Is Britain Broken?

Mark Dolan examines Britain’s collapsing burglary detection rates with Nigel Evans Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, as critics warn theft is becoming effectively decriminalised nationwide. He also explores soaring phone thefts, with charge rates below one per cent, leaving criminals increasingly brazen and victims furious. The Former Defence & Foreign Minister & Former Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood joins to assess Iran’s fiery threats, American military planning, and the growing danger around the Strait of Hormuz. Claire Coutinho MP, the Shadow Energy Secretary & Shadow Minister for Equalities discusses Labour’s proposed equality law changes, warning a new socio-economic duty could sideline aspirational middle-class families. Finally, Lord Michael Gove The Editor Of The Spectator & Former Senior Conservative Cabinet Memberreacts to the biggest stories, with four key themes: crime, policing failure, security risks, and class politics..Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.