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Mar 8, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Channeling Change
Public Law Barrister Francis Hoar kicks off today's show to discuss the government's plans to stop channel crossings and illegal immigration, we also ask Francis for his views on Gary Lineker's recent controversial comments comparing Sunak's migration plans to that of Nazi Germany. Conservative MP James Daly returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the front page story in The Telegraph yesterday who highlighted how Matt Hancock plotted to block funding for disabled children if Daly opposed lockdown. Founder of Ecotricity Dale Vince joins shortly after to explain why he's decided to give Just Stop Oil more money despite their criminal convictions, Conservative MP Brendan Clarke Smith joins shortly after to discuss further the government's newly announced plans to prevent channel crossings from continuing, we also get his thoughts on Gary Lineker's comments. And Peter Bone MP closes the show to get his thoughts on today's PMQs as he leaves the House of Commons. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Turning The Tide
Former government adviser Leon Emirali kicks off todays show to discuss another day of Lockdown Files as we find out MPs who criticised lockdowns were placed on secret red list, and former Health Secretary Matt Hancock hoped to offer Emmanuel Macron ‘spare’ intensive care beds in Britain, despite increasing levels of the virus. As Rishi Sunak announces his plans to set an annual cap on the number of refugees entering the UK, we speak to Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis live from College Green to get his thoughts on the Prime Minister's initiative and how the government has handled the migrant crisis until now. Laura Dodsworth returns to The Independent Republic for her weekly lowdown on the top headlines from clown world and former police officer Norman Brennan closes the show to discuss the sentencing of Wayne Couzens who has bee sentenced to 19 months in prison for exposing himself on three occasions - one of those was just days before he killed Sarah Everard, we also get Normans thoughts on the parole hearing for notorious criminal Charles Bronson. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Utterly Toothless
Chief political Correspondent at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off todays show to discuss another day of revelations from The Lockdown Files, we also get John's view on Sue Gray's recent resignation to become Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Barrister & Founder, The Centre for Migration and Economic Prosperity Steven Woolfe joins shortly after as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce new powers to stop small boat crossings this week. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to continue the discussion on the revelations from TalkTV's International Editor and The Telegraph in The Lockdown Files, we also discuss Boris Johnson's recent nomination for his father Stanley Johnson to receive a knighthood. It was also revealed today patients are extracting their own teeth as millions continue to wait to see NHS dentists amid a mass exodus we speak to Harley Street Dentist Dr Richard Marques joins Mike to explain what is causing the delays, and TalkTVs very own Jeremy Kyle closes the show to discuss his recent investigations into The British military. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 3, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Lockdown Defiled
Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off todays show to discuss the latest from The Lockdown Files from Isabel Oakeshott and The Telegraph as today's paper reveals how Hancock's team wanted to take action against Nigel Farage after he tweeted a video of himself in a Kent pub after travelling to attend a Trump rally, we also look into the revelation Britain’s second lockdown was based on ‘very wrong’ Covid data according to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Former police officer & founder of the Fair Cop Group Harry Miller joins shortly after to discuss the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry in which MI5 chief has said he was ‘profoundly sorry’ for missing chance to stop bomber, we also get Harry's thoughts on day 3 of The Lockdown Files where Matt Hancock was very keen to get hard on police to enforce lockdown. Counter Security Expert Will Geddes returns to The Independent Republic to discuss MI5's recent statement regarding the Manchester terror attacks. Travel Correspondent Simon Calder joins Mike to discuss the flurry of train cancellations as they hit 1,000 every day, the worst rate since records began. Independent Statistician Jamie Jenkins joins shortly after to delve deeper into the allegations being made by the Telegraph that Britain’s second lockdown was based on ‘very wrong’ Covid data and our Political Editor Peter Cardwell closes the show to break the news Former prime minister Boris Johnson will be made to provide evidence to the Privileges Committee in the week beginning March 20 on the inquiry into whether he lied to Parliament amid the Partygate scandal. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Burn After Reading
TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss day two of her Lockdown Files expose with The Telegraph that shows how Matt Hancock branded teaching unions 'absolute asses' via text while Gavin Williamson said teachers ‘hated work’. Shortly after we speak to The Spectator's Gavin Mortimer to discuss how up to a third of the overseas aid budget is being used for housing refugees in the UK according to a recent MPs report. Leader of the Social Democratic Party and Co Founder of UsForThem Molly Kingsley returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further Isabel Oakeshott's expose on governmental lockdown messages via WhatsApp. Writer and Commentator Jordan Tyldesley joins shortly after to discuss a Pupil protest at Leeds's Farnley Academy over toilet rules and The Spectators Ian Williams closes the show to discuss FBI director Christopher Wray's recent revelation that the Wuhan lab leak likely caused Covid pandemic. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
How Low Can You Go?
