The Mother of All Talk Shows with George Galloway

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.

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.

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.

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.

What are we about to learn from the Mandelson files and should the Henry Nowak bodycam footage be released? With hundreds of messages, emails and internal communications reportedly due to emerge, Keir Starmer is facing fresh pressure over what ministers knew, what warnings were ignored and whether the full truth about Peter Mandelson’s vetting will finally come out.Political commentator Alex Deane reacts as police reportedly urge key Mandelson files to remain private, while claims emerge that Mandelson contacted newly elected Labour MPs with private dinner invitations, raising new questions about influence, access and political judgement.Writer and producer Paul Burke discusses what today’s document release could mean for Starmer, Labour and the growing resignation pressure surrounding No.10.Meanwhile, investigative journalist David Shipley joins the debate over the Henry Nowak case, after renewed calls for police bodycam footage to be released following allegations that officers treated a dying stabbing victim through the lens of anti-racism concerns. Would releasing the footage answer questions or deepen public anger?Mandelson files, Starmer pressure, Labour transparency, Henry Nowak, police bodycam footage, policing and public trust. What is the public still not being told? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Dolan sits in for Ian CollinsHas political correctness destroyed British policing? Fresh controversies have reignited questions over whether officers are being distracted by institutional culture, fear of accusations and bureaucracy instead of focusing on public safety.Writer and broadcaster Emma Trimble reacts to outrage after Hampshire Police apologised over claims officers treated a dying stabbing victim as a potential racist during the Henry Nowak case, fuelling accusations that fear of discrimination allegations is influencing frontline policing decisions.We also examine the fallout from the Manchester Airport incident, after the two brothers involved will reportedly face no further trial following two hung juries, while the armed officer involved still faces scrutiny and investigation. Has the case damaged confidence in policing, accountability and the justice system?Retired Scotland Yard detective chief inspector Mike Neville joins to discuss whether police leadership, training and political pressure are undermining officers’ ability to do their jobs.Henry Nowak case, Manchester Airport row, policing crisis, political correctness, public confidence in police. Are British police losing sight of their core mission? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Dolan sits in for Ian Collins where we ask the question: Has Britain thrown young people under the bus? With warnings that one in six young people could be out of work, education or training within five years, fears are growing of a lost generation locked out of jobs, housing and opportunity.Tina McKenzie, UK Policy Chair at the Federation of Small Businesses, reacts to alarming new warnings over youth unemployment and asks whether government policy is failing young Britons as employers struggle to hire and growth stalls.We also examine claims that soaring migration is reshaping the jobs market after analysis suggested 27 young migrants are hired for every British youngster entering work, reigniting debate over immigration, skills and economic opportunity.Demographer Stephen J Shaw, creator of Birthgap, joins to discuss Britain’s changing demographics after figures suggested a record 40 per cent of babies are now born to migrant parents, and what falling birth rates, migration and long-term population change could mean for Britain’s future.Plus, retired senior murder investigator Colin Sutton discusses the Henry Nowak case, after Hampshire Police apologised over claims officers hesitated to intervene while treating a dying stabbing victim for fear of appearing racist, raising new questions over policing, public confidence and institutional culture.Youth unemployment crisis, lost generation fears, migration and jobs, birth rates, policing and public trust. Has Britain failed its young people? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Dolan sits in for Ian Collins today as we ask the question- Has Keir Starmer lost control of Britain? With fresh criticism from Tony Blair, rising migrant crossings, Reform infighting and new questions surrounding Nicola Sturgeon, pressure is growing on Keir Starmer from every direction.Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans and Isabel Oakeshott react after Blair reportedly warned Starmer has “no plan for Britain”, fuelling claims Labour is drifting without a clear vision as political instability deepens.We also discuss the latest developments in the Sturgeon motorhome controversy, after fresh witness claims reportedly cast doubt on her previous denials and renewed questions about accountability in Scottish politics.Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel over the bank holiday weekend, despite government promises to get tougher on small boats, reigniting debate over border control, asylum policy and whether ministers are failing to deliver.Plus, political commentator Chloe Dobbs reacts to a growing row inside Reform UK, after Zia Yusuf and Robert Jenrick clashed over deportation plans.Starmer under pressure, Blair backlash, migrant crossings, Nicola Sturgeon questions, Reform civil war. Is Britain becoming ungovernable? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Nigel Farage the only politician capable of defeating the Left in Britain? With the Right facing growing division, questions are mounting over whether Nigel Farage can unite anti-Labour voters or whether infighting will hand power back to the Left.Mark Dolan sits in for Ian Collins, as Sun columnist David Wooding reacts to Farage’s warning that Elon Musk’s support for the new Restore movement risks splitting the Right in the crucial Makerfield by-election, potentially boosting Labour’s chances.Political commentator and former Reform candidate Mayuran Senthilnathan discusses claims that Restore’s more extreme rhetoric could become a political problem for Reform, and whether Farage remains the only figure capable of building a winning coalition on the Right.Plus, former minister Edwina Currie reacts to warnings that an Andy Burnham victory could trigger major upheaval in Westminster, with growing speculation over an early general election and the future of Keir Starmer.Nigel Farage, Reform UK, Right-wing split, Makerfield by-election, Elon Musk, Andy Burnham, early election speculation. Can anyone else stop the Left? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petrie Hosken fills in for Ian Collins this scorching Bank Holiday Monday, asking: Should adult crime equal adult time? Helen Fields, former barrister, gives her thoughts on the lenient sentencing of two teenage boys who were spared jail by Judge Nicholas Rowland for the rape of two teenage girls. Also on the show, Dr Sanjiv Nachani OBE speaks with Petrie about a potential social media ban for under-16s, and Geoff Wightman gives his analysis of the Enhanced Games.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Labour making the cost of living crisis even worse? As the fallout from the Iran conflict continues to hit household finances, Rachel Reeves has unveiled plans to give families “breathing room” by cutting VAT on days out and attractions, while offering no direct help on soaring energy bills.Former No.10 adviser Oscar Reddrop reacts to accusations Labour is prioritising headline-grabbing gimmicks over real economic relief, amid warnings of a new £1bn stealth tax on family holidays.Financial analyst Danni Hewson breaks down what Reeves’ plans could actually mean for families already struggling with inflation, fuel costs and rising household bills.Plus, Emma Revell from the Centre for Policy Studies discusses whether Labour’s economic approach risks making Britain less competitive, more heavily taxed and harder for working families to afford.Cost of living crisis, Rachel Reeves backlash, family holiday tax, energy bills, Iran war inflation. Is Labour helping families or hurting them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is social media now deciding British politics? With online campaigns dominating the headlines and parties fighting for viral moments, we examine how X, TikTok and digital activism are reshaping elections, political narratives and public opinion.Gawain Towler from Reform UK and Adam Cherry from Guido Fawkes react to the growing influence of online politics, including the latest twists in the Makerfield by-election battle, after candidate Michael Kenyon’s X account was suspended amid mounting scrutiny around the contest.Meanwhile, Isabel Oakeshott discusses the newly announced grooming gangs inquiry, after ministers confirmed the investigation “will not ignore ethnicity”, reigniting debate around policing, political correctness and institutional failures.Plus, science writer Helen Pilcher joins to discuss the extraordinary breakthrough from Colossal Biosciences, which claims to have hatched chicks from artificial eggs as part of its de-extinction research programme. Could extinct species one day walk the Earth again?Social media politics, Makerfield chaos, grooming gangs inquiry, de-extinction science, artificial eggs breakthrough. Is Britain entering a completely new political and technological age? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Andy Burnham now the favourite to replace Keir Starmer? New polling suggests Andy Burnham would comfortably beat Keir Starmer in a Labour leadership contest, while support for Wes Streeting among Labour members appears to have collapsed.YouGov’s Patrick English breaks down the numbers behind Burnham’s surge, what Labour voters really think about Starmer’s leadership, and why Streeting’s leadership ambitions may already be fading.Meanwhile, Times political correspondent Max Kendix reacts to claims Burnham is becoming the “King of the U-turns” after rowing back on EU rejoin comments and signalling support for Rachel Reeves’ borrowing rules.Former Foreign Office adviser Ben Judah joins to discuss the escalating Brexit row inside Labour, after allies of Burnham accused Starmer’s camp of trying to sabotage him over Europe.With warnings that Brussels could demand billions for Britain to rejoin the EU, and Labour figures openly fighting over Brexit strategy, questions are growing over who really leads the party and where it wants to take the country.Burnham vs Starmer, Labour leadership polling, Streeting collapse, Brexit betrayal row, EU rejoin backlash. Is Labour heading for a full leadership war? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Labour tearing itself apart over Brexit again? A furious row has erupted after Wes Streeting was accused of using the EU issue to undermine Andy Burnham, triggering fresh civil war inside Labour.Political commentator Alex Deane reacts as Burnham faces backlash over claims he wants Britain closer to Europe, before appearing to retreat under pressure amid accusations of a “Brexit betrayal”.At the same time, senior Labour figures including Lisa Nandy are attacking Streeting for reopening the “Brexit wars”, while critics on the Right accuse Labour of trying to quietly reverse Brexit through the back door.Pollster Joe Twyman joins in studio to discuss what voters really think about Brexit in 2026, and whether the issue still has the power to decide elections.Plus, former Brexit Party press chief Liam Deacon reacts to the growing political fallout as figures including Michael Gove and Kemi Badenoch accuse Labour of betraying Leave voters.Brexit betrayal row, Streeting vs Burnham, Labour civil war, EU reset fears, Starmer under pressure. Is Brexit dividing Britain all over again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Andy Burnham preparing to replace Keir Starmer and could Reform destroy Labour’s plans? With Wes Streeting now backing Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster, speculation is growing that Labour is preparing for life after Keir Starmer.Former Labour adviser Henri Murison and HuffPost UK Political Editor Kevin Schofield discuss the escalating leadership tensions, the Burnham succession rumours, and whether Labour is heading towards a full-scale meltdown.Meanwhile, Reform leader of Elmbridge Council Harrison Allman-Varty reacts after Nigel Farage vowed to “throw everything” at a potential Burnham by-election amid polling suggesting Reform could seize the seat and trigger political chaos for Labour.Plus, Spectator Economics Editor Michael Simmons examines growing concerns over the economy, bond markets and welfare spending, as questions mount over whether Burnham’s politics would spook investors and deepen Britain’s financial problems.Andy Burnham leadership rumours, Starmer crisis, Reform UK surge, welfare overpayments, bond market fears, is Labour losing control of both its party and the country? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the local elections the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? With Labour under pressure, Reform surging, and voters turning against the political establishment, tonight we break down what the results mean for the future of Britain.Former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant reacts to the local election fallout, Tory collapse and the battle on the Right, while Dan Hodges assesses whether this is now a full-blown crisis for Keir Starmer and Labour.Plus, David Bull, Chairman of Reform UK, joins to discuss Reform’s momentum, Nigel Farage’s strategy, and whether Britain is witnessing a major political realignment.From local election shocks and Labour losses to Reform UK gains, Tory infighting and Starmer under pressure, we ask: is British politics entering a new era? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.