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July 24 · 43 min
Andy Burnham's BRUTAL Cabinet reshuffle - What really happens behind the doors of Number 10?
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/fnb6onmo #ad Former Chief Whip Simon Hart joins Christopher Hope to discuss what really happens behind the scenes during a cabinet reshuffle. Drawing on his experience in government, Hart explains why reshuffles can create lasting political tensions, how ministers are appointed and removed, and what challenges Andy Burnham's new Cabinet could face in the months ahead. Also in this episode, former Downing Street private secretary Caroline Slocock reflects on government, leadership and the lessons modern prime ministers can learn from Margaret Thatcher. #UKPolitics #UKNews #AndyBurnham Subscribe for more interviews and analysis from Chopper's Political Podcast. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 17 · 26 min
The big test awaiting Andy Burnham behind the doors of Downing Street
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/fnb6onmo #ad In this episode of Chopper's Political Podcast, Christopher Hope is joined by Aubrey Allegretti to look back at Keir Starmer's time as Prime Minister and ahead to Andy Burnham's arrival in Number 10. They discuss the political legacy of Starmer's premiership, Labour's series of policy reversals, Burnham's leadership style, the challenges facing the new government, and what could come next for the Labour Party. They also examine cabinet speculation, economic pressures, communications strategy, and whether Burnham can avoid the pitfalls that affected his predecessor. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #News #AundyBurnham #Politics Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 30 min
Nigel Farage's explosive resignation: What's REALLY going on?
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/fnb6onmo #ad Christopher Hope and Tom Harwood break down Nigel Farage's shock resignation as MP for Clacton, the donations investigation, why a by-election is now taking place, and what it could mean for Reform UK. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKNews #UKPolitics Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 3 · 25 min
Is Andy Burnham the man to save Britain?
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://bit.ly/GBNewsTallyMoney #ad GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope is joined by Chief Political Correspondent Katherine Forster to discuss Andy Burnham's vision for government ahead of his expected move into Number 10. They examine his plans for greater devolution, including the proposal for a "Number 10 for the North", and debate whether shifting power away from Westminster could help boost growth and improve public services. The pair also explore the political and economic challenges facing the incoming government, from defence spending and taxation to local government reform and public expectations. Could Burnham's approach reshape British politics, or will the realities of government prove more difficult than the promises? The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #AndyBurnham #UKNews #UKPolitics #UKNews Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 26 · 28 min
Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister: What happens next for Britain?
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://bit.ly/GBNewsTallyMoney #ad Christopher Hope is joined by Tom Harwood and Katherine Forster to break down one of the most dramatic weeks in recent British politics. The panel examines Keir Starmer's departure from Downing Street, how his premiership unravelled, and what history is likely to make of his time in office. They also discuss Andy Burnham's arrival as Prime Minister, who could serve in his Cabinet, the challenges facing the new Government, and whether Labour's approach to immigration, spending and economic policy is about to change. With analysis from inside Westminster, the team looks at what happens next for Labour, what the Opposition will do in response, and what Burnham's first 100 days could mean for Britain. Subscribe for more political analysis, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insight from Westminster every week. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 12 · 47 min
What happens to Starmer if Labour LOSE Makerfield by-election - ‘Beyond catastrophic!’
