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A blowy week in Scotland and for Scottish Politics, we speak about Kate Forbes's decision not to stand in next year's Holyrood Election. We look at the huge question of childcare, not just for her, but for everyone, speculate on who might stand in her constituency. We analyise the the disagreements on concience and policy issues from the stance gay marriage to Kate's economic strategy, and look at the suggestion that infrastructure has to come first before you can get to wealth creation, and childcare is infrastructure.We also discuss Kier Starmer and his guttural position on Palestine and John Swinney's much interrupted Edinburgh Fringe gig over the question of whether he has condemned Israel's genocide. All of that with a little swatch of Belladrum and a lot of speculation and the wind.LinksMike Mackenzie column about the inability of a devolved government to properly finance infrastructure; https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25361743.highlands-islands-will-win-scottish-independence/ Jon Shafi column about all parties in a state of collapse and flux not just the SNP.https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25365016.politicians-fleeing-stage-old-certainties-collapse/Kate Forbes - Mum guilt means my daughter comes with mehttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/kate-forbes-snp-mum-children-interview-2zfvjn8pr ★ Support this podcast ★

JonGaunt #TwoTierBritain #UsVsThem #PoliticalElite #Elite #BritainDivided #UKPolitics Britain is broken — split into two nations: the elite who rule, and the rest of us who are ignored. I'm Jon Gaunt, and tonight I'm exposing the truth about Two-Tier Britain.  We'll ask the questions the establishment won't answer: - Does the Government really care about ordinary people? - Why are we told to feel ashamed of our flag, our culture, and our history? - Will another £800 million stop the boats, smash the gangs, or fix illegal migration? - Do freeloaders and special interest groups get treated better than the working taxpayer? - Why does the BBC ignore voices like yours? - And if we are the many and they are the few — how are they still in charge? This isn't the BBC. This isn't mainstream spin. This is YOUR show. Your voice. Your fight.

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Send us a message for the next show here!This week the boys head to Poland to check out the immigration protests. Don talks Labours spending and debt crisis PLUS we review some cracking shows from the last week.Please leave us a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-real-normal/id1528841200 Follow our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealNormalPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnormalpodcast/Twitter (which we do check!): https://x.com/RealNormalPod

The Three Old Hacks look at what might lie behind Keir Starmer's announcement that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state, if Israel does not stop the war in Gaza.They celebrate the Lionesses' victory in the Euros and discuss Donald Trump's extraordinary behaviour during his recent visit to Scotland, where he behaved more like the country's monarch than a visiting dignitary.And they say goodbye to the satirist Tom Lehrer.Former Sports editor of BBC News Mihir Bose, political analyst Nigel Dudley and Economics Editor of the Sunday Times David Smith, aka the Three Old Hacks, setting the world to rights. Get in contact with the podcast by emailing threeoldhacks@outlook.com, we'd love to hear from you!

UKPolitics #LanceForman #JonGaunt #KeirStarmer #Gaza #Hamas #Trump Jon Gaunt sits down with former Brexit Party MEP and leading businessman Lance Forman for a hard-hitting interview on UK politics, the Middle East, Donald Trump, and the future of Britain. Lance blasts Keir Starmer's “ceasefire ultimatum” as a dangerous gamble — accusing him of rewarding terrorism, ignoring Donald Trump's influence, and pandering to his backbenchers over fears of Jeremy Corbyn's political comeback. He argues that Israel has already offered a ceasefire, and that Hamas is holding things up.  He doesn't hold back on the BBC, accusing it of bias and a hidden anti-Semitic agenda in British politics and media. Lance warns that Starmer's first year in office has been a disaster, and predicts: “There's no way back for Starmer… and that's quite dangerous.”  From Trump's approach to business, immigration, and taxes to the lack of real-world experience in the UK's political elite, Lance delivers an unfiltered take on why Britain is “in such a mess.”  He also defends Nigel Farage from the Jimmy Savile smear, calling him the most charismatic leader in UK politics today.  In this explosive conversation, Lance also reveals: • Why Trump “gets” the Middle East and Starmer doesn't • The truth about Brexit and Theresa May • Why a new definition of Islamophobia is unnecessary •  How political inexperience is crippling Britain's leadership  If you care about UK politics, Brexit, free speech, or the Middle East, you won't want to miss this.  #Brexit #LanceForman #JonGaunt #KeirStarmer #Ceasefire #Israel #Hamas #Trump #BBCBias #UKPolitics #NigelFarage #Corbyn #MiddleEast #Islamophobia #TheresaMay #BrexitParty  Lance Forman, jon gaunt, keir starmer, gaza, ceasefire, israel, hamas, trump, bbc bias, uk politics, nigel farage, corbyn, middle east, islamophobia, theresa may, brexit party, starmer gaza gamble, starmer is finished, dangerous times ahead, uk government, labour party, political crisis, british politics, farage next pm

Labour Meltdown: Trump Humiliates Starmer – Farage Hit with Sick Smear  #KeirStarmer #NigelFarage #DonaldTrump #JonGaunt #UKPolitics  Yesterday's political drama was explosive — and Sir Keir Starmer is at the centre of it. Donald Trump publicly humiliated the Labour leader, leaving him the laughing stock of Britain and beyond. But instead of fixing the mess, Starmer and Labour have launched a vile smear campaign against Nigel Farage.  First, they tried the tired “racist” label. Now, they've escalated to a disgusting claim linking Farage to Jimmy Savile. This desperate attack, pushed by Peter Kyle and backed by Number 10, is a clear attempt to distract from Starmer's disastrous Trump encounter. Meanwhile, instead of tackling the issues Brits care about most — grooming gangs, the migrant crisis, and riots — Starmer has called an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss Gaza and has now announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September!  Jon Gaunt breaks down the political chaos, the truth behind Labour's smear tactics, and why Starmer's leadership is in serious trouble.

