The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show

Andy Burnham’s Prisoner Release U-Turn — as Gary Lineker Demands Higher Taxes on the Rich Jul 23, 2026 35:03 Andy Burnham pauses plans for the early release of criminals after PC Andrew Harper’s widow branded the scheme “deplorable”. Julia Hartley-Brewer and former military intelligence officer Philippa Ingram examine Britain’s prison crisis, overstretched probation service and the risks to public safety. Plus, Burnham unveils a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues, while fro

Andy Burnham’s uncosted spending spree — is Britain’s new PM making promises he can’t keep? Jul 22, 2026 32:43 Julia Hartley-Brewer grills Blue Labour founder Lord Maurice Glasman on Andy Burnham’s first days as Prime Minister, questioning whether his flurry of announcements — VAT off electricity bills, cut-price bus fares, rough sleeping funds — are anything more than uncosted trinkets. They clash over defence spending, welfare reform, immigration and net zero, before former Labour adviser Paul Richa

Andy Burnham cuts tax on household electricity... and announces shock chancellor pick Jul 21, 2026 35:26 Andy Burnham unveils his new Labour Cabinet and scraps VAT on domestic energy bills — saving the average household just 86p a week. Julia Hartley-Brewer challenges Lord Foulkes over the Prime Minister’s cost-of-living offer, defence spending, benefits reform and pledge to end rough sleeping. Tom Slater delivers his verdict on Burnham’s “hope and change” agenda, Net Zero and Britain’s soa

Starmer quits and Burnham is crowned as PM – who will be his cabinet? Jul 20, 2026 28:42 Keir Starmer has officially resigned as Prime Minister, handing power to Andy Burnham after a dramatic day at Westminster – with King Charles accepting Starmer’s resignation and Burnham’s government. Julia Hartley-Brewer dissects Starmer's self-congratulatory farewell speech, Labour's factionalism, and the frantic scramble over top jobs as Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood and Yvette Cooper jostle

England's World Cup heartbreak, Tuchel under fire — plus political storm around Ann Widdecombe murder Jul 16, 2026 38:39 Neil and Christine Hamilton react to England's agonising World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, questioning Thomas Tuchel's tactics and slamming Argentina's Falklands provocations. The pair also tackle Shabana Mahmood's rumoured Chancellor move, net zero, and Britain's migration crisis. Plus, raw reflections on the murder of their friend Ann Widdecombe and warnings over the demonisati

Zia Yusuf slams other parties’ 'poisonous bigot' Ann Widdecombe rhetoric — plus nanny state questions over junk food ad ban Jul 15, 2026 20:00 Duncan Barkes puts Labour peer Lord Foulkes on the spot over past insults aimed at the late Ann Widdecombe, including David Lammy's "poisonous bigot" jibe and Wes Streeting's jab — and asks whether Reform UK's Zia Yusuf has a point. Labour peer Lord Foulkes dodges and takes aim at Yusuf instead. Elsewhere, Andy Burnham's imminent premiership faces scrutiny questions, before lifestyle eco

Counter-Terror Police Take Charge of Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe Jul 14, 2026 28:00 Counter-terrorism police have taken charge of the investigation into the suspected murder of Anne Whittacombe, as former Met detective Peter Bleksley slams Devon and Cornwall Police's handling of the case and warns Britons must now take responsibility for their own safety. Attorney General Lord Hermer faces backlash after mocking ECHR critics in a bizarre Instagram video. Elsewhere, Taxp

Anne Widdecombe Death: Do MPs need better security? Jul 13, 2026 27:55 Duncan Barkes leads a debate on Talk following the suspected murder of Conservative figure Anne Widdecombe, as Devon and Cornwall Police continue questioning a suspect arrested 270 miles away. With politicians increasingly vulnerable to attack, Duncan asks how much security MPs should receive - and who should foot the bill - amid Reform UK warnings that capping political donations could endan

Has Farage’s resignation left ‘egg on his face’ – or is it an establishment stitch-up? Jul 9, 2026 26:05 Nigel Farage faces fierce scrutiny over a £5 million cryptocurrency donation and his links to convicted fraudster George Cottrell, resigning his party leadership role to fight the Clacton by-election against Count Binface. Former Sun political editor Trevor Kavanagh joins Julia to dissect whether this is a catastrophic tactical error or an establishment stitch-up — plus the extraordinary "cor

Farage's bluff called as he awaits Binface by-election farce... or is it a masterstroke of narrative control? Jul 8, 2026 34:13 Nigel Farage has resigned his Clacton seat and forced a by-election — but with no serious party willing to stand against him, the stunt appears to have spectacularly misfired. Mail on Sunday's Dan Hodges says Farage knows he's "bang to rights" with the Parliamentary Standards Commission and engineered this as an escape route. Reform MP Sarah Pochin defends her leader, but even she strugg

Rapists Released Early, ADHD Benefit Explosion & Farage Under Fire Jul 7, 2026 28:01 Labour's prison crisis is spiralling out of control, and victims are paying the price.With dangerous sex offenders set to walk free after serving just a third of their sentences, Kemi Badenoch is urging Labour MPs to back an amendment to stop the early release scheme. Grooming gang survivors, including the courageous Fiona Goddard, say the system has failed them twice over. Meanwhile, convict

Burnham’s coronation without scrutiny, Farage donor storm and Britain’s defence disaster Jul 6, 2026 32:05 Lord Daniel Hannan and Sir Iain Duncan Smith on Andy Burnham’s vague route to No10, Nigel Farage’s funding row, Britain’s broken welfare state, Trump’s NATO ultimatum and why Labour risks becoming the biggest appeasement government since the 1930s — plus England’s World Cup thriller and the row over who really pays for our politicsKeir Starmer’s premiership may be collapsing into its final act… bu

Britain’s Border Farce Explodes: Grooming Gang ‘Daddy’ Set Free, People-Smuggling Godfather Found in Leicester — and Starmer’s Defence Black Hole Deepens Jul 2, 2026 43:14 Keir Starmer’s Britain is facing yet another law-and-order meltdown — and Julia Hartley-Brewer is not letting ministers off the hook.Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabbir Ahmed, known sickeningly as “Daddy”, is due to be released from prison despite being convicted of 30 rape and sexual offences against girls, including a child as young as 12. Stripped of British citizenship but unable to be d

Starmer's Defence Sham — and the £5 billion black hole he's leaving behind for Andy Burnham Jul 1, 2026 35:46 Keir Starmer's much-hyped defence investment plan has unravelled… and retired British Army Colonel Tim Collins OBE is still unimpressed. With nearly £5 billion unaccounted for, ammunition stockpiles at zero, and Type 45 destroyers that simply don't work, Britain's military is in crisis. Collins warns we are already at war in the cyber realm, that Poland and the Baltic states are watching

Burnham's ‘Hot Air’ Speech — and Starmer leaves Andy Burnham with a disastrous defence budget Jun 30, 2026 24:41 Andy Burnham finally stepped into the spotlight with his long-awaited leadership pitch — but behind the buzzwords and feel-good slogans, political writer Brendan O'Neill says there was precious little substance. No plan for immigration, no mention of defence, no serious reckoning with net zero, and rumours that Ed Miliband could become Chancellor. Is this really the man who wants to lead Brit

PM hopeful Andy Burnham gives anticipated policy speech…which brings more questions than answers Jun 29, 2026 29:15 Andy Burnham has finally broken cover to flesh out a vision of what he’d do with power in No10... but his grand vision didn't go much beyond English devolution and a sentimental commitment to give people 'hope in their hearts'. As the Manchester Mayor delivers his first major set-piece speech as Prime Minister-in-waiting, Julia Hartley-Brewer tears apart his 10-year plan to strip Whitehall of

NHS maternity betrayal – is our health system fit for purpose? Plus: Trump describes Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’ Jun 25, 2026 36:38 Britain's maternity scandal has been exposed in a fulsome report — revealing criminal negligence dressed up in bureaucratic incompetence. Hundreds of mothers and babies died or were left seriously injured at Nottingham University NHS Trust over 13 years, while it seems managers prioritised self-protection over saving lives. Julia Hartley-Brewer and former senior military intelligence off

Burnham faces defence crisis before he even gets to No10 – as his team wrangles with Starmer over investment plan Jun 24, 2026 47:24 The defence community are sounding the alarm over Britain's crumbling defences. Former Head of the British Army, General Sir Peter Wall, joins Julia to lay bare the stark reality: the UK has gone from NATO's leading European nation to the bottom of the pile, with a defence funding gap so severe that the military is expecting to make significant cuts. With Keir Starmer limping toward a NA

10 Years of Brexit, Burnham's Britain and the £5 Million Donation to Farage Jun 23, 2026 23:04 Ten years on from the biggest democratic vote in British history, Nigel Farage joins Julia Hartley-Brewer to take stock of what Brexit delivered — and where the political class failed to implement it.  Immigration went through the roof, EU regulations were barely touched, and the promises made to 17 million voters were quietly buried. But is Brexit itself to blame?With Keir Starmer appar

Starmer RESIGNS: Julia and Talk listeners Celebrate… As Burnham Eyes No10 — And Reform Demands An Election Jun 22, 2026 44:31 Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party after losing the confidence of his MPs.In reaction, Julia says Starmer was “dragged kicking and screaming” from the leadership after a disastrous premiership defined by broken promises, winter fuel cuts, tax rises, digital ID, the Chagos deal and failure on welfare reform.Former Conservative adviser Clare Pearsall joins Julia to assess Starme

Oxfordshire Council tries to ban Union Flags — after England win their first World Cup game Jun 18, 2026 25:18 Keir Starmer could be gone within days. That's the verdict of Sun columnist David Wooding, who reveals Westminster is awash with leadership chatter — including claims that Ed Miliband has already been offered the Chancellorship by a rival contender. With Cabinet ministers refusing the Prime Minister's calls and resignations potentially imminent, the clock may finally be ticking on Starmer's t

Russia Fires Warning Shots at British Pensioners in the Channel — is Britain defenceless? Jun 17, 2026 22:53 A retired British couple sailing in the English Channel found themselves in the crosshairs of a Russian warship — and then they accused the MoD of trying to bury the story. Rear Admiral Chris Parry, former Royal Navy Commander, cuts through the noise to explain exactly who was in the right, why Russian captains are paranoid about suicide vessels, and why Britain's hollowed-out frigate and des

Britain's Defence Crisis Laid Bare on the World Stage — Starmer meets global leaders as Military Chiefs Sound the Alarm Jun 16, 2026 30:55 Keir Starmer struts across the G7 stage in Evian — but with a resigned Defence Secretary, a furious Armed Forces Minister, and a Chief of the Defence Staff warning that Britain can barely afford to train its own troops, world leaders are greeting him with what Sir David Davis bluntly calls "ill-disguised pity."Former head of the British Army, Lord Dannatt, joins Julia in the studio to dissect the

Labour's Defence Shambles — The Minister Who Walked Away Speaks Out Jun 15, 2026 35:40 Former Armed Forces Minister Al Carnes made headlines when he followed Defence Secretary John Healey out the door — and now he's telling us exactly why. In a frank and at times fiery exchange with Julia Hartley-Brewer, Carnes lays bare the uncomfortable truth: Britain is preparing for the last war, not the next one, and the Treasury's refusal to meaningfully fund defence is leaving this country da

Keir Starmer's Defence Secretary resigns over paltry defence investment - after second night of Belfast disorder Jun 11, 2026 56:11 Belfast is burning — and the government's answer is to crack down on you for talking about it. A second night of disorder gripped the city after knife-attack suspect Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national, was granted asylum via a Tory fast-track scheme requiring nothing more than a ten-page questionnaire. No face-to-face interview. No proper vetting. Just a tick-box exercise — and five years' leave to

Belfast on the Brink — Knife Attack, Riots and Britain at the limit? Jun 10, 2026 39:43 A Sudanese asylum seeker, Hadi Alodid, has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder, threats to kill, and possession of a knife — after a horrific street attack that left victim Stephen Ogilvie, an NHS radiographer, fighting for his life and without his left eye. Bail was refused. The court heard the suspect told medical staff "I will kill you" and was found armed with a

Belfast ‘Beheading’, Billions of Foreign Aid to Terrorists — and how DEI is rotting Britain away Jun 9, 2026 41:07 A Sudanese man has been arrested in north Belfast following what can only be described as an attempted beheading — a horrific, graphic attack captured on video.  Meanwhile, the BBC initially buried it beneath the headline: "Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after Belfast stabbing." Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Henry Hill, Political Editor of The Critic, who explains w

David Lammy disagrees with JD Vance over the Henry Nowak Fallout, Israel strikes Iran, and Labour's leadership uncertainty as Makerfield by-election looms Jun 8, 2026 50:35 Keir Starmer is busying himself with AI summits and an expected announcement of social media bans for under-16s — a move that looks suspiciously timed ahead of the Makerfield by-election. Is it genuine child protection, or is it political theatre designed to sustain the PM’s legacy? Also, the murder of Henry Nowak continues to dominate the national conversation. JD Vance's claim tha

Bleksley Blasts Bobbies Over Nowak Tragedy Jun 5, 2026 51:10 Charlie Rowley reacts as Burnham’s Makerfield pitch fuelled Labour leadership rumours, as Henry Nowak’s murder intensified policing rows and political pressure. Nowak’s family met Badenoch and Starmer, while Elon Musk’s comments drew rebukes amid calls for calm and accountability. Royal finances faced scrutiny over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s cottage arrangements, raising questions about privileg

Henry Nowak's family call for 'common sense' equality: Kemi Badenoch reacts to her meeting with the family Jun 4, 2026 52:28 The Prime Minister and Hampshire's Chief Constable insist there is no two-tier policing. But Hampshire Police's own documents, in black and white, explicitly state that officers must not treat people the same or be colourblind. Officers who underwent the force's mandatory DEI training reported feeling pressured — afraid to say the wrong thing. One in five feared being rejected for s

Henry Nowak: Two-Tier Policing, Race Bias and the Death of Equality Before the Law Jun 3, 2026 42:41 The murder of Henry Nowak sent shockwaves across Britain, after the body cam footage of police handcuffing a dying, stabbed teenager whilst he told them he couldn’t breathe and had been stabbed.  Julia Hartley-Brewer unpacks what this case reveals: the deadly consequence of an institutionalised ideology that has infected British policing from top to bottom.Julia is joined by commentator

‘I can’t breathe’: Did two-tier policing led to Henry Nowak’s death? The case that's shaking Britain Jun 2, 2026 35:33 The body cam footage from the murder of Henry Novak is incredibly disturbing. A young man, stabbed and dying, tells police four times he's been stabbed and nine times he can't breathe — and is handcuffed and left to die with two pints of blood in his lungs. His killer was never even handcuffed.Julia Hartley-Brewer doesn't hold back. She is joined by Reform UK's Treasury spokesman Robert

More Mandelson files coming ... and Nicola Sturgeon defends herself over 'crime she didn't commit' Jun 1, 2026 38:08 Julia Hartley-Brewer breaks down what hundreds of bombshell texts, WhatsApps, and emails are expected to reveal about Peter Mandelson's controversial appointment as UK Ambassador to the United States. Also under discussion is Nicola Sturgeon's BBC interview in which she claims to be serving a sentence for a crime she did not commit. Julia and former Conservative government adviser Claire Pearsall

Britain's ‘Lost Generation’: One in Six Young People Face a Workless Future May 28, 2026 29:45 Over a million young people aged 16 to 24 are currently not in education, employment or training. Former Cabinet Minister Alan Milburn argues that without urgent action, that figure could rise to one in six within five years. How has this happened? Milburn points to young people’s ‘aspiration’, but a job market that is failing them, following increases to employer’s national insurance and the

Blair criticises Starmer’s Labour for having no plan, the wrong policies on net zero, migration, and growth — and Reform in-fighting as Restore Britain improve in polls May 27, 2026 36:17 Tony Blair has dropped a political bombshell on Keir Starmer's desk. In a scathing 5,700-word essay, the former Prime Minister and three-time election winner says Labour has no coherent plan to fix Britain, is governing from a "soft left comfort zone," and will lose the next general election unless it ditches net zero, slashes the welfare bill, stops the boats, and stops pretending that swapp

Nicola Sturgeon's husband pleads guilty to embezzling party funds… did she know nothing? Plus: the teenage rapists spared prison time May 26, 2026 38:33 Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP party funds. That money was used for four coffee machines worth £9,000, £2,000 on salt and pepper shakers, an £80,000 Jaguar, and a motorhome parked on his mother's driveway. Sturgeon claims she knew absolutely nothing about where the money came from.Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Tom Slater, ed

Stats reveal a FIFTH of the UK population is born abroad – while the government celebrates a reduction in net migration May 21, 2026 21:36 The Office for National Statistics has released the migration figures for the last quarter — and whilst the government is celebrating, Julia Hartley-Brewer isn't buying it. She's joined by Reform UK Councillor and Deputy Leader of Durham County Council Darren Grimes, who forcefully argues that nobody voted for the rampant levels of migration over the past decades. From David Cameron's br

‘Nearly the barmiest idea I’ve ever heard’: Labour’s Rachel Reeves sounds out ‘socialist’ supermarket price caps with supermarkets | Also: Andy Burnham on trans May 20, 2026 35:10 Scrutiny of Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate for Makerfield, continues. As the Labour party wrangles over who should be leader, Andy Burnham is hoping a successful campaign in Makerfield will prove to party and country that he can beat Reform and turn a hitherto spectacularly unpopular government around. But after his U-turn on Brexit, now his commitment to trans ideology is coming under

Is Andy Burnham set to be PM? Poll marks him as clear favourite among Labour members… despite EU and fiscal rules flip-flop | Plus: why re-joining the EU would be national humiliation May 19, 2026 25:42 All eyes are on the Makerfield by-election, where Andy Burnham is hoping he can scrape through a tight race, beat Reform and become Labour leader… and then the PM. His hopes are coming under strain as the media, and his political rivals, train their eyes on him. Both Wes Streeting and Keir Starmer said over the weekend they would want to (eventually) look at re-joining the EU. That place

Andy Burnham's gamble to beat Reform in Makerfield and reach Number 10 — and will Reform have to wage war on a reluctant civil service? May 18, 2026 27:35 Keir Starmer is (currently!) vowing to lead Britain through its current crisis — but are his supporters falling away? James Lyons, Starmer's former Director of Communications at Number 10, joins Julia to dissect the Prime Minister's extraordinary resilience — or delusion, depending on who you ask. With U-turns piling up, MPs briefing against him, and a leadership circus consuming Westmin

King’s Speech outlines Starmer’s agenda - but will he be in power long enough to implement it? May 13, 2026 24:11 Keir Starmer is defying his own party, the public, and political gravity. But is he going anywhere? After a humiliating set of local, Welsh, and Scottish election results, the knives are out in the Parliamentary Labour Party. Yet the would-be challengers — Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham, Ed Miliband — can't seem to land a blow. Spiked Online's Brendan O'Neill joins Julia

Starmer Stays in No10 — for now | Continued chaos as ministers resign and more MPs call for Keir to go May 12, 2026 27:09 Can Keir Starmer survive the increasing assault on his leadership? In a dramatic, fast-paced day of political turmoil, cabinet ministers including Yvette Cooper, Shabana Mahmood and John Healey are reported to have told the Prime Minister he must set out a timetable to leave. Meanwhile, more and more MPs and even ministers have publicly called for him to go. Yet Starmer is digging in, daring

Starmer’s speech to save his premiership falls flat - as more and more MPs call for him to go May 11, 2026 48:37 Julia Hartley-Brewer examines Keir Starmer’s chances of staying as prime minister. After Labour lost over 1500 councillors in local elections on Thursday, the floodgates have opened: over 50 MPs have demanded Keir Starmer resign. They want a leadership contest - with Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting all listed as potential candidates. To garner any remaining support, the PM

The return of ISIS families, the cruise ship rat virus, and the immorality of benefits for migrants May 7, 2026 34:25 Julia Hartley-Brewer and Claire Pearsall discuss the news that Australia is preparing to receive - and arrest - ISIS linked families. With Chris Phillips, former counter terror officer, she questions the repatriation of “walking time bombs” who may have committed serious crimes following Islamist radicalisation. The conversation shifts to the latest health panic: the Hantavirus. As Briti

Green Party Meltdown? Zack Polanski, Antisemitism and Starmer’s Election Nightmare May 6, 2026 32:51 Zack Polanski’s Green Party surge comes under fierce scrutiny as Julia Hartley-Brewer asks whether the bubble has finally burst amid allegations of antisemitism, radical policies and growing questions over the party leader’s past claims.Former Senior Military Intelligence Officer Philip Ingram MBE joins Julia to examine the Greens’ controversial platform — from wealth taxes and net zero targets to

Starmer’s 200,000 Person Small Boats Failure — as Reform Targets Green Constituencies with Detention Centres May 5, 2026 33:11 Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure on borders, crime and national security as small boat arrivals over the Channel head towards 200,000 since the crisis began. Only a fraction have been removed from Britain.Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Spiked Online editor Tom Slater to take on the biggest stories shaking Westminster: alleged Iranian attempts to destabilise Britain, rising antisemitism on U

Starmer in Meltdown: Ethics Probe Showdown, Mandelson Bombshells and Labour Panic Apr 28, 2026 39:01 Julia Hartley-Brewer takes on the day’s biggest stories as Keir Starmer faces a crunch Commons showdown over claims he misled Parliament on Peter Mandelson’s vetting. With bombshell evidence, Labour unrest and fresh questions over trust, competence and cover-up, is the Prime Minister finished? Plus, the King addresses Congress, shoplifting chaos on Britain’s high streets, and growing alarm over Ir

Keir Starmer Under Siege: Sleaze, Scandal and Political Chaos Apr 27, 2026 35:05 Julia Hartley-Brewer takes on the biggest stories shaking Britain and beyond — from growing pressure on Keir Starmer over sleaze claims and Labour infighting, to the latest Donald Trump assassination attempt, royal diplomacy in America, and outrage over attacks on British troops. Ruthless, fair and unmissable, this is the Julia Hartley-Brewer Podcast from Talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

Keir Starmer’s France Small Boats Deal — and Lord Hermer’s troop ‘witch-hunt’ Apr 23, 2026 38:19 Keir Starmer says closer co-operation with France will help stop the small boats crisis — but is Britain paying hundreds of millions for more failure and inaction?Alex Phillips - stepping in for Julia - is joined by former Border Force chief Tony Smith to break down Labour’s latest Channel deal, including the extra cash for France, the promise of tougher beach enforcement, the role of French riot

Keir Starmer: Dead Man Walking? Mandelson scandal, Iran update and why young Britons wouldn’t fight for Britain Apr 22, 2026 36:03 Keir Starmer is facing fresh questions over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal after the explosive evidence from former senior civil servant Olly Robbins — and the pressure on No.10 is building. Julia Hartley-Brewer asks: is the Prime Minister a dead man walking? With claims of disquiet from inside Downing Street, accusations of “jobs for the boys”, and Labour figures openly turning on their own

