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"Keep Your MOUTH SHUT!" | Burnham 'Open To Apology' For Britain's Role In Transatlantic Slave Trade
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- "Keep Your MOUTH SHUT!" | Burnham 'Open To Apology' For Britain's Role In Transatlantic Slave Trade
- Runtime
- 11:33
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Andy Burnham has said Britain is open to dialogue about a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, while rejecting financial reparations.
His comments come ahead of a Commonwealth leaders’ meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. Caribbean leaders continue to seek reparatory justice, while Burnham has proposed helping poorer countries through changes to debt repayment terms.
Duncan Barkes discusses the story with former Conservative minister Edwina Currie.
#news #andyburnham #kingcharles #reparations #commonwealth
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- "Deeply Embarrassing For Meghan Markle" | Met Did Not Share Intel Of Thomas With Overseas Police
- Runtime
- 9:55
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the Metropolitan Police’s handling of a 2019 letter containing allegations about Thomas Markle. The Met says it passed the letter to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s office but did not share the allegations with overseas law-enforcement agencies.
Separately, Mexican authorities reportedly searched a storage unit linked to Markle following allegations concerning child sexual abuse material. He has denied the earlier allegations made against him in the Philippines. The investigations have not established his guilt.
Duncan Barkes discusses the developments with royal biographer and Entitled author Andrew Lownie.
#news #thomasmarkle #metpolice #meghanmarkle #royalnews
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- "The Most BBC Thing Ever" | Celebrity Traitors Winners Give Prize Money To Refugee Charities
- Runtime
- 18:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft won Celebrity Traitors and split the £83,000 prize fund between two refugee charities. Ranganathan chose the Refugee Council, while Croft selected Choose Love, giving each organisation £41,500.
The celebrity edition awards winnings to contestants’ chosen charities. The Refugee Council welcomed the donation from Ranganathan, who is one of its patrons, saying the money would support its work helping refugees rebuild their lives in Britain.
Duncan Barkes discusses the charity choices with political commentator Ellie Hodges.
#news #celebritytraitors #thetraitors #bbc #refugees
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- "Rachel Reeves Has The Economic Acumen Of A Doorstop" | Former Labour Chancellor Backs EU Return
- Runtime
- 22:33
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Rachel Reeves says Britain’s future lies in the European Union, arguing that Brexit has left the country poorer, weaker and less secure. The former chancellor made the case in The Sunday Times ahead of a speech at Harvard.
Reeves says supporters of rejoining must demonstrate practical benefits. Her intervention comes ahead of the UK-EU summit on 20 November, with youth mobility and defence cooperation among the issues under discussion.
Duncan Barkes discusses the story with political strategist Peter Barnes.
#news #rachelreeves #brexit #europeanunion #ukpolitics
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- Talk Breakfast with Duncan Barkes | 01-Nov-26
- Runtime
- 3:58:16
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Join Duncan Barkes on Talk for a rip-roaring tear through the day's biggest stories.
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- 'Council Spends £50K On 'Tea Drinking Lessons, Small Talk Classes' And Day Trips For Asylum Seekers
- Runtime
- 10:31
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Lewisham Council awarded £52,744 across 36 grants under its Borough of Sanctuary scheme, according to a report based on a Freedom of Information request. One £1,500 award funded workshops covering small talk and tea traditions.
Other activities included Pilates and arts projects. Most funding came from central government grants. The council defended the spending as supporting integration, mental health and civic participation. Its published programme says many projects also welcome the wider community.
Duncan Barkes discusses the spending with retired Scotland Yard DCI Mike Neville.
#news #lewisham #immigration #asylumseekers #ukpolitics
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- Plank Of The Week with Kevin O'Sullivan | 1st November 2026
- Runtime
- 45:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Join Candice Holdsworth, Peter Bleksley, Chloe Dobbs and Ellie Hodges for a rapid-fire rundown of the week's biggest stories on PLANK OF THE WEEK.
