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STARMER tried to wreck the UK in 2025 — WHY? Can 2026 be better? #Starmer #UKPolitics #ElFattah #GeneralElectionNow #LIVE #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV Let's stop pretending this was an accident. 2025 has been a disaster — and Keir Starmer owns every inch of it. Broken pledges. Cowardly U-turns. Empty slogans followed by total retreat. A Prime Minister who talks "tough" until the moment toughness is required — then vanishes. Britain was promised stability. What we got was managed decline. Brits working harder for less. Communities ignored. Borders still out of control. A political class obsessed with looking virtuous while the country frays at the edges. And then — the moment that summed it all up — Starmer lets El Fattah into the UK. At a time when public trust is collapsing, when people are crying out for common sense and backbone, this government chooses arrogance over accountability. It felt like a slap in the face. Another reminder that ordinary British people are last in the queue. Today we stop swallowing the nonsense. This debate puts Starmer's record on trial: Were the failures of 2025 incompetence — or ideology? Why does Starmer always cave when it matters? Is this government even capable of putting Britain first? And as next May's elections loom, let's make one thing absolutely clear: We do NOT want a reshuffle. We do NOT want a rebrand. We do NOT want another hollow replacement. Britain needs a GENERAL ELECTION. Britain needs fresh ideas, not recycled failures. Britain needs leadership that puts BRITAIN AND THE BRITISH FIRST — without apology. No more excuses. No more gaslighting. No more being told decline is "progress". This is raw. This is angry. This is live. No scripts. No safe answers. No hiding places. If you're furious — good. If you disagree — come and face it. Britain's had enough. Let's talk — properly — for once. #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #StarmerFailures #StarmerUTurns #LabourGovernment #Britain2025 #UKCrisis #BorderCrisis #ElFattah #GeneralElectionNow #MayElections #BritainFirst #PutBritainFirst #PoliticalDebate #LiveDebate #LIVE #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV Keir Starmer, Starmer UK, UK politics, British politics, Starmer failures, Starmer U turns, Labour government, Britain 2025, UK crisis, border crisis, El Fattah UK, General Election now, May elections UK, Britain first, put Britain first, political debate, live debate, LIVE, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Does STARMER hate Brits! Why was El Fattah let in?  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #Starmer #UKPolitics #AlaaAbdelFattah #FreeSpeech #anti-semite  Jon Gaunt rips the lid off Keir Starmer's catastrophic record — on immigration, honesty, and whose side he's really on.  More than 40,000 illegal migrants have crossed the Channel. They're being dumped into hotels paid for by your taxes, while local communities are ignored and stretched to breaking point. Serious sexual and violent crimes committed by a minority of undocumented men are brushed aside, never properly addressed, never confronted head-on. Why? Then comes the Alaa Abd el-Fattah scandal. Starmer says he was "delighted" this activist is back in the UK — and claims he was unaware of his incendiary social-media posts. But the parliamentary record tells a different story. Starmer raised Abd el-Fattah's social-media activity in the Commons back in 2022.  So how can the Prime Minister now claim ignorance? Was he careless? Was he playing word games? Or was the public simply not told the truth? Time and again, Starmer appears more concerned with the rights of activists and offenders than with the safety, concerns, and common sense of ordinary British people. This programme asks the question millions are now asking: has Keir Starmer completely lost touch with the country — and is this one lie too many? Surely this is the end for Starmer.  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #IllegalMigration #SmallBoats #ImmigrationCrisis #AlaaAbdelFattah #PoliticalLies #LabourParty #Britain #FreeSpeech #PublicTrust  Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, live, Keir Starmer, Starmer, UK politics, illegal migration, small boats, immigration crisis, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, political lies, Labour Party, Britain, free speech, public trust This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

STARMER vs BLAIR? Who was the best PM? #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #StarmerVsBlair #TonyBlair #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #PrimeMinister STARMER vs BLAIR – Who Was the Better Prime Minister? | Today's live debate asks a blunt question: was Tony Blair a once-in-a-generation political talent – and is Keir Starmer his opposite? Tony Blair entered Downing Street in 1997 riding a wave of optimism, confidence, and cultural change. Cool Britannia, economic growth, falling unemployment, peace in Northern Ireland, and a sense that Britain was finally moving forward.  Blair had an extraordinary political antenna — he understood public mood, knew how to frame policy, and sold change with optimism rather than fear. Even controversial ideas, from public service reform to ID cards, were presented as part of a broader national project.  Keir Starmer, by contrast, has entered office as one of the most unpopular Prime Ministers in modern polling history, and his problems appear largely self-inflicted. From chaotic U-turns on the winter fuel allowance, to repeated failures to "stop the boats", Starmer's government has struggled not just with delivery — but with political judgement. Policies are announced, abandoned, and reframed, reinforcing claims that Starmer has a Midas touch in reverse: whatever he touches becomes politically toxic.  On immigration, Blair embraced freedom of movement as part of a confident, outward-looking Britain, even if the long-term consequences were underestimated. Starmer talks tough on the small boats crisis, yet crossings continue and legal obstacles mount, with human rights law frequently cited as both a constraint and a shield.  Critics argue he has managed to look authoritarian to liberals and ineffective to voters — the worst of both worlds.  This debate will confront uncomfortable questions: Did Blair's optimism and presentation mask serious long-term flaws — or is that exactly what leadership requires? Has Starmer's focus on "hard choices" simply translated into constant bad news and broken promises? Are ideas like ID cards, once rejected under Blair, now being revived out of desperation rather than vision? Is Starmer a serious reformer — or a technocrat who lacks the political instincts needed to lead?  Blair changed the national mood. Starmer reflects it. Ambition vs anxiety. Optimism vs apology. Political instinct vs political tin ear. Join Jon Gaunt live, challenge me and decide for yourself: Was Blair Britain's last truly dominant Prime Minister — and is Starmer proof that competence without politics isn't enough? ⬇️ Like, subscribe, and drop your verdict in the comments. #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #StarmerVsBlair #TonyBlair #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #PrimeMinister #CoolBritannia #SmallBoats #FreedomOfMovement #HumanRights #IDCards #PoliticalLeadership #BritishPolitics  Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, Live, Starmer vs Blair, Tony Blair, Keir Starmer, UK politics, Labour Party, Prime Minister debate, Cool Britannia, small boats crisis, freedom of movement, human rights, ID cards, political leadership, British politics  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

What the hell is STARMER up to now?!  #Starmer #UKPolitics #AlaaAbdElFattah #LabourGovernment #FarmersTax #BritishFarming #Pubs #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live  CLUELESS & DANGEROUS — What the hell is STARMER up to now?! I don't use those words for shock value — I use them because the pattern is now impossible to ignore. While Parliament was closed for Christmas, Keir Starmer quietly U-turned on his farmers' tax, avoiding scrutiny and debate. He followed it with a speech to the nation so flat and empty it reassured no one.  At the same time, pubs and the hospitality sector — the heart of communities across Britain — continue to close, with little meaningful help from this government.  And then came the moment that left many people stunned. The Prime Minister publicly welcomed and celebrated the entry into the UK of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a highly controversial activist. Alaa Abd El-Fattah is regarded by some as a political prisoner — but past statements attributed to him and widely circulated online, including violent rhetoric, have caused serious concern for many people.  He is accused of being a Jew Hater.  Whether you support his release or not, this was a decision that demanded explanation and judgement — not celebration and silence.  Each of these issues on its own raises questions. Taken together, they point to something far more serious: a Prime Minister showing poor judgement, bad instincts, and no awareness of how his actions land with the British public. That's why this matters. Because leadership without judgement isn't just weak — it's clueless… and it's dangerous.

