The Independent Republic of Mike Graham

Ian Collins unpacks the latest as around 700 offenders serving sentences of up to 19 months are scheduled for release starting this morning, marking the initial phase of a government early-release scheme expected to free more than 4,500 prisoners by June. The policy has drawn fierce criticism from victim advocacy watchdogs and domestic abuse survivors, who live in fear for their safety. In one case, a survivor of abuse reported fleeing abroad ahead of her former partner's planned release.The government has officially scrapped its "one in, one out" migrant arrangement, ending the framework previously used to manage specific return and exchange agreements for asylum seekers and migrants.Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced that she will ban school leavers from moving directly onto unemployment benefits upon leaving education. Separately, former cabinet minister Alan Milburn suggested that businesses and employers should begin teaching primary school pupils about work from an early age. PM Andy Burnham has indicated that holding a second referendum on the UK's relationship with the European Union remains an option. His comments have sparked political debate, with critics warning that rejoining the EU or its single market could lead to a return to free movement of people.Meanwhile - the plot thickens - Andy Burnham has suggested potential Iranian involvement regarding the recent foiled terror plot targeting RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire despite 5 suspects being released on bail. Passengers intervened to regain control of a commercial airliner following an attempted hijacking in which a co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain. According to reports, an Israeli plumber aboard the aircraft helped stabilize and control the plunging plane using knowledge gained from aviation television programs, preventing a major disaster.And Veteran broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86. Following her passing, details emerged of an emotional farewell letter to her fans, sealed until her death, in which she wrote the final message: "See you on the other side."Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins reacts to the latest as Prime Minister Andy Burnham has delivered what is being described as Labour's most left-wing address to a party conference since the 1970s.In it, he pledged to…Triple Lock & Social Care: Burnham confirmed plans to scrap the state pension triple lock, warning that tax rises are necessary to fund a new National Care Service.Electoral & Housing Reform: Labour is set to fight the next election on a platform to replace the First-Past-The-Post voting system. Alongside Angela Rayner, Burnham also unveiled proposals granting local councils powers to seize empty and private rental properties.Energy & EU Relations: The government announced the creation of the public "Great British Grid" to direct electricity infrastructure investment, while Burnham signalled openness to exploring closer ties with the EU, mocking Brexiteer rhetoric on national sovereignty.Meanwhile, details have emerged surrounding the arrest of five men near RAF Fairford. Authorities confirmed that one of the individuals in the group placed a 999 emergency call to police prior to the arrests being made. Police say a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found during searches of the vans.And The UK's controversial "one in, one out" migrant exchange agreement is reportedly near total breakdown. It comes as the Home Office is actively attempting to deport a boat migrant who gained notoriety on TikTok after calling for violence against Jewish people. Reports reveal the individual is currently housed in a taxpayer-funded three-bedroom property while legal proceedings continue.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins reacts to President Donald Trump criticism over counter-terror police for releasing five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford.And Andy Burnham is set to scrap the pensions triple lock - he is speaking to the Labour Party faithful in Liverpool later today and you'll hear it LIVE here on Talk.The Prime Minister will also set out plans for greater state control of water, energy and housing, saying: 'We can't go on as we are.' Is he right?Plus Peppa Pig and Mr Bean are reasons why international students choose to study here in the UK… So - what is top of the list for YOU when it comes to selling the UK?Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins discussed the news that five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosive offences after three "suspicious vehicles" were reported travelling towards RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire…Donald Trump says they were 'looking to do big damage' to US forces. The plot was foiled by a farmer calling 999 in the early hours of Sunday morning.Also The Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will fight the next election on a pledge to raise billions more in tax to fund 'free' social care - but will he have to scrap the pensions triple lock to be able to afford it? We will be live at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool later in the show…Plus clashes in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election as Restore Britain campaigners were attacked by Stand Up To Racism protests. But they're meant to be the good guys, right?Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as Downing Street advisers are pushing for an early general election NEXT YEAR. Several senior members of Andy Burnham's team believe that calling an election in the spring would give Labour the best chance of another majority. A YouGov megapoll released yesterday showed Labour would remain the largest party with 241 seats. The Conservatives would be in second place with 130 seats, better than their result in 2024, while Reform would be pushed into third place with 123 seats. In contrast, last year's megapoll showed Reform UK winning 311 seats.The number of small-boat migrants who have reached Britain under Labour is larger than the entire British Army. 781 migrants arrived on Wednesday – the highest daily tally this year. It pushed the total since the general election to 83,279 – passing the Army's 83,000 soldiers. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said. 'Labour has let an entire army-sized population cross the Channel illegally,Education Secretary Lucy Powell came under fire last night after she denied that benefits claimants spend their handouts on drink or gambling. She said welfare recipients spend their 'very little' money on rent and paying household bills rather than luxuries. Kemi Badenoch this week announced plans for a crackdown on benefits, with the jobless who have paid little in taxes seeing their handouts cut by 30 per cent.The criminal justice system is prioritising paedophiles before children, Britain's most senior police officer has said after a child sex offender was bailed to a flat near a children's playground. The Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley attacked the decision to free Zafer Dogan as “yet another example of victims being let down”. The 32-year-old had admitted taking thousands of photos of people without their knowledge before using software to turn some of them into sexually explicit images, including by digitally removing clothing.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle discusses The Leader of The Opposition Kemi Badenoch's declaration war on Britain's scroungers with a ruthless plan to slash welfare handouts for work-shy freeloaders. Her proposals mean anyone who hasn't put in enough shift work will see their benefit payments chopped by 30%. Meanwhile Andy Burnham has come up with his first policy that hasn't been taken from Starmer's playbook and that is to allow drinking in the football stands. Tells you everything about the priorities of the man.And that's not all — the Tory leader wants to slap a strict ban on how the rest of the cash is spent. That means NO booze, NO fags, and NO flutter at the bookies on the taxpayer's dime! Meanwhile Andy Burnham wants to allow footy fans to drink in the stands again for the first time in 40 years.Sir Tony Blair has stuck his oar into the Brexit debate, urging Labour to ditch its red lines and drag Britain back into the European Union within ten years. The former Prime Minister warned not to just "re-run the debates of 2016" — demanding a total surrender to Brussels bureaucrats.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Prime Minister Andy Burnham goes all the way across the Atlantic, sits down with Donald Trump, and gets ABSOLUTELY SLAMMED over the Chagos Islands deal! Trump takes one look at it, calls it a "terrible, ridiculous deal," and now Burnham's dragged right back to the drawing board, admitting the whole thing is under review! Fancy getting schooled on the world stage. And it doesn't end there! Burnham's over at the UN, preaching about stopping Russian disinformation and pushing for global AI rules, while secretly dropping hints that he wants to drag us straight back into the EU! And who does he blame for Brexit? "Russian outside forces!". So not the 52% of Brits who actually voted to leave?The Tories have drawn level with Reform UK for the first time in 18 months in a fresh boost for Kemi Badenoch. Labour is currently on 23% while Tories and Reform are both on 21% according to the latest YouGov poll. Earl Spencer has agreed to edit his upcoming Princess Diana memoir following legal threats from broadcaster Piers Morgan over statements alleged to be false. Piers has since rejected Earl Spencer's apology, branding the text "complete lies" and calling for all existing copies of the book to be destroyed.A heavily packed "mega-dinghy" made a 38-hour journey from Normandy across the English Channel to the UK, while monitored and escorted by the French navy. Around 60 migrants started the journey from north of Bayeux, just before 10am on Monday, and arrived in the Kent port after midnight following reports they had been bound for Gosport. Six people were arrested after anti-migrant protesters clashed with police following the crossing. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks a huge security breach at our borders where an unescorted dinghy has somehow slipped right past Border Force and landed dead on the beach at Folkestone! And what happened next? Several migrants literally sprinted off into the night before the police could even pull up!Labour is being accused of completely losing control of our borders. But it gets worse! Over in Calais, a charity has been caught red-handed helping adult migrants pose as children just to claim asylum over here. Is anyone actually enforcing the rules anymore?! Absolutely shameful! Now let's talk about the welfare state, because the numbers coming out today are simply staggering. ONE IN FIVE working-age adults in this country are now claiming Universal Credit. One in five! And that's not all. Analysis shows that benefit claims for ADHD and autism among teenagers are soaring fastest in—wait for it—England's wealthiest areas! What is going on here?! Is the system being played, or are we just failing to hold people accountable?Andy Burnham is out here insisting that the Special Relationship with the US is "as strong as it's ever been" ahead of crucial talks with Donald Trump later today. He's also revealed that British RAF jets are being sent to help defend Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure from missile attacks. We're sending our jets overseas, but we can't secure a beach in Kent?!You couldn't make this up. It's official, The Guardian is full of pests - the newspaper—has had its headquarters infested with bedbugs! That's right, itching, scratching, and absolute chaos in the newsroom. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly plotting an early trip to the ballot box to beg the public for a mandate to hike your income tax. Why? Because the Treasury is in absolute meltdown over the state of the nation's wallet! On top of that, he's eyeing a massive £14 billion Capital Gains Tax raid. Put the work in, pay your taxes, or face the consequences—simple as that!Minister for Women and Equalities & Chair of the Labour Party Bridget Phillipson has come straight out and said it—"all women" in society are currently unsafe! This comes as terrified locals in Piddington raise serious alarm bells over safety concerns in their own backyard. Phillipson yesterday launched a national taskforce to tackle misogyny. What does she think will happen to misogyny rates when Labour dumps 1,256 male asylum seekers on a town of 350. Following Piddington's lead, a quiet Suffolk village (Barnham) is demanding its own referendum to stop a local RAF base being turned into an asylum seeker center. Danny Dyer has launched an absolute verbal assault on the PM claiming he has no idea who Andy Burnham even is! When asked at a sewage protest what he'd say to the PM, Dyer went nuclear, asking "Did anyone vote for him?"Earl Spencer is back on the warpath, accusing his brother-in-law, King Charles III, of blatant "gaslighting" by claiming his shocking memoir was just "clouded by grief."Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham gave the British people the impression that he had a plan for the country, but as the saying goes, if it isn't broken, don't fix it. Apparently, Burnham is using a plan for the nation constructed by his predecessor. Does he have what it takes to make it work and put his own stamp on it? Talk Breakfast's Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rolwey, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, former press secretary to the Queen Dickie Arbiter, former minister for common sense Esther McVey, Labour MP Toby Perkins, and former culture secretary, now Reform member, Nadine Dorries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Piddington uproar has taken an unexpected turn with plans for a proposed migrant camp being potentially thwarted by newts. The Home Office are said to have failed to mention the presence of any protected species in a planning application. Will newts be to the rescue in Piddington? Protests, a referendum and now newts, what next? Talk Breakfast's Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Former Labour MP and Reform defector Simon Danczuk, the host of Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield, author and columnist at the Daily Mail Sarah Vine, and Reform UK treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Piddington is sticking it to the Labour government, voting overwhelmingly to leave the UK; 285 of 312 voted to leave. Although this will not trigger any formal departure from the country, it represents the strength of feeling about the incoming migrants that Piddington would like to see the back of. Many say this is what Piddington gets for voting Liberal Democrat, with residents emphasising that not every local voted for the Party and that the safety of women is paramount. Talk Breakfast's Jeremy Kyle discussed the vote outcome, and more, with: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans, Piddington resident Sandra Innes, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, commentator and the Mail on Sunday's Dan Hodges, shadow chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart, Talk reporter Charlie Rowley, and chair of the Piddington Parish Council in Oxfordshire Tim McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people of Piddington are fighting back, trying to resist thousands of migrants moving into their local area and outnumbering the local population. As if that wasn't a big enough fight, Piddington has also called a referendum to decide whether it will leave the UK; a verdict is expected tomorrow. What will come of it? Talk breakfast host Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party Matt Vickers, former Conservative Party leader Sir Ian Duncan Smith, former head of royal protection Dai Davies, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, former first minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster, and Plaid Cymru Liz Saville Roberts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reform UK has received two mega cash injections, which it believes will put it in prime position to effectively fight in a general election. This news has caused furrowed eyebrows in the Labour Party, with a question over whether legislation will be brought in to cap donations and applied retrospectively. Some are saying this would be an attempt to take Reform UK out of the race, and the equivalent of hysterical hypocrisy, considering Labour receives donations from Trade Unions with the expectation of something in return. Talk presenter Ian Collins speaks to: Former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rowley, chairman of the Great British PAC Ben Habib, shadow secretary of state for defence James Cartlidge, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice, and social policy analyst Dr Rakib Ehsan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as the Home Secretary has instructed police forces to deploy all available powers necessary to crack down on anti-migrant demonstrations. Shabana Mahmood has also called for a blanket ban on masks at public protests to unmask extremists. Whenever did we hear the Home Secretary say ‘use all powers necessary' on pro-palestinian protests?Across the Channel, France wants Britain to accept asylum seekers directly from across the European Union as part of the one in, one out scheme. But back here local communities are increasingly worried about asylum seekers in their area. In the village of Piddington, local women have issued an urgent plea to female MPs, fearing they will be vastly outnumbered ten-to-one by male asylum seekers.And just to give you an idea of how bad the situation is - official data reveals the UK asylum appeals backlog has skyrocketed to a historic record exceeding 90,000 cases - a seventeenfold jump over six years ago.Meanwhile, a Labour review says make disability benefits as 'easy as possible' to get as new figures show the number of claimants receiving benefits for ADHD has surpassed the total number of serving soldiers in the British military. Remember what the PM said on Wednesday: ‘National security cannot come at the expense of social security'.Wes Streeting says: We need a national conversation about preparedness and resilience. Fury as PM approves ‘tourist tax' which could hike price of UK holidays by £100s despite vow to help with cost of livingWake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle explores Labour being branded the 'Welfare Party' on Wednesday after Andy Burnham said he would never prioritise defence spending over benefits. In an extraordinary intervention, the Prime Minister said he was serious about national security, but it 'cannot come at the expense of social security'.Kemi Badenoch said Mr Burnham had 'said the quiet part out loud', adding: 'For our new PM, social security – welfare – comes above national security.Do you believe Labour will ever cut the benefits bill? Pensioner Benefits: £177.7 billion (around 55% of the total expenditure), which includes £146.1 billion for the State Pension.Working-Age and Children Welfare: £145.0 billion, including Universal Credit and non-DWP welfare.Disability and Health Support: £77.1 billion for people with health conditions and disabilities.Housing Benefits: £37.3 billionPresident Trump makes a major promise at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas: $5,000 for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the midterms. A spokesperson for the Israeli Government calls Ed Miliband a 'failed figure' and a 'joke' who 'made Britain irrelevant', in response to the West Bank sanctions row. We also learn that Ministers ‘ignored official advice' on Israeli settlements trade ban. Benjamin Netanyahu says Labour restricted trade with Israel to protect Starmer's seat. Meanwhile, Labour picks a Somali refugee in Starmer's old seat. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks The Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers. Israel furiously hit back - Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar responded by accusing him of spreading an "outrageous lie"and closed the UK consulate, banned a dozen MPs and booted out Britain's military from joint operations. The sanctions were launched alongside France and Canada will prohibit the import of settlement-produced goods, bar companies from providing expansion services, and ban the advertising of settlement properties within the UK.But Ed Miliband has been accused of putting Jews in the UK in danger: The Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said this is a 'truly a dark day for British Jews' just days before Jewish New Year celebrations and accused Labour of 'gesture politics'. Kemi Badenoch joined the condemnation, saying that Andy Burnham risked 'fanning the flames of anti-Semitism at home' Labour's Advisor on the unemployed Alan Milburn says the GP sick note culture for people with ADHD is insane. Doctors issued nearly one million sick notes signing people off work with mental health issues last year. It comes as the Government is told about 40,000 hidden NEETS (Not in Employment, Education or Training). The Children's Commissioner finds tens of thousands enrolled in college but hardly attending.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle examines the latest that Andy Burnham has been told he must not ignore rising anger over the migrant crisis because Britain is teetering on the brink of chaos, Kemi Badenoch has said. The Tory leader accused Labour of being “weak” on immigration as 120 people were brought into Portsmouth following a record crossing attempt from near Cherbourg. She added that “thuggery” cannot stop small boat crossings.It follows a further clash between Zia Yusuf and the supposed leader of the protests in Portsmouth after Nigel Farage said he wanted to end all face coverings in public, including religious ones. And in a major poll for The Times, most of the British public think that small boat migrants should be detained and held in secure accommodation on arrival in BritainEven the U.N. has told Britain that migrants are being granted asylum even when they may not be entitled to it. Their Refugee Agency found serious flaws in Home Office interviews used to decide who is allowed to stay in the UK.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​Jeremy Kyle reacts as hundreds of protesters have clashed with police in Portsmouth after a mega-dinghy carrying 140 migrants reached the UK from Normandy.Around 500 demonstrators are believed to have joined a protest in the area on Sunday night, with some dressed in all black – similar to those who joined an anti-illegal migrant protest which blocked the Port of Dover on Saturday.The large boat of migrants – believed to be the longest-ever Channel crossing by people-smugglers – was intercepted in the Solent between the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth earlier on Sunday.It comes as only one in 100 asylum claims are genuine, according to a whistleblower who has revealed widespread fraud and dysfunction in the system. He said he had encountered a large number of Iraqi Kurds claiming asylum who said they had been in a relationship with the daughter of the prime minister of the Kurdistan region.Shabana Mahmood was last night accused of kowtowing to the Labour Left-wing after failing to bring forward 'urgent' immigration reforms. The Home Secretary promised tough new measures aimed at tightening immigration laws almost a year ago. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said Ms Mahmood had 'chickened out'.