* Thomas Markle scandal reveals why Meghan ditched him
* BBC gives Jewish producer £400k payout after anti-Semitism
* Half of Brits would not fight for their country
* Bedford council officer investigates child’s teddy bear cafe
* Labour saves families £21 with cheaper marmalade and gherkins
* Just Eat apologises for ridiculous AI mistake
* Veterans wearing poppies banned from Wetherspoons
* Santa sacked after painting Union Jack on house
* Mummy finally removed from museum over lack of consent
* NHS consultants to strike despite £25k pay rise
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- 'Their Salary Should Be TRIPLED!' | Basis MP Pay Increased To £98,600 In 2026 And May Rise Again!
- Runtime
- 26:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- MPs' basic annual salary rose by 5% to £98,599 in April 2026. The independent pay watchdog, IPSA, says its benchmarking points towards a salary of around £110,000 by the scheduled end of this Parliament. IPSA sets MPs' basic pay independently of government.
Duncan Barkes debates MPs' pay with political commentator Piers Pottinger.
#news #politics #ukpolitics #parliament #mp pay
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- "Never Believed The Hype About Shabana Mahmood" | Care-Worker Rules May Ease
- Runtime
- 30:29
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Most social care workers already living in the UK could be spared a proposed 15-year wait for permanent residency, according to the BBC. Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce her final settlement plans in Parliament in the coming week.
The proposals would generally increase the qualifying period from five to ten years, with longer waits for some lower-paid workers. Applying the changes to people already here has prompted opposition within Labour. The Home Office has not confirmed the final exemptions.
Duncan Barkes discusses the story with Blue Collar Conservatism founder and director Clark Vasey.
#news #immigration #shabanamahmood #socialcare #ukpolitics
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- “Meghan Markle Won’t Get Involved” As FBI Set To Investigate Father Thomas Over New Allegations
- Runtime
- 8:20
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Fresh allegations surrounding Thomas Markle Senior have intensified after material was reportedly discovered in a storage unit near his former home in Mexico. Markle denies wrongdoing and says he has been set up. The claims remain allegations and the provenance and ownership of the material are still disputed.
The Metropolitan Police has separately confirmed it received a letter in January 2019 containing allegations of offending outside the UK. The force says those allegations were not shared with other law-enforcement agencies at the time and it has now voluntarily referred its handling of the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Angela Levin says the situation is “horrific” for Meghan Markle and believes the Duchess of Sussex is unlikely to get involved publicly while the allegations surrounding her father remain unresolved.
#news #meghanmarkle #thomasmarkle #royalfamily #princeharry #talktv
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- “If It Acts Like A REGIME, It Is A Regime” | Poland Plunged Into Constitutional CRISIS
- Runtime
- 24:59
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Poland has been plunged into a fresh constitutional crisis after riot police were deployed around the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw following the suspension of its president, Bogdan Święczkowski, and deputy president Bartłomiej Sochański. Protesters gathered outside the court and three people were detained, while President Karol Nawrocki abandoned a trip to Senegal and returned to Warsaw as the confrontation escalated.
The dispute is part of a long-running battle over Poland's judiciary. Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is trying to restore the rule of law after controversial judicial changes made under the previous Law and Justice government. His opponents accuse the government of trying to seize control of the court, while the Tribunal's official social-media account described events as a “coup d’état”. Legal experts remain divided over the legitimacy of the suspension.
Alex Phillips and poltical strategist Peter Barnes discuss t...
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- 'They’re EVIL, They’re A Regime... Is This An EU Coup?' | Poland Faces Constitutional CRISIS!
- Runtime
- 15:19
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Poland has been plunged into a fresh constitutional crisis after riot police were deployed around the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw following the suspension of its president, Bogdan Święczkowski, and deputy president Bartłomiej Sochański. Protesters gathered outside the court and three people were detained, while President Karol Nawrocki abandoned a trip to Senegal and returned to Warsaw as the confrontation escalated.
