Talk Breakfast

Former Conservative MP Nick De Bois CBE kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's plan for a refashion of the Brexit deal as Ursula Von Der Leyen travels to Britain for negotiation talks, plus discussing Raab's bullying allegations. On the matter of Brexit talks, what will this mean for those migrants crossing the channel and their lawyers? Who is allowed to stay and who is deported? Steven Woolfe, Director of The Centre for Migration and Economic prosperity speaks to Mike about the technicalities and the issues the Brexit renegotiations might bring. Columnist for The Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how he believes Shamima Begum was punished without a trial following last weeks news of her losing the chance to reapply for a UK citizenship, Peter also continues to question why today's entertainment writers insist of rewriting the past for their TV dramas. Plus James Bond seems to be next in the literature firing line, as the Woke brigade in the English department want to rewrite some of the langue used in the classic Ian Fleming books. Mike asks host of the Really 007 podcast, Tom J Pickup why the wokefinger is pointed to James Bond.Finally, Howard Cox is back with Mike as Sheffield are the latest city to bring in a 'clean air zone', the madness comes after London's mayor Sadiq Khan expanded the ULEZ zone over in London, plus Howard discuss how a firm over in Heathrow airport who claims to be keeping customer's car safe in a car park when they only go and park it in at a local road near the airport and much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine/Russia conflict, as well as his thoughts on Keir Starmer's recently announced 5-step plan and the growing backlog of asylum seekers in the UK, along with potential solutions to this issue. Ukrainian MPs Adrii Osadchuck and Oleksiy Goncharenko will then join Mike to further discuss the past year since Putin's army invaded, before a minute of silence is observed outside Downing Street with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Our reporter on the ground in Kyiv will also provide additional insight into the current situation in Ukraine and how locals are coping one year on. We will also ask Rt Hon. Lord Andrew Roberts about the impact of the ongoing conflict on Ukraine and the reasons behind the depletion of the UK military despite the aid provided to Ukraine by the British government.TalkSport's boxing pundit Gareth A Davies will be returning to The Independent Republic to share his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Youtuber Jake Paul and Tommy Fury this Sunday night. and Conservative MP Bob Seely closes the show with his thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, live from Kyiv. Join us for this engaging discussion on a range of topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TalkTV's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott will kick off today's show by discussing Keir Starmer's speech outlining Labour's five missions for government. We will also cover the latest developments in the Nicola Bulley case as investigations begin into the police's handling of the situation. As we mourn the passing of football legend John Motson at the age of 77, we will speak with TalkSport's Ally McCoist and Gary Newbon MBE, both of whom pay their respects and reflect on his illustrious career. Columnist for Spiked Online returns to the Independent Republic to react to Kier Starmers speech, in addition to her reaction on the return of Lady Hussey to Buckingham Palace after being forced out of Palace life after a race row with campaigner Ngozi Fulani. Former Adviser to Tony Blair John Mcternan gives his take on Starmers speech and Henry Bolton OBE closes the show to discuss the latest home office statistics on irregular migration as crossings increase by 60% since last year alone. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off todays show to discuss the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol negotiations, and as news breaks that Shamima Begum, the 23-year-old who left east London aged 15 to join the Islamic State in Syria, has lost her appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship we ask Ms Hoey her thoughts on the decision. As some supermarkets decide to ration fruit and veg as shelves empty due to poor weather in Europe and Africa we talk to TalkTV reporter Ollie Whitfield-Miocic outside a local supermarket to see just how bad things are. Historian, Broadcaster and Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum Rafe Heydel-Mankoo returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the court decision to deny Shamima Begum citizenship in this country in addition to the asylum-seeker backlog passing the 150,000 mark as upkeep bill hits £2.1bn a year. Former Met Police Detective Chief Inspector joins Mike in the studio to provide his thoughts on the Begum decision as well as Former Head of National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillip. Former British Army colonel and chemical weapons expert Hamish De Bretton-Gordon closes the show to discuss Putin's speech yesterday as he signals the return of Cold War nuclear tests. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chairman of BrexitWatch & Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off todays show to discuss the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as the body recovered in the River Wyre was confirmed yesterday as well as the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol negotiations that are still ongoing as Prime Minister Sunak and Suella Braverman voice their concerns this morning. Senior Fellow Policy Exchange & Former Political aide to Boris Johnson Andrew Gilligan returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his recent study that uncovers how The Cenotaph, Britain’s chief national war memorial, has been placed on a secret Scotland Yard list of “contentious statues” prone to attack because of their links to war, imperialism or slavery as well as many other London landmarks.  