Donald Trump comes to Scotland and don't we know it! President Trump, with saltires fluttering on his motorcade instead of the union flag descended this week on Turnberry in Ayrshire and then up to Aberdeenshire. He's described John Sweeney as a terrific guy despite not really having met him yet and he suggests that all the proceeds from removing tariffs should go to Scotland, not to the UK. We discuss whether he's just mixing it, whether he actually favours Scotland in some way or is it all just rubbish that will be reversed next week.We also talk also about John Swinney's suggestion that there should be a constitutional convention. Again, that's suggested now, having been ruled out in previous weeks. We look at the SNP's strategy, such as it is, that there can be no move forward for Scotland without a referendum and that a referendum will only come if the SNP somehow manages to get over the line as the largest party in 2020. Simples! We take a look at the latest announcements. We also discuss the action that's ongoing against supporters of Gaza and the emergency UK cabinet meeting.LinksDave Pearson article about private wires https://bylines.scot/news/scotland/retaining-scotlands-wind-wealth-a-strategy-for-renewable-power/A 'good constituency MP'? how ‘hard working local politicians' are facilitating a genocidehttps://substack.com/home/post/p-169235829 ★ Support this podcast ★

Jon Gaunt says that in just 20 minutes, Donald Trump destroyed Keir Starmer and handed the keys of Number 10 to Nigel Farage and Reform UK. Trump showed how securing the border and stopping illegal immigration won him the White House — and exposed Starmer's total weakness on the issue. Starmer squirmed, lied, and stumbled when challenged on illegal immigration, farmers' anger, crime in London under Sadiq Khan, and more. It was excruciating and hilarious in equal measure. Just a day after the Lionesses made us proud to be English again, our Prime Minister was humiliated in front of the world's press. Was this the longest political suicide note in British history? Can Starmer survive it?  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

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KevinFoster #JonGaunt #BorisJohnson #RishiSunak #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics Kevin Foster served as a Conservative MP for 9 YEARS under Boris Johnson, Theresa May, Liz Truss AND Rishi Sunak — and now he's spilling EVERYTHING in this explosive interview with Jon Gaunt.

NigelFarage #Migranthotels #JonGaunt #ReformUK #Epping #UKPolitics And now politicians must listen to us the people . Epping is just the latest tinder box but the reason why people are now getting angry is because Starmer and Labour never tell the truth and don't communicate with us the people who pay their wages.  We the people have an absolute right to know which hotels are being used to accommodate illegal migrants but no, the Government prefer to keep us in the dark.  Starmer was told by his own terrorist Czar after the Southport atrocity that creating an information vacuum creates more trouble than just telling people the facts.  Now Angela Rayner and Starmer tell the cabinet there could be riots like Southport this year…. Then they bugger off on holiday! The PM and cabinet should be staying at their desks to solve this problem.  We need an immediate stop to all examples of Two-Tier policing including Essex Police who escorted the Antifa hate mob into Epping last night. I don't blame the individual coppers, I blame the liberal woke leaders of the cops.  The Migrant hotel protests are spreading across the UK and the only way to stop them is to show who is in charge, stop the boats, close the hotels and start deporting these illegal migrants.  Immigration both legal and illegal unfortunately is the problem and the sooner Starmer understands this the better.  The Prime minister must lead from the front NOT the Sun lounger.  #NigelFarage #Migranthotels #JonGaunt #ReformUK #Epping #UKPolitics #CrimeUK #TommyRobinson #BritishPolitics #LawAndOrder #LiveDebate #Farage #PrisonCrisis #Deportation #UKRiots  Nigel Farage, Civil Unrest, Jon Gaunt, Reform UK, Epping, UK Politics, Crime UK, Tommy Robinson, British Politics, Law and Order, Live Debate, Farage, Prison Crisis, Deportation, UK Riots