The dispute is part of a long-running battle over Poland's judiciary. Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is trying to restore the rule of law after controversial judicial changes made under the previous Law and Justice government. His opponents accuse the government of trying to seize control of the court, while the Tribunal's official social-media account described events as a “coup d’état”. Legal experts remain divided over the legitimacy of the suspension.
Emma Trimble and Alex Phillips discuss whether the confronta...
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- 'Meghan Has A Lot To Answer For' | FBI To Investigate Thomas Markle Senior Over Child Abuse Images?
- Runtime
- 6:42
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- New allegations have emerged against Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Senior, after reports of a second cache of alleged child sexual abuse material being discovered in a storage unit near his former home in Mexico. Markle strongly denies the allegations and has described claims against him as “sick lies”. Reports say material from the Mexican storage unit has now been passed to the FBI.
The controversy comes as the Metropolitan Police faces scrutiny over its handling of a 2019 letter containing allegations of offending outside the UK. The Met confirmed on October 29 that details contained in the letter were not shared with other law-enforcement agencies at the time and that it has now voluntarily referred its actions to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Duncan Barkes discusses with Amanda Devlin, current affairs commentator.
#news #meghanmarkle #thomasmarkle #royalfamily #princeharry #talktv
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- ‘If You Don’t Like Our Culture, DON’T Live Here!’ | Police Issue Halloween Advice
- Runtime
- 19:22
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Police and councils have issued Halloween guidance asking trick-or-treaters to respect households that do not want visitors.
Leicestershire Police is among the forces offering “No Trick or Treat” posters, with guidance noting that some residents may opt out because of vulnerability, financial pressures or religious and cultural beliefs.
Phil Dave argues that Halloween is part of British culture and says newcomers should integrate with the traditions of the country they choose to live in.
Duncan Barkes speaks with Talk presenter Phil Dave and former BBC presenter Alex Dyke.
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- ‘£150m For More Asylum Sites?’ | Charities Can Now Become LEAD SPONSORS For New Refugee Routes
- Runtime
- 11:03
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Charities can now apply to become lead sponsors under new refugee sponsorship routes, with the first arrivals expected in autumn 2027. The Home Office says the routes will be capped and controlled according to communities’ capacity to provide support.
The plans have prompted questions about accommodation, integration and long-term costs.
Duncan Barkes discusses with Robert Bates, research director at the Centre for Migration Control.
#news #immigration #refugees #asylum #publicspending
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- ‘Why Should Netflix Viewers Fund The BBC?’ | Licence Fee Could Top £200
- Runtime
- 7:34
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The TV licence fee could exceed £200 by 2031 if it continues rising with inflation, according to reported OBR forecasts. The projection comes as the BBC’s future funding is considered ahead of its next Royal Charter.
Proposals to broaden the licence fee have raised questions about whether more streaming viewers could be required to pay. No such extension has been agreed, while the current charter runs until the end of 2027.
Duncan Barkes discusses with Alex Dyke, former BBC presenter.
#news #tvlicence #licencefee #streaming #television
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- Alex Phillips | 31-Oct-26
- Runtime
- 2:28:49
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Join Alex Phillips on Talk for all the spicy takes you'll need.
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- ‘What Happened At Balmoral?’ | Police Examine Andrew, Epstein And Maxwell’s Visits
- Runtime
- 7:56
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Police Scotland has confirmed early-stage enquiries after receiving information about time Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spent at Balmoral. Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing relating to his association with Epstein.
Reports have linked the enquiries to allegations that women were trafficked to the estate, although police have not confirmed the details. The developments bring renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s connections and their impact on the royal family.
Rupert Bell questions why Andrew attracts so much of the attention surrounding Epstein and considers whether the King’s measures have reduced the reputational damage. Duncan Barkes discusses with Rupert Bell, royal correspondent.
#news #princeandrew #jeffreyepstein #balmoral #royalfamily
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- Talk Breakfast with Duncan Barkes | 31-Oct-26
- Runtime
- 3:58:48
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Join Duncan Barkes on Talk for a rip-roaring tear through the day's biggest stories.