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad Christopher Hope is joined by Olivia Utley and Katherine Forster to discuss the upcoming Makerfield by-election and the potential implications for Labour, Reform UK and the wider political landscape. They examine what a victory or defeat could mean for Keir Starmer, the growing speculation around Andy Burnham's future ambitions, and the challenges facing Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Plus, Labour MP Jess Asato discusses her concerns about AI and social media, while Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh shares his thoughts on the future of the Conservative Party, Reform UK and the prospect of cooperation on the political right. #Politics #GBNews #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #NigelFarage #Labour #ReformUK #Conservatives #Westminster #PoliticalPodcast The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to a licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5 · 26 min
Nigel Farage's Henry Nowak response proves he's 'completely unfit to be PM' - Nick Thomas-Symonds
Nigel Farage's response to the murder of Henry Nowak shows that he is "completely unfit" to be Prime Minister, a Cabinet minister and ally of Sir Keir Starmer has told GB News. The Reform UK leader has come under fire for failing to condemn the violence in Southampton in Prime Minister's Questions after video footage emerged of police handcuffing Henry, a student in the city, as he lay dying after sustaining stab wounds. Mr Farage was also accused of using the opportunity to lament what he described as "two-tier policing". However, in an interview with GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said that Mr Farage's remarks about the murder show he is not fit to be Prime Minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29 · 39 min
Explosive SNP scandal deepens as Nicola Sturgeon thrown back into spotlight
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad In this episode of Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope discusses the political fallout following Peter Murrell’s conviction and the continuing questions surrounding former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP leadership. Former Scottish Daily Telegraph editor Alan Cochrane reflects on his experiences covering Scottish politics and examines how the controversy could affect trust in the SNP and the wider independence movement. Earlier in the programme, former Tony Blair adviser Peter Hyman joins Christopher to discuss Labour’s future, Tony Blair’s intervention on Keir Starmer’s government, and a new report into the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #SNP #NicolaSturgeon #UKNews #UKPolitics Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22 · 33 min
Starmer’s week of CHAOS: Cabinet revolt, resignations and Burnham waiting in the wings
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad Christopher Hope is joined by GB News deputy political editor Tom Harwood and chief political correspondent Katherine Forster to break down a dramatic week in Westminster. The team discusses Keir Starmer’s reset speech, mounting pressure from Labour MPs, cabinet tensions, ministerial resignations, and speculation around possible leadership challengers including Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham. They also examine the political fallout from Downing Street’s handling of the crisis, divisions inside the Labour Party, and what could happen next ahead of a potential by-election battle in Makerfield. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8 · 34 min
Zack Polanski to lose leadership of Green Party to Hannah Spencer before next General Election?
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad On this week's episode of Chopper's Political Podcast, GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope is joined by Jonathan Ashworth. The former Labour MP speaks openly about suffering a stroke on New Year's Day and how it has changed his perspective on life. He also weighs in on the current state of the Labour Party and their failure in Government. #LabourParty #UKPolitics #UKNews The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1 · 31 min
Nigel Farage: There's only one man for the job of UK Ambassador to Trump
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad Nigel Farage has signalled that he wants to stay in frontline politics into his 70s, as he disclosed that Donald Trump wanted him to be British ambassador to Washington nearly a decade ago. The leader of Reform UK also spoke publicly for the first time about his decision to accept a £5million pre-election donation from businessman Christopher Harborne, insisting that it was "a personal gift" to keep me safe "for the rest of my life". Mr Farage, 62, will be 65 if he leads Reform into the next general election if it is called by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in 2029. It has been widely expected that Mr Farage will bow out of frontline politics if he does not win the election. Reform has led in the polls for over a year. However in an interview with GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, Mr Farage signalled for the first time that he wanted to keep going in frontline politics. Asked if the general election would be Mr Farage's "last hurrah", he said: "I've been told that for years. There's no denying that the years are going by. But then, if I was a French or American politician - [look at] Trump and Biden, and Chirac and many, others..." Jacques Chirac was 62 years old when he first became French President in 1995 and was 74 when he completed his second term in 2007. Joe Biden was 82 years old when he stood down as President in late 2024. Donald Trump is presently 79 years old. But he added: "All I'm thinking about after eight weeks on the road, I'm thinking about Thursday, 7 May. What happens in these elections? And next Thursday for us is like Becher's Brook. If we clear Becher's Brook and we land unharmed, we've got a very good path to the next election." Mr Farage also disclosed that President Donald Trump had asked for me to be British ambassador to Washington at the start of his first term in the White House in 2017. Addressing the disparaging remarks about the special relationship by the current UK ambassador, he said: "There's only one man who should be ambassador, it is perfectly obvious, you would have had none of this nonsense. "Trump actually asked for it in 2017; Trump actually said 'make Nigel the ambassador, it woud be great for relationships'. And I could have walked into the Oval Office and spoke to him on even terms. He loves the UK. For him the King is brilliant." The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 17 · 48 min
The true cost of Brexit: Keir Starmer to cost taxpayer £22BILLION a year in pursuit of rejoining EU?