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Talk Breakfast with Ian Collins, Reform UK's conference has kicked off in Birmingham the party is already battling a full-blown crisis after undercover footage appeared to show senior figures discussing ways around foreign donation rules and keeping polling payments off the books.Nigel Farage has branded the investigation a politically motivated “hoax”, but two senior Reform figures James Orr and long-time Farage confidant Dan Jukes have been ordered to stand down. Lee Anderson says they've “left the building” and “ain't coming back”, while the party launches a full internal investigation. Nothing says business as usual quite like a conference-eve clear-out!Reform supporters are blaming an establishment stitch-up, pointing out that the footage was released by Channel 4 just as the party gathered for its national conference. But critics say Reform must stop crying foul and tighten up its operation if it genuinely wants to move from protest party to government.Despite the chaos, spirits remain high in Birmingham, where thousands of members are gathering to hear Reform's plans for its first 100 days in power. Nigel Farage is promising a national emergency from day one, MPs sitting through the summer, benefits cuts, lower taxes and action to Stop the boats. The big question is whether the media will focus on those policies or keep the spotlight firmly on the sting.Meanwhile, Argentina's President Javier Milei is banging the Falklands drum again, declaring that the islands belong to Argentina amid a row over offshore drilling. Critics say it's little more than a pre-election bluster from a struggling president but Britain's depleted military infrastructure has once again raised uncomfortable questions about how prepared we'd be if the rhetoric ever became reality.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks Andy Burnham first Prime Minister's Questions yesterday and the verdict - lacklustre. Although at times he did appear to answer a question which is a stark improvement on his predecessor. Kemi piles on the pressure today with a fresh vow to slash Britain's ballooning benefits bill to boost defense spending to 3 per cent of GDP. She's piling maximum pressure on the new PM, as experts warn the UK is sitting in a “deeply uncomfortable” fiscal mess ahead of a brutal upcoming Budget! Despite this, we hear Burnham's racing ahead with the controversial Chagos Islands surrender deal, with fresh talks set with Mauritius next week. Here's an idea Mr Burnham, why not scrap the Chagos deal and save us all £35billion. One decision, one massive saving! The PM is being urged to stop getting stitched-up by the French after they promised just a measly 45 extra cops to tackle the illegal boat crossings on the exact same day the famous Bayeux Tapestry is set to cross the Channel. His Majesty the King even chipped in, calling the tapestry loan a symbol of “trust” ha! But conference season has officially begun as Reform UK kick off theirs in Birmingham today. To mark the occasion Nigel Farage has sat down with the BBC and slammed Britain's “complainants' society”.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been accused of 'living in the past' after blaming Margaret Thatcher and Brexit for Britain's problems.The new Prime Minister used his first statement to Parliament to set out his vision for the country involving greater state control of the economy. He also refused to rule out further tax rises in next month's Budget.He said “From the 1980s, this country took a series of wrong turns. Political power was centralised, economic power privatised, the country deindustrialised, austerity followed. And then Brexit compounded the damage.' But does anyone else think that Andy Burnham's political diagnosis is a bit outdated - He's talking about things that are literally nearly half a century ago.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This morning the discussion with Jermey Kyle started as thousands of dangerous criminals will be lined up for early release, it's revealed today. Stalkers, domestic abusers on 'indefinite' sentences - all up to walk the streets again because politicians apparently can't figure out how to manage prison capacity! Andy Burnham and the government taking heat left, right, and center for ignoring the risk to the public!Even Prison governors are now saying that prisoners being freed early are walking right back into jail at a rapid rate! It's a revolving door! They get out, commit another crime, and walk right back in.Now, there is one bit of common sense today: after an absolute outcry from the public, a massive U-turn! Two of the killers of hero PC Andrew Harper will NOT be freed under the early release scheme. But why did it take a public uproar for ministers to realise that releasing violent cop killers early was an insult to his memory?! The Conservative party is reshuffling the deckchairs again! Tom Tugendhat steps in to replace Priti Patel as Shadow Foreign Secretary. Meanwhile James Cleverly has thrown down the gauntlet to become London Mayor! He says if he wins London, he's ending Sadiq Khan's 'war on motorists' once and for all! LTNs, ULEZ, endless roadworks. Is this music to your ears? And finally... Day One of the Notting Hill Carnival also known as family day and guess what? 169 arrests! Drugs, dangerous weapons, sexual offenses... every single year we hear the same promises about safety, and every year the police are left trying to clean up the chaos.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins unpacks the latest as hundreds of police officers from across Britain have been sent to Middlesbrough amid fears of escalating gang violence. A series of suspected gang-related incidents has taken place since Saturday, when a wrong-way crash on the A66 killed two police officers and five young men. Meanwhile Reform UK has pledged to prevent people from voting if their English is not good enough to understand the electoral rules. Officials in polling stations would be told to deny someone a ballot paper if they were concerned about “their ability to understand the voting process or language”. Do you agree with Reform? Kemi Badenoch has vowed to deport every illegal immigrant, stating that Britain is “our home, not a hotel”. Writing in The Sun, the Tory leader repeated her pledge to leave the ECHR and accused Labour of putting people with “fundamentally different cultures and beliefs on our doorsteps”.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks Harry and Meghan touch down on a private jet with Archie and Lilibet, ready for the kids to start at a UK school next week. But the row over who pays for their armed police protection is exploding all over again. Should you foot the bill for the runaway royals?Migrant outrage as human rights chiefs spark a furious backlash after telling hard-up Brits to hand over even more taxpayers' cash to migrants and asylum seekers—just as top Minister Pat McFadden finally admits our broken benefits system is totally flawed!Housing fury! Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says it is just false that foreign nationals are taking up social housing. I don't know about you, but adding millions of foreign nationals to the population while claiming it doesn't affect housing is just ‘insulting' isn't it? Or am I wrong? She has also attacked Reform UK for wanting to prioritise British-born working families, veterans and married couples with children for social housing.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as yesterday Isabel Oakeshott revealed her TALK World Exclusive as Christian Drogan became the first British undercover reporter to cross the English Channel in a migrant dinghy - exposing what he says was French police picking up people smugglers from dinghies at sea and transporting them back to French shores, essentially allowing them to repeat the smuggling operation. if you haven't seen it then ‘Invading Britain, The Undercover Migrant Returns…' documentary is available on TALK's YouTube Channel. And today we hear that the families of victims of murders and sex assaults by migrants have told ministers that an attempt to “cover-up” the extent of crimes committed by foreigners must be ended. The Government is trying to prevent the publication of data revealing the full scale of foreign offending in England and Wales from 2018 to 2024. Eleven families of victims of crimes carried out by migrants have written to Alex Norris, the Justice Secretary, urging him to drop plans to use the courts to block the data's release.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a TALK World Exclusive - A British undercover reporter has become the very first journalist to cross the English Channel in a migrant dinghy - exposing the criminal people smugglers and chaos on the French beaches to enter the UK. Talk's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott worked with reporter Christian Drogan, of Watchman UK, to successfully cross the English Channel from France to Britain inside an illegal migrant dinghy. Working alongside Oakeshott, Drogan spent weeks embedded deep within human trafficking networks across the channel while living on the streets and in migrant camps, as a British criminal on the run.Invading Britain, The Undercover Migrant Returns…will air at 5pm on TODAY, exclusively on Talk. It will also be available on YouTube. The report features, never-before-seen footage, and raw audio from inside the migrant dinghy camps and on the water.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks Britain's immigration system faces scrutiny after detention and transport costs exceeded £500,000 daily, prompting fierce accusations of waste. Meanwhile, HMRC's £610,000 home-heating payments to remote staff sparked anger as household energy bills are forecast to rise. And the Greens face cross-party condemnation over draft proposals to remove police Tasers, scrap Prevent and ultimately close prisons.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has done is not once, but twice in Clacton-on-Sea winning back his seat in the Commons as an MP. Some say it was an attempt to get out of the Parliamentary scrutiny he was facing about that £5m donation, some say it has strengthened his position as 'anti-establishment'. Talk presenter Ian Collins speaks to Talk reporter Samara Gill, live from Clacton, about the mood of constituents post Reform victory. He also discussed Nigel's win with: Deputy leader of Reform Richard Tice, Former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rowley, MP and chairman of the Conservative Party Kevin Hollinrake, former Conservative minister Edwina Currie, and Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minster Andy Burnham is telling communities across the country that they need to take on their fair share of the burden of illegal migrants pouring into the UK. Many are outraged with some communities being asked to take on migrants in numbers three times the size of their population. What has this country come to? Has Burnham considered the added cost of housing people in more expensive areas of the country? Labour continued to disappoint on the migrant crisis. Talk's Ian Collins speaks to: Assistant comment editor at The Telegraph Poppy Coburn, former government advisor James Price, author and columnist at the Daily Mail Sarah Vine, independent peer Lord Hannan, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, and news reporter at The Sun Thomas Godfrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What on earth do we do now? The dinghy has been swapped for the mega-dinghy, one so big that is overwhelmed The Sun's front page. Arriving at about 2.30am this morning it was carrying 230 migrants, reportedly the largest number to cross the Channel successfully on one vessel. Brits are asking at what point the government will wake up and smell the crisis. Discussing this major development with Talk's Ian Collins: Political commentator Benedict Spence, former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, justice advisor for Reform UK Vanessa Frake, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, former Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley, and Labour MP Sam Rushworth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is gearing up for his listening mode tour, gleaning from people all over the UK the issues that are most important to them. Some argue this is just more public relations work, allowing him to ride what is left of his political capital ahead of a budget that could be more punishing than the last. Talk's Ian Collins discusses the possible outcomes of this Burnham charm offensive, across the country, with: Chairman of the Great British PAC Ben Habib, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, ambassador and former NATO senior civilian representative of Afghanistan, Stefano Pontecorvo, former political editor at The Sun Trevor Kavanagh, and creative social news editor Ricky Freelove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins unpacks the latest as The Conservative Party pledges to bar foreign nationals from social housing, arguing evictions would prioritise British families amid soaring waiting lists. Police arrested protesters after homes believed to house asylum seekers were attacked during violent disorder in Thetford. Labour faced criticism over Education Secretary Lucy Powell's silence following plagiarism and CV fabrication allegations against Jason Arday.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins reacts as Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigned amid investigations into alleged plagiarism and disputed credentials, blaming relentless scrutiny and personal attacks. Former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine withdrew as a Tory council candidate, despite Kemi Badenoch defending his claimed rehabilitation. Meanwhile, watchdogs dropped misconduct proceedings against Sergeant Martyn Blake, the officer acquitted of murdering Chris Kaba.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which toilet do I use? Businesses and organisations are having to fall in line with the Supreme Court's ruling that sex is based on biology, changing their bogs back to single-sex spaces. Trans activists are not happy about it, and apparently it is costing businesses a hell of a lot of money. Talk's Ian Collins discusses this hotly contested issue, and others, with: Former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rowley, former Conservative MP Nigel Evans, Reform MP and chairman Lee Anderson, Mail on Sunday columnist Dan Hodges, chair of Thames Valley Police Aileen O'Connor, and Reform UK mayoral candidate, in London, Laila Cunningham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Days into his premiership, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has gone on holiday with his family. Can you imagine starting a new job and going on holiday so soon? People are not happy about it, with some suggesting, knowing he was going on holiday, Burnham sought to hand out policy sweeties, like energy bill savings. The country is still putting out fires, surely the prime minister should be here firefighting? Discussing this with Talk's Ian Collins: Sun columnist David Wooding, former Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley, former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, deputy chairman of the Conservative Party Matt Vickers, and Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Right finally unite? Restore's Rupert Lowe has extended an 'olive branch' to Reform UK's Nigel Farage, suggesting a pact with red lines that political pundits say are unworkable. Does Rupert Lowe really mean what he is proposing, or is it simply more politicking and the beginnings of an attempted coup? All will be revealed in time. The timing of the proposal has sparked interest, with Nigel arguably still being politically wounded from deep dives into who some of his Party donors are. Discussing all this is Talk's Ian Collins, in for Jeremy Kyle, joined by: Reform UK's shadow home secretary Zia Yusuf, chair of Great British PAC Ben Habib, Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp, former political editor of The Sun Trevor Kavanagh, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshotte, and political strategist Peter Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle examines Spain's deployment of troops after 49,000 migrants reportedly entered Ceuta, igniting a fierce European row over Schengen security. Meanwhile, 752 people crossed the Channel in nine boats, prompting Reform and Conservative demands to freeze payments to France. Four deaths, including three women, intensified criticism of French enforcement and Prime Minister Andy Burnham's small-boats strategy.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as French police admitted orders of limited intervention as hundreds crossed the Channel, intensifying scrutiny of Andy Burnham's migration strategy. Meanwhile, record mega-dinghies carrying up to 165 people highlighted traffickers' profits, evolving tactics and mounting risks to life. Donald Trump warned Burnham migration was “killing” Britain, while urging expanded North Sea drilling and condemning wind power.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle examines the latest as Green leader Zack Polanski refuses to apologise after inadvertently sharing a guillotine image targeting Nigel Farage, prompting police inquiries.Meanwhile Prime Minister Andy Burnham insists Labour's small-boats strategy is working, despite nearly 900 Channel crossings during his first week. Families losing benefits when disabled teenagers begin apprenticeships could receive £4,500 bursaries, as ministers confront Britain's youth unemployment crisis.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle examines the latest as Reform UK have reported Zack Polanski to police after he shared, then removed, an image featuring a threatening anti-Farage T-shirt. Meanwhile, Labour overtook Reform in polling, suggesting an early ‘Burnham bounce', although the Prime Minister ruled out an early election. And Burnham faced opposition warnings over a possible inheritance levy to fund comprehensive social-care reform costing billions annually.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as Burnham plans conditional youth sickness benefits, linking payments to training or volunteering while seeking welfare savings for defence and care. Meanwhile, nearly 75,000 teenage jobs have disappeared under Labour, as rising employment costs squeeze traditional Saturday shifts. Electoral reform also enters the agenda, with compulsory voting, ten-pound fines and a ‘none of the above' option proposed.