- Title
- Grumpy Old Men | Jeremy Kyle Gets Marriage Counselling From Mark Wogan!
- Runtime
- 22:57
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Grumpy Old Men is BACK for the eighth episode of our brand new series!
Join Mark Wogan, Jeremy Kyle, Ash Gould and Steve Denyer every Saturday morning as four men of a certain age gather to discuss the important issues facing modern Britain.
Nothing is too trivial to ruin their entire week.
Expect strong opinions, petty grievances and unnecessary arguments. Four men. Zero filter. Hundreds of grievances.
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- "I HATE HIM!" New Meghan Markle Dad Shock KILLS Her Career | What Just Happened? Kevin O'Sullivan
- Runtime
- 45:11
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Kevin O'Sullivan, Samara Gill, Ash Gould and Kinsey Schofield review the week's biggest royal stories. What Just Happened to Harry & Meghan?
Meghan Markle's father has now been reported to the FBI after further illegal images were found at a storage unit he rented in Mexico, according to reports.
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- KNIFE-WIEDLING MIGRANT Threatens To Kill As He Attempts To Board UK-Bound Dinghy!
- Runtime
- 14:19
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Channel crossings have resumed after a three-week break, with footage of a knife-wielding man approaching a UK-bound dinghy prompting renewed debate about border enforcement.
Philip Kiszely criticises Labour’s immigration policy and argues that ministers are failing to address concerns about asylum accommodation. The discussion also examines the decision to scrap the Rwanda scheme and its intended deterrent effect.
Duncan Barkes discusses with Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum.
#news #immigration #smallboats #channelcrossings #asylum
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- 'Are They PIMPING Up DINGHIES Now?!' | Nigel Farage Criticises Small Boat Painted In Kurdish Colours
- Runtime
- 38:10
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A dinghy reportedly launched from Belgium painted in the colours of the Kurdish flag has drawn criticism from Nigel Farage, as Channel crossings resumed following a three-week break.
Home Office figures recorded 263 arrivals on Thursday 29 October. Reporting had not established whether the customised boat reached Britain, while the government says crossings are significantly lower than last year.
Duncan questions the response to the crossings, while Chloe argues for tougher enforcement and leaving the ECHR. Duncan Barkes discusses with political commentator, Chloe Dobbs.
#news #smallboats #channelcrossings #nigelfarage #immigration
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- Late Nights on Talk with Ash Gould and Mark Wogan LIVE | 30-Oct-26
- Runtime
- 2:58:50
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Ash Gould and Mark Wogan live on Talk from 22:00-01:00
- Title
- “An Attack On NORMAL LIFE!” | Angela Rayner's Workers' Rights Reforms Trigger Surge In Legal Claims
- Runtime
- 14:11
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Employment tribunal claims have surged by 55% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, following Labour’s workers’ rights reforms championed by Angela Rayner.
Lawyers warn the growing backlog could leave some cases waiting until 2030, with tribunals already struggling to cope. The rise may also be fuelled by AI tools making it easier to submit claims.
Kevin O’Sullivan interviews Former Political Editor for The Sun, Trevor Kavanagh.
#AngelaRayner #WorkersRights #EmploymentRightsAct #EmploymentTribunal #Labour #EmploymentLaw #TribunalClaims #UKBusiness #WorkplaceRights #UnfairDismissal #ZeroHoursContracts #ChatGPT #AI #UKPolitics #UKNews
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- Sell Halal Food Or Face DEATH THREATS? | Restaurant Owner Describes CHILLING Ordeal
- Runtime
- 9:19
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “Last week I sold my car to pay the rent.”
Restaurant owner Harman Singh Kapoor describes threats, alleged attacks and the financial pressure facing his family after refusing to serve halal meat.
He says people have demanded that he sell halal or close his restaurant, and says that his family received a threat naming a specific date.
“They know if they come in, if they’re dining in, if something happens, police is not going to help my customers or me.”
