Morning Glory

Chairman of The Freedom Association and Former MEP David Bannerman kicks off todays show to discuss Liz Truss' return into the public sphere after her abrupt resignation last year, former defence minister Gerald Howarth joins shortly after to echo Truss' return with particular regard made to her plans to reignite her China row in a fresh challenge to Rishi Sunak. Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly discussion with Mike with a particular focus on last week's revelation that the army spied on lockdown critics in an operation that targeted politicians and high-profile journalists like Peter who raised doubts about pandemic response. Host of What China Wants podcast Sam Olsen returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the Chinese spying balloon saga and how it has deflated efforts to mend US-China relations, Annabel Denham from the Institute of Economic Affairs closes the show to discuss her recent piece in the Spectator that outlines what striking workers don’t tell you about public sector pay as the biggest-ever round of NHS strikes gets under way today. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor of CapX John Ashmore kicks off today's show to reflect on TalkTV's exclusive interview with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last night as he assures the country on his confidence in the Rwanda policy and the conservative party's mission to solve the migrant crisis. Travel Editor for The Independent Simon Calder joins shortly after to discuss why drivers are facing a 40 mile detour to get around a 200m stretch of road works in what is being labelled the 'Road To Hell'. Commissioning Editor at The Spectator Mary Wakefield makes her debut on The Independent Republic to discuss her recent piece explaining where she thinks the Met Police are going wrong. Independent energy Consultant Kathryn Porter joins shortly after to discuss Ofgem ordering British Gas to stop force-fitting prepayment meters, Adam Coleman from The New York Post returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest stories from across the pond and TalkTV Presenter and former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries closes the show to discuss her exclusive interview with Boris Johnson live tonight at 8pm! All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as teachers continue their nationwide strike, we discuss how it's affecting parents and children alike. Diary Editor for The Spectator James Heale joins shortly after to share his thoughts on Rishi Sunaks first 100 days in Downing Street as Prime Minister. Author and journalist Frank Furedi returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the nationwide strikes causing turmoil in this country, we also ask Frank's thoughts on the spying of lockdown critics and journalists by our very own military. A new investigation by the Times has revealed how British Gas debt agents are breaking into homes of vulnerable people, we speak to head of investigations Paul Morgan- Bentley to get to the bottom of this shocking story. We also go live to the Bank of England as they announce new interest rates today with Business Editor at The SPectator Martin Vander Weyer closing the show to express his concerns at rising interest rates and the looming recession. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of The Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss 'Walkout Wednesday' as Britain is hit by the biggest day of action in over a decade. Professor Len Shackleton from The Institute of Economic Affairs continues the conversations as well as a solution to our rail woes that aren't necessarily tied up to re nationalisation. Former MEP Ben Habib returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the shocking failures of our immigration and parole board as murders by asylum seekers continue. Police officers were called by the ambulance service shortly after 5pm on Tuesday after a report that a dog had attacked a child in the back garden of a property in Broadlands, Netherfield, we speak to dog behaviourist Stan Rawlinson to understand what needs to be done to deter any more attacks from happening. and former Conservative MP Nick De Bois closes the show to recap today's Prime Minister's Questions. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Writer and commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off todays show to discuss teachers' vote to strike for seven days in February and March and how that will affect parents and students across the country, and why Rishi Sunak has blocked Nicola Sturgeon’s gender reforms. Former Met Police Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab joins shortly after to discuss the multiple chances the Met Police missed to stop rapist David Carrick in his tracks and how the nation is losing faith in the police force. Executive head at St Thomas the Apostle college and consultative head at Sacred heart school Serge Cefai returns to the Independent Republic to further discuss his dismay at the recent teachers strike announcement. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride MP joins Mike to discuss the latest ONS labour market statistics as UK pay surges 6.4 percent but real wages have dropped to 2.6 percent. Author Laura Dodsworth returns to the Independent Republic for her weekly lowdown and takedown of wokery and London Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley and the deputy leader of the GLA Conservatives Peter Fortune closes the show to discuss how Sadiq Khan has made ‘false and dishonest’ statements to the London Assembly and manipulated ULEZ results. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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