In this episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC's Martyn Elliott, Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, explore a pivotal moment for UK gambling regulation as the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gambling Reform reconvenes to launch a new inquiry into the sector's future. Chaired by Conservative Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the inquiry revisits the Gambling Act review white paper to assess whether proposed reforms still meet the evolving demands of public policy and industry accountability.Key topics at the heart of the inquiry include gambling advertising, stake limits, and the role of local authorities in regulating high-street betting. Reform advocates are calling for stricter controls on TV ads, sports sponsorships, and social media promotions, especially to protect younger audiences. Other areas under review may include the statutory levy, financial risk checks, and the creation of a gambling ombudsman to oversee consumer protections.This episode also examines the growing tension between reformist momentum and the gambling industry's lack of a unified political voice. As the UK government faces competing priorities, this inquiry could act as a catalyst for significant change, particularly in high-visibility areas like advertising, where public sentiment may sway policy decisions quickly.Host: Martyn ElliottGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

nigelfarage #CivilUnrest #JonGaunt #ReformUK #Epping #UKPolitics #TommyRobinson Nigel Farage has warned that Britain is on the edge of civil unrest — and he's not backing down. Is he right, or is this fear-mongering?  Join Jon Gaunt LIVE as we break down: Farage's civil unrest warning and why he believes we're approaching breaking point.  His bold proposals: deporting foreign criminals, especially Albanian gang members, and outsourcing prison sentences abroad. The call for 30,000 new police officers and a crackdown on crime His criticism of the UK's “soft” justice system and demand for longer sentences. The Epping unrest, and where Tommy Robinson fits into the wider conversation. What this all means for Reform UK's strategy and whether the public are listening. Are we on the verge of mass riots?

There's a bit of a protest theme in this week's podcast. Obviously the Gaza Palestine demonstration at the weekend where Lesley was speaking. Thankfully there weren't arrests at the time, but could they be yet to come? There was also, if you like, the protest of Richard Murphy on Radio Scotland, interrupted continually on a program about bias and trust in the BBC.We discuss the rebels who've been booted out of the parliamentary Labour Party, but oddly not all the rebels that voted for axing the welfare cuts that were put forwward by Kier Starmer. Will this produce more dissent within a party that's now polling about the same as the new left wing party created by Zara Sultana that dosen't even exit yet.We talk about Trump and his potential comeuppance over his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Forget to even mention that he's coming to Scotland. We'll take that next week and have a wee tribute to Dick Gaughan the master of Scottish traditional music. All of that and more!Join the Pals and Buddies and support the Lesley Riddoch podcastLinksPalestine letter to sign Protest is not terrorismhttps://protestisnotterrorism.wordpress.com/War Crimes CD - all income (not profit ) going to Gaza https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Crimes-Champion-Doug-Veitch/dp/B0F3JY4KTLDick Gaughan special Travelling Folk with Anna Massie on BBC Soundshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ft8fDonate to help Dick Gaughan try and retreive the rights to some of his most important trackshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/aatux2 Buy the 8 disc set of Dick's musichttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2121905920/dick-gaughan-r-evolution-1969-84-an-8-disc-box-set/rewards ★ Support this podcast ★

This summer marks a year since Labour's landslide victory at the 2024 general election. The party's manifesto contained a number of pledges for reforming the UK's constitution and political institutions. So how have those pledges fared since Labour took office? Which promises have been delivered? What unexpected changes have been introduced? And what further reforms will – or should – be on the government's agenda?This online conference took stock of constitutional developments in the last year, and looked ahead, with a range of senior speakers including parliamentarians, academics, and commentators.This closing session brought together a cross-party senior panel to offer reflections on the Labour government's constitutional agenda, and possible alternative priorities.Speakers:Alex Burghart MP – Conservative MP for Brentwood and Ongar, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern IrelandSarah Olney MP – Liberal Democrat MP for Richmond Park, and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Cabinet OfficeBaroness (Dianne) Hayter of Kentish Town – Labour peer, and former Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of LordsChair: Professor Meg Russell FBA – Director of the Constitution Unit  Links:Website: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unitMailing list: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/get-involved/mailing-listBlog: constitution-unit.com

Starmer's Youth Vote Gamble: Will It Save Him – or Sink Him Starmer #VotingAge #UKPolitics #ReformUK #Farage #JonGaunt Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner have announced plans to lower the voting age to 16. But is this genuine democratic reform — or a last-ditch attempt to rig the next General Election? In this explosive live broadcast, Jon Gaunt breaks down the truth behind Labour's latest move: ✅ Why giving 16-year-olds the vote could backfire on Starmer ✅ How Farage, Reform UK, and Corbyn's Gaza Party could benefit instead ✅ Starmer's record-breaking purge of Labour MPs – 10 whip withdrawals in 12 months ✅ The hypocrisy of letting teens vote but not smoke, drink or join the army ✅ Why many young voters are disillusioned with Labour and shifting to extremes  This isn't about democracy — it's about desperation. Join the chat, sound off, and let's expose the political theatre for what it really is.

UKPolitics #MigrantCrisis #MuslimGroomingGangs #AfghanRefugeesUK #JonGaunt Parliament takes a 6-week holiday while ordinary Brits are left to deal with the mess. Jon Gaunt asks: how much more can we take?  

