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  • Jul 31, 2023 · 59 min

    Rish Upon A Car

    Former No10 Adviser & Founder Conservative Home Tim Montgomerie kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings top headlines as Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of hated low-traffic neighbourhoods as MPs and motoring groups have demanded additional action from the PM to target anti-car policies and ­protect cash-strapped drivers. Conservative MP for Orpington Gareth Bacon joins shortly after to discuss last weeks high court ruling that decided the proposed ULEZ expansion is indeed lawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is urging the Mayor of London to "think twice" on his plans to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (Ulez) to outer London. Former Met Police Detective Chief Inspector Mike Neville returns to the Independent Republic to discuss a shocking shortage of detectives that has led to an "abysmal" drop in prosecutions which sees 90% of crimes go unsolved, ministers have been warned. And Director, The Bruges Group Robert Oulds closes the show to discuss how serious criminals are to be barred from gaining British citizenship under tough new rules that come into force on Monday. Any criminal who has received a jail sentence of a year or more will face stricter “good character” rules that will allow immigration officials to reject their applications for citizenship. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 28, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    ULEZ, You Lose

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  • Jul 27, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    Off To A Lying Start

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  • Jul 26, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min

    Gone West

    Leader of The Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's headlines as NatWest chief executive Dame Alison Rose has stepped down after admitting that she leaked private banking information about Nigel Farage to the BBC. Executive Director for Migration Watch UK Dr Mike Jones joins shortly after to discuss how on Earth lawyers are charging thousands of pounds to submit false asylum and human rights claims for illegal immigrants. Staff at solicitors’ firms readily agreed to help an undercover Mail reporter posing as an economic migrant get refugee status. Head of Crime and Justice, Policy Exchange David Spencer returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest decision by police to free up 1m hours a year by ending mental health callouts as the responsibility for attending to people experiencing a mental health crisis will instead be passed back to health services and police will be sent only if there is a crime or threat to safety. Deputy Comment Editor of the Telegraph Annabel Denham returns for her weekly segment taking down the top headlines from clown world and Conservative MP Jonathan Gulllis closes the show to discuss further how lawyers are charging thousands of pounds to submit false asylum and human rights claims for illegal immigrants. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 25, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min

    Asylum Sneakers

    Chief Political Commentator of The Independent John Rentoul kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings headlines as Sadiq Khan is to stand by his clean air zone plans after being told to “reflect” on the policy by Labour leader Keir Starmer. Sources close to City Hall say the Mayor of London remains committed to expanding the Ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) at the end of August – but is happy to look at new ideas to mitigate its impact on Londoners. Founder of Fair Cop Group Harry Miller joins shortly after why on Earth 584 burglaries a day are going unsolved, damning figures reveal. The number of break-ins across England and Wales where a suspect was not even identified totalled 213,279 in the last financial year. Former Conservative Peer Lord Matt Ridley returns to the Independent Republic to discuss why the BBC has co-opted bad weather to its alarmist climate crusade, Author of Free Your Mind Laura Dodsworth joins shortly after for her weekly takedown of the weirdest headlines from clown world and Chairman of Migration Watch closes the show to discuss how lawyers are charging thousands of pounds to submit false asylum and human rights claims for illegal immigrants. Staff at solicitors’ firms readily agreed to help an undercover Mail reporter posing as an economic migrant get refugee status. This was despite being told he had no legitimate reason to stay in the UK after arriving on a small boat. All this and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 24, 2023 · 59 min

    Brexit Bank Storm

    Former MEP and Minister Ann Widecombe kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's top headlines as A minister has raised questions over the future of the government’s pledge to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 by saying that he cannot “prophesy” whether it will remain. We get the latest from the wildfires in Greece from our reporter in Rhodes as Corfu and Evia have become the latest Greek islands to issue evacuation orders, as the country grapples with devastating wildfires. Barrister of the Fair Cop Group Sarah Phillimore returns to The Independent to discuss the latest from the banking scandal as The Reform Party’s account with Metro Bank was shut down because of its Brexit support, says leader Richard Tice. He believes his party was ensnared by the same de banking scandal as his pal Nigel Farage — and has written to Metro for answers. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 23, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min

    Rock The Vote

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  • Jul 20, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min

    Road Rebellion

    TalkTV International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's top headlines as an anti-discrimination law that would prevent banks from blocking accounts over customers’ political views is to be tabled by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg. The former business secretary is proposing an amendment to the Digital Markets Bill to prevent banks from apparently blacklisting customers who hold controversial views. Author of Not Zero Ross Clark joins shortly after to discuss Britain's Road Rebellion in his latest piece in The Spectator as the ULEZ fightback from councils begins across the capital. Former First Minister of Scotland and Leader of The Alba Party Alex Salmond returns to The Independent Republic as Dundee actor Brian Cox is set to star in Alex Salmond’s Edinburgh Fringe show along with Mike himself, David Davies, Mick Lynch and many more. Assistant Editor of The Spectator Isabel Hardman joins Mike shortly after to discuss why the NHS will be on “red alert” on Thursday and Friday as thousands of consultants strike for 48 hours, a senior leader has warned. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 19, 2023 · 59 min

