Morning Glory

Leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off today's show to discuss the ongoing cost of living and energy crisis, and what the next PM needs to do in order to improve the state of the nation. Dr Laurence Gerlis joins shortly after to discuss how a new app is being created in order to minimise NHS waiting times - is this a waste of money when compared to the track and trace app? Former Detective Chief Inspector and author of a new report for the Policy Exchange David SPencer joins The Independent Republic for the first time to discuss Priti Patel's new demands for police to start getting back to basics and avoid the woke agenda. After a weekend of crime at Notting Hill carnival where 209 arrests were made, former Chief Exec of The Notting Hill carnival and criminal barrister Dr Claire Holder joins Mike to discuss what needs to be done in order to turn the now unmanageable carnival back into an orderly celebration, and Paris correspondent at the Times Adam Sage closes the show to discuss the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, Adam recalls being one of the first reporters to respond to the scene. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chairman of BrexitWatch Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss the ongoing problems with violent crime across the country, how Albanian gangs are offering migrants free minibus rides to Channel crossing points and why the EU seem to be losing the will to back Ukraine. Security Specialist Will Geddes joins shortly after to discuss how easy it is in this country to gain access to a firearm amidst the devestating story of the murder of a 9 year old girl in Liverpool this week due to a gang member with a gun. Headteacher Sacred Heart School London Serge Cafie pays his first visit to The Independent Republic of Mike Graham to look ahead at tomorrow's GCSE results, we ask to what extent the pandemic and lockdown has affected his students as well as how Serge has tackled a growing problem with students carrying knives into school. Former Met Police Detective Maggie Olivers joins shortly after to discuss how on earth Rotherham has become the new city of culture for children despite the ongoing grooming gang scandals around the area and beyond. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Commentator at the Daily Mail Dan Hodges kicks off today's show to discuss growing criticism aimed at water companies over beach sewage spills, and why alarm bells are ringing for Labour after 400,000 join cost-of-living movement in two weeks. Social Policy Analyst and Writer Rakib Ehsan joins shortly after to discuss a record 1295 migrants crossing the channel illegally into our country yesterday, and why Albanian criminals deported for drugs and violence are sneaking back into the UK. Journalist and Author Laura Dodsworth returns to The Independent Republic for her weekly lowdown, this week Laura takes aim at Anthony Fauci and Prince Charles, tune in to find out why! And Chairman of the Police & Crime Committee at the London Assembly Susan Hall closes the show to discuss the country's ever increasing violent crime epidemic and why London Mayor Sadiq Khan continues to let his city down more than most in his efforts to mitigate the issue. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Government Minister Ann Widdecombe kicks off today's show to discuss Conservative voters“sellers’ remorse” over the ousting of Boris Johnson and would prefer him as prime minister over the two leadrship candidates according to focus group research and polling from The Times. Former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley joins shortly after to discuss recent MoJ figures on knife and weapon offences as violent crime continues within the capital and increasingly beyond. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly half hour discussion with Mike Graham, and Laurence Fox closes the show to discuss his upcoming role as Hunter Biden, all that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and Sociologist Frank Furedi kicks off tomorrows show to discuss how modern slavery laws are becoming the ‘biggest loophole’ for migrants and why Supermarket Iceland's attempts to roll out an interest-free loan scheme to help shoppers amid the cost-of-living crisis simply wont work in the long run. Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, and Former Minister of State for Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Mark Francois MP joins shortly after to discuss why RAF jobs boss has quit amid claims 'offers to white men are paused to meet diversity targets'. Criminal Defence Lawyer, Author & Commentator Nick Freeman returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how cyclists could be forced to have number plates and insurance amidst new road law implementations. Senior Partner at Collins Solicitors Des Collins joins Mike shortly after to discuss his efforts in representing 1500 individuals who were subject to the infected blood victims who are now set to receive £100,000 each in compensation and Political Commentator Reem Ibrahim closes the show to discuss the shocking news that Dundee City Council have appointed a man as a ‘period dignity officer’. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from the Conservative leadership race as just three contenders remain. Conservative MP Andrew Bowie joins Mike shortly after from College Green to discuss why he is giving his full support to Rishi Sunak in the leadership race. As inflation hits a 40 year high in this country, personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how we can make our pounds stretch further during these difficult times. Former Conservativer MEP David Bannerman kicks off the second hour to discuss his efforts to get Boris Johnson on the ballot box despite his resignation, Conservative MP Alicia Kearns joins shortly after from College Green to explain why she's backing candidate Penny Mordaunt, Chairman of Britpac Henry Bolton joins Mike to discuss the shocking amount of illegal migrants who have crossed this channel this year alone as figures soar to 15,000, and travel correspondent for The Times Ben Clatworthy closes the show to discuss the ongoing travel chaos in the air, on our roads and on the railways. All that and so much more, so tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.