Men in women’s toilets, domestic abusers freed early and a former neo-Nazi standing for the Tories — plus Labour’s votes-at-16 plan risks unleashing a wave of Gaza independents’

‘New official guidance confirms that single-sex toilets and changing rooms must be organised according to biological sex — but Green-run Lambeth Council is already considering whether it can refuse to comply.Meanwhile, more than 9,000 domestic abusers are expected to be released early over three years under Labour’s prison scheme — despite fears that victims could face revenge attacks and the perpetrators have a high risk of reoffending.Kemi Badenoch defends the selection of former neo-Nazi activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a Conservative council candidate, arguing that he has been rehabilitated and now campaigns against antisemitism and extremism. But should redemption automatically qualify someone for public office?Also: Labour’s plan to give 16 and 17-year-olds the vote could backfire spectacularly, with new figures suggesting younger voters may help elect more pro-Gaza independent candidates rather than deliver the electoral boost Labour expected.And Julia and Brendan remember Rod Liddle while condemning the cruelty of those celebrating his death online.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.