Despite losing customers and struggling to cover the rent, he says he is determined to keep the business open.
“My restaurant is my choice.”
#HarmanSinghKapoor #RestaurantOwner #Halal #ReligiousFreedom #SmallBusiness #Hammersmith #MetPolice #TalkTV
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- Peter Cardwell | 30-Oct-26
- Runtime
- 1:58:49
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Westminster insider Peter Cardwell scours the latest news from Parliament, featuring exclusive interviews with political heavyweights.
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- ‘Jew Hate SELLS Big Time!’ | Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Concerts Fury
- Runtime
- 9:12
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “Jew hate sells big time.”
Journalist and columnist Jake Wallis Simons joins Kevin O’Sullivan for a fierce discussion about Macklemore’s pro-Palestine concerts and the boundary between political activism and antisemitism.
Jake argues that hostility towards Israel is being rewarded in parts of the entertainment industry, while Kevin challenges the enthusiastic coverage of the shows.
“It’s just a carnival of Israelophobia.”
#Macklemore #Kneecap #Antisemitism #Israel #Palestine #PoliticalDebate #MusicAndPolitics #TalkTV
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- “Blokes Have Lost Their WAY!” | Misogynistic Influencers Branded A Public Health Threat
- Runtime
- 15:32
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Experts have warned that the manosphere is so toxic it should be treated like the tobacco industry, arguing that misogynistic influencers pose a public health threat and contribute to violence against women. They are calling for certain online content to be banned from social media.
Ian Collins interviews Cambridge University Society Of Women, Maeve Halligan.
#Manosphere #Misogyny #OnlineInfluencers #SocialMedia #ViolenceAgainstWomen #OnlineSafety #ToxicMasculinity #WomenSafety #SocialMediaBan #PublicHealth #UKNews
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- ‘We’ll Stop Hiring!’ | Pub Manager’s Warning After Budget
- Runtime
- 7:24
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “They gave us five quid and nicked 50 quid out the back of our pocket while we were looking the other way.”
Journalist and pub manager Rory Hanrahan delivers a furious Budget verdict, arguing that apparent support for hospitality has been undermined by the costs facing businesses.
He warns that rising employment costs threaten recruitment, first jobs and the training opportunities that help young people build careers.
“Local pubs will stop giving you that first job of the weekend.”
#Pubs #Hospitality #UKBudget #Labour #SmallBusiness #YouthEmployment #BritishPubs #TalkTV
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- Title
- ‘Andy Burnham Wants To Please EVERYONE!’ | Can Britain AFFORD This Leadership?
- Runtime
- 16:03
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “He wants to say yes to everyone. He wants to please everyone.”
Former Conservative adviser Leon Emirali questions whether the Government has the courage to make difficult economic decisions—or whether the desire to stay popular is holding it back.
“I’m not sure whether Healey and Burnham have really got the appetite or the guts to do that.”
He argues that high taxes discourage investment and risk-taking, while warning that ministers cannot indefinitely avoid choices that may upset their own MPs and voters.
Earlier, Resolution Foundation research director Lindsay Judge explains why weak earnings growth and long-standing investment problems are weighing on household incomes.
“Unpopular decisions are absolutely key to running the place.”
#Labour #UKBudget #NationalDebt #livingstandards #EconomicGrowth #BritishPolitics #TalkTV
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- Kevin O'Sullivan | 30-Oct-26
- Runtime
- 2:57:15
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- After a lifetime on Fleet Street, Kevin O'Sullivan tackles the big stories of the day, champions free speech and leads the war against woke.
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- ‘What’s Happened To This Country?’ | Labour MP’s Commons Apology Blasted
- Runtime
- 12:31
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “Where is the common sense?”
Isabel Oakeshott joins Kevin O’Sullivan to challenge the proportionality of Labour MP Tony Vaughan’s public apology to the House of Commons over his treatment of a former colleague.
In the statement, Vaughan apologises for initiating an unwelcome hug, taking her phone without consent and failing to explain abruptly ended calls.