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Dolan examines Andy Burnham's first day at No 10 North, promising devolution, regional investment and closer collaboration beyond Westminster. Meanwhile, Burnham has paused controversial early prisoner releases pending review, despite warnings that overcrowded jails face chaos. And Angela Rayner rejects demands to repay her £16,876 ministerial severance after returning to Cabinet as Housing Secretary.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​Jeremy Kyle unpacks Andy Burnham pause into prison release planning amid outrage from PC Andrew Harper's widow, promising a review while overcrowding pressures persist. His £2 bus fare cap faces funding scrutiny, with climate grants redirected and economists warning taxes may rise. Meanwhile, Gary Lineker joined 120 wealthy Britons urging Burnham to tax extreme wealth and strengthen public services.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thames Water has rolled out yet another hosepipe ban at a time when reserves at supposedly full of water waiting to be treated. Is it time to reverse privatisation? Prime minister Andy Burnham's bus fare cap is ruffling feathers, with some saying it is a mere sweetener with relatively little impact on the lives of many living and working in the UK. How long will the drip-feed of policies go on? Didn't Burnham devise a plan whilst plotting to get the top job? Jeremy Kyle talks about these pressing issues with: Political commentator, Charlie Rowley, shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, former deputy speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, Conservative peer, Lord Kempsell, Talk's international editor, Isabel Oakeshott, and retired Scotland Yard detective chief inspector, Mike Neville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just how much goodwill will the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, be able to keep, and for how long? Some argue that if he wants to deviate from the Labour manifesto, a general election is a must, although it may not produce the strong majority enjoyed by his predecessor. Removing VAT from energy bills seems like a good idea in theory, but how much will it really benefit bill payers? The roles in the political theatre that is the Cabinet have been published, with some surprises. Jeremy Kyle is joined today to discuss the new face of British politics by: Political commentator, Benedict Spence, Labour MP, Sam Rushworth, chief political writer at Spiked Online, Brendan O'Neill, shadow secretary of state for defence, James Cartlidge, Reform UK MP and chairman, Lee Anderson, and political editor at The Sun, Jack Elsom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The day has finally come after much anticipation...Andy Burnham has become the prime minister today. There are still serious concerns about him, with no one really sure what this changing of the guard will mean in real terms. What will the direction of policy be? Who will be the top picks for the converted Cabinet jobs? Whose nose will be out of joint after being booted out? So many questions and still very few answers. Join Jeremy Kyle and his star guest line-up as they discuss the potential outcomes of Burnham's coronation as King of the North, South, East and West. Today's guests include: Assistant comment editor at the Telegraph, Poppy Coburn, former Conservative government minister, Steve Baker, Reform UK MP, Sarah Pochin; Independent MP for Hull East, Karl Turner, and Talk's very own presenter Peter Cardwell, and reporter Samara Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham is hurtling towards Number 10 on Monday, and there are serious concerns that the country doesn't know what it is getting itself into with him steering the ship. Cabinet predictions are coming in thick and fast, with concerns that Ed Miliband will become the chancellor as the worst-case scenario, and the foreign secretary in the best case. There are also talks of Shabana Mahmood taking on the purse strings, despite critics saying she doesn't have the CV for it. Jeremy also talks Royals and the tragedy that was the World Cup England v Argentina game. The guest lineup for today includes: Formal special advisor to the Conservatives, Charlie Rowley, independent MP for Hull East, Karl Turner, Talk's International editor, Isabel Oakeshott, political commentator, Benedict Spence, TalkSPORT reporter, Max Scott, and royal biographer, Angela Levin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starmer has said his formal goodbyes and is somewhere in Ukraine trying to remind the world and future employers that he has international reach and influence. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham prepares to take over the top job as prime minister on Monday. It seems he is doing this by stealth, with MPs not being able to take a good look at him in the Commons before the Summer recess. Jeremy also discusses Ann Widdecombe's murder and the crushing defeat England faced against Argentina last night. Joining Jeremy Kyle to discuss all this: Assistant comment editor at the Telegraph, Poppy Coburn, former government special advisor, James Price, Reform UK MP, Sarah Pochin, Reform UK's mayoral candidate for London, Laila Cunningham, co-founder of Survivors Against Terror, Brendan Cox, and TalkSPORT reported Max Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage joins Jeremy Kyle to explain the fear he feels after the death of Ann Widdecombe. Farage says there is an establishment plot and years of demonising him have now resulted in a high profile political murder. Dan Hodges joins Jeremy as he doubles down saying Reform UK are using the death of Ann Widdecombe to distract from the £5 million donation to Nigel Farage. Isabel Oakeshott joins Jeremy to attack Dan Hodges and discuss the threats faced by her partner, Richard Tice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.