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Get the latest edition of Too Long now: https://toolong.news/Merry Christmas everyone! In this very special and very festive episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben run through the last year in UK politics, the ups, the downs, and most importantly; the memes. Did you pay attention this year? Can you beat our UK experts at their own quiz?//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Starmer Abuse Fair Criticism — or Crude and Offensive? #Starmer #UKPolitics #FootballChants #DartsChants #RoyalVarietyShow #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE Is the abuse aimed at Keir Starmer now fair political criticism — or has it crossed into something crude and offensive? From "wanker" chants at football grounds and darts events, to his name being loudly booed at the Royal Variety Show in front of Prince William, hostility towards the Prime Minister is no longer confined to social media or fringe protests. It's public, audible, and increasingly mainstream. Tonight's debate asks uncomfortable questions: Are these chants a legitimate expression of public anger, or a breakdown in political respect? Does mass ridicule signal democratic accountability — or cultural contempt? Can a sitting Prime Minister recover once he becomes a figure of mockery? Or is Keir Starmer already a dead man walking in the eyes of the British public, regardless of polls or Parliament? This is not about politeness. It's about power, legitimacy, and what public humiliation really means in modern British politics. #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #StarmerAbuse #FootballChants #DartsChants #RoyalVarietyShow #PrinceWilliam #PoliticalAnger #PublicBacklash #DeadManWalking #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE Keir Starmer, Starmer, UK politics, British politics, Starmer abuse, football chants, darts chants, Royal Variety Show, Prince William, political anger, public backlash, dead man walking, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, LIVE This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

STARMER'S BANANA REPUBLIC | HE MUST BE DEPOSED  #Starmer #BananaRepublic #UKPolitics #BBCBias #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #FreeSpeech #HateCrimeLaws #BBCBias  Today's live show lays out the case that under Keir Starmer, Britain is being reshaped away from constitutional democracy and toward something far more dangerous — a system where power flows downward from the state, not upward from the people.  This is not about personality. It's about how Starmer governs, what he tolerates, and what his system incentivises . We examine how Starmer's leadership is marked by: • Elections treated as an inconvenience rather than a mandate • Governing while sidelining or ignoring the House of Commons • Abandoning manifesto commitments once power is secured • Criminalising "offensive" political speech • Expanding police powers through vague and subjective hate crime laws • Undermining trial by jury in favour of administrative efficiency • Handing Ofcom sweeping control over online speech • Regulating dissent via unelected bodies instead of Parliament We also address selective enforcement and cultural engineering: • Ideological "re-education" of boys on misogyny • While ignoring or downplaying Pakistani grooming gangs • FGM, forced marriage, sectarian coercion, and parallel legal cultures • Equality before the law replaced by political fear and silence And the wider system surrounding Starmer: • Media narrative control and framing, especially the role of the BBC • Loyal but incompetent appointments beneath the leadership • Weakening of the family and replacement with the state • Denial and rewriting of British history as shame • Expansion of welfare dependency to create political compliance • Use of foreign war — Ukraine / Russia — as moral cover and domestic distraction This is not left vs right. It's Keir Starmer vs democratic consent. What does "deposed" mean? It means politically removed — through Parliament, party mechanisms, elections, and sustained lawful public pressure. Not violence. Not chaos. Democracy correcting itself before it's too late.  If you think this case is wrong, challenge it. If you think it's exaggerated, defend the record. But don't pretend this is normal.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP data and a tech outlook for 2026. In the UK – a look at UK politics and what 2026 may hold in store for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In Asia – a look ahead to the challenges facing China’s economy in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP data and a tech outlook for 2026. In the UK – a look at UK politics and what 2026 may hold in store for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In Asia – a look ahead to the challenges facing China’s economy in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP data and a tech outlook for 2026. In the UK – a look at UK politics and what 2026 may hold in store for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In Asia – a look ahead to the challenges facing China’s economy in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas Isn't Christmas Anymore | Cancelled. Sanitised. Watered down. #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #UKCultureWar #BirminghamBollards #HostileVehicleMitigation #FreeSpeechUK Christmas. Cancelled. Sanitised. Watered down. Tonight I'm going live to talk about how far this country has fallen — and how even Christmas is no longer safe from the madness. Birmingham City Council has announced automatic bollards in the city centre for "hostile vehicle mitigation". But let's stop pretending: it's not cars that are the problem. It's people. And the fact we can't even say that out loud tells you everything about the state of the UK. Then there's the corporate cowardice. Sainsbury's pulling a Christmas card over Grinch controversy and complaints from the Trans lobby! Tesco refusing to even call a Christmas tree a Christmas tree — opting instead for "evergreen". When did common sense get replaced with fear of offence? Meanwhile, people are skint, energy bills are crushing families, and what do we get on TV? Wall-to-wall repeats and recycled rubbish. No joy. No escape. No Christmas spirit. This will be a live, interactive stream — say what you think, argue back, or just vent. Because if we can't talk honestly anymore, then Christmas really is dead.