He acknowledges breaching policy and says his behaviour had a continuing impact on her and her family.
“Oh, cry me a river.”
#Labour #HouseOfCommons #WorkplaceConduct #PoliticalDebate #IsabelOakeshott
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- Title
- “A Complete DISASTER!” | Fury As Labour Abandons Plans To Cut Britain's Benefits Bill
- Runtime
- 11:15
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- John Healey has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn after suggesting Labour would cut the benefits bill before the next election.
Downing Street denied the pledge, while Andy Burnham insisted there was no timetable for cuts. Meanwhile, forecasts suggest welfare spending will exceed £100 billion a year by 2028/29, with claimants set for a £6 billion boost.
Alex Phillips interviews Former Conservative Cabinet Minister, Sir John Redwood.
#JohnHealey #AndyBurnham #WelfareBill #BenefitsBritain #Labour #WelfareSpending #Benefits #UKBudget #Budget2026 #Taxpayers #PublicSpending #KemiBadenoch #ReformUK #UKPolitics #UKNews
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- Title
- Sikh Restaurant TERRORISED Over ‘No Halal’ Sign | London's Police Won’t Protect Him | Samara Gill
- Runtime
- 20:17
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Samara Gill returns to TalkTV to join Kevin O’Sullivan as Angela Rayner’s Employment Rights Act comes into force, triggering a 55% surge in employee lawsuits and a clause that could see bosses, and even pub landlords, sued over conversations someone overhears and finds offensive. Kevin calls it a “banter ban” and an assault on the British way of life; Samara warns it will clog an already backlogged tribunal system (77,000 cases pending) and bankrupt the small businesses that make up 95% of UK firms.
Then: the latest on Harman Singh Kapoor, owner of Singh’s Dining in Hammersmith, whose family has endured months of threats, egg attacks, stalking and abuse after putting a sign in his window saying he doesn’t serve halal meat. Following another attack on the restaurant this week, Kevin and Samara ask why the Met Police have repeatedly arrested Harman rather than those targeting his family – and why a laminated sheet of A4 paper has turned a family’s life into h...
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- ‘They’re Not Going To Let Him Go!’ | Will Andrew Face Further Scrutiny Over Epstein Links?
- Runtime
- 10:29
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “They ought to look wherever they can, frankly.”
Royal biographer Angela Levin discusses allegations of trafficking connected to a Scottish royal estate—and whether further scrutiny could lead to Andrew facing court.
Angela argues that the claims deserve examination, while Alex Phillips questions whether the latest developments will lead to action or amount to more noise.
“I don’t think they’re going to let him go and say, okay, mate, let’s leave it.”
#PrinceAndrew #AndrewMountbattenWindsor #RoyalFamily #Epstein #RoyalNews #TalkTV
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- Title
- ‘Stop Patronising Everybody!’ | Halloween ‘Inclusivity’ Guidance Blasted
- Runtime
- 6:43
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “This nation has gone insane.”
Kevin O’Sullivan challenges police and council Halloween guidance, questioning why children knocking on doors for sweets have become the subject of warnings about religious and cultural sensitivities.
Social policy analyst Dr Rakib Ehsan argues that authorities should focus on theft, burglary and antisocial behaviour—and questions whether these initiatives actually help bring communities together.
“They’re doing more harm than good.”
The discussion also challenges the assumption that minority communities need officials to anticipate offence on their behalf.
“We’ve got to stop patronising everybody like this.”
#Halloween #TrickOrTreat #Police #Council #CommunitySafety #BritishPolitics #TalkTV
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- Title
- 'Missiles And Drones, Can Britain STOP Them?' | Former Admiral's Defence Warning
- Runtime
- 7:43
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “In terms of European capability, we’re just gonna get smashed up.”
Former Royal Naval commander Rear Admiral Chris Parry joins Alex Phillips to deliver a stark warning about Britain’s military readiness, arguing that inadequate air defences leave cities and infrastructure vulnerable to missiles and drones.
