Julia Hartley-Brewer

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick blasts Labour's chaos: prisoners accidentally freed and still on the run, a “part-time” David Lammy jetting off, plans to scrap jury trials, and Rachel Reeves accused of tanking the economy with £16bn of broken promises. Jenrick asks the question on everyone's lips: why are Lammy and Reeves still in their jobs? Fiery from Julia Hartley-Brewer. Short, sharp, and unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer calls his £70 billion tax-hiking Budget “a moment of personal pride”. Britain calls it a betrayal. Julia Hartley-Brewer rips into the Prime Minister live on air: “Forget sacking Rachel Reeves… Keir, sack YOURSELF!” Today, Julia exposes how Labour's “black hole” turned out to be a £4.2 billion surplus the Chancellor conveniently forgot to mention. Sir Iain Duncan Smith says Reeves must resign for misleading Parliament. Was the entire crisis manufactured to justify the biggest tax grab in history?Then, the story that's chilling free speech across Britain: childminder Lucy Connolly, jailed for a tweet after the Southport murders, now watches her innocent young daughter get banned from school in an act of collective punishment. Julia publicly retracts her earlier stance on air: “Lucy should never have gone to prison. I was wrong.”Raw clips, no spin, zero apologies. This is the Britain they don't want you to see. Buckle up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this explosive episode of the podcast, host Alex Phillips sits down with veteran journalist Trevor Kavanagh to dissect the mounting chaos under Keir Starmer's Labour government. Kicking off with the shocking U-turn on Angela Rayner's flagship workers' rights bill, where day-one unfair dismissal protections have been scrapped amid business backlash and accusations of manifesto betrayal, the duo explores how this climbdown exposes deepening rifts within Labour's ranks. They then turn to the alarming "brain drain" gripping Britain—record 110,051 asylum claims in the year to September, fueling a surge in hotel housing costs, while over 174,000 young Britons aged 16-34 flee the high-tax, socialist policies for better opportunities abroad. Wrapping up, Phillips and Kavanagh spotlight the international embarrassment as US diplomats, under Trump's directive, are ordered to log migrant-linked crimes in the UK, highlighting policies that critics say favor newcomers at the expense of locals—especially as asylum seekers now account for nearly half of net migration, straining resources and public safety. Tune in for unfiltered analysis on why Britain's borders and economy are buckling under the weight of unchecked inflows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this hard-hitting episode, legendary journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil sits down with host Julia Hartley-Brewer to deliver a blistering verdict on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget 2025. Labeling it the "biggest tax increase of any government since the 1970s," Neil slams the £26 billion hike as a betrayal of voter trust—funding soaring welfare costs while squeezing workers, savers, and businesses. "Nobody voted for any of this. It's bad for democracy," he warns, unpacking how this "watershed" moment could stall economic growth, fuel inflation, and deepen the UK's fiscal woes. From scrapped benefit caps to record-high taxes, explore the real impact on everyday Brits and whether Labour's promises are crumbling under the weight of reality. Essential listening for anyone feeling the pinch—subscribe now for unfiltered political insight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's explosive episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos of the UK Autumn Budget 2025 – a day that started with high drama and ended with Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing her toughest grilling yet. Just minutes before she rose in the House of Commons to deliver her fiscal blueprint, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) dropped a bombshell: the national budget is set to balloon by a staggering £29 billion by 2029-30. Was it a deliberate leak from Labour insiders, a Tory sabotage, or just bureaucratic bungling? We unpack the fallout, the finger-pointing, and what it means for your wallet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this explosive episode of The Julia Hartley-Brewer Podcast, the Queen of Westminster unleashes on the latest NHS bombshell: a three-year trial greenlighting puberty blockers and hormone therapy for over 200 children—some just 10 years old. Is this groundbreaking research or a dangerous experiment on vulnerable kids? Julia doesn't hold back, slamming Health Secretary Wes Streeting and demanding accountability: "If you allow this to go ahead, you should be prosecuted—I really do." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Phillips and anti-lockdown hero James Melville rattle through the release of the COVID report. It finds that lockdowns could have been avoided entirely and that it was effectively a £200m "I told you so". It was also a betrayal of our children and how school closures destroyed the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Julia Hartley-Brewer as she tears into the stories the establishment doesn't want you to think about too hard. Keir Starmer's 28-point Ukraine “peace plan” – is this surrender dressed up as diplomacy, or just another photo-op for the global elite while British taxpayers foot the bill? Putin's spy ship lurking off the British coast – why are we only hearing about it now, and what exactly is it listening to? Migrants arriving on benefits: the shocking new figures showing how the welfare state is being used as a pull factor – and why no one in government wants to admit it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer tears into Lord Michael Gove over Russia's menacing shadow ship and Britain's “not ready” defences. She blasts Net Zero as economic suicide while Gove defends it tooth-and-nail. Tom Tugendhat follows, raging that £13 trillion debt and welfare overspend have left the UK defenceless against Putin and China. The Chinese super-embassy row explodes: “We need someone with spine!” Pure fury, zero filter – the fiercest 35 minutes on radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia goes head-to-head with Benjamin Butterworth in a fiery clash over two explosive stories: Shabana Mahmood's brutal asylum crackdown: 20-year wait for settlement, forced returns and slashed support for failed claimants. Tough love or betrayal of Labour values? The two-child benefit cap: with Rachel Reeves set to scrap it next week, Julia and Ben lock horns in a blistering row over poverty, fairness and who pays the £3bn bill. Expect shouting, interruptions and zero filter. The most heated 30 minutes of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Julia Hartley-Brewer as she delves into the contentious issues surrounding migration policies, human rights laws, and national security. In this episode, Julia engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Tony Smith, former Head of UK Border Force, about Shabana Mahmood's proposed Trump-style visa ban on three countries. They explore the interpretation of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the role of judicial overreach, and the challenges of balancing individual rights with the economic well-being and safety of the nation. With incisive analysis and expert insights, this episode examines the complexities of migration crackdowns and the political implications for the Labour Party and beyond. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most pressing issues of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Phillips dissects fresh evidence of BBC bias, from doctored Trump footage to institutional slant, while navigating the Westminster bloodbath with Morgan McSweeney under fire and Labour's civil war raging. She also exposes the London grooming gangs cover-up, with systemic failures and silenced victims at the heart of the crisis. Joined by Kevin O'Sullivan and Brendan O'Neill, it's a no-holds-barred dive into media rot, political betrayal, and justice denied. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day two of Labour's explosive civil war erupts as Julia Hartley-Brewer hunts the source of the vicious briefing blitz: was it Morgan McSweeney, Starmer's embattled chief of staff, facing sack calls from furious cabinet ministers after No.10's botched "stop Wes" ambush on Health Secretary Wes Streeting? With polls tanking and the Budget looming, is Starmer's grip slipping toward a full-blown leadership coup? Joined by Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice, who drops a bombshell: he knows of four separate leadership teams plotting in the shadows of the cabinet, sharpening knives for the inevitable takedown. Plus, Streeting fires a broadside at the BMA "cartel" for "morally reprehensible" strikes over pay demands—slated to cost the NHS £240m in chaos—while urging "work-shy Britain" to ditch the sofas and storm back to the office to rebuild productivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queen of Westminster exposes a seething Labour leadership coup, with whispers circulating that Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood are plotting to oust Keir Starmer post-Budget amid cratering polls and No. 10 infighting. Streeting fires back, slamming "toxic culture" in Downing Street and denying any "Celebrity Traitors"-style betrayal, while allies warn Starmer's ready to fight to the finish. Then, Justice Secretary David Lammy drops a bombshell: 91 prisoners accidentally freed since April 1st in a jailbreak farce, with three still on the run—including a foreign national drug baron who's evaded capture since August. Joined by ex-Home Office adviser Claire Pearsall, Julia tears into the chaos: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queen of Westminster returns with unrelenting fury at BBC boss Tim Davie, who—hours after his shock resignation over the Panorama Trump speech scandal—rallied staff to "fight for our journalism" amid damning evidence of bias, including doctored footage falsely framing Trump as inciting the Capitol riot. As Trump threatens a $1bn lawsuit against the Beeb, Julia demands: is this defiance or denial? She also rips into Labour's latest capitulation, with a High Court ruling greenlighting illegal migrants housed at Epping's Bell Hotel despite furious local protests, a migrant sex assault scandal, and costs spiralling to £2.1bn a year. Joined by Spiked Online's Tom Slater and Baroness Kate Hoey (ex-Labour MP and Culture Minister), it's a no-holds-barred dissection of media rot and migrant madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with a vengeance, Julia Hartley-Brewer unleashes a blistering takedown of BBC Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness—who've both resigned in disgrace amid explosive revelations of institutional bias. At the epicentre: the BBC's Panorama documentary scandal, where they doctored Donald Trump's January 6 speech to falsely portray him inciting the Capitol riot, sparking fury from Trump himself and demands for accountability. Joined by sharp commentator Benedict Spence, ex-BBC insider Roger Bolton, and Danny Cohen (former BBC Director of Television), Hartley-Brewer dissects the rot at the heart of the Beeb—from systemic slant on Trump to wider impartiality failures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Phillips dissects last night's anti-Israel protests that turned Birmingham's streets into a cauldron of hate during Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv. Joined by Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter and Arab-Israeli journalist Yoseph Haddad, who reveals the stark contrast: warmth and unity inside Villa Park with Aston Villa fans, yet vicious antisemitism outside. Haddad issues a chilling warning—Nazism reborn in the UK through this surging anti-Jew extremism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explosive showdown: Alex Phillips clashes with controversial activist lawyer Akhmed Yakoob over his planned anti-Israel protest outside tonight's high-stakes Europa League clash between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park. With Maccabi fans banned amid security fears and pro-Palestine demos demanding Israel's exclusion