Today, the government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics. The government say this is in response to what it called the “shocking” case of Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales. Gill was jailed in November, after admitting to taking bribes for pro-Russian interviews and speeches when he was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP).Announcing the review, Communities Secretary Steve Reed said the government must "learn the lessons" from the case so "this can never happen again". Responding to Reed's statement in the Commons, Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice said his party welcomed the review but called on the government to also make sure it looked into the influence of China on the Labour Party. Victoria and Chris discuss what the review could meanPlus, President Trump has filed, what is being reported as, a $5 billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC. Caitríona Perry and the FT's global media editor Daniel Thomas explain what's in the lawsuit and why the BBC has said it plans to fight it. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Victoria Derbyshire. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris and Jem Westgate. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

TRUMP VS WOKE BBC | Which side are you on? #JonGaunt #JonGauntLive #Live #BBC #Trump #MediaBias #BBCBias #PublicBroadcasting #WokeCulture #Journalism #MediaPower #InstitutionalBias #FreeSpeech #Israel I worked for the BBC for years — and I was proud to do so. The BBC once stood for independence, impartiality, and public trust. But many now believe it has been captured by a narrow ideological culture — often labelled "woke" — that shapes how stories about Trump, Israel, identity, and power are framed. At the same time, Donald Trump has made attacking institutions and the media central to his politics. So here's the real question — and it's not a simple one: If a public broadcaster becomes ideologically biased, who has the right to challenge it? Is Trump exposing institutional hypocrisy — or dangerously undermining trust in journalism? And even if the BBC is biased, should any political figure interfere with an independent public broadcaster? This is a live, interactive discussion, not a shouting match. No loyalty tests. No easy binaries. No censorship. #JonGaunt #JonGauntLive #Live #BBC #Trump #MediaBias #BBCBias #PublicBroadcasting #WokeCulture #Journalism #MediaPower #InstitutionalBias #FreeSpeech #Israel Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt live, live, BBC, Trump, media bias, BBC bias, public broadcasting, woke culture, journalism, institutional bias, media power, free speech, Israel coverage This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

In this week's episode, we have a long reflection on the trauma that's around at the moment. Some of it is faced by people who have campaigned against things like the battery storage plants that are abounding around rural Scotland. Sleepless nights, disappointment, disillusionment. That may not seem like a big deal in the face of all the other trauma going around, the terrorist attack on Jews in Australia, the enduring horrible genocide being experienced in Gaza, and the suggestion by President Netanyahu that you can't speak about one without getting on the wrong side of the other.So we discuss all of that. Donald Trump's allegation that, putting it bluntly, Europe is crap, and perhaps the difficulty in managing to get a common position when giving funds to Ukraine would bear that out. We also discuss the Question Time furor over the question about school children and fluency in English, which turned into a debate about second languages among young people All that and more.LinksJen Strout - Night Train to Odesahttps://birlinn.co.uk/product/night-train-to-odesa-2/Jim Sillars - The New Case for Optimismhttps://www.vagabondvoices.co.uk/rants/the-new-case-for-optimism ★ Support this podcast ★

Starmer and Albanese Are Playing a Dangerous Game With Our Lives  #JonGaunt #Live #Starmer #Albanese #Extremism #TerrorWatchlist #ManchesterSynagogue #SydneyProtests #Antisemitism  Recent events in Manchester and Sydney raise serious questions about leadership, public safety, and political courage.  In the UK, tens of thousands of individuals remain on terrorism watchlists. In Australia, mass protests have taken place in which antisemitic rhetoric and symbolism have been widely reported. At the same time, attacks on Jewish institutions and rising extremist incidents are becoming harder to dismiss as isolated or accidental. This video examines: - Why the UK terror watchlist continues to grow - What a watchlist actually means — and what it doesn't - The attack on a synagogue in Manchester - The Sydney Harbour marches and the failure to confront antisemitic hate - Why political leaders appear unwilling to act decisively - And how selective enforcement of the law undermines social cohesion  This is not an attack on any race or religion. It is a critique of extremism, double standards, and political inaction — and the consequences of both. Democratic societies depend on a shared commitment to the rule of law. When leaders hesitate to enforce it equally, everyone pays the price. Join the discussion in the comments today.  #JonGaunt #JonGauntLive #Starmer #Albanese #Extremism #TerrorWatchlist #ManchesterSynagogue #SydneyProtests #Antisemitism #PublicSafety #PoliticalFailure #LeadershipCrisis #UKPolitics #AustralianPolitics #HateSpeech #Radicalisation #NationalSecurity Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt Live, Starmer, Albanese, extremism, terror watchlist, Manchester synagogue attack, Sydney protests, antisemitism, public safety, political failure, leadership crisis, UK politics, Australian politics, hate speech, radicalisation, national security This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

STARMER: Stand Down Now to Save the UK | General Election NOW  #Starmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #StarmerOUT #GeneralElection #JonGaunt #Live Keir  Starmer's end-of-year review has exposed a brutal truth: he may be Prime Minister, but he is not in control.  Approval ratings in the gutter. A Labour Party briefing against its own leader. MPs openly restless. And now, heading into Christmas, doctors preparing to strike, pushing the NHS deeper into chaos. Starmer promised seriousness, authority and competence.  What the country is seeing instead is drift, division and weakness. Borders still not secure. Small boats still crossing. A so-called "one-in, one-out" deal with France that sounds tough but delivers little. Leadership pledges quietly abandoned. Principles rewritten when they become inconvenient.  Even Starmer himself admitted today that his leadership is under strain — a staggering admission from a man sold as the "safe pair of hands".  This is leadership by press release. Government without grip. A Prime Minister in office but not in control. Everything he touches seems to go wrong — the reverse Midas touch. And now his own MPs are circling, because they know what the public already feels: this government is running on empty.  Britain cannot afford paralysis, party games and permanent crisis. If Starmer cannot lead, he should stand down. If this government cannot govern, the people must decide. General Election NOW.  

BONDI BEACH TERROR. Why is WEST so weak on TERRORISM #BondiBeachTerror #IslamistTerror #AntiJewishAttack #LiveIslamistTerror #Terrorism #JonGaunt #BreakingNews Tonight we are live after what the Australian government has confirmed as a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach — a targeted anti-Jewish act of violence carried out in public, in broad daylight. Let's stop dancing around the truth. This was terrorism. And it didn't come out of nowhere. Jewish people were attacked for being Jewish — in Australia, in 2025 — and anyone pretending this is shocking but inexplicable is lying to themselves. In this live show, we ask the questions politicians, broadcasters, and too many commentators refuse to touch: • Why are Jewish communities under constant threat across the Western world? • Why do governments only get tough after the blood is on the ground? • Why is Islamist extremism still treated like a conversational minefield instead of a security threat? • And when did protecting feelings start to matter more than protecting lives? This is not about race. It's not about ordinary Muslims. It's about an extremist ideology that hates Jews, hates the West, and exploits our weakness. Terrorism doesn't stop because we're polite. It stops when we're honest. If you're tired of euphemisms, excuses, and leaders who are always "reviewing" after another attack — you're in the right place. Join the live debate. Speak freely. Keep it lawful. And don't let anyone tell you that asking these questions makes you the problem. #BondiBeachTerror #BondiTerrorAttack #IslamistTerror #LiveIslamistTerror #AntiJewishAttack #Antisemitism #TerrorismInTheWest #WesternWeakness #JonGaunt #FreeSpeech #SecurityFailure #CounterTerrorism #AustraliaNews #BreakingNews #JewishCommunity Bondi Beach terror, Bondi terror attack, Islamist terror, live Islamist terror, anti Jewish attack, antisemitism, terrorism in the West, Western weakness on terrorism, Jon Gaunt, free speech, counter terrorism failure, Australian terror attack, Jewish community targeted, security failure, breaking news Australia This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Digital ID cards wont stop illegals but Deter Detain and Deport will!  #IllegalMigration #StopTheBoats #DigitalIDCards #DetainAndDeport #BorderFailure #JonGaunt #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer  Digital ID cards won't stop the small boats — only deterrence will.  Every day, illegal migrants cross the Channel in small boats, while politicians talk tech and avoid enforcement. Digital ID cards don't stop dinghies, they don't scare people smugglers, and they don't secure borders — they just mean more control for you, none for those arriving illegally.  Tonight's LIVE Jon Gaunt–style showdown calls it out. We expose: Why Digital ID cards do NOTHING to stop small boat crossings How people smugglers exploit weak borders Why the boats keep coming without Deterrence, Detention and Deportation Why Starmer dodges enforcement while communities pay the price Why Nigel Farage was right to demand the boats be stopped  No slogans. No spin. Just the truth the political class and mainstream media won't touch.

SCRAP the LORDS | ABOLISH CORRUPT HONOURS SYSTEM #JonGaunt #NigelFarage #ScrapTheLords #AbolishHonours #Starmer #UKPolitics #PoliticalCorruption #Live Tonight at 6PM we go LIVE and I'm not pulling any punches. The cosy, corrupt, back-scratching House of Lords has been taking the British public for a ride for far too long — and enough is enough. Why are we still funding a bunch of unelected cronies in ermine robes while ordinary Brits struggle to pay the bills? Why are political mates, donors and failed MPs still being handed lifetime power through a rotten honours system that belongs in the 18th century? Tonight we ask the questions the establishment hates:

STARMER get a grip — UK is about to explode #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #PMQs #JonGaunt #LawAndOrder #BritainInCrisis #Coventry #GhostTown #PublicAnger #LiveShow #TalkShow #StateOfTheNation Keir Starmer knows it, Westminster knows it, and the country knows it: Britain is reaching a breaking point. If those in power don't get a grip soon, the damage will be lasting. This week's brutal rape of a 15-year-old girl in Leamington is not just another crime story. The reported fact that the attack was filmed, with no intervention, speaks volumes about the collapse of authority, responsibility, and social restraint in modern Britain. And at Prime Minister's Questions? Silence. Not a word. No acknowledgement of public anger or fear. With Christmas approaching, the country feels dangerously fractured. People are angry — visibly, audibly, everywhere. This is no longer background noise; it is a national mood politics is refusing to face. I spent today in my home city of Coventry — the city that once inspired *Ghost Town* as a warning. What once felt like a bleak metaphor now feels like lived reality. Coventry is not alone. Is this one case? One city? Or a country coming apart while those in charge look the other way? Join me live at 6pm to confront the real state we are in. #KeirStarmer #Starmer #UKPolitics #PMQs #JonGaunt #LawAndOrder #BritainInCrisis #Coventry #GhostTown #PublicAnger #LiveShow #TalkShow #StateOfTheNation Keir Starmer, Starmer, UK politics, UK news, PMQs, Leamington, law and order, Britain in crisis, Coventry, Ghost Town, migration debate, public anger, live show, talk show, political commentary, state of the nation, Jon Gaunt, This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Sarah Hanson-Young used public funds to fly her lobbyist husband to and from Canberra 78 times - and Trade Minister Don Farrell flew his wife a distance equivalent to halfway from Earth to the Moon, all on the taxpayer. The expenses travel scandal is spreading across the Parliament - so where will it stop? This episode of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why isn't STARMER protecting girls? | Migrant Rapists Jailed | Jon Gaunt Live #LeamingtonSpa # #illegalMigrants #State of Emergency #asylumSeekers #deportation #JanJahanzeb #IsrarNiazal #JonGaunt #Live After the conviction of two illegal migrants in Leamington yesterday for the rape of a 15 year old girl Jon Gaunt says Starmer is not doing enough to protect girls. Starmer needs to declare a State of Emergency, secure our borders and deter, detain and deport all illegal migrants. Illegals must be held in secure camps and not allowed to roam the streets. Do you agree? Join the debate. #LeamingtonSpa # #illegalMigrants #State of Emergency #asylumSeekers #deportation #JanJahanzeb #IsrarNiazal #JonGaunt #Live Leamington Spa, Illegal Migrants, State of Emergency, asylumSeekers, deportation, JanJahanzeb, Israr Niazal, Jon Gaunt, Live, This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Some big pennies are dropping this week. The biggest, probably, is the US disengagement from Ukraine. It's not just Ukrainians that are being given the heave-ho, it seems to be Europe as a whole.We also  look at the big statement about energy for an independent Scotland and the promise of a third off bills. Is that realistic? of course, it actually is, but quite how would you get there? And does John Swinney have to spell it out? We analyise the nuclear consensus amongst Labour, Tory, and the Westminster parties. Why on earth are they so keen to have new nuclear plants in Scotland? We talk about Lord Malcolm Offord and his defection to Reform to stand for the Scottish Parliament. And we look at the Sandy Peggie verdict. Does anybody really see clearly what it means?The A'Chraobh Forest ProjectProducing a professional film from the footage will cost £600-£1000.The Spiral Forrest at Borgie in Sutherland is an attempt by descendants of the people cleared by the Duke of Sutherland from Strathnaver to have their say about the landscape. It's composed of the 18 trees native to Scotland which are also part of the unique Gàidhlig alphabet. Lesley planted the first tree in 2000 along with hundreds of school kids from North Sutherland and returned this weekend with organisers, some of those children now adults and their own children, to commemorate 25 years of a very different kind of woodland. She captured footage while she was there and is looking to raise some money to pay an editor. If any Sutherland folk or people who feel strongly about native Woodland or indeed the clearances, want to contribute, please contact her at hello@lesleyriddoch.comLinksNorway the Twin Nationhttps://youtu.be/oUbMAFO6kA4Makar Homeshttps://www.makar.co.uk/ ★ Support this podcast ★

STARMER'S BROKEN BRITAIN— How to Fix It in 10 Steps #ReformUK #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #Lando Norris #BBC #IllegalMigration #FreeSpeech #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV  Starmer has broken the spirit of Britain. The evidence was clear today when he hijacked Lando Norris workers and bored them to tears. He is no leader and if Angela Rayner is the answer just what was the question?! So, Jon Gaunt has come up with his 10 steps to fix Starmer's Broken Britain. Watch and see if you agree with Gaunty Join in and give your suggestions too.  #ReformUK #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #LandoNorris #BBC #IllegalMigration #FreeSpeech #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV  Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Lando Norris, BBC, Illegal Migration, FreeSpeech, UKPolitics, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV,  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