Send us a message for the next show here!This week we discuss Kier Starmer's 1-in-1-out policy with Macron. The Big Glorious Bill in the USA. Was this country built by immigrants? Pepsi ring pull disasters. Syfret's soabox from the pub PLUS LOADS MORE!Please leave us a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-real-normal/id1528841200 Follow our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealNormalPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnormalpodcast/Twitter (which we do check!): https://x.com/RealNormalPod

In this episode, our guest is Nick Bloom from Stanford University! And we talked about academic production functions, diffusion of innovation, economic situation in the US and the UK, working from home, and more. 01:41 How did he decide to be an economist?03:17 John Van Reenen and Nick Bloom04:45 Co-authorship and Academic Production Function  08:26 Diffusion of Innovation16:25 Politics, Trump, and Long Run Innovation20:28 How about the UK Politics? 26:33 Working from Home, Academia, Undergrads and Grads35:58 What are the gaps in the literature?38:00 “Gollum” Strategy?40:59 If he couldn't be an economist in a parallel universe, what would he be?42:32 Is there something in economics he believes in that others disagree with?44:45 Never have I ever!

With a new Corbynite party mooted and Reform adopting policies traditionally seen as being on the other side of the divide, we ask whether the real shift of recent years has been towards a big state. And where does this shape-shifting populist threat leave Starmer and Reeves in their hunt for growth to pay for it all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Donate to support the podcast There's been a lot of missing in action in this week's podcast. Where is the Scottish government and the SNP when an energy supplier, Octopus, calls for zonal pricing that would give Scotland the cheapest energy in Europe? They're kind of missing in action. We talk about the latest proposals by Rachel Reeves, which looks like a bonfire of the regulations on the banking sector, which kind of prompted all the chaos post 2008.Is that really going to be such a great advance? And back to Israel and Palestine, some shocking admissions, about the connections between the current Labour government and trips to Israel that were not declared by MPs. That and more news about the July 19 march in this week's podcast on lesleyridich.com and social media.Scottish National demonstration Saturday 19 July Assemble 1pm foot of the Mound Edinburghhttps://www.scottishpsc.org.uk/event/eggec-nakba-demo-duplicate-1/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a message for the next show here!This week we discuss how bad the country has got since Oasis released What's The Story Morning Glory, how our energy prices are INSANE. Dick dives into the Emu wars, Lord Syfret becomes Batman, we read a great listener email plus discuss our fave war films. Enjoy! Please leave us a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-real-normal/id1528841200 Follow our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealNormalPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnormalpodcast/Twitter (which we do check!): https://x.com/RealNormalPod

Macron's Right: UK Is a Soft Touch for Migrants #UKMigration #MigrantCrisis #EmmanuelMacron #StopTheBoats #UKPolitics #JonGaunt In this video, Jon Gaunt tackles the migrant crisis gripping Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron has called the UK a “soft touch” for illegal migrants—and he's not wrong. The UK has already paid France over £500 million to “stop the boats,” yet Channel crossings continue to surge. While British taxpayers fund France's failed promises, UK Border Force struggles with the endless stream of migrant boats. Even King Charles has now mentioned “irregular migration” in his speech—words carefully scripted by Keir Starmer's government. It's clear: Britain's immigration policy is broken. Watch as Jon Gaunt exposes: - The £500 million wasted on France - Emmanuel Macron's brutal words about the UK - How Starmer's government is quietly shifting the migration narrative - Why the migrant crisis keeps escalating. This is a MUST-WATCH for anyone fed up with illegal migration, weak border controls, and political double-speak.

Welcome to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, where hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir explore the ever-evolving intersection of UK politics and the gambling industry. In this episode, the two dive into the political strategies shaping the future of betting and gaming, focusing on how major parties are leveraging gambling policy for influence. From the Conservative Party's stance on tax policy to the Liberal Democrats' involvement in football broadcasting rights.Our discussion centres on Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's vocal support for the “axe the racing tax” campaign and her resistance to proposed gambling tax increases. With the UK racing sector facing an estimated £60m-80m annual impact from tax consolidation proposals, Badenoch's alignment with rural and racing interests raises questions about political strategy versus genuine advocacy. We explore the broader implications for the Conservative Party's rural base and its historical ties to the UK racing industry during a challenging time in the polls.The two Teds also take a closer look at the Liberal Democrats' amendments to the football governance bill, including their push for free-to-air Premier League broadcasts and tighter restrictions on gambling-related advertising. As football remains the most bet-on market in the UK, it has become a central battleground for political messaging. Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuest: Ted MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

On this week's episode, we talk about the putative new Left-wing party possibly headed by Jeremy Corbyn. We speculate on why he hasn't said he will join it and what is happening on the Scottish front with a group that's promising a meeting in October. It's not very clear whether it supports independence or not.We talk about the victory of a left candidate for the Democratic nomination in New York City with a program that would probably make Jeremy Corbyn's heart sing.We're still talking about the wider question of Palestine and the shameful decision by the SNP group at Westminster to abstain on the vote on Palestine Action as they succumbed to Westminster bullying tactics and were outfoxed by Labour's procedural shenanigans. We reflect that in the previous parliament, with MPs like Tommy Sheppard, Dr Phillipa Whitford and Joanna Cherry, this would not have happened. That and much more besides, including bits and bits about the Western Isles and the, uh, glorious bounciness of Greenlanders.And we have a guest spot with Mick Napier from the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign ahead of a planned demonstration.1 pm meeting at the foot of the Mound, Edinburgh. LinksFinland Film  https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/finland---the-education-superstars-a-new-filmNHS Apphttps://www.digitalhealth.net/2024/10/scotland-s-digital-front-door-platform-to-go-beyond-the-nhs-app/https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view%2Cplaying-catchup-will-the-rollout-of-the-long-overdue-nhs-app-help-take-pressure-off-scotlands-gpsCnoc Soilleirhttps://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/about-us/campuses-and-centres/cnoc-soilleir/Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson ★ Support this podcast ★