Did Starmer Mislead Parliament? Former Head of Foreign Office gives explosive evidence – and defends himself after Starmer threw him under the bus Apr 21, 2026 38:09 Keir Starmer is under huge pressure after Sir Olly Robbins gave explosive evidence on the Peter Mandelson appointment — as he describes an 'atmosphere of pressure' to approve Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Julia reacts to the extraordinary claims that Mandelson’s appointment was effectively treated as a done deal before the vetting process had run its course, with senior figures allegedly pushi

Peter Mandelson FAILED security vetting and Starmer appointed him anyway: what did Sir Keir know and when? Apr 20, 2026 33:55 Did Keir Starmer really not know Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting — or is Downing Street’s defence simply impossible to believe?In this episode of The Julia Hartley Brewer Podcast, Julia is joined by commentator Dan Hodges and former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith to dissect the growing row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment, the claims that officials knew for weeks, and the

The End of Keir Starmer? Peter Mandelson was appointed as US ambassador - even though he FAILED security vetting Apr 17, 2026 27:42 Keir Starmer is under fierce pressure after explosive claims surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment and the handling of his security vetting – as reports emerge that Mandelson FAILED the vetting. Keir Starmer says (implausibly) that the Foreign Office failed to tell cabinet that he had failed. On Talk today, Ben Habib and former Sun political editor Trevor Kavanagh tear into the Prime

Two-Tier Britain: Epsom rape fury as protestors demand information... and the sham asylum lawyers helping migrants make false claims Apr 16, 2026 32:05 Public anger erupted into protests after Surrey Police refused to release meaningful descriptions of the men suspected of a shocking alleged gang rape in Epsom — while deploying riot police to the peaceful demonstration by local residents demanding answers. The response begs the question: are authorities more interested in managing public reaction than protecting the public?Former military in

Trump says special relationship in “sad state” as alarm sounded on British Economy — while Starmer is slammed for prioritising welfare over warfare Apr 15, 2026 34:15 Rachel Reeves blames Donald Trump for the fallout from the Iran conflict just as the IMF warns Britain could suffer the biggest economic shock among developed nations. Julia Hartley-Brewer asks if this is really Trump’s fault, or whether Labour’s high-tax, net zero agenda left the UK dangerously exposed to soaring energy prices, weak growth and another brutal hit to living standards.Also in this e

The Southport Betrayal: a nation that failed its children through incompetence, bad parenting and a fear of being called racist Apr 14, 2026 45:55 Three little girls — Bebe King, aged six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, aged nine — are dead. Eight more children carry life-changing injuries. And a devastating Phase One inquiry report has confirmed what many of us already feared: this was a preventable catastrophe, ignored because of incompetent parenting, a failure to take responsibility, and squeamishness about A

Southport Inquiry blames parents AND authorities for significant failings | Plus: Keir Starmer’s latest Brexit betrayal and Reform vows to abolish indefinite leave to remain Apr 13, 2026 35:57 Chris Parry and Julia discuss the Southport Inquiry - which found major failings among government agencies who failed to take responsibility for Axel Rudacabana - despite warning signals that he was a threat. The report also blamed his parents for their failure to prevent Mr Rudacabana’s attack. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer is facing fury over plans critics say would tie Britain back to Brussels b

Iran Ceasefire: Starmer can’t stop the boats — but wants credit for Trump-Iran ceasefire deal Apr 9, 2026 24:32 As the Iran ceasefire descends into confusion and fresh strikes raise fears of a wider regional war, Julia Hartley-Brewer asks the question many Britons will be thinking: why is Keir Starmer posing as a global statesman abroad when he cannot even control the English Channel at home?Brendan O’Neill, Chief Political Writer at spiked, joins Julia to tear into the misinformation surrounding Israel, He

A 'big day for world peace' or a Trump capitulation? Meanwhile: Starmer peace dash to the Gulf after playing NO part in mediation Apr 8, 2026 33:36 Donald Trump has declared a “big day for world peace” after brokering a two-week ceasefire with Iran — but has the world really stepped back from the brink, or has Tehran emerged stronger than ever? Julia Hartley-Brewer unpicks the fallout from six weeks of conflict, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the growing fear that the West has once again failed to finish what it started.With Iran r

ANOTHER junior doctor strike begins - as the cost of recent walk-outs is revealed to be £3bn | And: whether Kanye West should be banned for antisemitism, Waitrose shoplifting stopper given job at rival supermarket, and student loan interest rates capped Apr 7, 2026 30:18 Former Health Secretary Stephen Dorrell joins Julia Hartley-Brewer for his verdict on the latest junior doctors’ strike — and why Wes Streeting must not give in again. After last year’s 29% pay deal, the BMA is now demanding another 26%, with strike action already costing the NHS an estimated £3 billion since 2023. Dorrell warns that every Health Secretary eventually learns the same lesson about t

