro-Palestine protesters on the London Underground. Insightful and wide-ranging, this episode offers sharp analysis and candid conversation on the issues shaping Britain today.  

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Following shocking revelations about safeguarding failures that created what one report called a “perfect hunting ground” for abusers, social commentator David Shipley argues it’s time for a hard line to protect children - while Tone Langengen from the Tony Blair Institute responds with the policy case for reform rather than blanket bans. Former Conservative peer and writer Matt Ridley weighs in on whether modern ideology has overridden common sense when it comes to child safety.

We also turn to energy and climate politics, as Tony Blair urges Labour to keep drilling for North Sea oil - just as Donald Trump scraps a key climate ruling in the US - raising fresh questions about whether the green agenda is finally colliding with economic reality.

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As Labour moves to give the vote to 16-year-olds, Joanna Williams, author of How Woke Won, and Darren Hughes, chief executive of the Electoral Reform Society, clash over whether this is democratic renewal — or a cynical attempt to rig the electorate in Labour’s favour.

We then turn to immigration and national identity, as former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans reacts to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s warning that Britain is being “colonised” by mass migration — and Keir Starmer’s demand that he apologise. Are political leaders finally being forced to confront the cost and cultural impact of open borders, or still trying to silence the debate?

And finally, Christine Jardine MP joins us as Labour faces another storm over alleged establishment protection and links between senior figures and convicted sex offenders — fuelling accusations that Starmer’s government is run by a closed-door elite with one rule for them and another for everyone else.

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Following a series of shocking crimes, including the jailing of an Afghan migrant for raping a schoolgirl and fresh reports of teenage stabbings in London schools - Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, and Maria Bowtell, spokeswoman for Restore Britain, discuss whether Britain is paying the price for political decisions on immigration, policing and social order.

We then turn to what critics are calling the political and cultural downfall of Britain, as Labour faces mounting backlash over accusations it has abandoned the working class while obsessing over elite priorities and internal power struggles. Ralph Schoellhammer, political theorist and head of the Center for Applied History at MCC Budapest, analyses whether Britain is now entering a period of managed decline and who is really paying the cost.

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As Keir Starmer battles to cling on after a dramatic showdown with rebellious Labour MPs - and ministers move to give the Prime Minister a political stay of execution amid market jitters - Adam Cherry, editorial director at Guido Fawkes, and Lord Peter Lilley, Conservative peer, assess whether Britain’s political system is now permanently stuck in crisis mode.

We then turn to free speech on campus, as Jack Anderton, political commentator, and Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, react to a university debating society banning a Reform MP from giving a talk - and ask whether open debate is being quietly dismantled in Britain’s institutions.

And finally, energy entrepreneur Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity, joins us after his viral intervention on X sparked a fresh political storm.

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With senior figures including Tim Allan stepping away and the Prime Minister’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney leaving Downing Street - as Labour MPs openly call for Starmer to resign - Peter Cardwell, former special adviser and author of The Secret Life of Special Advisers, joins Henri Murison, chief executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and former Labour staffer, alongside Giles Dilnot, editor of ConservativeHome, to assess whether Starmer’s leadership is now in terminal decline or if he still has a route back from the brink.

We then turn to immigration, with Sarah Pochin MP, Reform UK’s member for Runcorn & Helsby, responding to new figures showing small boat crossings at record levels under Starmer - and warnings that Britain’s asylum system is becoming a conveyor belt into long-term benefits.

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Emma Burnell, editor of Labour List, and Charlie Rowley, political commentator, debate Labour’s leadership future as rumours swirl that Angela Rayner is positioning herself for a possible challenge while pressure mounts on the Prime Minister’s handling of the Mandelson scandal. Is Labour heading for a coronation, a civil war - or a total reset?

We then turn to a controversial NHS initiative in Bradford. Iram Ramzan, writer on Middle Eastern and Muslim social issues, joins us to discuss the decision to recruit a nurse specifically to work with cousin-marriage families, and whether the health service is tackling genetic risk honestly - or tiptoeing around a sensitive cultural issue.

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In a head-to-head debate, Sebastian Salek, Labour councillor for Waltham Forest and commentator, goes up against Benedict Spence, political commentator, as fresh revelations emerge that the Prime Minister knew Peter Mandelson had remained in contact with Jeffrey Epstein sparking fury inside Labour and open criticism from senior figures including Angela Rayner. Is Starmer’s leadership now fatally damaged, or can he ride out the storm?

We then turn to the grooming gangs inquiry, with Samantha Smith, survivor of grooming and sexual abuse, joining us as new hearings begin into institutional failures to protect vulnerable children and whether long-promised justice is finally being delivered.

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Rupert Bell, Talk’s Royal Correspondent, and Isabel Oakeshott, International Editor at Talk, examine the deepening Epstein fallout, from Prince Andrew’s sudden removal from Royal Lodge to fresh police assessments of abuse allegations - and the growing pressure on Peter Mandelson amid reports of potential criminal investigation. Is this evidence of a corrupt establishment protecting itself, or a system finally being forced into the open?

The focus then shifts to Britain’s struggling pub trade. Rory Hanrahan, pub landlord and writer, responds to claims from the Welsh First Minister that Netflix and home streaming are to blame for closures - and asks whether politicians are avoiding responsibility for tax, regulation and rising costs crushing local pubs.

Finally, former Olympic runner Mara Yamauchi joins us to debate new claims that transgender athletes hold no biological advantage over women - and what the science, policy and fairness arguments really show.

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Mark Stephens, lawyer, and Baroness Catherine MacLeod of Camusdarach, Labour peer, join the programme to assess what the latest revelations linking Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein mean for the Labour Party - and whether the allegations, police reviews and questions over conduct threaten Labour’s credibility on ethics, transparency and power.

We then turn to Britain’s classrooms. Hilary Strong, lead of the Suds in Schools initiative, discusses growing concern over declining hygiene standards in schools, asking whether this is a symptom of neglect, squeezed budgets, or the wider cost-of-living crisis now hitting families and local authorities.

Finally, Samara Gill, Talk reporter, brings us coverage from the Reform press conference on saving Britain’s pubs, joined by Jamey McIvor, as campaigners warn that taxation, regulation and political indifference are pushing community pubs to the brink.

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Darwin Friend, Research Director at the TaxPayers’ Alliance, joins us to break down new research showing council spending on migrant social care has risen by £83 million in five years - and what that means for already stretched local services. Katy Bourne, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner and APCC lead for business crime, responds as Labour MPs revolt against plans to house asylum seekers in new council properties, with ministers privately warning of unrest at army bases being used for migrant accommodation.

We then turn to the deepening Epstein fallout. Former Labour MP Simon Danczuk and Alexander Larman, author and US Books Editor at The Spectator, assess renewed legal threats facing Prince Andrew, calls for the Met Police to reopen their investigation, and the political shockwaves after Lord Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party amid fresh claims linking him to Epstein - as Donald Trump insists newly released files “absolve” him.

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We begin with the shocking rise in serious violence by children. Professor James Treadwell and consultant psychiatrist Raj Persaud explore what is driving extreme behaviour in young people from social breakdown and trauma to warning signs missed by institutions and ask whether Britain is failing to confront uncomfortable truths about youth violence.

The focus then turns to the BBC, as Reem Ibrahim debates claims that the corporation’s diversity agenda has drifted into box-ticking at the expense of authenticity, working-class representation and older women and whether public trust is being eroded as a result.

Finally, policing and crime commentator Danny Shaw joins the programme to assess Britain’s shoplifting epidemic, with thefts now running at staggering levels, and asks what soaring crime says about law enforcement, deterrence and social order.

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Attention then turns to foreign policy, as Chung Ching Kwong, Senior Analyst at the Interparliamentary Alliance on China and Benedict Roger’s. The co-founder of Hong Kong watch scrutinises Starmer’s warming approach to Beijing — from diplomatic symbolism to controversial cooperation on Channel crossings — and what it signals about Britain’s global posture.

Finally, Iranian-British human rights activist Lily Moo assesses escalating tensions in the Middle East after Donald Trump issues stark warnings to Iran, with the risk of confrontation once again rising on the world stage.

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As Keir Starmer signals closer alignment with the EU, Lee Rotherham examines whether Brexit is being quietly reversed and what that means for sovereignty and democratic trust.

We also look at growing cultural tensions as organised campaigns target national flags in public spaces - and what this says about identity, confidence and cohesion.

Major General Tim Cross CBE discusses claims of a political “witch-hunt” against Iraq veterans, while Mark Littlewood assesses whether Britain has lost control of its borders amid mounting migration failures.

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We lead on Suella Braverman’s shock defection to Reform UK and the turmoil it has unleashed on the Right. Sarah Pochin MP (Reform UK, Runcorn & Helsby) and former Tory Cabinet Minister David Gauke debate what her move means for Reform, the Conservatives, and the future of conservative politics.

We then look at growing Labour unrest over Keir Starmer’s decision to block Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament, with former Labour adviser Kevin Meagher on whether the row could cost Labour at the ballot box.

Finally, Conservative peer and former Home Office minister Baroness Rachel Maclean on the fallout from the scrapped Rwanda asylum plan and the risk of a costly legal bill for taxpayers.

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We lead on the shock defection of former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who has quit the Conservatives to join Reform UK, sending fresh tremors through the Right and piling pressure on Kemi Badenoch’s leadership. What does Braverman’s move mean for the future of the Conservative Party - and does it accelerate a wider realignment of the British Right?

Robert Jenrick MP (Reform UK, Newark), Jo Tanner (Political Strategist), Marco Longhi (Reform UK member and former Conservative MP) and Andrew Allison (Head of Campaigns, Popular Conservatism) debate whether Braverman’s defection is a one-off shock or the moment the floodgates open - and whether Reform is now positioning itself as the true home of the conservative movement.

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Paul Embery, writer, trade unionist and author of Despised, debates with Kevin Meagher, former Labour adviser, and Liv Ouewhand, local government commentator, as reports suggest Keir Starmer’s allies are manoeuvring to block Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament. Is Labour closing ranks - and who really holds the power?

Jonathan Sacerdoti, writer and broadcaster, then turns to the Middle East after Jared Kushner unveils plans for a luxury “New Gaza” development. The panel also reacts to claims that Starmer’s security chief wants Hamas to retain some of its weapons - raising serious questions about Labour’s foreign policy judgement and Britain’s role in the region.

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The focus then shifts back to Britain’s migration crisis as Nigel Evans, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, and Ivon Sampson, immigration lawyer, react to plans for a 65-strong unit to hunt down 53,000 illegal migrants still at large — and the first migrants being moved into former Army barracks amid mounting public anger.

Finally, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE, former British Army colonel, joins Ian to warn that Sir Keir Starmer’s proposed Troubles legislation could put lives at risk, as critics accuse Labour of rewriting the past and weakening national security.

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Author and former European Commission official Peter Wilding reacts to Trump’s headline-grabbing Davos speech and assesses how shifting US priorities could reshape Britain’s future relationship with Europe.

Independent MP and Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe joins us to discuss Labour’s welfare expansion, as new figures suggest 1.5 million more people are being placed on benefits with no requirement to work - and what that means for public trust and economic credibility.

And Maurice Cousins, Campaign Director at Net Zero Watch, scrutinises Labour’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan, including the rollout of Chinese-made solar panels, the true cost of decarbonising Britain’s housing stock, and whether the policy will really cut bills or deepen dependence on Beijing.

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Foreign Affairs Analyst Daniel Davis joins Ian to react to Donald Trump’s explosive criticism of the UK over the Chagos Islands and rising tensions around Greenland. 

Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat councillor Adrian Betteridge joins to defend controversial 20mph speed limits amid claims voters are being ignored. Plus, journalist and filmmaker Andrew Drury discusses the prospect of Shamima Begum being freed as violence escalates near her Syrian detention camp.

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Frank Furedi, Director of MCC Brussels, joins us to explore growing public unease with global elites and democratic accountability. We look at what really happens behind closed doors at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and why distrust in political and economic institutions continues to deepen across Europe.

Finally, Maria Bowtell, Pink Lady and spokeswoman for Restore Britain, reacts to renewed outrage over the asylum system. We examine cases of convicted foreign sex offenders fighting deportation on human rights grounds, alongside reports of rejected asylum seekers still receiving thousands of pounds in UK benefits - and what this means for public confidence in immigration policy.

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The panel then turns to policing and public trust with Nicole Lampert, Journalist, as pressure mounts on West Midlands Police following an antisemitism row, reports of a senior police chief expected to resign, and claims that a police commissioner offered a mosque a “blank cheque” amid an Israeli football fan controversy. What does this tell us about leadership, accountability and confidence in Britain’s police?

Finally, Dr Rakib Ehsan, Social Policy Expert, examines Labour’s push to rebrand “Islamophobia” as “anti-Muslim hostility”, with critics warning it could entrench two-tier policing and further chill free speech. Is the redefinition necessary protection, or another flashpoint in Britain’s deepening culture and identity wars?

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Isabel Oakeshott, Talk’s International Editor, joins to analyse the shock sacking of Robert Jenrick and what Kemi Badenoch’s decision to suspend the shadow justice secretary tells us about discipline, direction and divisions inside the Conservative Party. And Dr Daniel Allington, Reader in Social Analytics at King’s College London and Senior Associate Fellow at the Counter Extremism Group, warns Labour’s plan to rebrand “Islamophobia” as “anti-Muslim hostility” could have serious consequences for free speech, policing and the law, following a new report branding the proposals more dangerous than ministers admit.

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The focus then shifts to the Chagos Islands as the government faces mounting criticism over its deal with Mauritius. Tessa Clarke, editor of Chagos Files, and Lord Daniel Hannan, Conservative peer and former adviser to the UK Board of Trade, respond to a rare House of Lords rebuke and growing demands from Chagossians for reparations - raising fresh questions about sovereignty, accountability and Britain’s global standing.

Finally, Ian looks to Iran as pressure intensifies on the UK to ban the IRGC as a terrorist organisation. Iranian activist Armin Navabi reacts to Donald Trump’s message to Iranian protesters and reports of US frustration with Starmer’s reluctance to act, as protests spread and the West weighs how far it is willing to go.

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Former head of the UK government’s Office for AI Sana Khareghani examines mounting pressure on Elon Musk’s X, as Ofcom investigates the platform over its Grok AI being used to generate child abuse images, with ministers openly considering an outright ban and new laws set to criminalise the creation of sexualised AI imagery.

Iranian-British human rights activist Lily Moo discusses growing protests against the Iranian regime in London, Nigel Farage’s controversial appearance outside the Iranian embassy, and escalating international pressure on Tehran - including Donald Trump’s announcement of new 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran.

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Human rights activist Gio Esfan joins us with first-hand insight into Tehran’s crackdown, the global protest movement, and fresh concerns after the UAE restricted funding for students studying in Britain over radicalisation fears.

We also turn to the culture and free-speech front. Philip Kiszely of the New Culture Forum analyses the escalating row over Elon Musk’s X facing potential UK action, alongside Conservative plans to ban social media for under-16s and what this means for speech, security and state power.

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Ian speaks with James Melville about Labour’s controversial digital ID scheme. With ministers ordered to find departmental budget cuts to fund the £1.8 billion rollout, the discussion explores privacy concerns, public backlash, and political tensions in Westminster.

Later, Ian talks to Goldie Ghamari about the largest anti-government protests in Iran in years. With nationwide internet blackouts, violent crackdowns, and economic hardship sparking unrest across 111 cities, they examine the human impact and wider implications of the demonstrations.

From UK politics to global human rights, Ian Collins delivers expert insight on today’s most pressing stories.

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Dawn Hopkins, a pub landlord, joins Ian to share her perspective from the frontline of Britain’s pubs. With rising business rates and the end of Covid-era relief threatening thousands of community pubs, we explore what real support for the industry looks like.

Sean Bell breaks down the UK’s role in supporting the US seizure of the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic an operation that has raised questions about sanctions enforcement, international law, and tensions with Moscow.

Finally, Toni Russo, obesity nurse consultant joins the conversation about new research showing that people often regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss jabs, sparking debate over long-term obesity strategies and the future of weight management in the UK.

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Later on, Edmund King joins the programme to discuss proposed changes to drink-driving laws, including lowering the legal limit, tougher penalties for offenders, and whether the measures would genuinely improve road safety or risk unintended consequences for drivers and the hospitality sector.

Danny Shaw joins Ian to examine the controversy surrounding the decision to bar Israeli fans from an Aston Villa match, the intelligence cited by police, claims of anti-Semitism, and the wider implications for policing, public order, and community trust.

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Then Rear Admiral Chris Parry joins the conversation to unpack the international tensions sparked by Donald Trump’s renewed talk of Greenland, exploring the implications for NATO, Denmark, and global security. 

Finally, Mike Neville takes us through a series of stories at the intersection of law, policing, and justice from bereaved Manchester Arena families demanding accountability from MI5, to extremism and travel bans, controversial policing decisions in football, and the government’s stance on terrorism charge limits. It’s a gripping episode covering migration, geopolitics, and the challenges facing law and order today.  

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Later, communications consultant and ex-Brexit Party press head Liam Deacon joins Ian to criticize Keir Starmer over fresh "Brexit betrayal" accusations amid plans for closer single market ties.

Finally, Ian addresses revelations that at least 30 dangerous patients released from secure hospitals have committed murders since 1993, often after secret tribunals excluding victims' families, calling for more transparency and tougher sentencing. He's joined by Emma Webber, mother of Barnaby Webber, killed in the 2023 Nottingham attacks by paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane, who was deemed low-risk despite rising violence.

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Later, Annunziata Rees-Mogg, Head of Communications for Popular Conservatism and former MEP, responds to the EHRC chief’s claim that migration should not be described as a threat to Britain. She also reacts to reports of an Albanian kingpin allegedly smuggling migrant criminals out of the UK, raising wider questions about enforcement, border control and whether the political establishment is refusing to confront reality.

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Later, Talk international editor Isabel Oakeshott reacts to the case of a man jailed over anti-immigrant social media posts seen by just 33 people, raising fresh questions about proportionality, policing online speech, and whether Britain is drifting towards criminalising opinions rather than actions.

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We then turn to the future of the BBC, as Labour proposals raise the prospect of free TV licences for benefits claimants, the introduction of advertising, and major programmes being placed behind a paywall. Rebecca Ryan, Campaign Director at Defund the BBC, joins the show to discuss whether the licence fee is finally becoming unsustainable, what BBC reform could look like, and how these changes would affect audiences, public trust and the broadcaster’s long-term future.

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Reform UK chairman Dr David Bull joins us as fury grows over junior doctors pressing ahead with a five-day strike despite a worsening flu outbreak, and warnings that elderly patients could be left stranded in hospital over Christmas. We also hear from Sun columnist David Wooding, as he reacts to the sentencing of Paul Doyle following the city’s parade attack.

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Later, Reform councillor in Westminster and former Crown Prosecutor Laila Cunningham analyses mounting tensions over migration policy, as thousands march in Crowborough for a sixth consecutive week against plans to house 600 migrants in army barracks. We also examine Labour’s admission that its small boats strategy is failing after 40,000 crossings this year, and the controversy over migrants citing trauma and PTSD in court to seek reduced sentences for serious sexual offences.

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Richard Kilpatrick from the European Movement and Gawain Towler of Reform UK debate explosive claims from leaked US documents suggesting Donald Trump wants to push four countries out of the EU as part of a “Make Europe Great Again” strategy — and what this could mean for Britain and Europe.

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Later, Amy Gallagher — commentator at the New Culture Forum and former NHS nurse at the Tavistock Clinic — reacts to growing outrage over Labour’s new puberty-blocker trial for 220 children, branded “grotesque” by critics and accused of amounting to “chemical castration”.

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James Melville responds to extraordinary guidance from NHS leaders urging people with a common cold to wear masks in public, raising questions about public health policy, social pressure and whether Britain is drifting back towards a “new normal” without debate.

Later, Dorset publican Andy Lennox, spokesman for the “No Labour MPs in Pubs” campaign, explains why hospitality bosses are banning Labour MPs over business-rates changes they say could devastate the sector, and what the industry wants Rachel Reeves to hear before it’s too late.

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David Wooding, Columnist at The Sun, joins Ian in the studio to examine Sir Keir Starmer’s latest attempt to “connect with voters” on TikTok and why Labour insiders say he needed a ‘grown-up’s guide’ to using the app.

Later, Susan Hall, Conservative London Assembly member, reacts to shocking claims that full footage of an Afghan asylum seeker’s attack on a schoolgirl “would start a riot” if released. She discusses public confidence, policing, transparency, and what this case reveals about Labour’s broader handling of crime and migration.

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Independent MP and Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe reacts to Labour’s new welfare and employment proposals, including plans to push jobless young people into hospitality roles and moves to encourage widespread union membership through the Employment Rights Bill.

Former Apprentice star and commentator Lubna Zaidi breaks down the growing backlash against Labour’s proposed Islamophobia definition, why campaigners warn it risks silencing women, and what Kemi Badenoch’s alternative grooming-gangs inquiry could mean for victims who feel ignored.

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Later in the programme, Ian turns to Brexit and David Lammy’s refusal to rule out a future return to a customs union, a move seen by some as a softening of Labour’s stance. Ian speaks to former MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg, who is outraged by what she and many others call a “backtrack on Brexit,” and then gets an opposing perspective from Peter Wilding, Chairman of British Influence, who argues that many Labour MPs quietly share Lammy’s view.

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Later in the show, Ian turns to politics discussing Labour’s decision to postpone four mayoral elections following accusations from Reform UK that the delays are politically motivated to prevent Reform victories. Labour insists the postponements are due to internal reorganisation. Joining Ian to unpack it all is Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Reform UK’s Mayoral candidate for Greater Lincolnshire.

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Then the political earthquake: Nigel Farage has told donors he expects a Reform-Tory deal before the next election. Reform UK’s Alex Wilson joins to reveal what’s really happening. No spin, just the unfiltered truth.

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Former prisoner and writer/researcher, David Shipley and former Justice Secretary (2019–2021) under Boris Johnson, Sir Robert Buckland join Ian to dissect the Ministry of Justice's u-turn.

Later on, Ian is joined by Jaya Pathak, External Relations lead at the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, to assess whether PM Starmer's warning on China's "national security threats" to the UK engagement or endangerment.

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London assembly member Susan Hall joins Ian as she urges Reeves to resign as chancellor. Ian is also joined by independent economist Julian Jessop to dig deep into the issues surrounding the recent budget.  

Later on, barrister and former Attorney General, Sir Michael Ellis KC provides his thoughts on whether David Lammy considering restricting jury trials is the way forward.

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Former Border Force chief Tony Smith explains how Britain lost track of tens of thousands of arrivals and whether Shabana Mahmood’s crackdown can restore control.

Immigration lawyer Harjap Singh Bhangal joins us to unpack what these numbers really mean, why enforcement keeps failing, and how the system could be fixed.

Plus, barrister Chris Daw KC examines Labour’s explosive proposal to remove juries from up to 95% of Crown Court cases, a reform critics say will undermine centuries of British justice. We look at what the plans actually involve, whether they could survive legal challenge, and why the criminal courts are buckling in the first place.

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Later, Owen Bennett, author of Following Farage: On the Trail of the People’s Army, reacts to Nigel Farage’s defence of his resurfaced teenage comments, which he insists were “banter” rather than racism.

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Professor Len Shackleton breaks down Reeves’ £15bn welfare expansion, the plan to hit 100,000 homes with a mansion tax, and growing warnings that the Budget could hammer working-class families. Stephen Kinsella from Patriotic Millionaires argues why taxing wealth is the only way out as union bosses tell Sir Keir Starmer he must go if the Budget backfires.

Lucy White joins us to examine the growing fury over migrant accommodation at military camps, from free wellbeing sessions and sports events to anti-migrant protesters urging council-tax boycotts, and the row over migrants who cheated citizenship tests being allowed to retake them.

Plus, motoring expert Steve Berry looks at the rise of ultra-cheap Chinese ‘Temu cars’ now undercutting Porsche and Rolls Royce and what it means for Britain’s car industry.

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Shadow Defence Minister Mark Francois reacts to the major review warning the UK is not ready for war - from depleted forces and missed spending targets to the risks facing Britain’s military and NATO commitments.

We then turn to Labour’s growing civil war as Green councillor Martin Abrams joins us to discuss the left-wing revolt against Keir Starmer, the Tribune Group’s manoeuvres, and fresh infighting across Labour and Your Party ahead of their inaugural conference.

Independent councillor John Edwards weighs in on the row over St George’s flags after a police chief branded them “tools of division," amid soaring public anger and renewed debate over national identity, policing and asylum reform.

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Baroness Maclean, Conservative Peer and former Home Office Minister, joins Ian to assess whether Mahmood’s plans are workable under the ECHR and Human Rights Act, and whether Labour’s approach can survive the legal challenges already being prepared. Amos Schonfield, Founder and CEO of Our Second Home, gives his perspective on how asylum seekers can be supported while the system faces major reform.

Mahmood’s proposals include visa sanctions on Angola, Namibia and the DRC, temporary refugee status with tougher reviews, and raising the wait for permanent settlement from five to twenty years. With 111,000 asylum claims in the year to June 2025, local protests over new accommodation sites, and Starmer promising to end hotel use by 2029, the question remains: will any of this fix Britain’s asylum crisis?

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David Buik, Financial Adviser and Markets Commentator at Aquis Exchange, joins Ian to analyse what options are left for Reeves and whether Labour is heading toward further tax rises or forced spending cuts.

Ian then turns to Shabana Mahmood’s plan to model Britain’s asylum policy on Denmark’s system, which cut claims by nearly 90 per cent. Colin Freeman, former Chief Foreign Correspondent at The Sunday Telegraph, explains why Denmark’s strict rules on work requirements, taxes, language, good behaviour and delayed residency may not translate to the UK. With 111,000 asylum claims recorded to June 2025 and a backlog of 224,742, Labour faces a major challenge and internal resistance to Danish-style reforms.

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Joining Ian to dissect the mess:

•Sebastian Salek — insider strategist on Labour Party dynamics and power plays.

•James Matthewson — veteran political journalist breaking down Westminster’s next move.

•Plus a powerful caller from the public: Georgina from London, who rings in live to ask what this chaos means for Britain’s future.

Topics on the agenda:

•Why ministers are demanding the ousting of Morgan McSweeney and whether Starmer will survive the pressure.

•The briefing war inside Labour — how anonymous attacks, “juvenile” briefings and internal factionalism are exposing a party in crisis.

•Overview of the leadership battlefield: Who is positioning, who is waiting, and who might step up if Starmer falls?

•What this means for British politics, Labour’s agenda, and the next UK general election.

If you’re interested in Labour leadership, Keir Starmer’s future, Wes Streeting speculation, Morgan McSweeney scandal, UK politics 2025, Downing Street leaks, Labour power struggle, this episode is essential.

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With unemployment rising, businesses struggling to hire, and millions claiming benefits without ever needing to work, Ian unpacks the state of a nation in decline. Under Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, more than 1,000 jobs a day are now being lost, while over 4 million people are on benefits exempt from seeking employment.

Tina McKenzie MBE, Chair of Policy & Advocacy at the Federation of Small Businesses, joins Ian to explain how anti-enterprise policies and red tape are crushing entrepreneurs and stopping Britain from hiring again.

Then, shifting from economics to faith, Bishop Ceirion Dewar from the Confessing Anglican Church explores the rise of Christian nationalism and why Britain’s churches are losing touch with people. “It’s not about the platform or the politics,” he says “it’s about the people.”

From Starmer’s socialist paradise to a nation of non-workers, and from empty pews to failing policies, Ian Collins exposes the cultural and spiritual crisis shaping modern Britain.

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With Tim Davie and Deborah Turness both resigning amid mounting pressure, former BBC presenter Sally Jones joins Ian to ask whether the Trump threat was the final straw and if the BBC can ever learn to leave politics at the studio door.

Then Ed Gemmell, leader of The Climate Party, defends the existence of COP summits, arguing they’re vital to Britain’s economic and environmental future - potentially worth £20 billion a week to the UK economy - while others question whether Net Zero conferences have lost all credibility.

From BBC bias and licence fee reform to Trump’s billion-dollar lawsuit and the future of COP, Ian Collins pulls no punches on money, media, and political hypocrisy.

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Veteran broadcaster David Elstein, with over fifty years inside television — from the BBC to Channel 5 — joins Ian to expose the deep ideological fractures tearing through the BBC. Then Sonia Sodha, columnist and commentator, unpacks how the Corporation became “captured by minority gender ideology,” and what that says about modern media culture.

Between callers, Ian explores the asylum incentive scandal with Robert Bates from the Centre for Migration Control, asking whether paying migrants to leave is policy failure or pragmatic politics.

From BBC bias and newsroom infighting to Britain’s border breakdown, this episode pulls no punches on the state of the nation’s institutions — and the cost to the British taxpayer.

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As polls reveal a frightening collapse in national pride and growing divides between Brits and migrants, writer and trade unionist Paul Embery joins Ian to ask whether Sir Keir Starmer’s Britain has lost its identity.

Live from Rio, our COP30 reporter breaks down Starmer’s declaration that Britain is “all in” on Net Zero, even as taxpayers face mounting costs and energy pressures back home. Then Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Ideas dissects the chaos at Villa Park, where police clashed with football fans and Palestine protesters amid another surge of public unrest.

And former Scotland Yard superintendent Nusrit Mehtab exposes the latest Met Police racism scandal, after an internal review brands the force “institutionally racist” — once again shaking public trust in British policing.

Ian Collins brings the straight talk you won’t hear anywhere else — cutting through spin, ideology, and media noise to ask: is Britain breaking down under the weight of its own divisions?

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First, meet our EV-guest Jordan (the EV Guy), who explains how the pay-per-mile tax will hit EV drivers and British taxpayers alike. Next, we’re joined by former Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee, dissecting law-and-order breakdown: how the sentencing overhaul could invite thousands more offences and unleash chaos on our streets. Then caller Leanne from Birmingham shares her live experience preparing for the match under heavy police deployment — more than 700 officers in place as anti-Semitic protests threaten public safety.

If you’re concerned about EV tax, pay-per-mile charges, British taxpayers, crime surge UK, sentencing bill, Labour Party law reform, Aston Villa Maccabi Tel Aviv Birmingham, anti-Semitic protests UK, police deployment, then this episode is a must-listen.

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From Britain’s “sick note” crisis costing billions, to Labour’s education reforms turning classrooms into ideological battlegrounds, Ian and his guests reveal how the left's obsession with virtue politics is bankrupting common sense and taxpayers alike.

Joining Ian Collins are:

• Chloe Dobbs, political commentator challenging the rise of woke culture.
• Jonathan Gullis, former Conservative MP fighting back against Labour’s radical agenda.
• Tom Rivers, veteran US broadcaster offering an American perspective from London.

Expect fearless conversation about Keir Starmer, Zohran Mamdani, woke Britain, education reform, UK politics, taxpayer spending, the culture wars, and the cost of progressive ideology.

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