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad As Westminster returns from the Easter recess, the debate over Britain’s relationship with the European Union has reignited. In this episode of Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope sits down with key figures from both sides of the Brexit divide to discuss the potential "dynamic alignment" of UK and EU rules and what it means for British sovereignty. Matthew Elliott, former Chief Executive of the Vote Leave campaign, raises the alarm over what he describes as a "Rejoin Trap." He argues that Sir Keir Starmer’s pursuit of a "EU Reset" could come with an eye-watering price tag of £22 billion per year—a figure he calculates based on the loss of the UK’s former rebate and inflationary costs. Elliott further warns that the government may use controversial "Henry VIII clauses" to bypass Parliamentary scrutiny, potentially tethering the UK to Brussels' legislation indefinitely. Later in the program, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey offers a different perspective. He outlines his party's push for a return to the Customs Union to reduce bureaucracy for British businesses and calls for a rebuilding of trust with international partners. Sir Ed also critiques the current government's diplomatic strategy and shares his candid views on the global impact of a potential second Donald Trump presidency. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 10 · 31 min
The triple lock timebomb and why UK pensions are more at risk than ever before...
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad In this week's Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope is joined by Tom Harwood and Katherine Forster to examine the growing debate around the UK state pension and the “triple lock.” With Reform UK now joining other major parties in backing the policy, the discussion explores why the triple lock remains politically untouchable, despite rising concerns over its long-term cost. The panel breaks down how the system works, why it was introduced, and how it has helped reduce pensioner poverty, while also raising questions about fairness between generations. They also look at the mounting financial pressures facing the UK, including the rising cost of pensions, slow economic growth, and an ageing population. Could the triple lock become unsustainable in the future? And if so, what alternatives might be considered? The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #UKPension #Pension #GovernmentPension #StatePension #Economy #Finance Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 3 · 24 min
EXPOSED: Britain’s 'untouchable’ Civil Service eating up taxpayer cash and why it's worse than ever
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad On this week's Chopper’s Political Podcast, GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope speaks to former civil servant Ameer Kotecha about his experience working in government and the challenges facing the UK civil service. Kotecha discusses recruitment and promotion practices, workplace culture, performance management, and the balance between process and delivery. He expresses his dismay at the ongoing working from home culture, problems with external hiring, and the role of specialist expertise within government departments. #UKNews #UKPolitics #UKLatest The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 27 · 40 min
Exclusive: 40 Labour MPs write to Government consider watering down ban on petrol and diesel cars
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad Dozens of Labour MPs have written to Sir Keir Starmer and three Cabinet ministers demanding the Government looks at watering down its net zero commitment to drive sales of electric vehicles amid fears that UK car makers might have to shed jobs. Mansfield MP Steve Yemm told GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast that up to 40 Labour MPs - more than one in 10 of all Labour MPs - had written to the ministers urging a rethink of targets to end all sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Car makers were having to discount the sales of new electric vehicles to hit ever-increasing proportion of electric sales. Under current UK policy, new petrol/diesel cars will be banned from 2030, with all new cars required to be zero-emission by 2035. Mr Yemm said that between 30 and 40 Labour MPs had written to Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Heidi Alexander, the Transport secretary and Peter Kyle, the Business secretary, calling for a review. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 20 · 1 hr
UK hospitals and universities snub offer of free King Charles portrait - Is the monarchy in crisis?
