Talk Breakfast

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Isabel Oakeshott, International Editor of TalkTV, kicks off todays show to discuss Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent visit to the UK. Isabel raises the important question of whether it's sustainable for the UK to continue supporting Ukraine financially while it works to rebuild its economy post-pandemic. Later on, Matthew Syed, author and columnist at The Times, will join the show to examine the bullying allegations made against Dominic Raab and the rise of "trial by digital mob." Finally, Dr. Paul Stott, Head of the Security & Extremism Unit at the Policy Exchange think tank, will return to The Independent Republic to shed light on how political correctness has led to downplaying the threat of Islamist extremism in the government's Prevent program. Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Head of Communications at the Centre for Policy Studies Emma Revell kicked off today's show to discuss the 'biggest Whitehall shake-up since Brexit' yesterday as the PM re-shuffled his cabinet. Social Policy analyst and writer Rakib Ehsan joins shortly after to discuss his new report on integrating Britain's communities. British businessman and farmer Wilfred-Emmanuel-Jones MBE returns to the Independent Republic for his takedown of the weeks top stories and The Spectator's James Heale closes the show to look ahead to today's PMQs as Presiedent Zelenskky arrives in the UK this morning to meet with King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. All that and much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on TalkTV as our Political Editor leads the discussion on today's cabinet reshuffle under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, live from 10 Downing Street. Ben Habib, former MEP, will share his thoughts on the new appointments and The Spectator's recent interview with former PM Liz Truss. In light of the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border that has claimed over 5,000 lives and caused widespread injury, we will hear from Istanbul resident Arda Tunca on the ground for insight into the impact of this natural disaster and the efforts of local and global communities to aid in recovery. We will also hear live reaction from lawyer Chris Daw KC on the sentencing of former Met Police officer David Carrick, who has now admitted to 85 offenses, including multiple rapes and has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison. Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly analysis of the latest news from "clown world," followed by Rob Clark, Director of Defence & Security Unit at Civitas, who will discuss the necessary changes to maintain a strong defense for Britain in the face of cost concerns presented to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Tune in for all this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chairman of The Freedom Association and Former MEP David Bannerman kicks off todays show to discuss Liz Truss' return into the public sphere after her abrupt resignation last year, former defence minister Gerald Howarth joins shortly after to echo Truss' return with particular regard made to her plans to reignite her China row in a fresh challenge to Rishi Sunak. Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly discussion with Mike with a particular focus on last week's revelation that the army spied on lockdown critics in an operation that targeted politicians and high-profile journalists like Peter who raised doubts about pandemic response. Host of What China Wants podcast Sam Olsen returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the Chinese spying balloon saga and how it has deflated efforts to mend US-China relations, Annabel Denham from the Institute of Economic Affairs closes the show to discuss her recent piece in the Spectator that outlines what striking workers don’t tell you about public sector pay as the biggest-ever round of NHS strikes gets under way today. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor of CapX John Ashmore kicks off today's show to reflect on TalkTV's exclusive interview with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last night as he assures the country on his confidence in the Rwanda policy and the conservative party's mission to solve the migrant crisis. Travel Editor for The Independent Simon Calder joins shortly after to discuss why drivers are facing a 40 mile detour to get around a 200m stretch of road works in what is being labelled the 'Road To Hell'. Commissioning Editor at The Spectator Mary Wakefield makes her debut on The Independent Republic to discuss her recent piece explaining where she thinks the Met Police are going wrong. Independent energy Consultant Kathryn Porter joins shortly after to discuss Ofgem ordering British Gas to stop force-fitting prepayment meters, Adam Coleman from The New York Post returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest stories from across the pond and TalkTV Presenter and former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries closes the show to discuss her exclusive interview with Boris Johnson live tonight at 8pm! 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 today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as teachers continue their nationwide strike, we discuss how it's affecting parents and children alike. Diary Editor for The Spectator James Heale joins shortly after to share his thoughts on Rishi Sunaks first 100 days in Downing Street as Prime Minister. Author and journalist Frank Furedi returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the nationwide strikes causing turmoil in this country, we also ask Frank's thoughts on the spying of lockdown critics and journalists by our very own military. A new investigation by the Times has revealed how British Gas debt agents are breaking into homes of vulnerable people, we speak to head of investigations Paul Morgan- Bentley to get to the bottom of this shocking story. We also go live to the Bank of England as they announce new interest rates today with Business Editor at The SPectator Martin Vander Weyer closing the show to express his concerns at rising interest rates and the looming recession. 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 'Walkout Wednesday' as Britain is hit by the biggest day of action in over a decade. Professor Len Shackleton from The Institute of Economic Affairs continues the conversations as well as a solution to our rail woes that aren't necessarily tied up to re nationalisation. Former MEP Ben Habib returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the shocking failures of our immigration and parole board as murders by asylum seekers continue. Police officers were called by the ambulance service shortly after 5pm on Tuesday after a report that a dog had attacked a child in the back garden of a property in Broadlands, Netherfield, we speak to dog behaviourist Stan Rawlinson to understand what needs to be done to deter any more attacks from happening. and former Conservative MP Nick De Bois closes the show to recap today's Prime Minister's Questions. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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