Why do Brits join in with Trump’s “Lawless London” lies?

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned of “probably the worst pressure the NHS has faced since Covid" occurring next week, when the next resident doctors strike will clash with soaring numbers of flu patients. Ministers have proposed a last minute deal in an attempt to appease the BMA, but in the case that this is not accepted, Streeting has also offered an extension on the union's mandate so that the strike could be postponed until January. James thinks Streeting has played a blinder here - do you?

And, today on LBC, Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley described Donald Trump’s claims about violent crime in London as “complete nonsense” - claims which are peddled by many Brits on the right. Why do so many of us join in with untrue, hostile attacks on London?

This episode was recorded on the 12th of December. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.