Starmer Copy Trump - Build UK ‘Alligator Alcatraz' to Stop Migrants! AlligatorAlcatraz #MigrantCrisis #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #Starmer #Trump Florida built Alligator Alcatraz — a 3,000-bed migrant detention centre — in just eight days. Jon Gaunt says, That's how you stop illegal immigration. No endless debates. No excuses. The UK should do the same. We're wasting £8 million a day putting illegal migrants in hotels, while our streets and services are at breaking point. Enough. We could easily convert empty warehouses, old retail units, or even temporary structures for rapid migrant holding centres. Fast processing, faster deportations — no-frills, no nonsense.  Any migrant caught working illegally — whether in cash-in-hand jobs or delivery apps — should be deported immediately. No second chances. Leave the ECHR to make this possible. Since Christmas, over 20,000 illegal migrants have entered the UK. The public has had enough — poll after poll proves immigration is the number one issue for voters. Reform UK's rapid growth proves people want action, not more talk. The UK must stop being a soft touch. It's time to get serious.  #MigrantCrisis #UKPolitics #Immigration #Starmer #Trump #BorderControl #AlligatorAlcatraz #Deportation #ReformUK #StopIllegalImmigration Jon Gaunt, Starmer, Keir Starmer, Donald Trump, Trump migrant policy, UK migrant crisis, Alligator Alcatraz, Florida detention center, UK immigration crisis, UK migrant crisis 2025, Reform UK, immigration news, UK politics, migrant crisis solution, deportation UK, border security UK, migrant hotels, stop illegal immigration UK, asylum seeker crisis, immigration crackdown  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

Send us a message for the next show here!This week we cover antisemitism at Glastonbury, immigration, agro terrorism, Syfret Sopbox and MUCH MORE! Please leave us a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-real-normal/id1528841200 Follow our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealNormalPodcast/Visit our very first (and probably last) sponsor: https://www.instagram.com/dipssauces/

Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor "into the next election and for many years after" after she was seen crying in the Commons yesterday. Starmer had initially refused to say whether Reeves would remain in her job until the next election. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the party's had a 'rocky' week - and they've faced a lot of scrutiny. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is gonna sound harsh and I know it - but I think women like Rachel Reeves need to stop crying in public.This is the biggest news that is in the UK at the moment. The Chancellor, who's basically the equivalent of our Nicola Willis, started crying in Parliament. Now I feel really sorry for her, cause it looks like she is going to probably end up taking the fall for a man's incompetence because Keir Starmer, her Prime Minister, is weak and is giving into a rebellion and has forced a U-turn on her, thereby undermining her fiscal plans. And then after all of that, after doing all of that to her and humiliating her in public, what then happened in Parliament is what sparked the tears. He was asked whether, after all of the humiliation he's put her through, he's going to keep her in the job, and he would not confirm that he would keep her in the job. And she's sitting directly behind him, the cameras capture it, her face crumbles and the tears start rolling - and you'd have to be heartless not to feel for the woman, because it is incredibly clear that she is trying so hard not to cry, but she cannot help it. But women have got to stop crying in public. If you cannot stop yourself crying in public because it is too much, get up, leave the room, do it privately. I was reading Jacinda's book last night, again - I mean, talk about crying, there's another crier - and in it, she tells the story of being pregnant and talking to a successful corporate woman at a function. And she couldn't find a word that she was looking for and she said to the woman, "Oh, baby brain." And then she laughed, but the woman didn't laugh. The woman looked at her with a stern face and said to her, "You can never say that." And the reason is obvious - because if she says that in public, Jacinda Ardern's opponents would have seized on it, but also people in general would have seized on it as an example that women cannot do significant jobs while being pregnant and being mums. And the same is unfortunately true for Rachel Reeves. There will be people who will seize on this as an example that women cannot handle significant and stressful jobs because women are inherently more emotional. Now, I realize that what I'm saying is controversial because we have been told time and time again by people like John Kirwan that we're not supposed to bottle things up and we are supposed to talk about it. But I think we've gone completely in the other direction. We are now at risk of oversharing everything that we're feeling. By all means, talk about it. Talk to the people closest to you. Cry all you like behind closed doors to them. But if you're gonna cry in public, leave the room - especially, for God's sake, if you're a woman in a big job because it reflects on all women. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Reeves Cries, UK Despairs Under Useless Labour, Starmer Doomed  #RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #PMQs #UKPolitics #LabourRebellion #JonGaunt Rachel Reeves breaks down in the House of Commons as Labour faces a brutal backlash over its welfare U-turn. Keir Starmer suffers a humiliating rebellion from his own MPs, leaving the party in chaos.  Is Labour collapsing before our eyes?  Watch Jon Gaunt's breakdown from PMQs and reaction across Westminster. Featuring: Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, welfare policy crisis, political rebellion, UK Parliament drama. Jon Gaunt, Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, UK politics, Jon Gaunt, PMQs, House of Commons, welfare U-turn, Labour rebellion, Starmer doomed, political crisis, British government, Labour meltdown, Westminster politics, July 2025 news This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