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad The overwhelming majority of universities and hospitals in the country snubbed the Government's offer of a free portrait of the King shortly after his coronation in 2023, GB News can reveal. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, blamed the poor take-up of the £131 picture of the King on managers in the public sector who were unnecessarily worried that people would be offended. "All of this rubbish needs to stop," she told GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, adding: "We should not be afraid of the word 'patriotism'. It's important." Under the voluntary programme - called His Majesty's Portrait Scheme - 20,500 portraits of the King were sent to public bodies across the UK from November 2023 to August 2024, costing £2.7million. In all take up among all eligible public bodies was just 30.6 per cent, with just 2.8 per cent of hospitals and 7.4 per cent of universities asking for a free portrait of Charles III. The portrait proved more popular among schools - where 29.1 per cent signed up to the scheme - Church of England churches (25.5 per cent) and Coroner's Courts (100 per cent). Asked about the findings on GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, Mrs Badenoch said managers were overly worried about people who might be offended by an image of the King. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 13 · 42 min
UK is not heading towards 'papers please' culture with the new digital ID scheme, says Darren Jones
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope speaks with the Prime Minister’s Chief Secretary, Darren Jones, about the Government’s proposed digital ID system. The plan would allow people to verify their identity through the Gov.uk app, potentially simplifying access to public services such as tax, benefits and passport applications. The government says the system would be voluntary and designed to make services faster and easier to use. However, the proposal has sparked debate about privacy, trust in government and whether the UK could be moving toward a national ID system. Christopher Hope also discusses concerns raised by critics about “papers please” culture, data protection, and how the system might work for people who are not digitally connected. Later in the podcast, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately joins the discussion to raise concerns about government plans that could influence how private pension funds invest billions of pounds in savers’ money. #UKNews #UKPolitics #DigitalID The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 40 min
Iran latest: UK troops at risk? Labour MP weighs in on rising tensions and issues Trump warning
In this episode, Labour MP Tan Dhesi discusses the escalating tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel, and what the crisis could mean for Britain’s role in the region. He raises concerns about mission creep, the risks to UK personnel and bases, and whether the government has a clear strategy if the conflict deepens. Dhesi also cautions against being drawn into a wider war without a defined endgame, warning that any involvement must prioritise the safety of British troops and comply with international law. He questions whether regime change is a realistic objective and responds to comments from Donald Trump about the UK’s stance. The episode also features Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, who sets out the Conservative response to Labour’s economic and integration policies. Philp discusses welfare spending, migration levels and proposals for a new cultural integration commission announced by Kemi Badenoch. He outlines the party’s approach to national identity, social cohesion and immigration controls, while criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer over economic management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 27 · 34 min
Reform, Greens and the end of two-party politics | By-election fallout
In this special GB News by-election podcast, Katherine Forster and Christopher Hope analyse the dramatic Gorton and Denton result, where the Green Party overturned a 13,500 Labour majority to win with 40% of the vote. Reform UK finished second with 28.7%, Labour fell to third on 25.4%, and both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats were reduced to the margins. The discussion explores what the result means for Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, Labour’s strategic squeeze between Reform on the right and the Greens on the left, and whether Britain is entering an era of genuine five-party politics. They examine Reform’s performance, including concerns raised about tactical voting and voting procedures, and consider how the Greens were able to consolidate support in a formerly safe Labour seat. Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 20 · 43 min
Britain could be NEXT! – STARK warning issued to UK as Putin's Russia threat looms
Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad As the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, a senior Ukrainian official has issued a stark warning to Britain about the wider threat posed by Vladimir Putin’s Russia. On Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope speaks to Vitalii Kim, Governor of Mykolaiv Oblast, a region just 40km from the frontline and still partially occupied by Russian forces. Kim recalls the first day of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, describes life under constant missile and drone threat, and explains how modern warfare has transformed the battlefield. He warns that Russia “will not stop” if it succeeds in Ukraine, arguing that his country is now acting as a shield for Europe. Kim calls for deeper cooperation with the UK, not only continued military support, but long-term economic and technological investment to help rebuild Ukraine while the war continues. The episode also explores what Britain should do next, including defence spending, the future of NATO, and whether the UK is prepared for a more dangerous security environment. Plus, Tom Harwood joins Christopher Hope to discuss Reform UK’s new top team, the legal battle over delayed local elections, and the wider political implications for Sir Keir Starmer’s government. #Russia #Ukraine #Reform #NigelFarage The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated. Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.