STARMER and BBC trying to destroy REFORM UK  #ReformUK #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #BBC #BBCBias #QuestionTime #ZiaYusuf #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV  Is Keir Starmer now treating Nigel Farage and Reform UK as the real opposition — and is the BBC playing along? In this live show we look at the intensifying political and media attacks on Nigel Farage, as Labour figures repeatedly label Reform UK as "racist" and "extreme", while Farage's popularity and Reform's polling continue to rise. We examine the recent revival of long-standing allegations relating to Farage's school years — claims he strongly denies — and ask why decades-old accusations, dating back to when he was 13, are being pushed so aggressively now.  Is this legitimate scrutiny — or a political smear designed to delegitimise a movement before voters properly hear its case?  We also break down the controversial BBC Question Time episode featuring Zia Yusuf, where editorial decisions — including inviting a small-boat migrant into the studio audience to directly challenge Reform UK — have raised serious questions about impartiality.  Finally, we ask the question many viewers are asking: Are the BBC and Labour acting independently — or are they aligned when it comes to stopping Reform UK? Watch and decide for yourself, and make up your own mind. #ReformUK #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #BBC #BBCBias #QuestionTime #ZiaYusuf #SmallBoats #IllegalMigration #MediaBias #FreeSpeech #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #CancelCulture #Establishment #PoliticalSmears  Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, BBC, BBC bias, Question Time, Zia Yusuf, small boats, illegal migration, media bias, free speech, UK politics, Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, political smears, establishment politics, cancel culture  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

FFS! RIGHT MUST UNITE TO BEAT STARMER  #Starmer #Farage #BenHabib #RupertLowe #TommyRobinson #ReformUK #JonGaunt #Live  Starmer is clinging on and is determined not to resign so the Right of politics need to stop their playground squabbling and unite to prevent and obstruct Starmer's determination to wreck the UK.  We can not wait another 4 years to remove this lousy Labour Government we need an united opposition.  Farage and Rupert Lowe need to "kiss and make up." Ben Habib's considerable intellect needs to be employed and of course Tommy Robinson has the ability to get people out on to the streets. All of these leaders claim they are Patriots so now they need to prove that with their actions by uniting and opposing all the social engineering that Starmer will want to implement: ID cards, illegal migrants, rejoining EU, and FREE SPEECH restrictions and much more. Starmer and Lord Hermer have already shown their intent with their attacks on Farage and his alleged comments as a 13 year old boy!  Farage today the rest of them tomorrow?  Join me and tell me what you think.  #Starmer #Farage #BenHabib #RupertLowe #TommyRobinson #ReformUK #JonGaunt #Live #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #jongaunttv #JonGaunt #TalkRadio #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #Brexit #UKPolitics #NoCensorship #CultureWar #PoliticalCommentary #AntiWoke  Starmer, Farage, Ben Habib, Rupert Lowe, Tommy Robinson Reform UK, Jon Gaunt, Live This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

This week, we learnt that there was no black hole in the UK finances all along. We discuss Rachel Reeves and her doom and gloom pre-budget speech, the controversies that have followed and the stoochie caused by the Office for Budget Responsibility having already told the chancellor that she had some money in the kitty after all. The resignation of the head bummer of the OBR and calls for the resignation of the Chancellor.We discuss all things Saint Andrew's Day, planning nightmares in the Highlands over wind farm expansion.That and Barclays Hamden Stadium, whether anybody will ever call it that, and does it matter?LinksFind out more about the Birthplace of the Saltire and the new Saltire Monumenthttps://saltire.scot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

It's beginning to look a lot like chaos, Trawlers! In this 'starting to feel' festive-but-feral episode, Jemma and Marina wade through glitter explosions, Christmas tree catastrophes and a BBC News bauble-gate blooper before heading straight into the most unexpected love story of the season: Donald Trump going full heart-eyes for New York's new Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani.What was meant to be an explosive Oval Office showdown somehow turned into a political rom-com, complete with cheesy poses and Trump posting Mamdani like a teenage crush. We unpack the memes, the madness and the moment Trump's ego got speared by Cupid.But don't get too cosy because from there it's back to the grim stuff: Trump resharing posts calling for Democrats to be hung, a “peace plan” for Ukraine that appears to have been written in Moscow, Europe's furious backlash, and the Kremlin fingerprints smeared all over MAGA's online army.Plus a bang-on satirical closer from Alex With Pen.It's festive, furious and fully unhinged - exactly how you like it. Enjoy!This is the link to the petition Marina mentions in the episode to 'call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK Politics & Democracy'. Follow the link to sign your name: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744215Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the UK, one of the key architects of the campaign to leave the EU is currently the favourite to become the next prime minister. Nigel Farage and his right-wing populist party, Reform UK, are soaring in the polls. For years, Farage has argued that immigration is the cause of Britain's problems, from the rising cost of living to long hospital waiting lists. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali and Claire Paccalin travelled around the UK to find out what impact this message is having on British people. 

Well, there's the football and the football and the reaction to the football and the football, and the goals and the radio commentary and the hope and the exhilaration and the football. So we talk about that even though Fraser's nae all that keen. We talk also about the lessons you might learn from Denmark, which is being heralded by Labour as their template for their new crackdown on refugees and asylum seekers.We look at the recent Copenhagen mayoral election where the Social Democrats have lost the control that they have held for 100 years, mostly over the pact with the far right. So beware what you wish for Labour. We talk also about the new Good Morning Scotland that isn't called that anymore. Is it all that different, and what could it be doing more? We look at the COVID inquiry verdicts and the tragedy of the UK  establishment telling the Scottish Government that their big mistake was not deviating completely from what the British government was doing. All this and more..LinksCelebrate Saint Andrew's Day at the birthplace of Scotland's FlagPipes and Drums from 1.30pm, Flag Ceremony 2pm followed by a service in Athelstaneford Parish Church. (small hand flags only, plesase, no personal flags, saltires or banners) https://www.facebook.com/events/800678686169345Pennie Taylor - scroll to 1:27:49  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mp06Richard Murphy and budget - https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25643726.scotland-needs-budget-wont-get/Guardian and Danish left resurgent - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/22/danish-model-centre-left-parties-labour-doesnt-workDown Cemetery Road 5 stars from Graudian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/29/down-cemetery-road-review-emma-thompson-thriller-apple-tv ★ Support this podcast ★