“If drones are launched against this country, missiles are launched against it, we really don’t have a lot to be able to stop them.”
#Defence #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #AirDefence #NATO #UKSecurity #TalkTV
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- Title
- "There's A Difference Between Worship And Entertainment" | St Paul's Cathedral Event Faces Criticism
- Runtime
- 6:45
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Criticism has been directed at the use of St Paul's Cathedral for a "Fabric Nightclub"-themed orchestral event, with concerns raised over a damaging confusion between worship and entertainment within parts of the Church of England.
Claims that such events help draw people towards faith have been dismissed as naive, with the true motivation suggested to be financial rather than spiritual.
Comparisons have been drawn with similar controversial events held at other cathedrals, including "Raves in the Naves," which risk trivialising sacred spaces with histories tied to religious martyrdom.
Speaking with Former Chaplain to The Late Queen Dr Gavin Ashenden, Talk's Alex Phillips says: "Does that still make it okay to essentially use a cathedral, a sacred place of worship, as a venue?!"
#stpaulscathedral #churchofengland #alexphillips #talk
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- “Massive Risk For Free SPEECH!” | Ofcom Says All Over-16s May Need Photo ID To Use Social Media
- Runtime
- 5:08
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Social media users may need photo ID to prove they are over 16 under Ofcom’s plans for the Government’s upcoming ban on under-16s.
The regulator says current facial age checks are not accurate enough, meaning platforms could require passports, driving licences or digital ID. Privacy campaigners warn the proposals could create a national ID system by the back door.
Alex Phillips interviews Legal And Policy Officer At Big Brother Watch, Maya Thomas.
#Ofcom #SocialMediaBan #Under16s #AgeVerification #PhotoID #OnlineSafety #SocialMedia #TikTok #Instagram #Facebook #Snapchat #DigitalID #OnlinePrivacy #FreeSpeech #UKNews
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- "It Just Beggars Belief!" | Serious Questions Emerge Over Handling Of Thomas Markle Letter
- Runtime
- 13:16
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The Metropolitan Police said it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog because it failed to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies.
It comes as police in the Philippines investigate suspected child sex abuse images reportedly found at Thomas Markle Sr’s former home.
Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, on Friday told The Sun he found a stash of child sex abuse images belonging to their father at his former home in the Philippines and reported it to local police and the FBI.
Speaking with Former Head Of Royal Protection Dai Davies, Talk's Ian Collins says: "It seems rather clumsy!"
#thomasmarkle #police #iancollins #talk
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- Title
- Ian Collins | 30-Oct-26
- Runtime
- 2:58:20
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Charm, wit and sophistication personified, Ian Collins, cuts through the echo-chamber with hard-hitting monologues and stimulating debates.
- Title
- "We're Not As Well Off As We Think!" | Economic Warning Sparks Debate
- Runtime
- 8:55
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The Government is working “flat out” to cut the ballooning costs of welfare spending, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has insisted after the Chancellor faced scrutiny about the rising costs of benefits in wake of the Budget.
John Healey was repeatedly pressed about the cost of welfare by broadcasters, after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warned sickness and disability benefits could cost £100 billion a year before the end of the decade.
But Treasury officials pushed back against media interpretations of Mr Healey’s responses which suggested he wanted the bill to start falling before the next election.
Speaking with Comedian and Broadcaster Steve N Allen, Talk's Ian Collins says: "The weakest decade since records began!"
#labour #budget #iancollins #talk
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- Title
- "It's Pure Political Cowardice!" | Welfare Reform Stalled Over Fear Of Backlash
- Runtime
- 7:40
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The Government is working “flat out” to cut the ballooning costs of welfare spending, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has insisted after the Chancellor faced scrutiny about the rising costs of benefits in wake of the Budget.
John Healey was repeatedly pressed about the cost of welfare by broadcasters, after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warned sickness and disability benefits could cost £100 billion a year before the end of the decade.