Chairman of BrexitWatch and former MEP Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol as Boris Johnson announces he will not oppose Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal. Shortly after we go live to TalkTV's reporter Oliver Whitfield-Miocic to get the latest on the massive search currently under way for a missing baby after a couple - Constance Marten and Mark Gordon - were found and arrested in Brighton. A huge leak has revealed conversations from 100,000 texts, showing how the health secretary Matt Hancock did not follow Sir Chris Whitty’s tough line for all residents going into English care homes. We speak to Clinical epidemiologist and Senior Associate Tutor at the University of Oxford Dr Thomas Jefferson for his view. After the home secretary expresses her concern after the police recorded a “hate incident” at a school where four pupils allegedly caused “slight damage” to a copy of the Quran we speak to lecturer in politics and philosophy, Buckingham University & Deputy Chairman of The Freedom Association Dr Adrian Hilton to discuss growing concerns with "sharia censorship" in the UK. UK Trade Reporter, Politico joins The Independent Republic to discuss further the complications with the NI protocol and Royal Biographer Angela Levin closes the show to discuss why Harry and Meghan have been evicted from their Frogmore Cottage. All that and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Cooking Up A Stormont
Former MEP and Probation Minister Ann Widdecombe kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland as well as the breaking news regarding Isla Bryson, a double rapist who changed gender while waiting to stand trial has been jailed for eight years. An estimated 200,000 teachers in England and Wales will take part in three days of industrial action as their dispute over pay continues, we spoke to the Head of Education at the Centre for Policy Studies and Former Headteacher Mark Lehain to understand teachers' concerns and whether the strikes are justified. As PM Rishi Sunak unveils a new deal with the EU on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland we speak to TalkRadio's Political Editor Peter Cardwell and TalkTV Reporter Holly Hudson joins us from Westminster and Stormont for the latest. A group of residents have banded together to form a 'vigilante' squad as they say police won't protect them from crime. Volunteers patrol the streets of Portsmouth, Hampshire, equipped with body cams and stab-proof vests, we speak to Andy Kircher in Portsmouth to find out his concerns with the safety of his community. And Former Adviser to President Trump Dr Sebastian Gorka closes the show to discuss the latest news from across the pond. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
WokeFinger
Former Conservative MP Nick De Bois CBE kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's plan for a refashion of the Brexit deal as Ursula Von Der Leyen travels to Britain for negotiation talks, plus discussing Raab's bullying allegations. On the matter of Brexit talks, what will this mean for those migrants crossing the channel and their lawyers? Who is allowed to stay and who is deported? Steven Woolfe, Director of The Centre for Migration and Economic prosperity speaks to Mike about the technicalities and the issues the Brexit renegotiations might bring. Columnist for The Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how he believes Shamima Begum was punished without a trial following last weeks news of her losing the chance to reapply for a UK citizenship, Peter also continues to question why today's entertainment writers insist of rewriting the past for their TV dramas. Plus James Bond seems to be next in the literature firing line, as the Woke brigade in the English department want to rewrite some of the langue used in the classic Ian Fleming books. Mike asks host of the Really 007 podcast, Tom J Pickup why the wokefinger is pointed to James Bond. Finally, Howard Cox is back with Mike as Sheffield are the latest city to bring in a 'clean air zone', the madness comes after London's mayor Sadiq Khan expanded the ULEZ zone over in London, plus Howard discuss how a firm over in Heathrow airport who claims to be keeping customer's car safe in a car park when they only go and park it in at a local road near the airport and much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Ukraine No Gain
Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine/Russia conflict, as well as his thoughts on Keir Starmer's recently announced 5-step plan and the growing backlog of asylum seekers in the UK, along with potential solutions to this issue. Ukrainian MPs Adrii Osadchuck and Oleksiy Goncharenko will then join Mike to further discuss the past year since Putin's army invaded, before a minute of silence is observed outside Downing Street with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Our reporter on the ground in Kyiv will also provide additional insight into the current situation in Ukraine and how locals are coping one year on. We will also ask Rt Hon. Lord Andrew Roberts about the impact of the ongoing conflict on Ukraine and the reasons behind the depletion of the UK military despite the aid provided to Ukraine by the British government.TalkSport's boxing pundit Gareth A Davies will be returning to The Independent Republic to share his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Youtuber Jake Paul and Tommy Fury this Sunday night. and Conservative MP Bob Seely closes the show with his thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, live from Kyiv. Join us for this engaging discussion on a range of topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2023 · 1 hr
Migration Nation