I came back from the UK expecting to ease into the week, and instead I walked straight into one of the wildest legislative twists I have seen in years. The Epstein files bill (HR 4405) cleared the House by way of a discharge petition and did so with only a single vote against it. I'll admit — did not take this seriously when it first appeared. I assumed it would stall in committee or die somewhere between the House and Senate. And now that I'm holding the text of the bill in my hands, it is obvious that this is very real and very close to becoming law. Donald Trump has already said he will sign it, and with a nearly unanimous House vote, it's hard to imagine the Senate blocking it.This portion of our story really begins last Tuesday when House Democrats released a new batch of Epstein related emails. The headline was an email in which Epstein told an associate that Donald Trump knew about his behavior and had spent time at his house with a girl later identified as Virginia Giuffre, though crucially, this email did not accuse Trump of participating in abuse. However, with the House reopened and Adelita Grijalva finally sworn in as its newest member, the discharge petition managed to mass on the exact same day — despite reports that Trump immediately called people like Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace urging them to pull their signatures.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Trump's reaction also says a lot here. On Thursday, Trump was furious, calling allies to warn them that he would rescind endorsements if they voted for the petition. The White House framed the anger as frustration that Republicans had given Democrats a politically useful victory. But by Friday, Trump reversed himself and said everyone should support the release since there was nothing to hide. Late Sunday, he doubled down again, telling reporters the files were long overdue and that Pam Bondi should open new investigations into Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, and Reid Hoffman. It was at that point that it became obvious that the bill was going to sail through. Even Speaker Mike Johnson voted for it — an unusual action considering discharge petitions are mechanisms designed to bypass the Speaker.The bill itself is sweeping. It orders the Attorney General to turn over internal DOJ communications related to charging decisions, investigations, destruction of records, detention details, and Epstein's death. It blocks the government from withholding records due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. Only material that qualifies as child sexual abuse imagery or details an active investigation can be withheld.The winners in all of this are obvious. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna get enormous credit for pushing the discharge petition from the beginning. They stared down the White House and they won. The losers are just as clear. Trump took the biggest political hit because this never needed to become a fight in the first place. If he wanted the files released he could have released them. The notion that people like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi were acting on their own is nonsense. They do not freelance on something this sensitive. Trump might be trying to rewrite the narrative, but the timeline speaks for itself.Personally, I think the files have never been released because the conclusion reached is messy rather than clean. We know Epstein abused underage girls. We know Ghislaine Maxwell helped facilitate it. The open question is whether other powerful people committed crimes that can be clearly proved. If the files contain only partial hints or ambiguous associations, releasing them will satisfy no one. People will assume something is missing, especially considering just how conspiratorial this entire story feels. People build their own conclusions in the absence of official clarity, as we've seen since the death of Epstein himself.Still, the fact remains that this administration took an enormous and unnecessary political loss by fighting transparency that it had promised during the campaign. They went from inviting influencers to the White House for binders labeled Phase One to issuing a one page memo suggesting there was nothing further to see. We do not know what will emerge when the full set of records is released. We do know that the political consequences of this episode are locked in place. Everyone who pushed for transparency won. Everyone who resisted it lost. And once the documents are public nobody will be able to put the lid back on whatever comes next.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:38 - Epstein Files00:20:44 - Update00:22:36 - Saudi Crown Prince00:26:51 - Texas Maps Blocked00:28:09 - Tariff Checks00:31:10 - UK Politics, AI, and More with Tom Merritt01:09:36 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Suddenly, Denmark is in the news and not necessarily in a good way. We discuss the UK Government's plans for changes to immigration and asylum in the UK.We also look back to what's been described as the circular firing squad of Labor's inept briefing against Wes Streeting and the kind of will she won't she hokey cokey budget where the tax rises that were supposed to be inevitable have suddenly been offlaid by discovering some money down the back of the sofa. We take a look at the latest news on WASPI Women, The Alba Party's policy announcements on Onshore Wind, and muse over what is going on with Your Party as it continues to move forward despite repeated setbacks. LinksCelebrate Saint Andrew's Day at the birthplace of Scotland's FlagPipes and Drums from 1.30pm, Flag Ceremony 2pm followed by a service in Athelstaneford Parish Church. (small hand flags only, plesase, no personal flags, saltires or banners) https://www.facebook.com/events/800678686169345Danish Immigration System by BBC's Iain Watsonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002m315Interesting land reform piece which Lesley contributed background for;https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/green-lairds-lego-millions-and-the-battle-to-buy-back-scotlands-land ★ Support this podcast ★

#MikeGraham #KeirStarmer #BBC #DonaldTrump #TalkRadio #JonGaunt #FreeSpeech #UKPolitics #UKNews #LiveShow  Shock jock Mike Graham has been sacked by Talk Radio over an offensive Facebook post he says he didn't write.  Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life – and accusing his own team of plotting against him.  And now the BBC faces a £1 BILLION lawsuit from Donald Trump's team — but still won't say sorry. Join Jon Gaunt  as he tears into the chaos, calls out the hypocrisy, and asks you:

In this podcast extra Lesley speaks to writer, human rights campaigner and former diplomate Craig Murray and to Sara Salayers of Salvo about their work in the UN in both Geneva and New York taking forward the case for Liberation Scotland find out more at https://liberation.scot/ ★ Support this podcast ★

The BBC's had a pretty bad week, North and South of the border. We look at the suggestions that Robbie Gibb, the right-winger on the BBC board, has led a bit of a coup to get rid of the Director General and Head of News. What happens next? Does the license fee payer have to cough up millions to compensate Donald Trump for apparent hurt to his reputation?We discuss that, plus the hurt to Yesers in Scotland and that there has hardly been a mention of the lack of trust, visible and measurable in Scotland as a result of handling of the Indyref. We examine some of the most outragous examples of BBC Bias and recall the protests. We also look also at prisons and the problems in England with the mistaken release of dangerous offenders. We also discuss planned early release in Scotland. What's that about, and why are our prisons filled to bursting? Donate to support the Podcast https://lesleyriddoch.com/podcast/subscribeLinksMagnus Turpie  If you would like to support Magnus Turpie and Friends you can vote for them at Question 11 and Dick Gaughanich at Question 6https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/voting/Listen to the full band https://www.youtube.com/@mcturpie/videosWatch the Scotland's Lost Forests Filmhttps://youtu.be/MuTV1SiYeu4Forest film write up in the National https://www.thenational.scot/news/25610918.lesley-riddoch-launched-new-film-scotlands-missing-forests/London Calling: BBC bias during the 2014 Scottish independence referendumhttps://youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw?si=H1mN3ZCRFDsKLcnBScotcast about BBC bias on Panorama starts with Senior Producer Natalie Higgins and Martin GeisslerThen Brian Taylor and Liz Lloyd on IndyRefhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002m077YouGov Media Trust findingshttps://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/45744-which-media-outlets-do-britons-trust-2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