    Dont Bank On It

    Former No10 Adviser & Founder Conservative Home Tim Montgomerie kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings top headlines as Government ministers are braced for Rishi Sunak to reshuffle the Cabinet in the coming days as he seeks to “freshen up” his front bench amid fears of a hat trick of by-election defeats. Head of Security and Extremism, Policy Exchange Dr Paul Stott joins shortly after to discuss how small boats could be a backdoor into Britain for terrorists, the UK's security sources believe. The Channel crisis could provide an opportunity for individual killers to exploit our weak borders, they add. More than 13,000 people have already arrived since January on small boats. Deputy Case Director for the Free Speech Union Ben Jones returns to the Independent Republic to discuss Nigel Farage who has revealed in the Telegraph this morning Coutts bank risks the UK ending up with a China-style social credit system after the bank decided his views “do not align with our values”. A reputational risk committee “exited” the former Ukip leader after considering a dossier detailing his comments about Brexit, his friendship with Donald Trump and his views on LGBT rights among many reasons he was not “compatible with Coutts”, and Conservative MP Miriam Cates closes the show to discuss why Rishi Sunak is expected to delay issuing transgender guidance for schools after the attorney-general and government lawyers warned that plans to strengthen it would be unlawful. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 18, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min

    Losing Patients

    Former MEP Rupert Lowe kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's headlines as the Illegal Migration Bill is set to become law after the government won a final series of votes in the Lords. The legislation is central to the prime minister's pledge to stop small boats crossing the English Channel. Former NHS Trust Chair Matin Gower joins shortly after to discuss why on earth more than one million patients a month are having to wait four weeks to see their GP, with rural areas the worst affected. Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his recent visit to Wales as protesters are claiming victory after a siege ended at a top hotel due to take in more than 200 asylum seekers. The four-star Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli, South Wales, which allegedly sacked its staff after gaining the Home Office contract, has been surrounded by demonstrators who blocked off the two main entrances, trapping six security workers inside. Author of ‘Free Your Mind’ Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the worst headlines from clown world and Baroness Karren Brady CBE closes the show to discuss how we can save the high street. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 17, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    The West End?

    Conservative London Assembly Member Neil Garratt AM kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's top headlines as fury grows at Khan's 'socialist tax' with tens of thousands now demanding an end to 'madness'. Former Conservative Health Minister Lord James Bethell joins shortly after to discuss why the Conservatives will miss their election pledge to build 40 hospitals by the end of the decade, government auditors have said, warning that the programme is “not good value for money” . Headteacher of the Sacred Heart School London Serge Cefai returns to The Independent Republic to discuss Rishi Sunak's warning as he unveils a crackdown on low-quality courses. Writing exclusively for The Telegraph, the Prime Minister says too many young people are being sold a “false dream” that going to university will give them the skills they need to get a “decent job”. And Historian Dominic Sandbrook closes the show to discuss mass tourism's toll on travel as overcrowding and tourist traps are dampening sightseeing joy. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 14, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min

    The Green Mile

    Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings top headlines as demands a “proper debate on the Ukraine war" after the UK provided £2.3 billion in military support last year. Author and Sociologist Frank Furedi joins Mike shortly after to discuss his latest piece in the Daily Mail as he outlines his contempt for those 'unelected buffoons' in the Lords trying to sabotage the Bill to stop small boats. Author of Not Zero Ross Clark returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the latest weather hysteria as Europe is set to hit its hottest temperature EVER within days as 48C double heatwaves that are named after mythological guardians of Hell leave continent boiling in sweat, we also discuss why Sadiq Khan is under pressure regarding his ULEZ scheme once again. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 13, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    Huw Knew

    Writer and Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off this morning's show to delve into the mornings top headlines as Huw Edwards has been named as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images His wife Vicky Flind issued a statement on his behalf, saying he was "suffering mental health issues" and is now receiving in-patient hospital care. PR and Media Guru Mark Borkwoski joins shortly after to provide his thoughts on the latest scandal from the beeb. TalkTV International Editor Isabel Oakeshott returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest international news in addition to NHS chiefs giving ministers two months to end doctors' strikes, with the service's top doctor saying “we cannot go on like this”. Journalist from Voice Of Wales Stan Robinson joins Mike shortly after to discuss their victory after a siege ended at a top hotel due to take in more than 200 asylum seekers. The four-star Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli, South Wales, which allegedly sacked its staff after gaining the Home Office contract, has been surrounded by demonstrators who blocked off the two main entrances, trapping six security workers inside. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 12, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min

    Our Lockdown Legacy

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  • Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min

    Poor Track Record

    Columnist at Spiked Online Ella Whelan kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings top headlines as a police investigation looms over what could become the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history as it emerged the inquiry into baby deaths at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will be the largest ever carried out in the UK with 1,700 cases now being examined. TalkTVs very own Kevin O'Sullivan joins shortly after to discuss the latest from the BBC as controversy continues as the broadcaster made just two attempts over several weeks to contact the family who made what it describes as a "very serious" complaint about a BBC presenter. Social Policy Analyst Rakib Ehsan returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his latest report for Policy Exchange in the Daily Mail as asylum-related spending hits £3.5bn a year which includes hotel accommodation, allowances, healthcare, school places & more. Journalist & Author of ‘Free Your Mind’ Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the worst headlines from clown world, and Times travel correspondent Ben Clatworthy closes the show to explain why your train ticket might finally become cheaper - but don't hold your breath!. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 10, 2023 · 1 hr

    Follow The Leader

    Conservative peer Lord Stewart Jackson of Peterborough kicks off this morning's show by delving into the morning's top stories as Channel migrant crossings hit a new daily record for 2023 as 686 arrive in small boats. PR and media expert Mark Borkowski joins shortly after to discuss the ongoing controversy within the BBC as pressure grows on the broadcaster after it suspends a presenter accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photographs with Home Secretary Suella Braverman says the corporation's investigation to establish the facts must be allowed to happen. Former Conservative Mr Nick De Bois CBE returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his recent knife crime campaign as Record number of repeat knife crime offenders are spared jail. And Founder of Standing For Woman Kellie Jay Keen closes the show to discuss gender madness as the vagina has been rebranded as a ‘bonus hole’ by a cervical cancer charity. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.