Morning Glory

Chief Political Commentator from The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the latest headlines in the world of politics as SNP head deeper into turmoil as SNP chief executive and Husband to Nicola Sturgeon Peter Murrell resigns amid membership row,and Boris Johnson mounts defence over partygate. Former Head of UK Border Force Tony Smith joins shortly after to discuss Suella Bravermans Rwanda policy set to begin deportations by this Summer. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic for his half hour as we delve into XI and Putin's meeting today, Putin's ICCP arrest warrant and the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab joins shortly after to discuss how and why more than 100 Metropolitan Police officers being investigated for sexual misconduct are currently working without restrictions. 11 former Brexit Party MEPs, including Ann Widdecombe and Ben Habib, have announced today they will be rejoining the Reform Party ahead of the local elections, we speak to Ann Widdecombe live from Westminster on the party's plans heading into the next couple years of politics and elections. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off todays show to review the weeks headlines as we were hit with a new budget proposed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as Labour, we also discuss the mayhem ensuing on the streets of France as Macron bypasses a controversial vote on pensions while Dutch protestors enjoy a big win in provincial elections as the people rallied against their governments environmental policies. Former President of the Royal College of Nursing Dame Anne Rafferty joins shortly after to discuss the proposed NHS pay rise now offered by the government in order to put an end to public sector strikes and Conservative MP Miriam Cates returns to The Independent Republic to discuss her thoughts on this weeks budget as she highlights her concerns that the treasury is ultimately nationalising childhood. Director General at The Institute of Economic Affairs continues the discussion on Jeremy Hunt's newly proposed budget as well as proposals for the BBC license fee to increase by £13 from next year and the ongoing banking crisis with Credit Suisse and other institutions. British Army Veteran Hugh Andree returns to the studio with Mike to discuss to what extent our veterans are benefitting from the budget. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TalkTV's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss yesterday's budget, migrant forecasting carried out by The Sun, as well as her reaction to The Lockdown Files and the journalistic work carried out by her and her team at the Telegraph. Travel correspondent from The Independent Simon Calder joins shortly after to give us the full lowdown on today's train strikes and how this will affect you and your commute. Conservative MP for North East Somerset & Former Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Jacob Rees-Mogg returns to the Independent Republic to discuss yesterday's budget, we also ask Mogg why the government have decided to raise corporation tax as Jeremy Hunt waves through the biggest tax burden since war in the 2023 budget. Deputy Comment Editor at the Telegraph Annabel Denham continues the conversation surrounding the budget with a particular focus on why the government's plans for free childcare has been halted until 2025, we discuss whether this is a good plan for parents and families at all? Political Editor of the Scottish Daily Mail Michael Blackley joins shortly after to provide the latest from the SNP leadership race, and member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and Conservative MP Bob Seely closes the show to discuss the Russian fighter jet that intercepted a US drone and how this will affect the ongoing conflict in the east. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about the Spring Budget today as our guests all give their thoughts to Jeremy Hunt's new policies. Former Brexit party MEP and Chairman of BrexitWatch, Ben Habib lets Mike know what he think Hunt's new budget will affect business within the UK, plus he discusses how the national strikers have become more deluded than ever. Economist expert Justin Urquhart-Stewart joins the show to help explain how exactly each policy will effect the UK, the pound and your pocket, with Childcare receiving more funding and if fuel tax will be dropped. Plus Former conservative MP, Nick De Bois CBE and current conservative MP Marco Longhi, give their take on how the conservatives have handled the budget from previous years to now and offer their suggestions on what should come from the budget to help boost Britain's economy. Gavin Mortimer, writer for The Spectator is back with a new article and chats to Mike on how the Albanian Mafia have taken over Europe's trafficking network. Finally, Mike has a rant at the BBC after Gary Lineker's and Match Of The Day's mess, the BBC still want to take your TV Licence even after you've long gone. All the plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just when you think it was all over about Gary Lineker, Professor Frank Furedi, Author and Sociologist kicks off todays show to discuss the decisions made around his comments and behaviour we also get Frank's views on how Lockdowns have turn the general public into germaphobes. Former Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police and a former ambassador of the child protection charity Kidscape Dai Davies also joins Mike to give us his expertise on the Gary Glitter case, following the news last night that he will be recalled to prison. With a new trio in town, Sir Simon Mayall KBE relates what he thinks of the AUKUS Deal following Rishi Sunak's trip to San Diego and announcing yesterday £5 billon extra funding for the UK's Military of Defence. Plus, if you were expecting to see a (Junior) Doctor, predict a backlog of two weeks says Consultant Oncologist Professor Karol Sikora as we enter day two of the Junior Doctor's Strikes.Of course this wouldn't be the Independent Republic of Mike Graham if we didn't discuss one of the UK's underlying issues that concern you, Craig MacKinlay, Conservative MP for South Thanet chats to Mike about the Migrant Bill after its passed last night and his thoughts on the ECHR and EU's handling of the matterFinally, ahead of the Budget tomorrow, we speak to business owner Mark Kent, the Chief Executive of the of Scotch Whisky Association who shares his hopes and expectations that he would like to see from Jeremy Hunt. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gary Lineker row continues as the Director General of the BBC rows back and apologises for the weekend sports outage. Meanwhile Suella Braverman orders police to protect free speech while the Ministry of Defence secures an extra £5bn in this week's Budget. Elsewhere Rishi Sunak enlists spies to help business counter Chinese tech threat on the eve of the Integrated Review being published while backbench Tory MPs express their unease of the Illegal Migrant bill to detain and deport child refugees. Mike gives his unique take on Netflix covering Prince Harry’s Nazi uniform shame in next series of The Crown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of the Reform Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the first British-Franco summit for the past five years as Rishi arrives in France to meet Emmanuel Macros to discuss trade, channel crossing and investments for the future. As delays for HS2 have been announced as rail line costs soar we talk to transport commentator Christian Wolmar to figure out when or if the project will ever be complete. Host of The What China Wants Podcast Sam Olsen returns to The Independent Republic to discuss todays front page story in The Telegraph newspaper as another day of The Lockdown Files as we find out today No 10 are beginning to consider the Wuhan leak theory after backlash. As the Home Office find an extra £2 billion to fund hotel rooms for asylum seekers we talk to Chairman of Migration Watch Alp Mehmet and Sir John Redwood MP on how feasible this will be. All that and so much more so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnist for The Sun & The Sunday Times Rod Liddle kicks off todays show to discuss the government's newly proposed plans to stop the channel crossings as it is revealed by the Telegraph today Britain has taken in the most refugees since Second World War, we also get Rod's views on The ongoing Lockdown Files. Social Policy Analyst and Writer Rakob Ehsan continues the migrant conversation with Mike, and as more than 200 have been arrested with drugs, guns and swords seized during county lines crackdown we speak to Detective Superintendent Rick Sewart, lead officer for the county lines crackdown at the Metropolitan police to discuss how the operation went for him and his team. As five councils launch a judicial review over ULEZ expansion we speak to Leader of Bromley Council Colin Smith to understand how he and his team are fighting back against Sadiq Khan's proposals. Matt Ridley from The Sun returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the sad passing of Legendary astrologer Mystic Meg who has passed away at the age of 80 and Conservative MP Marco Longhi closes the show to get his thoughts on the lockdown files, newly proposed migration rules and Mr Gary Lineker! All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.