#BBC #JonGaunt #BBCBias #Live #Trump #Brexit #FreeSpeech #UKPolitics #MediaBias #BBCLondon #LicenceFee The BBC is DONE — and ex-insider Jon Gaunt says it's about time! Once one of their top talk hosts, Gaunt dubbed them the "Biased Broadcasting Corporation" — and tonight he lifts the lid on their institutionalised bias. From BBC London to the newsroom floor, Jon reveals how bosses tried to muzzle him for speaking truth. He exposes how their anti-Trump agenda, Brexit hatred, and contempt for working-class Britain became standard policy. He calls out the BBC's bias against: Brexit supporters White working-class people Climate sceptics Patriots who love our flag Jon says this latest Trump stitch-up proves it — the BBC's bias is off the scale, and he believes this could be the end of the BBC and the licence fee for good. Don't miss this explosive exposé! #BBC #JonGaunt #BBCBias #BiasedBroadcastingCorporation #BBCisFinished #BBCExposed #BBCScandal #BBCNews #Trump #Brexit #FreeSpeech #UKPolitics #MediaBias #MainstreamMedia #BBCLondon #LicenceFee #BritishMedia #CancelTheBBC #BBCLies #BBCPropaganda BBC, Jon Gaunt, BBC Bias, Biased Broadcasting Corporation, BBC is Finished, BBC Exposed, BBC Scandal, BBC News, Trump, Brexit, Free Speech, UK Politics, Media Bias, Mainstream Media, BBC London, Licence Fee, British Media, Cancel the BBC, BBC Lies, BBC Propaganda This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

#Live #JonGaunt #RemembranceDay #DdayHero #AlecPenstone #UKPolitics #Starmer #Lammy #Borders #BBCBias  100-year-old D-Day hero Alec Penstone says: "What we fought for was our freedom, but now it's a darn sight worse than when I fought for it. I don't know what the hell we fought for and why we lost so many wonderful men. The country has gone to rack and ruin."  Hard to argue with him, isn't it?  A land once "fit for heroes" has been turned by successive politicians into a land fit only for zeroes: Borders wide open Sex offenders on the run A country bitterly divided A BBC that lies about Trump A Prime Minister who runs abroad from domestic trouble.  If this is how we treat our veterans, what's left of Remembrance Day?  Join me, Jon Gaunt as we ask: have our heroes been betrayed – and should we scrap Remembrance Day altogether?  #Live #JonGaunt #RemembranceDay #DdayHero #AlecPenstone #UKPolitics #Starmer #Lammy #VeteransBetrayed #Borders #BBCBias #Trump #Britain #LandOfZeroes #Freedom #UKNews veterans Betrayed, Borders, BBC Bias, Trump, Britain, Land of Zeroes, Freedom, UK News Live, Jon Gaunt, Remembrance Day, D-day Hero, Alec Penstone, UK Politics, Starmer, Lammy.   Political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

In this week's eposide we give first reactions to Rachel Reeves' speech outlining all the terrible problems of the UK which land us with some of the highest Governent borrowing costs in the world.  We look at what might lie ahead in the UK budget and discuss how Reform's economic strategies are falling off the edge at a rate of knots with the council they actually run Kent County Council looks set to increase council taxes rather than managing to save money.We also discuss the land reform legislation that was going through Holyrood last week, which seems destined to make no difference whatsoever, except to complicate things even more. All this with a sprinkling of Edinburgh trams, Highland Council's seemingly robust response to SSEN's High Votage Transmission plans, and forays into the US and New York's mayoral election. But we end (before Lesley has to run out the door) with reflections on Scottish cultre and the life of the curator Elspeth King.LinksTacking stitches - The first thing you should do when you buy a new coathttps://www.esquire.com/uk/style/a46500500/tacking-stitch-coat-jacket-vent-men/Elspeth Kinghttps://www.thenational.scot/news/25589816.former-glasgow-peoples-palace-curator-elspeth-king-dies/https://news.stv.tv/west-central/peoples-palace-curator-elspeth-king-on-becoming-the-glasgow-midden-raker - great STV interview with Elspeth King 2022.Land ReformBriefing by Andy Whitemanhttps://andywightman.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/stage_3_briefing.pdfCouncil Tax (not) Reformhttps://www.commonweal.scot/articles/magazine-e2ypeEdinburgh Tramshttps://padfletcher.substack.com/p/edinburgh-council-and-its-tram-extensionPaddy Fletcher piece on economics of new edinburgh tram.  ★ Support this podcast ★

#Starmer #SadiqKhan #COP30 #UKPolitics #London #JonGaunt #Leadership #Rio #trainattack  As Britain faces shocking levels of violence and fear, Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan have chosen to fly to Rio de Janeiro for COP30 — leaving behind a country that's on edge.  After the horrific train rampage that's left people terrified to travel, and another senseless murder of a man simply walking his dog, millions across the UK are asking: where is the leadership? Families are scared to walk the streets. Commuters don't feel safe getting on trains.  London feels broken — crime spiralling, police overstretched, public trust collapsing. Yet instead of facing the nation, Starmer has left it to the Home Secretary and David Lammy to front the response. That's not leadership — that's avoidance. In times of crisis, a Prime Minister should lead from the front, speak directly to the public, and stand with those who are suffering.  Tonight Jon Gaunt is asking:

#Starmer #JonGauntLIVE #UKPolitics #BritainBurns #LabourParty #StopTheBoats #TalkRadio  Keir Starmer is off to Brazil to "save the planet" — while Britain is burning.  What about protecting our people?  What about stopping the boats?  What about the savage murders and chaos on our streets?  Jon Gaunt says it straight — Starmer is NOT on our side. Join the debate as Jon takes on Labour's failures, the migrant crisis, and the madness of a government obsessed with global headlines instead of British lives.  

RACHEL REEVES HAS TO GO! Lawmakers can't be lawbreakers.  #JonGaunt #RachelReeves #ReevesMustGo #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #LabourScandal #PoliticalScandal #LawBreakers #OneLawForThem #UKPolitics  Keir Starmer must sack Rachel Reeves if she broke the very law she was proudly promoting just weeks ago.  Labour promised change—but all we've seen is scandal, hypocrisy, and sleaze from day one:

STAR­MER'S SOFT TOUCH BRITAIN: Eldorado for Illegal Migrants LIVE #JonGaunt #Starmer #HadushKebatu #HaybeCabdiraxmaanNur #IllegalImmigration #MigrationCrisis #UKPolitics #Eldorado #AsylumCrisis Welcome to Starmer's Soft Touch Britain — where criminals cash in and the public pays the price. Tonight, we expose the shocking reality of a country that rewards offenders instead of protecting its own people.

