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The grooming gang scandal has taken an outrageous turn today with news that the Rochdale grooming gang leader, Shabir Ahmed, has been released from prison. To make matters worse, there is currently no way to deport him to Pakistan. The government is now scrambling fiercely to find a way to make it happen, and joining us to discuss this are Former Detective Constable Maggie Oliver, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, and Talk Reporter Samara Gill. We also have a rundown of the day's papers with Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph, Poppy Coburn, and the latest on Burnham and Labour with author and Daily Mail Columnist Sarah Vine.

Sir Iain Duncan Smith and former House of Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans join Jeremy Kyle to discuss Starmer leaving a fat £5bn black hole in the defence budget for Burnham to deal with. Former Head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillips discusses why Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed can't be deported and Labour Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith joins Jeremy to discuss what Andy Burnham has to offer the country if he becomes Prime Minister.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as Andy Burnham has unveiled a plan for a “No 10 North” in Manchester, promising a devolved, rewired Britain centred on housing, transport and regional power. Critics questioned the cost, detail and fairness, as reports said Burnham may govern partly from Wigan rather than Downing Street.  Meanwhile, Starmer’s final defence plan promised drones and new kit, but opponents said spending still lags behind Nato allies.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks Andy Burnham’s pitch of a decade-long premiership built on devolution, “No 10 North”, public utilities control, housing and regional reindustrialisation. Critics warn his programme lacks detail, risks middle-class tax raids, higher borrowing, and dodges urgent defence and mandate questions. Meanwhile, The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans paid public adjudicators for asylum appeals, aiming to speed deportations and curb repeated legal challenges.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning.

As the UK continues to battle the extreme heat, Jeremy Kyle is joined by a stellar line-up of political pundits to discuss the possibility of Andy Burnham becoming the next prime minister, how the battle for No.10 will unfold, and the latest on the Royal Family. Today's guests include: Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party Matt Vickers, Former Conservative Party Leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Chief Political Writer at Spiked, Former Senior Special Advisor Charlie Rowley, and Talk's very own International Editor Isable Oakeshott. 

This morning the discussion with Jeremy Kyle started as President Trump has dismissed Andy Burnham as “extremely liberal”, signalling renewed strain in US-UK relations amid Nato tensions and energy disputes. Back home, new SNP MP Lara Bird faced scrutiny after videos appeared to show her shifting between English and Scottish accents.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as Sir Keir Starmer is set to be holding transition talks with Andy Burnham, as Labour prepares for a possible mid-July change in Downing Street. Burnham faces mounting pressure over Treasury choices, with business figures and unions warning against appointing Ed Miliband Chancellor. Lucy Powell is tipped for Deputy Prime Minister, as Burnham considers reshaping top posts and boosting female representation.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning.

​Jeremy Kyle reacts as Sir Keir Starmer’s tearful resignation has left Labour scrambling, with Andy Burnham poised for a rapid, contested march towards Downing Street. Opponents demand a general election, while Labour MPs weigh Darren Jones or Al Carns bids to prevent a Burnham coronation. With markets, defence plans and Brexit talks uncertain, Britain faces another leadership upheaval and mounting questions over democratic mandate.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning.

Mark Dolan reacts as Sir Keir Starmer resigns after 23 turbulent months, triggering a Labour leadership contest with Andy Burnham the clear frontrunner. He will remain in Downing Street until September, promising an orderly handover as rivals demand scrutiny and direction. Opposition parties called for a general election, while Labour figures urged renewed ambition, unity and progressive domestic leadership.Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning.