Talk Breakfast

Ethical vegan Jordi Casamitjana discussed his "philosophical belief" being protected in law. Kulveer Ranger, former adviser to Boris Johnson, looked into Dominic Cummings' call for weirdos and misfits to shake up Whitehall. And former Metropolitan Police officer Peter Bleksley talked to Mike about the growing power of private police forces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Leader of York Council, Andy D'Agorne, defends the city's planned car ban. Colonel Richard Kemp discusses the Army's latest recruitment campaign. And Brendan Chilton of Labour Future examines the poll which suggests Sir Keir Starmer is the favourite to lead the party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Phillips, former Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, debunks the ongoing virtue signalling across society. Alp Mehmet from Migration Watch UK raises his concerns on Johnson's points-based immigration system. And John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator for the Independent, looks back at the politics of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Leighton, Chief Executive of 9 academies, discusses elite schools snubbing £1m for scholarships for working class white boys. Dominika Piasecka from the Vegan Society argues for the rights of 'ethical vegans'. And Charlie Shepherd from the Lake District Ramblers scrutinises the calls to make the national park more accessible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Director of Comms for Theresa May Katie Perrior joins us to catch us up with what's happening behind the scenes in Downing Street. Former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies explains why police are using tasers more. Dale Vince looks back at the biggest stories of 2019. And we bring you The Ultimate Perrior Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hang on a minute, I thought we'd already had a Queen's Speech this year? Correct! It's Groundhog Day in the Tent of Common Sense and we're joined by Conservative MPs Mark Francois, Bob Seely, and Ben Bradley. Plus, Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury Jonathan Reynolds. And, Matteo Bergamini from Shout Out UK explains why his Facebook page has just been shut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off with Labour MP Chris Bryant to find out whether he blames Jeremy Corbyn for the election result. The number of migrants crossing the channel continues to rise, are we doing enough about it? And is it a hate crime to call someone a nerd? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should former MPs be given peerages so they can return to politics? New Lib Dem MP Daisy Cooper joins us for the first time in the Independent Republic of Mike Graham. The Sun on Sunday's Political Editor and opera aficionado David Wooding pops in to talk about a fight at the Royal Opera House. And Helen Knapman talks us through the best products of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to former Labour Lord Chancellor Lord Charlie Falconer about what's gone wrong in the Labour Party. Esther Krakue from Turning Point UK explains what young voters want. And it's time for Mike to release the Top 100 Planks of the Year list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The result of the referendum are in and Boris Johnson as a ''stomping'' majority. Mike has all the big names as the Independent Republic comes live from College Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.