Talk Breakfast

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TalkTV International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's top headlines as an anti-discrimination law that would prevent banks from blocking accounts over customers’ political views is to be tabled by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg. The former business secretary is proposing an amendment to the Digital Markets Bill to prevent banks from apparently blacklisting customers who hold controversial views.  Author of Not Zero Ross Clark joins shortly after to discuss Britain's Road Rebellion in his latest piece in The Spectator as the ULEZ fightback from councils begins across the capital. Former First Minister of Scotland and Leader of The Alba Party Alex Salmond returns to The Independent Republic as Dundee actor Brian Cox is set to star in Alex Salmond’s Edinburgh Fringe show along with Mike himself, David Davies, Mick Lynch and many more. Assistant Editor of The Spectator Isabel Hardman joins Mike shortly after to discuss why the NHS will be on “red alert” on Thursday and Friday as thousands of consultants strike for 48 hours, a senior leader has warned. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former No10 Adviser & Founder Conservative Home Tim Montgomerie kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings top headlines as Government ministers are braced for Rishi Sunak to reshuffle the Cabinet in the coming days as he seeks to “freshen up” his front bench amid fears of a hat trick of by-election defeats. Head of Security and Extremism, Policy Exchange Dr Paul Stott joins shortly after to discuss how small boats could be a backdoor into Britain for terrorists, the UK's security sources believe. The Channel crisis could provide an opportunity for individual killers to exploit our weak borders, they add. More than 13,000 people have already arrived since January on small boats. Deputy Case Director for the Free Speech Union Ben Jones returns to the Independent Republic to discuss Nigel Farage who has revealed in the Telegraph this morning Coutts bank risks the UK ending up with a China-style social credit system after the bank decided his views “do not align with our values”. A reputational risk committee “exited” the former Ukip leader after considering a dossier detailing his comments about Brexit, his friendship with Donald Trump and his views on LGBT rights among many reasons he was not “compatible with Coutts”, and Conservative MP Miriam Cates closes the show to discuss why Rishi Sunak is expected to delay issuing transgender guidance for schools after the attorney-general and government lawyers warned that plans to strengthen it would be unlawful. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former MEP Rupert Lowe kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's headlines as the Illegal Migration Bill is set to become law after the government won a final series of votes in the Lords. The legislation is central to the prime minister's pledge to stop small boats crossing the English Channel. Former NHS Trust Chair Matin Gower joins shortly after to discuss why on earth more than one million patients a month are having to wait four weeks to see their GP, with rural areas the worst affected. Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his recent visit to Wales as protesters are claiming victory after a siege ended at a top hotel due to take in more than 200 asylum seekers. The four-star Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli, South Wales, which allegedly sacked its staff after gaining the Home Office contract, has been surrounded by demonstrators who blocked off the two main entrances, trapping six security workers inside. Author of ‘Free Your Mind’ Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the worst headlines from clown world and Baroness Karren Brady CBE closes the show to discuss how we can save the high street. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative London Assembly Member Neil Garratt AM kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's top headlines as fury grows at Khan's 'socialist tax' with tens of thousands now demanding an end to 'madness'. Former Conservative Health Minister Lord James Bethell joins shortly after to discuss why the Conservatives will miss their election pledge to build 40 hospitals by the end of the decade, government auditors have said, warning that the programme is “not good value for money” . Headteacher of the Sacred Heart School London Serge Cefai returns to The Independent Republic to discuss Rishi Sunak's warning as he unveils a crackdown on low-quality courses. Writing exclusively for The Telegraph, the Prime Minister says too many young people are being sold a “false dream” that going to university will give them the skills they need to get a “decent job”. And Historian Dominic Sandbrook closes the show to discuss mass tourism's toll on travel as overcrowding and tourist traps are dampening sightseeing joy. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings top headlines as demands a “proper debate on the Ukraine war" after the UK provided £2.3 billion in military support last year. Author and Sociologist Frank Furedi joins Mike shortly after to discuss his latest piece in the Daily Mail as he outlines his contempt for those 'unelected buffoons' in the Lords trying to sabotage the Bill to stop small boats. Author of Not Zero Ross Clark returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the latest weather hysteria as Europe is set to hit its hottest temperature EVER within days as 48C double heatwaves that are named after mythological guardians of Hell leave continent boiling in sweat, we also discuss why Sadiq Khan is under pressure regarding his ULEZ scheme once again. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off this morning's show to delve into the mornings top headlines as Huw Edwards has been named as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images His wife Vicky Flind issued a statement on his behalf, saying he was "suffering mental health issues" and is now receiving in-patient hospital care. PR and Media Guru Mark Borkwoski joins shortly after to provide his thoughts on the latest scandal from the beeb. TalkTV International Editor Isabel Oakeshott returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest international news in addition to NHS chiefs giving ministers two months to end doctors' strikes, with the service's top doctor saying “we cannot go on like this”. Journalist from Voice Of Wales Stan Robinson joins Mike shortly after to discuss their victory after a siege ended at a top hotel due to take in more than 200 asylum seekers. The four-star Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli, South Wales, which allegedly sacked its staff after gaining the Home Office contract, has been surrounded by demonstrators who blocked off the two main entrances, trapping six security workers inside. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Columnist at Spiked Online Ella Whelan kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings top headlines as a police investigation looms over what could become the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history as it emerged the inquiry into baby deaths at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will be the largest ever carried out in the UK with 1,700 cases now being examined. TalkTVs very own Kevin O'Sullivan joins shortly after to discuss the latest from the BBC as controversy continues as the broadcaster made just two attempts over several weeks to contact the family who made what it describes as a "very serious" complaint about a BBC presenter. Social Policy Analyst Rakib Ehsan returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his latest report for Policy Exchange in the Daily Mail as asylum-related spending hits £3.5bn a year which includes hotel accommodation, allowances, healthcare, school places & more.  Journalist & Author of ‘Free Your Mind’ Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the worst headlines from clown world, and Times travel correspondent Ben Clatworthy closes the show to explain why your train ticket might finally become cheaper - but don't hold your breath!. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.