The BBC and STARMER Are FINISHED – Here's Why  #JonGaunt #BBC #KeirStarmer #Glastonbury #RaceHate #ReformUK Both organisations are hopelessly out of touch with the British population with their Anti Trump bias, Anti Israel , small boats, immigration, Muslim rape gangs inquiry and disdain for patriotism. Jon Gaunt says that the Glastonbury race hate scandal has put the nail in their coffin.  They are both in thrall to Reform UK and Nigel Farage and have no policies of their own.  Tim Davie the Director General must resign or be sacked today.  Starmer has not only lost the country but clearly also his own party with the MPs rebellion on Welfare reforms. Starmer is Prime minister in name only. Let's ‘DEPORT' both of these useless so-called Leaders. Do you agree?  #JonGaunt #BBC #KeirStarmer #BBCScandal #LabourCrisis #Glastonbury #RaceHate #ReformUK #NigelFarage #ImmigrationUK #WelfareRebellion #TimDavie #UKPolitics #BBCBias #StarmerCrisis #BritishNews #BreakingUK #Patriotism #PoliticalChaos #UKNews #LiveUKPolitics  BBC, Keir Starmer, BBC Scandal, Labour Crisis, Glastonbury, Race Hate, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Immigration UK, Welfare Rebellion, Tim Davie, UK Politics, BBC Bias, Starmer Crisis, British News, Breaking UK, Patriotism, Political Chaos, UK News, Live UK Politics  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

You can donate to support and keep the podcast going by becoming a Pal or Buddy of the Podcast at https://lesleyriddoch.com/podcast/subscribeBy the time you listen this, you'll know what we don't, which is the result of the disability cuts vote in the House of Commons, the revised package, which will now only put 150,000 people into poverty. And that's this year. Because next year, of course, is a whole new ball game for those wishing to sign up to PIP.We speculate on what these reforms and the opposition to them means for Labour Party support, for Keir Starmer's personal authority and popularity. We look also at, last week's Question Time where Lesley was on the panel, having just been stung in the throat by a wasp! Drawn no parallels or importance from that other than it was a strange way to prepare.We also discuss the big events of the week, Iran, Israel, Palestine, Kneecap and Bob Vylan's and the BBC's decisions to broadcast and not broadcast, which are inadvertently helping to promote artists who are the only people able to bring this issue to the forefront. We also look at NATO spending via a quote from the late great Hamish Henderson, Fraser relfects on his time working in the Westminster Parliament and much more besides. LinksFinland Film Crowdfunderhttps://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/finland---the-education-superstars-a-new-film ★ Support this podcast ★

Get Leads FAST with ScoreApp. To get your first lead magnet live in under 60 minutes AND an EXCLUSIVE 50% off your first month head to: scoreapp.com/rob Rob is joined by Tristan Tate, the brother of Andrew Tate, kickboxer and businessman. Tristan reveals intimate details about his most damaging betrayal, his experiences in prison and why he's suing for millions. From discussing the perfect revenge to launching his tequila brand, Tristan and Rob talk about trust, success and staying unbreakable through cancel culture. Tristan also opens up about keeping Andrew in check, their potential UK political ambitions and why he believes England needs saving from itself.  Tristan Tate REVEALS: His multi-million lawsuit strategy against his false accuser  His and Andrew's political ambitions for the UK How he has survived government attacks with cryptocurrency  His unique business model, which only conducts business with War Room members  The Tate Tower project, which includes multiple branded towers in Dubai His tequila brand launch  BEST MOMENTS "I look forward to financially bankrupting her family forever in September. But I guess that's the worst betrayal I've ever suffered." "I'm the only person Andrew will listen to. Lawyers will tell him, don't say this literally, you'll go to jail if you keep saying this. And he'll keep saying it like, he doesn't care. I'm the only person who can talk to him." "I made a very, very close friend. And, and how intimate was that friendship? As intimate as things get. Between men and women."  "I will never move back to the UK unless someone saves it from itself. It's a toxic environment."  "Andrew Tate feels no pain.” "Am I one of the richest men in the world without a bank account? Maybe not. I don't know how the billionaires and the oil shakes set up their life... in terms of just normal people. I have to be up there."  "If Andrew asked you to hit someone, would you just hit someone immediately? I wouldn't even ask what they did." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team Episode Sponsor - AG1 Claim your exclusive offer of AG1 at the link below drinkag1.com/disruptors ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK's No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob's official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget 1 In 1 Out – We Want ZERO In, 50,000 OUT. Starmer Is Finished. Keir Starmer's leadership is collapsing. #Starmer #MigrantHotels #JonGaunt #UKPolitics #EnochPowell Keir Starmer's leadership is collapsing. After three major U-turns in just days — on winter fuel payments, the Muslim grooming gangs public inquiry, and now a welfare cuts retreat — the question is: What does Starmer actually believe in? And now, he's disowning his own immigration speech where he referred to Britain as an “Island of Strangers” — claiming he didn't realise it echoed Enoch Powell. The irony? That speech struck a chord with many ordinary Brits.  Meanwhile, 50,000 illegal migrants are still living in hotels, funded by taxpayers. The public isn't asking for “1 in 1 out.” We're demanding:

The 2024 UK General Election was nothing short of exceptional. Labour achieved one of the largest majorities in the history of the House of Commons — yet on the lowest vote share ever recorded for a winning party. Meanwhile, the Conservatives suffered their most devastating defeat in modern political history.In this episode, we unpack the seismic shifts that led to this remarkable result. Why did the vote fragment across so many parties? What drove the electorate's choices in this cycle? And what happened to the underlying dynamics of voting behavior?To explore these questions, we turn to a special issue of The Political Quarterly, our partner journal, which dives into the election's implications and causes in depth.Joining us are three distinguished contributors to that issue:Professor Jane Green – Professor of Political Science and British Politics, University of OxfordProfessor Paula Surridge – Professor of Political Sociology, University of BristolMarta Miori– Research Officer on British Electoral Behaviour, PhD candidate at the University of ManchesterTogether, they provide expert insights into both the immediate drivers of the 2024 result and the longer-term transformations reshaping UK politics.Mentioned in this episode:Miori, M. and Green, J. (2025), The Most Disproportionate UK Election: How the Labour Party Doubled its Seat Share with a 1.6-Point Increase in Vote Share in 2024. The Political Quarterly, 96: 37-64.Surridge, P. (2025), Values in the Valence Election: Fragmentation and the 2024 General Election. The Political Quarterly, 96: 26-36. UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings.

Welfare Bill Revolt SINKS Starmer — 120 Labour MPs Rebel | Labour Crisis #JonGaunt #WelfareBill #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty   Jon Gaunt breaks down the explosive Welfare Bill revolt, as 120 Labour MPs rebel against Keir Starmer's leadership. This unprecedented internal revolt could sink Starmer's leadership and trigger a full-scale Labour Party crisis. Starmer loses either way. If he wins the actual vote he is still the loser as this is clearly a vote of confidence on his first 12 months in office. He has made more missteps than a fat TV personality on Strictly! Winter fuel allowance U-Turn, VAT on private schools, calling Southport protestors Far Right, Lucy Connolly, Ukraine, Not backing Trump on Iran and plenty more. He has the worst poll ratings of any PM in history. Can he survive? What does this mean for UK politics in 2025? And with Starmer's position now under intense pressure, who could replace him? Angela Rayner? Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester? Or Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London? Gaunty examines the political fallout, party divisions, and the battle for Labour's future. Jon Gaunt, Welfare Bill, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, Labour Crisis, UK Politics, Political News, Starmer Under Fire, Leadership Crisis, UK News, Welfare Revolt, Labour MP Rebellion   #JonGaunt #WelfareBill #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #LabourCrisis #UKPolitics #PoliticalNews #StarmerUnderFire #LeadershipCrisis #UKNews #WelfareRevolt #LabourMPRebellion  

"You can't have good Cyber Security without Economic Security.'' Join us this week on The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth Davies sits down with The Rt Hon Stephen McPartland, former MP and author of the McPartland Review into Cyber Security. Stephen talks about his time in Parliament, the impact of AI on Cyber Security, and why the UK is both uniquely well prepared and uniquely vulnerable. On this episode, Stephen and Gareth discuss what it's like to work with Prime Ministers, how to prevent the widespread adoption of AI leading to “digital exclusion”, why we need to automate processes rather than jobs, and how a Scouser became Tory MP for Stevenage…Timestamps: Intro and good leadership (1:33) Proudest achievements and lessons learned in Politics (7:54) Ministerial role, and working with Prime Ministers (10:09) Cyber Security and the Digital Economy (17:50) AI, Government and Cyber Security (23:23) Fostering a Cyber workforce (29:35) LLMs and Agentic AI (33:14) Cryptocurrencies and Post-Quantum Cryptography (38:28) AI concerns – Digital exclusion and Rules of Engagement (46:25) Stephen's advice to his younger self (49:00) https://www.bedigitaluk.com/

Soft Touch UK: Paradise for Migrants, Criminals & Protesters | LIVE Jon Gaunt SoftTouchUK #JonGaunt #UKPolitics #IllegalImmigration #LawAndOrder #MigrantsCrisis #PrisonOvercrowding Jon Gaunt asks — Has Britain become a soft-touch paradise for law-breakers? Illegal migrants housed in taxpayer-funded hotels while working in the black market. Prisons overcrowded, dangerous offenders released early. Military bases sabotaged — no arrests made. Mass protests dominating the streets — with police looking the other way.