But Treasury officials pushed back against media interpretations of Mr Healey’s responses which suggested he wanted the bill to start falling before the next election.
Speaking with Campaigns Director at the TaxPayers' Alliance William Yarwood, Talk's Alex Phillips says: "Why am I not gaming the system like everybody else?"
#labour #budget #alexphillips #talk
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- Title
- “A Do-Nothing BUDGET!” | Chancellor U-Turns On Wanting To Cut Welfare 48 Hours After Budget
- Runtime
- 16:33
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- John Healey has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn after suggesting Labour would cut the benefits bill before the next election.
Downing Street denied the pledge, while Andy Burnham insisted there was no timetable for cuts. Meanwhile, forecasts suggest welfare spending will exceed £100 billion a year by 2028/29, with claimants set for a £6 billion boost.
Alex Phillips interviews the Director of Popular Conservatism, Mark Littlewood.
#JohnHealey #AndyBurnham #WelfareBill #BenefitsBritain #Labour #WelfareSpending #Benefits #UKBudget #Budget2026 #Taxpayers #PublicSpending #KemiBadenoch #ReformUK #UKPolitics #UKNews
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- "111,000 Jobs Lost In Hospitality!" | Budget Policies Blamed For Business Collapse
- Runtime
- 12:59
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Major departmental spending cuts are coming down the line to pay for the Government’s policies at next year’s spending review, John Healey has indicated.
The Chancellor warned that the UK faces more “hard decisions” about its spending priorities in the coming years, after delivering his first Budget.
He hit back against accusations it was too modest, saying: “I’d fundamentally contest that this is not a significant Budget.”
Speaking with Financial Advisor and Markets Commentator David Buick, Talk's Jeremy Kyle says: "We are on a precipice!"
#labour #budget #jeremykyle #talk
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- Title
- “Completely Pathetic” | Isabel Oakeshott Obliterates Angela Rayner Over New Law
- Runtime
- 10:14
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has dismissed claims that Labour’s Employment Rights Bill amounts to a "banter ban" as "made-up nonsense," stating the reforms are designed to protect workers from harassment and abuse rather than police free speech.
Isabel Oakeshott joins Talk’s Jeremy Kyle to discuss this further.
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#angelarayner #labour #woke
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- Alex Phillips | 30-Oct-26
- Runtime
- 2:58:19
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Join Alex Phillips on Talk for all the spicy takes you'll need.
- Title
- ‘Frankly, It Is DISGUSTING!’ | Shove Row Sparks Fury Over Political ‘Bullying’
- Runtime
- 19:35
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “Frankly, it is disgusting.”
A disputed allegation that Nigel Farage shoved a Liberal Democrat MP sparks a furious debate over political scrutiny and personal attacks.
The host challenges what the footage shown establishes and argues that opponents should confront Farage’s policies, not resort to what she describes as “personal bullying”.
“Pick apart his political arguments, counter his ideologies, challenge his policies.”
New Culture Forum senior fellow Philip Kiszely joins the discussion, arguing that demonising political opponents risks damaging more than parliamentary debate.
#NigelFarage #ReformUK #LibDems #PoliticalDebate #BritishPolitics #TalkTV
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- Title
- ‘I Was Dragged Like A RAG DOLL!’ | Racist Abuse From ‘ANTI-RACISTS’ | Influencer’s SHOCKING Account
- Runtime
- 10:36
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- “I was dragged around like a rag doll.”
Political influencer Based and Bougie describes allegedly being attacked while carrying a Union Jack at a pro-Palestine march, saying her phone was thrown to the ground and some footage was lost.
She also alleges that people she identifies as Stand Up To Racism protesters subjected her to a racist slur.
“You shouldn’t even be using that word whilst holding a sign that says stand up to racism.”
An independent Reform UK supporter, she discusses political hostility, her support for Nigel Farage and why she wants more people to vote.
#BasedAndBougie #Racism #PoliticalDebate #UnionJack #Protest #ReformUK #TalkTV
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