from FIFA, the debate ignites over free speech, safety, and rising tensions. Reacting to the fiery exchange, devoted Maccabi supporter Max Radford warns Birmingham has become a chilling "Judenfrei zone"—echoing Nazi-era horrors as antisemitism surges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Moore exposes Sicknote Britain's dangerous spiral—millions signed off, productivity in freefall. She grills Sir Iain Duncan Smith on Labour's plan to “decolonise” the curriculum and cram climate ideology into every lesson: is this education or indoctrination? Then, is Tim Davie finished at the BBC? Former BBC exec Danny Cohen delivers a no-holds-barred verdict on the DG's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a fiery stand-in slot, Alex Phillips tears into the BBC for blatant bias, exposing how the corporation doctored footage of Donald Trump to fit its narrative. She pulls no punches on the heinous crimes of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Adil Khan, branding him a "vile rapist" and demanding justice. Plus, Alex hails LNER hero Samir Zitouni for his quick-thinking bravery that saved lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Standing in for Julia Hartley-Brewer, Alex Phillips storms the TALK airwaves with a blistering message: she's done with Labour's Sadiq Khan and Keir Starmer as Britain's streets drown in violence. “I have no way to defend myself,” she declares to the nation. In the same breath, she demands the George Cross for the heroic rail worker who risked everything to save passengers' lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Phillips, filling in for Julia Hartley-Brewer, debunks a poll claiming migration isn't voters' top worry, slams solicitor Akhmed Yakoob's Birmingham protest threat for November 6th, exposes London's phone-snatch epidemic, and rips Glamour magazine for crowning trans women as "Women of the Year." Joined by ex-Sun Political Editor Trevor Kavanagh and commentator Samara Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer exposes Chancellor Rachel Reeves' latest scandal: slammed for looming tax hikes in the budget, she's now under fire for illegally renting out her family home without a licence—earning her the nickname "Rental Reeves." Joined by security expert Philip Ingram, former Sun journalist George Pascoe-Watson, Reform UK's Darren Grimes, and an outraged landlord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Julia Hartley-Brewer tackles Britain's illegal migration crisis as a deported Ethiopian sex offender pockets £500 on his way out, while an Afghan illegal immigrant is arrested for a triple stabbing that claimed a dog walker's life—joined by former British Army head Lord Dannatt, Reform UK's Laila Cunningham, ex-Home Office adviser Claire Pearsall, and furious listeners demanding action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Veteran Journalist Andrew Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Former Armed Forces Minister & Tory MP James Heappey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman says the Rwanda Bill “doesn't go far enough” to stop the boats.“What we need to do is leave the ECHR and we need to do it now.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Ecotricity Founder and Labour Donor Dale Vince Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Tory MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Former Prime Minister Liz Truss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Ex-Tory Leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army, says there are a number of both regional and wider global concerns surrounding Iran's possible retaliation against Israel. He suggests that although it isn't in Tehran's interests to get into a "major spat" with Israel, Iran does sponsor Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi rebels in Yemen, "they can dial it up, or dial it down."Russia, Germany and Britain on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing to "meet all its security needs" in a region on edge over an Iranian threat to strike Israel.The German airline Lufthansa, one of only two Western carriers flying to Tehran, extended a suspension of its flights to the Iranian capital and Russia warned against travel to the Middle East.Iran has vowed revenge for the April 1 airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus that killed a top Iranian general and six other Iranian military officers, ratcheting up tension in a region already strained by the Gaza war.#iran #tehran #israel #war Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tvIf you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Alba MP and Former SNP MP Neale Hanvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TalkTV's Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with journalist and presenter Shivani Dave over the use of different pronouns.It comes after a review said children have been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions in gender care.The Cass Review, published on Wednesday by paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass, calls for gender services for young people to match the standards of other NHS care.She says the "toxicity" of the debate around gender meant professionals were "afraid" to openly discuss their views.NHS England says it has already made significant progress in making changes.The Cass Review, which looked at gender identity services for under-18s, was commissioned by NHS England in 2020 after a sharp rise in the number of patients referred to the NHS who were questioning their gender.#gender #trans #children #pronounsClick here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tvIf you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TalkTV's Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with Youth Demand activist Chiara Sarti after 12 protesters were arrested for covering Labour's HQ in red paint.Demonstrators from the group insisted both the Government and opposition should commit to preventing the supply of weapons to the country as they targeted the party's offices in central London.Labour has said arms exports to Israel should be suspended if ministers have received legal advice that it has breached international law, but has resisted backing an embargo without seeing the guidance.The Government has come under increased pressure in recent days to publish the advice it has been given following an attack which killed seven aid workers in Gaza, including three Britons.Julia says: “I know people your age struggle with the difference between those two things but fact and opinion are not the same thing”.#labour #youthdemand #juliahartleybrewer #talktvClick here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tvIf you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks about the latest situation in Israel-Gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three former Supreme Court justices, including Lady Hale and Lord Sumption, have joined more than 600 legal experts in urging the UK government to halt weapons sales to Israel. They argue that continuing to sell weapons would make the UK complicit in grave breaches of international law, including potential violations of the genocide convention.In a heated discussion Steve Hedley and Julia Hartley-Brewer clash over the issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the accusations of genocide. Steve accused Julia of being a Zionist troll and a genocide enabler, while Julia defended her stance and condemned the unnecessary deaths of civilians in war.The debate highlighted the deep divide in opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Steve insisting on condemning Israel for genocide and Julia maintaining that civilians should not die in war, but stopping short of condemning Israel.#israel #palestine #stevehedley #gaza #hamas Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tvIf you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer believes Israel ‘did not' target the aid workers' convoy deliberately, stating that they are not “that stupid”.“It's a terrible, awful, tragic mistake!”MP Bob Seely says just war rules are being “bent out of shape” by Israel in Gaza as seven aid workers die amid soaring civilian casualties, including children.“It is doing itself increasing amount of damage!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer reveals a t-shirt saying 'Woman, women is the plural noun, adult, human female.' "I'm hoping I don't end up falling foul of the new hate crime laws in Scotland."Julia Hartley-Brewer blasts former SNP councillor Austin Sheridan for refusing to call Isla Bryson - a Scottish transgender double rapist - a ‘man'.“He's a man, he's got a penis, he used his penis to violently sexually assault two women.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's very dangerous, it starts politicising what people are allowed to say."Journalist and author Dr Debbie Hayton says the SNP's new 'hate crime' law means George Orwell's 1984 should be renamed '2024'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Cardwell and immigration lawyer Ivon Sampson debate whether Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi's limited Bible knowledge discredits his conversion to Christianity.Peter: "You're arguing black is white, that is nonsense!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tory MP Bob Seely says Hamas will drip feed the release of hostages to keep currency with Israel."They know Western democratic governments are motivated by a desire to get their hostages out in one piece." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government adviser on social cohesion Dame Sara Khan, discusses the findings of her report on 'freedom-restricting harassment.'“This is a toxic and insidious threat to our democracy and freedom of expression.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former No.10 adviser Tim Montgomerie says the Tories will become the “third place party” if Nigel Farage becomes the “front person” for Reform UK.“Probably the most potent politician in Britain of the post-war era.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Tory MP Henry Smith about Rwanda, Woke Nike as well as WASPI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faith leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury have backed proposals for a major shake-up of Britain's “broken” asylum system, on the same day the Government's Rwanda Bill returns to the Lords for a parliamentary showdown.Migrants would be eligible to work in the UK after six months of waiting for an asylum decision and given free English language education on day one after arrival in the country under the recommendations.The proposals are made in a report by the independent Commission on the Integration of Refugees, which also calls for the reinstatement of a refugees minister in Government.The Most Rev Justin Welby, who in Parliament's upper chamber has been a leading critic of Government legislation aimed at deporting some asylum seekers to Rwanda, is among religious figures supporting the recommendations.TalkTV's Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with George Pitcher, a Church of England priest and former adviser to a former Archbishop of Canterbury, over the plans.Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tvIf you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith claims the Rwanda bill is an effective deterrent against illegal migrants coming to the UK.“What it's about is sending a very strong message to people smugglers who spend their time charging people to come across the channel.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia slams Vladimir Putin for his landslide victory in the ‘dictatorship style comedy election', saying: “Why you don't give yourself 99%.”Sam Armstrong says: “He considers himself a slightly more sophisticated dictator on the crack-pot circuit!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer talks to Alan Mendoza from the Henry Jackson Society to chat about the updated definition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson is expected to campaign in red wall seats for the Conservatives ahead of the general election.Julia Hartley-Brewer: "He is a rockstar on the streets... He has a completely different impact from other politicians." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Anderson: "I want my country back!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.