Morning Glory

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.