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Burnham's Brexit Betrayal
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London police faced scrutiny after rival rallies brought 43 arrests, hate-crime investigations, and a £4.5 million security operation. Labour’s leadership tensions deepened as Wes Streeting’s pro-EU stance triggered Brexit backlash from Lisa Nandy, Conservatives, and Reform. Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election bid now risks becoming a proxy battle over Brexit, immigration, and Labour’s future direction.
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Starmer Campaigns For BurnhaM
01:00:09|Jeremy Kyle reacts as Starmer says he will campaign for leadership rival Andy Burnham in Makerfield, amid Labour tensions over migration and tax. Meanwhile Bridget Phillipson’s EHRC guidance says single-sex spaces follow biological sex, while warning staff against challenging transgender people publicly. Angela Rayner denies involvement after five arrests over alleged fake independent candidates in Tameside’s contested local election.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.
Reeves Heckled
01:22:54|Jeremy Kyle examines the latest that Sir Keir Starmer is scrapping the planned fuel duty rise, as Reeves faced public anger over Labour’s cost-of-living response. Streeting warned Labour risks losing Britain to nationalism, amid resignations, leadership unrest, and growing Reform pressure. Meanwhile, suspended MP Karl Turner accused No 10 of mental health smears over his opposition to jury trial curbs.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.
Burnham Blames Thatcher
01:15:45|Mark Dolan reacts as Andy Burnham is pitching to reverse Thatcher’s legacy, but questions persist over taxation, borrowing and Labour leadership ambitions.Reform’s Robert Kenyon is under pressure after inflammatory social media posts, though the party refuses an investigation.Burnham faces scrutiny over trans rights, self-ID and women-only spaces as his Makerfield campaign intensifies.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.
Burnham Would Beat Starmer
01:29:05|Mark Dolan reacts as Andy Burnham faced accusations of political contortion after retreating on EU rejoining and endorsing Rachel Reeves’s borrowing rules. Labour polling showed Burnham preferred over Starmer, while Wes Streeting’s leadership hopes suffered sharp rejection from party members. Wider favourability data suggest that Burnham could unite Labour’s fractured base, though Brexit-sensitive Makerfield remains a crucial test.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.
Starmer's Waterloo?
38:21|Mark Dolan reacts as London police are deploying 4,000 officers as rival Tommy Robinson-led and pro-Palestine protests raise serious disorder fears. The Met will use drones, live facial recognition, riot gear and standby armoured vehicles to keep groups apart. The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned troublemakers face the full force of law, as prosecutors target hate speech offences.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.
Reform vs Burnham
01:25:58|Mark Dolan examines the latest as Nigel Farage vowed to target Makerfield heavily, as Reform polling threatens Andy Burnham’s planned Westminster comeback for Labour. Burnham’s allies see victory as a launchpad against Starmer, whose authority weakened further after Wes Streeting’s resignation. Labour faces a high-stakes by-election, with Reform gains, NEC approval, and internal leadership manoeuvring shaping the contest.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.
Streeting Resignation Watch
01:33:08|Jeremy Kyle reacts as Wes Streeting is poised to resign as health secretary, triggering a Labour leadership battle against Sir Keir Starmer. Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham loom as possible challengers, as factions scramble after bruising elections. Meanwhile, the King’s Speech set out security, housing, NHS and infrastructure bills, overshadowed by warnings of chaos.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.
Starmer Clings On
01:19:22|Jeremy Kyle reacts as Wes Streeting held off challenging Sir Keir Starmer after resignations by allies, while Rayner signalled readiness if Burnham cannot return. The King’s Speech proceeded amid Palace sensitivities, unveiling bills on Europe, immigration, policing, peerages and British Steel. With unions withdrawing support and borrowing costs rising, Starmer dared Labour rebels to trigger a formal contestWake 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.