Talk Breakfast

Nigel Farage joins Ian Collins to defend the multiple accusations of sleaze floating around him and Reform UK. Matt Vickers MP from the Conservative Party wages war on Farage and Burnham whilst Edwina Currie discusses the controversial legacy of the late Ann Widdecombe.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as Count Binface heads to Clacton, leaving Nigel Farage facing a surreal by-election after major parties decline participation. Meanwhile, Labour’s leadership contest appears settled, with Al Carns backing Andy Burnham after ruling out his own bid.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 unpacks Farage’s Clacton by-election gamble faltered after Labour, the Conservatives and others refused to contest what they called a stunt. He denies wrongdoing over undeclared donations, including £5 million from Christopher Harborne and alleged support from George Cottrell. Meanwhile, Reform’s Deputy Leader Richard Tice accused the National Crime Agency of leaking confidential bank records to smear the party.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.

Nigel Farage is claiming a mainstream media hit job over his £5m donation and benefits provided by 'Posh George' Cottrell. The Conservative Party Deputy Chairman Matt Vickers MP says Nigel Farage should just do a sit down interview if he's done nothing wrong. Independent MP Karl Turner says the establishment should focus on good policy to beat Farage whilst Lord Daniel Hannan says Farage must ride this storm and could get an even bigger majority if a recall petition forces him to re-stand in his seat. Plus Kinsey Schofield is live in the studio to discuss Prince Harry's major screw up over whether or not he's staying in Buckingham Palace.

Farage continues to fight for his political life, with many saying the fight will not deter his supporters; voters wanting a leader they feel will turn the country around. Discussing Farage's next steps and his much-needed future-proof battle plan, assistant comment editor at The Telegraph, Poppy Coburn, chief political writer at Spiked Online, Bendon O'Neill, former Conservative government minister, Steve Baker, and Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott.

Nigel Farage has been facing heat from the public and commentators about a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor. He says how he spends the money is not the public's business. Discussing this and the papers of the day are political commentator Benedict Spence and former government special advisor James Price. The release of the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader continues to outrage people, prompting discussion on how to secure Shabir Ahmed's deportation. Head of abuse law at Slater & Gordon, Richard Scorer, Talk's international editor, Isabel Oakeshott, and broadcaster and historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, talk us through it. 

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.