Should Starmer take Trump's threat to leave Nato seriously? And: Clapham CHAOS as feral youths run amok - is this more two-tier policing? Apr 2, 2026 17:54 Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Brendan O’Neill, Chief Political Writer at Spiked, to react to Trump’s latest Iran address to the nation, a row over Nato after he threatened to leave it, and the claim from much of the Left that this is an “unprovoked war”. They argue that Iran’s regime has already destabilised the region, that Britain cannot pretend the crisis has nothing to do with us, and that

Starmer’s cost-of-living failure — and rape gang whistleblower on why the inquiry is failing survivors Apr 1, 2026 40:12 Keir Starmer says Britain is “ahead of the game” on the cost of living — while families face rising fuel, energy, rent and tax bills.In this episode, Julia Hartley-Brewer dissects the Prime Minister’s latest press conference, his vague five-point plan, and Labour’s failure to explain how ordinary working people are meant to cope with the economic shock caused by the Iran conflict and threats to th

Grooming Gangs inquiry: will we get the truth about the role of culture, ethnicity and religion in the scandal - and has this come too late? Apr 1, 2026 23:12 Keir Starmer is under pressure over the long-delayed national grooming gangs inquiry, after years of dismissing calls for a full investigation as “far right”. Now, with Baroness Anne Longfield’s terms of reference finally published, serious questions remain over whether the inquiry will truly uncover the full scale of one of Britain’s darkest scandals.In this episode, Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks t

Labour excludes strivers as benefits claimants and MPs see ‘cost-of-living’ pay boost — while fuel prices surge and Starmer seeks EU reset Mar 30, 2026 29:20 As oil and gas prices jump following the Iran crisis, Julia Hartley-Brewer why it feels like Labour is rewarding dependents while punishing the people who get up early, go to work and pay the bills. Sir Iain Duncan Smith joins Julia to tear into the row over MPs receiving a £3,300 ‘cost-of-living payment’, a 6.2% increase in benefits and the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap. He argues m

Illegal migrant jailed for 15 years after child sexual assault, Starmer set to make Sadiq Khan a lord – and the McSweeney missing message mystery Mar 27, 2026 33:27 On today’s show with Alex Phillips: the extraordinary row over Morgan McSweeney’s allegedly stolen phone, the missing messages linked to Peter Mandelson, and the growing suspicion that Labour’s version of events simply does not stack up. Former Conservative adviser James Price joins Alex to ask: why were conflicting details reportedly given to police, why was such a sensitive device seemingly

Sir Richard Dearlove on Iran, Trump, NATO and Why Britain Is Not War-Ready | Talk War with Philip Ingram Mar 27, 2026 31:02 Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove joins Philip Ingram on Talk War for a hard-hitting conversation on the global security crises reshaping the world.From the escalating confrontation with Iran and Donald Trump’s response, to growing pressure on NATO, the threat from Russia and China, and serious questions over whether Britain is prepared fo

It all goes back to Starmer’s Judgement: Labour MP Rips Apart McSweeney Phone Story Mar 26, 2026 22:27 Labour MP Karl Turner tells Julia Hartley-Brewer he simply does not believe Morgan McSweeney’s missing phone story adds up. Turner says the explanation “won’t wash”, compares it to the worst Westminster excuses of recent years, and admits the entire saga reflects badly on the Prime Minister’s judgement.Former senior military intelligence officer Philip Ingram also warns that any loss of a device u

BILL SHOCK BRITAIN: Workers Face Energy Bailout Burden Mar 25, 2026 25:46 Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by former Conservative government adviser Claire Pearsall for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest political stories of the day.In this episode, Julia and Claire debate:whether working families could end up subsidising another energy bailoutthe impact of the Iran crisis on oil prices, gas supplies and household billswarnings that the British Army is now too small

Trump backs away from Iran threat as Tehran denies talks have been held Mar 24, 2026 36:10 Has Donald Trump been talking to Iran to end the war? Or are his announcements intended to calm the markets? Julia Hartley-Brewer discusses the confusion over Washington’s shifting messages, the threat to the Strait of Hormuz, and what a longer Iran conflict could mean for Britain’s safety, energy prices and economic stability.With Keir Starmer refusing to give a clear timetable for lifting d

Antisemitic Ambulance Attack in London: Starmer Says He’s “Shocked” Mar 23, 2026 40:37 Keir Starmer says the antisemitic arson attack on four Jewish ambulances in Golders Green is "deeply shocking".Julia Hartley-Brewer asks the question many will be asking: do Britain’s leaders really think these violent, antisemitic acts come out of nowhere?In this episode, Julia is joined live from the scene by Gideon Falter of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, who explains how the Hatzalah emer