TalkTV's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott will kick off today's show by discussing Keir Starmer's speech outlining Labour's five missions for government. We will also cover the latest developments in the Nicola Bulley case as investigations begin into the police's handling of the situation. As we mourn the passing of football legend John Motson at the age of 77, we will speak with TalkSport's Ally McCoist and Gary Newbon MBE, both of whom pay their respects and reflect on his illustrious career. Columnist for Spiked Online returns to the Independent Republic to react to Kier Starmers speech, in addition to her reaction on the return of Lady Hussey to Buckingham Palace after being forced out of Palace life after a race row with campaigner Ngozi Fulani. Former Adviser to Tony Blair John Mcternan gives his take on Starmers speech and Henry Bolton OBE closes the show to discuss the latest home office statistics on irregular migration as crossings increase by 60% since last year alone. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Begums Can't Be Choosers
Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off todays show to discuss the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol negotiations, and as news breaks that Shamima Begum, the 23-year-old who left east London aged 15 to join the Islamic State in Syria, has lost her appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship we ask Ms Hoey her thoughts on the decision. As some supermarkets decide to ration fruit and veg as shelves empty due to poor weather in Europe and Africa we talk to TalkTV reporter Ollie Whitfield-Miocic outside a local supermarket to see just how bad things are. Historian, Broadcaster and Senior Fellow at the New Culture Forum Rafe Heydel-Mankoo returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the court decision to deny Shamima Begum citizenship in this country in addition to the asylum-seeker backlog passing the 150,000 mark as upkeep bill hits £2.1bn a year. Former Met Police Detective Chief Inspector joins Mike in the studio to provide his thoughts on the Begum decision as well as Former Head of National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillip. Former British Army colonel and chemical weapons expert Hamish De Bretton-Gordon closes the show to discuss Putin's speech yesterday as he signals the return of Cold War nuclear tests. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
At What Cost?
Chairman of BrexitWatch & Former MEP Ben Habib kicks off todays show to discuss the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as the body recovered in the River Wyre was confirmed yesterday as well as the latest regarding the Northern Ireland protocol negotiations that are still ongoing as Prime Minister Sunak and Suella Braverman voice their concerns this morning. Senior Fellow Policy Exchange & Former Political aide to Boris Johnson Andrew Gilligan returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his recent study that uncovers how The Cenotaph, Britain’s chief national war memorial, has been placed on a secret Scotland Yard list of “contentious statues” prone to attack because of their links to war, imperialism or slavery as well as many other London landmarks. Former Greater Manchester Police Detective Maggie Oliver joins shortly after to discuss further the social media reaction to the ongoing Nicola Bulley and the damage it may have caused to the family and the case as a whole. Author and Sociologist Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the top headlines in clown world, and Editor of UnHerd James Billot closes the show to discuss how new polls worldwide is showing war fatigue may be setting in as countries start questioning how much longer they can afford funding this war, all that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Roald Dull
Leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss President Biden's surprise trip to Kyiv to meet President Zelensky and new preliminary plans by the Home Office to set a cap on migration. Editor of the Lancashire Post Nicola Adam joins shortly after to provide the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as Lancashire police recover a body in the River Wyre yesterday. Columnist for The Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss Firearm offences soaring nationwide according to new Home Office statistics, Peter also continues to question why our government is willing to continue the conflict with Russia without any attempts at peace talks. As the books of Roald Dahl are set to be rewritten to avoid future offence we speak to Deputy Literary Editor from the Sunday Times Laura Hackett to understand why Puffin publishers are hiring sensitivity editors for the legendary authors children's books. Former Met Police Detective Inspector Hamish Brown MBE returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the alleged 2500% increase in firearm offences in the UK and what needs to be done nationwide to deter this from worsening. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
The End is NI
Leader of The Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's trip to Northern Ireland this morning for a last-ditch Brexit deal push in addition to his exclusive interview last night with Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. As Surrey becomes the latest to join the county councils taking Sadiq Khan to court over planned ULEZ extension we speak to GLA Conservatives transport spokesperson & London Assembly Member for South West Nick Rogers to understand the ensuing fightback against the draconian policy set out by the London Mayor. Editor, Lancashire Post Nicola Adam joins the Independent Republic to provide the latest on the Nicola Bulley case as Home Secretary Suella Braverman shares her concerns this morning with the police response. Former BBC executive and Principal of South College Durham University Professor Tim Luckhurst joins shortly after to discuss the director-general of the BBC's recent comments regarding the license fee as he expresses his surprise people are willing to pay for it, and Independent statistician Jamie Jenkins closes the show to provide the latest figures on migration, crime and much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Under The Knife
TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's resignation, and news from across the world as Governor of China’s Xinjiang region cancels his upcoming UK visit after backlash. We continue our discussion of Sturgeon's resignation with Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond who shares his thoughts on the future of Scotland without Sturgeon and his personal relationship with her over the years. Energy analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs Andy Mayer returns to The Independent Republic to debate the controversial profiteering of British Gas owner Centrica after a record £3.3 billion in profit despite rising energy costs. The Home Office have released their Knife Crime and Prolific Offenders Statistics this morning amid knife crime soaring in home counties particularly in the West Midlands as drug rings spread; we speak to Chair of The West Midlands Police Federation Sergeant Rich Cooke to discuss what is needed to improve these worrying numbers of violent crime and ultimately death. Former foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News and NBC, and author of The Fire of the Dragon: China’s New Cold War Ian Williams closes the show to discuss the ongoing spy balloon saga, what this means for UK defence and how it raises more pressing concerns with Chinese cameras leaving British police vulnerable to spying. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
I Got U-Lez
House of Lords Peer Lord Stewart Jackson kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Tories urge the government to stop sending foreign aid to China before the next election and council tax rises by 5%. Elliot Keck from the Taxpayers Alliance joins shortly after to discuss the increase in council tax further. MP for Orkney & Shetlands. Lib Dem spokesman on Home Affairs, Justice & Northern Ireland Alastair Carmichael MP joins the Independent Republic to discuss Britain's lawlessness as he believes the conservative government are currently asleep at the wheel when it comes to tackling crime, which is spiralling under their watch. Sadiq Khan has been slammed once again over 'nonsense data' behind the ULEZ scheme, Leader of Bromley Council Colin Smith joins Mike to discuss why his council are joining many others in fighting back. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
The Truth Is Up There
Baroness Claire Fox opens today's program to analyze the top news stories of the day, including the recent riots in Merseyside amid public outrage over asylum hotels, and the conspiracy behind the Europe summit staged by senior politicians. Later, Harry Miller, a former police officer and founder of the Fair Cop Group, joins the conversation to delve deeper into the weekend riots in Liverpool and the police force's priorities, which seem to prioritize addressing thought crimes over criminal acts. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly half-hour segment, this week focusing on the Prevent Program report by William Shawcross, Peter also explores the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as peace talks remain elusive. Professor of Astrophysics Don Polacco joins the show to address the ongoing confusion in the US regarding the Chinese spy balloon and other UFO's that were shot down by the Pentagon last week. Finally, writer for Spiked Online Jordan Tyldesley closes the program to discuss the latest OFSTED school ratings and the recent controversy surrounding Lee Anderson and his criminal punishment comments. Don't miss out on all this and more, tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
The Land Of Hope And Gory
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Feb 9, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Preventative Measures
Isabel Oakeshott, International Editor of TalkTV, kicks off todays show to discuss Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent visit to the UK. Isabel raises the important question of whether it's sustainable for the UK to continue supporting Ukraine financially while it works to rebuild its economy post-pandemic. Later on, Matthew Syed, author and columnist at The Times, will join the show to examine the bullying allegations made against Dominic Raab and the rise of "trial by digital mob." Finally, Dr. Paul Stott, Head of the Security & Extremism Unit at the Policy Exchange think tank, will return to The Independent Republic to shed light on how political correctness has led to downplaying the threat of Islamist extremism in the government's Prevent program. Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
He/Hymn
Head of Communications at the Centre for Policy Studies Emma Revell kicked off today's show to discuss the 'biggest Whitehall shake-up since Brexit' yesterday as the PM re-shuffled his cabinet. Social Policy analyst and writer Rakib Ehsan joins shortly after to discuss his new report on integrating Britain's communities. British businessman and farmer Wilfred-Emmanuel-Jones MBE returns to the Independent Republic for his takedown of the weeks top stories and The Spectator's James Heale closes the show to look ahead to today's PMQs as Presiedent Zelenskky arrives in the UK this morning to meet with King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. All that and much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.