Former Greater Manchester Police Detective Maggie Oliver joins shortly after to discuss further the social media reaction to the ongoing Nicola Bulley and the damage it may have caused to the family and the case as a whole. Author and Sociologist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the top headlines in clown world, and Editor of UnHerd James Billot closes the show to discuss how new polls worldwide is showing war fatigue may be setting in as countries start questioning how much longer they can afford funding this war, all that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss President Biden's surprise trip to Kyiv to meet President Zelensky and new preliminary plans by the Home Office to set a cap on migration. Editor of the Lancashire Post Nicola Adam joins shortly after to provide the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as Lancashire police recover a body in the River Wyre yesterday. Columnist for The Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss Firearm offences soaring nationwide according to new Home Office statistics, Peter also continues to question why our government is willing to continue the conflict with Russia without any attempts at peace talks. As the books of Roald Dahl are set to be rewritten to avoid future offence we speak to Deputy Literary Editor from the Sunday Times Laura Hackett to understand why Puffin publishers are hiring sensitivity editors for the legendary authors children's books. Former Met Police Detective Inspector Hamish Brown MBE returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the alleged 2500% increase in firearm offences in the UK and what needs to be done nationwide to deter this from worsening. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's trip to Northern Ireland this morning for a last-ditch Brexit deal push in addition to his exclusive interview last night with Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. As Surrey becomes the latest to join the county councils taking Sadiq Khan to court over planned ULEZ extension we speak to GLA Conservatives transport spokesperson & London Assembly Member for South West Nick Rogers to understand the ensuing fightback against the draconian policy set out by the London Mayor. Editor, Lancashire Post Nicola Adam joins the Independent Republic to provide the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as Home Secretary Suella Braverman shares her concerns this morning with the police response. Former BBC executive and Principal of South College Durham University Professor Tim Luckhurst joins shortly after to discuss the director-general of the BBC's recent comments regarding the license fee as he expresses his surprise people are willing to pay for it, and Independent statistician Jamie Jenkins closes the show to provide the latest figures on migration, crime and much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's resignation, and news from across the world as Governor of China’s Xinjiang region cancels his upcoming UK visit after backlash. We continue our discussion of Sturgeon's resignation with Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond who shares his thoughts on the future of Scotland without Sturgeon and his personal relationship with her over the years. Energy analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs Andy Mayer returns to The Independent Republic to debate the controversial profiteering of British Gas owner Centrica after a record £3.3 billion in profit despite rising energy costs. The Home Office have released their Knife Crime and Prolific Offenders Statistics this morning amid knife crime soaring in home counties particularly in the West Midlands as drug rings spread; we speak to Chair of The West Midlands Police Federation Sergeant Rich Cooke to discuss what is needed to improve these worrying numbers of violent crime and ultimately death. Former foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News and NBC, and author of The Fire of the Dragon: China’s New Cold War Ian Williams closes the show to discuss the ongoing spy balloon saga, what this means for UK defence and how it raises more pressing concerns with Chinese cameras leaving British police vulnerable to spying. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House of Lords Peer Lord Stewart Jackson kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Tories urge the government to stop sending foreign aid to China before the next election and council tax rises by 5%. Elliot Keck from the Taxpayers Alliance joins shortly after to discuss the increase in council tax further. MP for Orkney & Shetlands. Lib Dem spokesman on Home Affairs, Justice & Northern Ireland Alastair Carmichael MP joins the Independent Republic to discuss Britain's lawlessness as he believes the conservative government are currently asleep at the wheel when it comes to tackling crime, which is spiralling under their watch. Sadiq Khan has been slammed once again over 'nonsense data' behind the ULEZ scheme, Leader of Bromley Council Colin Smith joins Mike to discuss why his council are joining many others in fighting back. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baroness Claire Fox opens today's program to analyze the top news stories of the day, including the recent riots in Merseyside amid public outrage over asylum hotels, and the conspiracy behind the Europe summit staged by senior politicians. Later, Harry Miller, a former police officer and founder of the Fair Cop Group, joins the conversation to delve deeper into the weekend riots in Liverpool and the police force's priorities, which seem to prioritize addressing thought crimes over criminal acts. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly half-hour segment, this week focusing on the Prevent Program report by William Shawcross, Peter also explores the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as peace talks remain elusive. Professor of Astrophysics Don Polacco joins the show to address the ongoing confusion in the US regarding the Chinese spy balloon and other UFO's that were shot down by the Pentagon last week. Finally, writer for Spiked Online Jordan Tyldesley closes the program to discuss the latest OFSTED school ratings and the recent controversy surrounding Lee Anderson and his criminal punishment comments. Don't miss out on all this and more, tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.