#Live #JonGaunt #GrandpaVlog #Starmer #Labour #Migration #UKPolitics #DetainAndDeport #TalkShow #UKpolitics  Another day, another gimmick from Labour on illegal migration. Now it's "close the hotels, move them to army camps" — but they can still come and go as they please! It's as much use as a chocolate fireguard.  The British public don't want smoke and mirrors — they want a detain and deport policy.  And today's polls spell danger for Starmer — he could even lose his own seat. Voters are sick of the excuses, the gaslighting, and the feeling that Labour are laughing at them instead of listening. Join me as we call it out.  #Live #JonGaunt #GrandpaVlog #Starmer #Labour #Migration #IllegalMigrants #ArmyCamps #UKPolitics #BritishPublic #DetainAndDeport #PoliticalCommentary #TalkShow #BreakingNews #UKNews #CurrentAffairs  Live, Jon Gaunt, Grandpa Vlog, Starmer, Labour, Migration, Illegal Migrants, Army Camps, UK Politics, British Public, Detain and Deport, Political Commentary, Talk Show, Breaking News, UK News, Current Affairs  On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

We start with the outcome of the Caerphilli by-election victory, won by Mr Caerphilli himself Lindsay Whittle and Plaid Cymru. But who did we hear from across the airwaves but Reform and Labour, not the victors themselves. Pretty par for the course perhaps but we try to correct that.We chew over recent opinion polls recently one suggesting there is now a pretty healthy majority for independence in Scotland. We look at the Labour Party and the struggles it is in over the whole of the UK as the Reform vote grows.We also talk a little about another election you won't have heard much about here in Scotland and the UK - the Presidential Election in Ireland where a left-wing republican endorsed by Kneecap who wants free public transport, housing as a human right, and support for the Irish language, plus Palestine won a landslide victor what does that mean?We also discussproblems in Scotland, violence in the classroom with some truly appauling statistics released recenbtly but what do they speak of at a deeper level?LinksScotwindhttps://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25568033.scotwind-scandal-analysis-scotlands-lost-energy-wealth/?ref=eb&nid=2261&block=article_block_a&u=d0e5dd8444617f314b5eb8a45311f0c8&date=261025Your Party - interview with Zarah Sultana indy at 7.35  10.00' wealth tax https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xTUyml3Y40AOW6qEk2sf0?si=1d1059ad0c874990&nd=1&dlsi=3ec5a5e0ebb9489bStephen Gethins on the tiny glimmer of reality dawning at WM re proportional yes result https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/a-breakthrough-in-scotlands-right-to-decide-5373779CultureSara Sheridan's book The Ice Maiden https://www.sarasheridan.com/the-ice-maidenThe MetagamaStep aboard the SS Metagama, a journey that will take you from the Butt to Barra and on to the lakes and plains of Canada, to 1920s Detroit and Prohibition, through the ebb and flow of fortunes on both sides of the Atlantic, with this ensemble of acclaimed musicians and singers.https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/metagama-an-atlantic-odyssey-ensemble-autumn-25#datesandtimesLanguageAnna Walker Ruadh ScotlandAinmean-Àite na h-Alba website gives information about Gaelic place names and their meaning. https://www.ainmean-aite.scot/# Iona's Namescape: - https://ionaplacenames.glasgow.ac.uk/map/#12/56.3411/-6.4126Storywalks in the Monadh Ruadh (Cairngorms) -www.storywalks.scotForgotten Woodlands: https://www.nature.scot/scotlands-woodland-heritage-mapped-future which is a pilot project  from NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, and Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (the national advisory partnership for Gaelic place-names) to map all Scottish place-names to reveal their historical woodland coverage.Tobair an Dualchais/Kist o' Riches- not just placenames but oral tradition recordings in Gàidhlig and Scots where the speaker talks about placenames and their meanings: https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/ ★ Support this podcast ★

#Grandpavlog #BrokenBritain #JonGaunt #LiveShow #UKPolitics #Starmer  Britain is broken and more divided than ever. Jon Gaunt knows how to fix it but doesn't have any confidence in any mainstream politician to save us. None of them have the balls to make the hard decisions according to Gaunty.  Jon has been in bed for a week with flu but now he is firing on all cylinders with the cure we need to rescue the UK. What's your views? Join in at three today. #BrokenBritain #JonGaunt #JonGauntShow #LiveShow #UKPolitics #BritishNews #Debate #TalkShow #CurrentAffairs #SaveBritain  Broken Britain, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt Show, Live Show, UK Politics, British News, Debate, Talk Show, Current Affairs, Save Britain

Is populism saving the UK — or destroying it from within? Across Britain, a new wave of populism is rewriting politics. But the question remains: is this the cure for the chaos, or just another symptom of it? Today's episode dives deep into that question — connecting the dots between the UK's rise of Reform UK and the populist movements shaking the U.S. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS From Nigel Farage to Andy Burnham, the battle lines are clear — populism is no longer a fringe idea. It's mainstream, reshaping everything from immigration to the economy. But while Britain experiments with four competing political tribes, Americans are left wondering if a fractured system might actually be worse than our own two-party gridlock. Ted Newson joins Brian to unpack how populism — once the voice of the working class — has evolved into something more volatile. Together, they examine how leaders like Trump, Corbyn, and Farage harness emotion over principle, and what that means for liberty, democracy, and the everyday person just trying to make sense of it all. They also compare the U.S. and U.K. political structures head-to-head — from the way populist movements rise, to why America's “podcast revolution” became the biggest political shift since cable news. And yes, Brian brings the heat: challenging whether populism built on vibes instead of values can ever truly last. If you care about the direction of the West, this is a must-watch. It's not just about Britain's elections — it's about whether any democracy can survive when everyone's chasing popularity instead of principles. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

It sounds like a conspiracy theory—but every detail outlined about Britain's gang crisis is real.   For decades, gangs of predominantly Muslim men in towns across the UK have groomed, trafficked, and assaulted thousands of young girls while authorities looked the other way.   Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom Katie Lam joins “Problematic Women” to break down the shocking truth behind the UK grooming gang crisis, the systemic government cover-up, and why political leaders and law enforcement refused to act for fear of “inflaming community tensions.”   Katie also shares her personal journey, from writing musicals and working in finance to serving in Parliament, and why she believes protecting British culture and women's safety must be a moral and political priority. Follow us on Instagram for EXCLUSIVE bonus content and the chance to be featured in our episodes: https://www.instagram.com/problematicwomen/   Connect with our hosts on socials!   Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/   Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/   Crystal Bonham: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=crystalkatetx   Check out Top News in 10, hosted by The Daily Signal's Tony Kinnett: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoUpc2Pzfk0n89cXWBqQltHY 00:00 Unveiling a Disturbing Truth 01:36 Introducing Katie Lam: A Multifaceted Politician 11:31 The Complexities of UK Politics and Migration 18:23 Cultural Assimilation and Immigration 19:24 Heartbreaking Cases of Grooming Gangs 24:07 Calls for National Inquiry and Reforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech suggesting Europe fund Ukraine war, sparking fear of US disengagement. Escalating Russian drone incidents serve as warnings, while UK politics remain unsettled. 1935 BRUSELS

Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech suggesting Europe fund Ukraine war, sparking fear of US disengagement. Escalating Russian drone incidents serve as warnings, while UK politics remain unsettled. 1920 BRUSSELS