Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott to discuss Andy Burnham's speech, where he focused on plans to devolve power to local regions. Meanwhile reports suggest Keir Starmer could be considered for the role of NATO secretary general.Ricky Freelove, creative social news editor at The Sun, reveals that thousands of deported migrants are returning to Britain within years of being removed.Plus, Emma Jane Taylor, campaigner and founder of charity Project 90-10, shares her reaction to the disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edwards launching an online blog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former political editor of The Sun, Trevor Kavanagh, to analyse Keir Starmer’s first Prime Minister’s Questions since announcing his resignation, where Kemi Badenoch described Andy Burnham as a pair of eyelashes and a black t-shirt. Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, reacts to more than 1,000 schools closing due to soaring temperatures in the UK, as June records are broken.Plus, Scottish Conservative MSP Craig Hoy, shares his view on the controversy surrounding the SNP’s Lara Bird, who has been criticised for accepting a prestigious scholarship to train as a barrister before abandoning her legal career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, to discuss the likelihood of Andy Burnham becoming the next Prime Minister, as he's been pictured taking a selfie with Labour MPs in Westminster Hall.Harry Cole, editor-at-large at The Sun, offers his analysis of who Burnham might appoint to a future Cabinet and whether any senior Labour figures are prepared to challenge the former Mayor of Greater Manchester.Plus, Rear Admiral Chris Parry, ex-Nato and Royal Navy Commander, shares his views on the Government’s defence spending and the state of the UK’s armed forces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest reaction after Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader, setting out the path for a new Prime Minister.Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the MP for Makerfield and has officially launched his bid to lead the Labour Party.Kevin is joined by former Labour adviser Matthew Torbitt and former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.Plus, fashion commentator Amber Graafland gives her view on the potential new leader's dress sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan breaks down the results of the Makerfield by-election.Labour's Andy Burnham won the seat with 24,927 votes, ahead of Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, who secured 15,696 votes.The Conservative's Michael Winstanley received only 2% of the vote share, whilst Restore Britain claimed 7%.Kevin is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill, former political editor of The Sun, Trevor Kavanagh, and Labour MP Graham Stringer, to analyse the result and what's next for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, to discuss the leadership of the Labour Party and what the political future holds for Keir Starmer.Mark Littlewood, director at Popular Conservatism, shares his view on England fans at the World Cup potentially being removed for chants against Keir Starmer.Plus, Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective, gives his expert analysis on the decision not to charge the brother of Henry Nowak's killer for lying to the police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, to discuss pro-migrant campaigners claiming they influenced a CBBC TV show on attitudes towards asylum seekers, which the BBC denies.Robert Bates, research director at the Centre for Migration Control, reacts to breaking news in the English Channel where a Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht.Plus, volunteer for the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony, Jo-Anne Lovemore, criticises plans that could see Dartmoor ponies put down as part of controversial biodiversity proposals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kevin O’Sullivan unpacks all the news of the day surrounding Starmer banning social media for under 16s and the survival of Starmer with the upcoming Makerfield by-election.He speaks with Robert Jenrick, Karl Turner, and Nicole Lampert about the big political stories of the day.Karl Turner looks at Keir Starmer’s position and the proposed social media ban, Robert Jenrick discusses immigration and Reform UK activity in Makerfield, and Nicole Lampert talks through the social media ban and the pro-Palestine protests in Edgware on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, chairman of the Great British Political Action Committee, to discuss Keir Starmer declaring he will fight Andy Burnham if a Labour leadership contest takes place.Former head of MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, reacts to the resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, over the Government's defence spending.Plus, Talk presenter Samara Gill gives her view on UK migration and the country's immigration policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest from Belfast after riots broke out in Northern Ireland last night.The unrest follows an attack on Stephen Ogilvie, who has lost one of his eyes and suffered wounds to his head, face and back.A Sudanese suspect has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article without good reason and making threats to kill an NHS worker.Kevin is joined by Baroness Foster, former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Nuala McAllister, Alliance Party Member of the Legislative Assembly and Talk presenter Samara Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan discusses the arrest