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- Yesterday30 min
Social Media Ban: Protecting Children or State Overreach?
Should under-16s be banned from social media? With Keir Starmer unveiling plans for sweeping new restrictions on children’s access to social media, Britain is facing a major debate over online safety, parental responsibility, free speech and the role of Big Tech.Harrison Allman-Varty, Leader of Reform UK on Elmbridge Borough Council, reacts to the proposed ban and asks whether the Government is right to intervene or whether parents, not politicians, should be making these decisions.In a head-to-head debate, Ben Kingsley from SafeScreens argues the restrictions are needed to protect children from harmful content, addiction and online exploitation, while Jack Coulson warns the plans could set a dangerous precedent for privacy, freedom and state control of the internet.Meanwhile, Middle East correspondent Patrick Cockburn joins us after the United States and Iran announced a deal to end military operations, with Donald Trump declaring “let the oil flow”. We’ll discuss whether the ceasefire will hold, what it means for global stability and why oil prices have fallen sharply in response.Social media ban, under-16s, online safety, free speech, Big Tech, Trump, Iran ceasefire, Middle East conflict and oil prices. Should the Government decide what children can see online? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 days ago29 min
Starmer Under Siege: Resignation, Belfast Unrest & Right-Wing Splits
Is Keir Starmer losing control of Britain? With a Cabinet resignation, growing unrest in Northern Ireland and fresh divisions on the Right, pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister from every direction.Former Conservative MP and military expert Bob Seely reacts after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned in a major blow to the Government, raising serious questions about Labour’s handling of defence, military spending and national security.Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Alex Burghart discusses the fallout from the Belfast unrest, after fresh scrutiny of how migration has transformed parts of the city and renewed debate over integration, asylum policy and community tensions.Meanwhile, political commentator Liam Deacon examines growing fractures on the Right after claims that divisions involving Rupert Lowe could split anti-Labour voters and make it easier for Labour to remain in power.John Healey resignation, Starmer under pressure, Belfast unrest, migration, Northern Ireland, Rupert Lowe, Reform divisions and the future of the Right. Is Britain becoming harder to govern? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago29 min
Belfast Unrest: Why Don’t People Feel Heard?
How do Britons make their voices heard, and what happens when people feel nobody is listening? Following a second night of disorder in Belfast, questions are being asked about public anger, political representation and whether Britain’s institutions are responding to the concerns of ordinary people.Political commentator Chloe Dobbs reacts to the fallout from violent unrest after masked rioters set fires and targeted properties following the Belfast knife attack, as tensions over immigration, policing and community relations continue to escalate.Journalist Adam James Pollock, reporting from Northern Ireland, brings the latest from the ground as authorities struggle to restore order and politicians search for answers.We’ll also hear from Jamie Bryson, editor of Unionist Voice, and Mick Fealty, founding editor of Slugger O’Toole, on what is driving the unrest, whether political leaders have lost touch with public concerns, and how people can make their voices heard without violence.Belfast riots, migrant housing attacks, immigration, public anger, political representation, Northern Ireland, policing and civil unrest. Why do so many people feel unheard? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Economic Decline & the Belfast Horror
Is Britain in complete economic decline? And what does the horrific Belfast attack say about the state of the country? As fresh warnings emerge that unemployment could soar towards two million, Britain is facing growing questions over economic competence, public safety and government accountability.Samara Gill reacts to explosive claims that billions of pounds in taxpayer-backed Covid loans and foreign aid funding ended up in the hands of terrorists, organised criminals and hostile states. She also discusses the shocking attempted murder investigation in Belfast, after a man was arrested following what police described as a brutal attack that has sparked widespread concern.Economists Ewen Stewart and Christopher Snowdon examine fresh warnings from the CBI that growth is set to slow and unemployment could rise sharply. Is Britain heading towards another economic crisis, and who is responsible?Meanwhile, policing, crime and justice commentator Danny Shaw takes a deeper look at the Belfast attack, the attempted murder investigation, and what the case reveals about violent crime, policing and public confidence in the justice system.Billions to terrorists, Covid loans scandal, foreign aid waste, unemployment crisis, economic decline, Belfast attack, attempted beheading investigation, crime and public safety. Is Britain losing control? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
JD Vance, Henry Nowak & US Influence: Should America Shape British Politics?
Should the United States stay out of British politics? After a public row between senior British and American politicians over the Henry Nowak case, questions are growing about whether US figures are increasingly shaping political debates in the UK.Ameer Kotecha and Freddy Gray react after J. D. Vance weighed in on the Henry Nowak case, prompting David Lammy to reveal he personally called the US Vice President to challenge his comments. Is this healthy transatlantic debate or foreign interference in domestic politics?We also discuss comments from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who used a D-Day speech to warn Europe about mass migration, reigniting arguments over borders, sovereignty and the future of the West.Meanwhile, consultant paediatrician Sanjiv Nichani joins us as the Government considers tougher restrictions on children’s access to social media, with proposals reportedly being examined to extend bans and protections for young people online.Plus, Middle East expert Emily Schrader analyses the rapidly escalating conflict after Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation.JD Vance, Henry Nowak, David Lammy, US influence, migration, social media bans, Israel-Iran tensions. Should America be shaping Britain’s biggest political debates? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Does British Politics Need More 'Normal People?'
Does British politics need more 'normal people?' As campaigning begins for the Makerfield by-election, Ian Collins examines the state of UK politics, the public mood, and whether Westminster is becoming increasingly disconnected from voters.He's joined by broadcaster and journalist Michael Crick to analyse the situation so far, following some of the candidates appearing on Question Time.Meanwhile, the White House has waded in on the case of Henry Nowak, calling on the UK to address concerns around two-tier policing. Spokesman for Republican Overseas UK, Erol Morkoç, discusses what the intervention could mean for US-UK relations.Plus, to mark National Fish and Chip Day, Ian speaks to Gary Lewis, president of the National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association, about the nation's favourite dish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago32 min
Justice for Henry Nowak? Two-Tier Policing and Protests
What does justice for Henry Nowak look like? Ian Collins examines the Southampton protest near the home of the 18-year-old's killer, where eleven police officers were injured, and asks what the unrest reveals about public anger, policing and community safety.Former policing minister Damian Green and former government political violence adviser Lord Walney discuss Keir Starmer’s response to Nigel Farage’s claim that the UK has a “two-tier policing” system and what the row means for law and order, protest policing and political debate in Britain.Meanwhile, it's reported families would have to reduce meat and dairy consumption in order to meet climate targets set by Ed Miliband. Claire Ogley, head of campaigns, policy and research at The Vegan Society, shares her view on veganism, food policy, climate change and the impact of diet on the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago33 min
Could Reform UK Take Power? Plus Henry Nowak Bodycam Footage Sparks Questions
Do you believe Reform will win the next general election? The UK's leading pollster says it is increasingly likely.Ian Collins is joined by Sir John Curtice, Professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde and polling expert, to discuss Reform UK’s rise, the latest general election polling, and the shifting landscape of British politics.Meanwhile, chief political writer at Spiked, Brendan O'Neill, reacts to the release of police bodycam footage showing Henry Nowak telling officers he couldn't breathe as they arrested him, after his killer claimed the 18-year-old had been racist.Plus, Ecotricity founder Dale Vince responds to research showing the UK's green economy is expanding rapidly and is now worth more than £100 billion a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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