In this week's podcast, we discuss Trump's attacks on Iran facilitating attacks by Israel and then demanding a ceasefire. It's an odd way to get diplomatic results. We react to Donald Trump's four-letter outburst as he baulks at Israel's flouting of the cease-fire and Iran's response.We also look at the attempts to proscribe Palestine action, which look very destined to simply encourage support for this soon-to-be-banned group. And we also look at the likely rebellion against labour's cuts to PIP payments.Listen to the end for some great tributes to Pat as he goes for his 3rd retirement so far. Help support the Finland crowdfunder - make a donation ★ Support this podcast ★

Starmer Failing UK? RAF Sabotage, Migrant Flood, Enemy Within? #Starmer #RAF #Migrants #PalestineAction #UKPolitics #LiveShow

Trump Bombs Iran. Starmer dithers. Brize Norton attacked. Illegals still surge in. #Iran #Trump #Starmer #UKPolitics #BrizeNorton #JonGaunt   Trump launches airstrikes on Iran targeting nuclear facilities. As the US takes action, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer urges caution…. Again! Is Britain falling behind on global leadership?   Starmer can't defend our own border at Dover from illegal migrants and the attack on Brize Norton RAF Base by Palestine Action was a national and worldwide embarrassment.   Starmer states that “the first duty of government is to keep British people safe and secure at home.”   Are you confident he can do that?   Iran, Trump, Starmer, Iran Conflict, Nuclear Crisis, UK Politics, Middle East, Airstrikes, Foreign Policy, Current Events, Brize Norton, Palestinian Action, Dover, Illegal Migrants, UK Border, Migrant Crisis, War with Iran, RAF Brize Norton, UK Migrant Crisis, Border Security, Asylum Seekers, UK Military Bases Hashtags: #Iran #Trump #Starmer #IranConflict #NuclearCrisis #UKPolitics #MiddleEast #Airstrikes #ForeignPolicy #CurrentEvents #BrizeNorton #PalestinianAction #Dover #IllegalMigrants #UKBorder #MigrantCrisis #WarWithIran #RAFBases #BorderSecurity

Starmer Emergency Cobra Meeting| Iran Crisis Escalates. What about Dover? Starmer #CobraMeeting #UKPolitics #BreakingNews #PoliticalChaos

As the hostilities go on between Israel and Iran we try and get beneath the "We support the right of Israel to defend itself" to why Israel decided to launch its attacks, why now , and the realities of nuclear proliferation in the region.Meanwhile a  report by the Centre For Media Monitoring has forensically examined the BBC's coverage of Gaza. The results are damning in terms of revealing BBC bias.We take a look at the spending review  not only the decisions made but especially what impact Labour's decisions may have on Scottish politics. Lesley's latest article in The National not only covers this but asks if the SNP's old attack lines are now almost gone and its claims of success belong largely to the old glory days. Will John Swinney's Scotland 2050 speech bring them back?Despite Deputy Leader Keith Brown committing to an independence convention before the Holyrood elections at the 2024 SNP Annual Conference this has now been knocked firmly on the head by Angus Robertson. Was this a mistake? The trial of Kneecap member, Mo Chara, under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act will go ahead at Westminster Magistrates' Court  tomorrow. What does this tell us about the nature of the state and its decisions on who and who not to prosecute under the Act's provisions?As per usual there's other meanderings and maybe a wee mention of the golf. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's episode we discuss the U turn by the Westminster Government on the winter fuel allowance. Where is the money coming from and how is it going to be paid for? We ask what happend to the accusations levelled at the SNP when they rose to the challenge and reinstated the payment ahead of the Westminster Government. We look too at the impact on the SNP's policy, with Labour trying to make it look as if the Scottish payment will just be £100? It won't. We try to clear some of that up.We talk about the aftermath of the Hamilton by-election and that there's no getting away from it, it was a really bad loss by the SNP. There was no mention of independence and the candidate was not as local as the truly local David Russell. We look at how the election played out and wheter that local connection is what mattered in an era where people have lost trust in parties.We examine what that says about the candidates chosen so far by the SNP in the Scottish election. We look as well at Israel and Gaza. Breaking news that the British government has taken sanctions out against two Israeli cabinet members. But that's not going to go anywhere near placating the 300 civil servants who've written a letter objecting to the British government's support of the Israeli government and have been told that if they want to keep objecting, they can resign.That and much more.LinksWatch The Applecross film on YouTube https://youtu.be/J0kUgdms368Remember to click subscribe on YouTube and click the Bell icon to get notified when new videos are releasedScotland 2070: Healthy Wealthy and Wisehttps://scotland2070.org/Common Weal: Common Home Planhttps://www.commonweal.scot/policies/the-common-home-plan/Build Canada Homeshttps://liberal.ca/housing-plan/Sam Cotes - Sky The five considerable problems with the chancellor's U-turn on winter fuel paymentshttps://news.sky.com/story/the-five-key-issues-from-chancellors-winter-fuel-payment-u-turn-13381413SSE Press ReleaseCritical Skye electricity transmission upgrade granted planning consenthttps://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2025/05/critical-skye-electricity-transmission-upgrade-granted-planning-consent/Scottish Government planning case and documentshttps://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00003395 ★ Support this podcast ★

Starmer's Winter Fuel U-Turn Won't Save Labour #StarmerCrisis #LabourUturn #UKPolitics #FuelAllowance #JonGauntLive Rachel Reeves has dramatically reversed Labour's decision to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance, restoring it for nearly 9 million pensioners. But is this a genuine rethink—or a panic move after public backlash and damaging local election results?