British Islamism row explodes after Trafalgar Square Muslim prayer event — and Starmer faces revolt over immigration reform Mar 20, 2026 40:25 A major political fault line has opened up in Britain over mass public prayer, integration, immigration and Labour’s growing fear of losing ground to both the Greens and Reform UK.In this episode, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor of The Sun, joins Talk to give his blunt verdict on the Trafalgar Square Muslim prayer event. Was it a harmless act of faith or a political show of strength in th

Is Angela Rayner forcing a Labour Migration U-Turn? Also: Criminal migrant stays in Britain because his son doesn’t like foreign chicken nuggets Mar 19, 2026 26:26 Labour is in fresh turmoil over immigration, as Angela Rayner attacks plans to make migrants wait longer for permanent settlement, and Downing Street refuses to say whether the reforms will survive.Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Brendan O’Neill, chief political writer at spiked, for a furious takedown of Labour’s latest wobble on borders, benefits and British sovereignty. As ministers flirt wit

Is Britain blind to Islamism? Former diplomat speaks out | Plus: Row after mass Muslim prayer in Trafalgar square Mar 18, 2026 37:42 Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Tom Slater, editor of spiked, for a fearless look at the stories Britain’s political class would rather avoid.They begin with the growing backlash against assisted dying, after Scotland votes down plans to legalise it. Julia and Tom ask whether so-called safeguards ever really hold, and whether Britain is being pushed towards a moral and medical disaster seen else

Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch Slams Starmer’s “Asleep at the Wheel” Response to Iran — as Ex‑Navy Commander Warns Britain Is Already “In the Fight” Mar 17, 2026 31:59 Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch about Donald Trump’s criticism of Keir Starmer, the importance of preserving the UK–US “special relationship”, and whether Britain should have taken a different stance on US operations and access to Diego Garcia. Badenoch argues Labour has failed to plan ahead on defence, calls for greater North Sea oil and gas extraction, and

Britain’s civilisational decline: Iran war, national identity, and mass immigration Mar 16, 2026 45:55 On today’s The Julia Hartley-Brewer Podcast, Julia and Benedict Spence examine Donald Trump’s threats towards NATO allies and the UK’s position on the Iran conflict. She asks whether Britain should deploy the navy to help protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and what the closure of one of the world’s most important shipping lanes means for oil prices, energy bills and the British cost of

The Mandelson Files: Did Keir Starmer Mislead Parliament about what he knew about Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein? Mar 12, 2026 31:09 Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Trevor Kavanagh to dissect the latest “Mandelson files” and what they suggest about the Prime Minister’s judgment, the ambassadorial appointment process, and whether Parliament was misled by Keir Starmer during his extended defence of his appointment and then sacking in September 2025. They question the £75,000 pay-out given to Lord Peter Mandelson, which the gove

Pro-Iran Al-Quds March banned: freedom to protest or extremist hate march? And jury trials reform backlash continues Mar 11, 2026 24:39 Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Brendan O’Neill (Chief Political Writer at Spiked) to discuss the Home Secretary’s decision to ban the pro-Iran Al-Quds March — and whether restricting a march can ever be justified without trampling on free speech. Brendan argues the event has become a “hate march”, raises concerns about radical Islamism in Britain, and questions why groups who openly despise Wes

Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim Hatred & Free Speech: Is the Government trying to Silence Debate? Mar 10, 2026 34:25 Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by journalist and political commentator Henry Hill and author Jake Wallace-Simons to take on the government's controversial new definition of anti-Muslim hostility and the appointment of Britain's first anti-Muslim hostility czar.Is this a genuine attempt to protect the Muslim community from Islamophobia — or a politically motivated move that threatens free speech an

Trump’s dismisses Oil Price Shock as a “Small Price to Pay” for taking out Iranian regime threat — is war in Iran worth it? Mar 9, 2026 20:05 As Donald Trump dismisses soaring energy costs as a “very small price to pay”, the West is bracing for surging oil prices — and UK households are in the firing line, with higher prices for electricity, heating, petrol, airfare, and more.With disruption in the Strait of Hormuz (a critical route for roughly a fifth of the world’s oil), some analysts warn crude could surge towards $150 a barrel, with

Britain’s Military Weakness Laid Bare - Day Seven of Iran War Mar 6, 2026 39:58 Day seven of the Middle East conflict raises fresh questions about UK readiness at home and abroad. From Dubai, Isabel Oakeshott describes daily life under periodic alerts, assesses Iran’s degraded drone/missile capability, and warns of potential IRGC-linked reprisals — as counter-terror police arrest four suspects over alleged links to Iranian intelligence and surveillance of London’s Jewish comm

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