of a Sudanese man, after a knife attack in Belfast.The Home Office said the man is on leave to remain in the UK after entering in 2023 and claiming asylum.The victim is in a serious condition with wounds to his back, face and eyes. Footage from the scene appears to show members of the public confronting the attacker, including one witness armed with a hurling stick.Kevin is joined by Caoimhe Quinn, reporter at U105 in Belfast, Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective and Brendan O'Neill, chief political writer at Spiked Online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk Presenter Samara Gill to discuss the case of Henry Nowak, after it was revealed his family were concerned police would paint him as an aggressor in the days following his murder.Former US Diplomat, Jim Jatras, shares his view on David Lammy calling US Vice-President JD Vance to tell him he was wrong, after Vance commented on the murder of Henry Nowak and migration in the UK.Plus, historian and former board member of the International Churchill Society, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, reacts to historic figures including Sir Winston Churchill being replaced on banknotes by wildlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Duncan Barkes sits in for Kevin O'Sullivan. He's joined by Tobias Ellwood, former chair of the Defence Select Committee, to examine the Ministry of Defence requiring an additional £28 billion to fund pledges in an upcoming defence review.Lord Hayward, Conservative peer and pollster, analyses the biggest stories of the day including last night's Makerfield Question Time and questions around the leadership of the Labour Party.Plus, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, chair of the public accounts committee, shares his view on warnings that the UK asylum system could be nearing collapse, amid concerns over bureaucracy, mismanagement and billions of pounds in public spending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Mark Dolan sits in for Kevin O'Sullivan to ask, does Britain have two-tier policing?Following the murder of Henry Nowak, protests erupted in Southampton after the release of police bodycam footage, leaving eleven police officers injured.Mark is joined by former police officer Norman Brennan, journalist Nuriyah Khan and Talk presenter Alex Phillips, as they discuss Keir Starmer’s response to Nigel Farage’s claim that the UK operates a two-tier policing system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Dolan discusses the controversial Henry Nowak case, asking the question: Was Henry Nowak the victim of anti-white racism?Mark was first joined by former police officer Chris Phillips, who argued that police officers responded to the immediate incident at hand, challenging claims that race influenced the response.The debate continued with insights from barrister Sir Michael Ellis, who offered legal analysis on the case and its wider implications.We were then joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, who described the situation as “disgraceful” and voiced strong concerns over how the case has been handled.A lively and thought-provoking discussion examining policing, race, justice, and the public reaction to one of the most debated cases of the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Dolan sits in for Kevin O'Sullivan on Talk Drive. He's joined by political editor at The Critic Henry Hill and former Labour adviser Matthew Torbitt.They discuss the latest release of Peter Mandelson files, which revealed the former US Ambassador said the government would 'never regret' appointing him to the role.Plus, Newcastle-under-Lyme Council leader Jonathan Gullis reacts to a poll suggesting Reform UK now has as much support among union members as Labour, as well as Jeremy Clarkson’s claim that there are no Labour-supporting farmers left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk’s International Editor Isabel Oakeshott joins Drive, alongside Robert Bates from the Centre for Migration Control, as Talk obtains close-up footage from Dunkirk in northern France, after nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel over the Bank Holiday weekend.Also, Deputy Leader of Reform UK Richard Tice reacts to the news that the Manchester Airport brothers will not face a retrial for attacking a police officer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by leader of Advance UK Ben Habib and former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley, to discuss the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. Police have apologised for arresting the teenager whilst he bled to death, after he was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife.Plus, a review has warned that one in six young people in the UK could be out of work, education or training, known as NEETs, within five years unless urgent action is taken.Then, Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, analyses the moment Dame Helen Mirren was accosted by a pro-Palestine supporter and called an "evil Zionist b****." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former Labour spokesman James Matthewson, to give his view on Tony Blair criticising Keir Starmer for having no "coherent plan" for the UK in an essay.Maurice Cousins, campaign director at Net Zero Watch, reacts to South West Water asking parents to only fill paddling pools half way, despite having full reservoirs.Plus, Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser provides his opinion on a witness doubting Nicola Sturgeon's claim that she knew nothing about the motorhome bought by her estranged husband Peter Murrell, using embezzled SNP money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan, he's joined by Gerry Hassan, writer and political commentator, to analyse Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP.Criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt gives his view as figures show the number of rapists avoiding prison has risen by two-thirds in three years, following outrage after boys were spared jail for the rape of two girls in Hampshire.Plus, Conservative MP Robbie Moore, reacts to Baroness Casey’s concerns that not enough progress has been made since the Rotherham child sexual abuse inquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, to analyse the shocking moment a reporter was confronted by migrants waiting to cross the English Channel to the UK in a small boat.Child sexual abuse survivor Chris Tuck, reacts to the case of teenage boys who've been spared jail over the rape of two girls.Plus, John Boothman, political correspondent at the Sunday Times in Scotland, gives his view on Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, after he admitted stealing £400,000 from the SNP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan, he's joined by Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled, to discuss reports that police are investigating claims of sexual misconduct allegedly involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Political commentator Chloe Dobbs shares her analysis on five people being arrested over alleged fraud in the local elections in Tameside, where Angela Rayner is the local MP for Ashton-under-Lyne.Plus, former Met Police Detective, Mike Neville, examines a case involving schoolboys who have avoided prison despite raping a 15-year-old girl and attacking another at knifepoint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the latest ONS immigration figures are released, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott on Talk Drive, who reveals the truth about what is happening in northern France as the UK braces for a busy weekend of Channel crossings.Baroness Claire Fox discusses the gender ruling as the Government finally releases its guidance, and TV presenter Richard Madeley gives his insider view of El Salvador’s brutal prison system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill to discuss growing public concern in Bournemouth over the use of migrant hotels, as well as fathers in Afghanistan selling their children. Alan Miller, co-founder of the Together Declaration, shares his reaction to Keir Starmer’s digital ID proposals. Plus, Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective, gives his view after a one-year-old girl was recorded as a crime suspect for inflicting a "minor injury" on another child in Kent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Baroness Kate Hoey, independent peer and Brexiteer, to discuss Labour confirming Andy Burnham as their candidate in the Makerfield by-election, whilst Reform have unveiled local plumber Robert Kenyon as their representative.Dame Caroline Dineage MP, chairwoman of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, gives her view on brides from Married At First Sight alleging they were raped by the husbands they were matched with on the Channel 4 show.Plus, Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, discusses a teenager who arrived in the UK from Syria in 2023, being convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman in a portable toilet in Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Mark Francois MP, shadow defence minister, to discuss Andy Burnham claiming he isn't proposing re-joining the European Union, despite previously stating he wants to see a return to the EU.Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, shares his view on Justice Secretary David Lammy’s proposal for tougher punishments for parents whose children break the law.Plus, Rebecca Ryan, campaign director at Defund the BBC, gives her verdict on the BBC's new director general Matt Brittin, after he warned the broadcaster will need to make cuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan reacts to Keir Starmer's warning ahead of the Unite the Kingdom march in London. The Prime Minister said the government will use the "full force of the law" when hatred manifests as violence, adding that he will "act decisively against hatred."Kevin is joined by Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin and Independent MP Karl Turner for their analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by The Sun’s political editor Jack Elsom and Talk reporter Samara Gill for the latest analysis on Keir Starmer's leadership.King Charles has made a speech to Parliament to set out Labour’s legislative agenda, whilst reports suggest Wes Streeting could be preparing to resign and launch a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister.Plus, campaign director at Net Zero Watch, Maurice Cousins, reacts to Donald Trump’s claim that Keir Starmer is “windmilling the UK to death." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan follows the latest from Westminster as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer’s leadership following a string of ministerial resignations.Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, health minister Zubir Ahmed, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones and minister for devolution, faith and communities Miatta Fahnbulleh have all stepped down. More than 80 MPs have called for Starmer to resign, whilst more than 100 others have come out in support of the Prime Minister. Former Labour special adviser Paul Richards, Conservative peer Lord Moylan and Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness Graham Stuart give their expert opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Simon Danczuk, former Labour MP, to discuss Keir Starmer's speech where he claimed he would prove the doubters wrong, as he tried to convince Labour MPs to support his leadership.Rosie Duffield, Independent MP for Canterbury, also weighs in following last week’s local council election results, as Angela Rayner has backed Andy Burnham’s potential return to Westminster, whilst Wes Streeting prepares to launch a leadership campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive with Kevin O’Sullivan, he analyses the results of the local council elections, as Reform surges ahead and Labour suffers significant losses.Nigel Farage has claimed a major breakthrough for Reform, whilst Keir Starmer is under pressure following Labour’s losses and Kemi Badenoch faces fresh questions over the direction of the Conservatives.Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has stepped down as leader of Welsh Labour after losing her seat, while the SNP looks likely to win the most seats in Scotland.Kevin is joined by Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South, Graham Stuart, Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness and Andrew Rosindell, Reform MP for Romford, to get their reaction and opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill to discuss the row surrounding Angela Rayner, after she was accused of lying following the release of a video in which she spoke to schoolchildren and criticised Nigel Farage.Nikos Petrakakos, managing director of investments at Tufton Investment Management, shares his insight into the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its potential impact on shipping and the wider economy.Plus, author and columnist Jake Wallis Simons gives his take on Zack Polanski saying he was "wrong" to claim he was a British Red Cross spokesman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Tony Smith, former head of the UK Border Force, to discuss the small boats migrant crisis, as arrivals are on course to reach 200,000.Social policy analyst Dr Rakib Ehsan reacts to Kemi Badenoch’s pledge to “bring toughness back” to Britain with a crackdown on shoplifting and vandalism.Plus, Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, gives his view on Keir Starmer’s response to the rise in attacks on Jewish people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley, to discuss Zack Polanski's response to the Golders Green terror attack.The Green Party leader was criticised for endorsing comments on social media which questioned whether the police arrest of the suspect was proportionate, he later apologised while continuing to raise concerns about police actions.Journalist Nicole Lampert gives her view as pro-Palestinian activists have called for a stage show featuring Maureen Lipman to be cancelled and depicted her as a devil.Plus Mark Littlewood, director at Popular Conservatism, provides his opinion on Keir Starmer travelling to Armenia to create closer ties with the EU, as he looks to join the bloc's £78 billion loan scheme to help Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Sacerdoti, to discuss the UK terror threat level being raised to "severe," following two Jewish men being stabbed in Golders Green.Chief political writer at Spiked Online, Brendan O'Neill, also weighs in and gives his view on Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologising for sharing a post online which condemned the police officers who arrested the suspect in the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by journalist Nicole Lampert to discuss the terrorist incident in Golders Green in north London where two Jewish men were stabbed.Talk reporter Samara Gill speaks to Dov Forman, the great-grandson of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert, who gives a passionate response to the incident, as counter-terrorism police continue to investigate.Reform UK's Darren Grimes discusses recent anti-semitic attacks in nearby areas, as Talk presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to Mark Birbeck, founder of Our Fight UK and Chris Philp, Shadow Home Secretary, at the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a bumper day in Westminster, Keir Starmer comes under pressure as MPs vote on whether to refer him to the ethics watchdog over his handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by The Sun’s Jack Elsom, Talk’s Samara Gill, and former adviser Matthew Torbitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Keir Starmer faces a sleaze vote in Parliament, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive by Talk’s International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott. Samara Gill gives her take on the PM, and former outspoken MP Nick Fletcher slams Green Party MP Hannah Spencer for saying MPs drink too much in Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a monumental day in Westminster that will define Keir Starmer's premiership. Kevin O'Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive for all the reaction including our International editor Isabel Oakeshott, political columnist Trevor Kavanagh and former Labour MP Simon Danczuk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, to discuss hate crimes as a Synagogue in Finchley was targeted in an attempted firebomb attack.Andy Preston, political commentator and former independent Mayor Of Middlesbrough, gives his view on the University of Durham being accused of "anti-white discrimination" for a scheme which lowers entry requirements for British Asian candidates.Also, Brendan O'Neill, chief political writer at Spiked Online, provides his opinion the government moving migrants out of hotels, as it has also been discovered some migrants are being helped by legal advisors to pose as gay to gain asylum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk reporter Samara Gill, as she exclusively spoke to Oliwia Zawislak, a 19-year-old who waived her anonymity after she was sexually assaulted by an Iranian migrant who arrived to the UK on a small boat.Freddy Gray, deputy and US editor at The Spectator, gives his view on some Christians thinking Donald Trump has been possessed by a demon, after the US President posted an AI-generated image of himself styled as Jesus Christ, although he claims the image depicts a doctor. Plus, Kinsey Schofield, host of Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, discusses Meghan and Harry's quasi-royal tour of Australia with an update on the Royals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Peter Bleksley, former Met Police detective, to discuss the Southport inquiry and its conclusions on the role of the killer’s parents.Erol Morkoç, spokesperson for Republican Overseas UK, gives his view on Keir Starmer’s decision not to support Donald Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports, as well as the US President creating an AI image seemingly comparing himself to Jesus healing a sick man. Trump has now claimed it was an image of him as a doctor. Plus, Talk presenter Samara Gill, provides an update on Reform UK's press conference where the party claimed the 'Boriswave' - migrants who arrived in the UK between 2021 and 2024, will cost every family £20k. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by James Sunderland, military expert and former MP, Laila Jazayeri, director at the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK and Graham Stringer, MP for Labour in Blackley and Middleton South.They discuss the latest on war in Iran as the country has agreed a two-week conditional ceasefire with the US.Keir Starmer has stated there is "a lot of work to do" to sustain the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as he visits Saudi Arabia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, to discuss Donald Trump’s latest warning to Iran. They also provide their opinions on the government banning Kanye West from entering the UK.Wireless Festival has now been cancelled due to the ban, and Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, gives his view.Plus, Rebecca Ryan, campaign director at Defund the BBC, reacts to the removal of Scott Mills’ plaque from Radio 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is furious after a Waitrose employee was sacked following an incident with a shoplifter.Walker Smith had "grabbed" a bag of Easter eggs from the suspected shoplifter and was then dismissed, after working for the company for 17 years.Talk's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott, Talk presenter Samara Gill and Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, give their opinions on the matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Adrian Mills, former BBC presenter, and Mark Littlewood, director of Popular Conservatism.They discuss the latest BBC controversy following revelations the broadcaster knew Scott Mills had been quizzed under caution by police between 2018 and 2019.Plus, Norman Brennan, former police officer, gives his view on social media-fuelled “link-ups” which saw shops targeted and families left terrified in Clapham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an outspoken Labour MP whose whip has been suspended, Kevin is joined on Talk Drive by fellow Labour MP Graham Stringer to hear his response. I.T Consultant Sam Smith explains how 12 police officers arrested him over a blog post, while commentator Jake Wallis Simons dissects the latest developments involving Iran and the BBC Scott Mills crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, Leader of Advance UK, to give his view on the Together Alliance London rally against the far right, after organisers claimed that half a million people took part in the demonstration.Rebecca Ryan, Campaign Director at Defund the BBC, discusses fresh scrutiny of the broadcaster following Scott Mills’ sacking from BBC Radio 2, after a complaint about his personal conduct.Plus, Peter Bleksley, former Met Police detective, gives his expert opinion as new figures show police failed to solve 92% of burglaries in Britain last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by David Toube, spokesman for the Jewish Leadership Council, to discuss the row over claims that celebrities backing an anti far-right march are freezing out Jewish groups.Peter Bleksley, former Met detective, gives his opinion on the vandalism of flats in Farnham Royal reportedly earmarked to house asylum seekers, and the wider tensions surrounding migration and public order.Plus, Harry Cole, editor-at-large at The Sun, provides his views on warnings that Iran could strike London with a missile as the United States increases pressure on the UK to join the conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Mark Littlewood, Director of Popular Conservatism, to discuss Morgan McSweeney not telling the Met Police about his role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after the theft of his government phone. They also give their views on Ed Miliband's plans for solar panels.Richard Tice MP, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, gives his opinion on concerns that Church of England primary school pupils were coerced into taking part in Islamic prayers.Plus, Barry Tomes, publicist to Huw Edwards, reflects on Channel 5's drama on the former news presenter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.