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Labour Leadership Battle

On Talk Breakfast with Mark Dolan, the discussion focused on divisions within the Labour Party, as Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham are all reportedly eyeing the top job.The show also covers concerns from a Labour peer that migrants could exploit the system if English language tests move online.

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  • Burnham Bridges

    01:08:31|
    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.
  • Who Is Andy Burnham?

    01:21:11|
    ​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.
  • Starmer RESIGNS

    01:17:04|
    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.
  • Burnham Wins Makerfield

    01:18:50|
    Mark Dolan reacts after Andy Burnham’s landslide victory in Makerfield intensified Labour’s leadership turmoil, as Sir Keir Starmer vowed to fight on. At his rally, Burnham called for reindustrialisation, lower bills, immigration reform, and an economy that works for neglected northern communities. Pressure is now mounting for an orderly transition, while Labour divisions deepen and the Conservatives celebrate a Scottish by-election breakthrough. 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.
  • Raising The Flag

    01:07:35|
    Jeremy Kyle unpacks the latest as Oxfordshire’s bid to ban roadside Union and St George’s flags has reignited arguments over patriotism, safety and council priorities. The High Court challenge comes during England’s World Cup campaign, prompting Conservatives and Reform to accuse Liberal Democrats of overreach. Meanwhile, revelations that pro-migration campaigners coached refugees for Question Time have intensified scrutiny of BBC impartiality on immigration.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.
  • Shots Fired

    01:32:09|
    Jeremy Kyle reacts as a Russian warship fires warning shots near a British yacht in the Channel, fuelling security concerns as UK-Russia tensions deepen. Record PIP claims, including for anxiety and minor conditions, fuelled fresh arguments over welfare reform and spending. Meanwhile, 710 small-boat arrivals prompted Conservative pledges to curb asylum appeals and wrest control from immigration judges.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.
  • Should Free Speech Be Anonymous?

    01:29:59|
    ​Jeremy Kyle discusses the latest as alleged Russian sabotage targeting Starmer intensifies security concerns, as ministers also unveil sweeping under-16 social media restrictions. Tech giants face age-check battles, while critics warn the ban may drive teenagers towards less regulated online spaces. A harrowing child murder conviction in Lancashire raises urgent safeguarding questions after adopted baby Preston Davey’s fatal abuse.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.
  • Social Media Ban

    01:10:42|
    Jeremey Kyle unpacks the latest as The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces defence turmoil as Dan Jarvis inherits a contested £13.5 billion settlement, while Russian sanctions action offers political cover. Nigel Farage intensified culture-war divisions, alleging anti-white discrimination across public services and pledging to scrap equality laws. Meanwhile, Rupert Lowe faced condemnation after saying Tommy Robinson could join Restore Britain, sharpening tensions before the Makerfield by-election.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.
  • Double Departure After Defence Row

    52:50|
    Mark Dolan unpacks the latest inBelfast faces renewed unrest after a knife attack intensified racial tensions linked to rapid migration and record hate crimes. Police promised a robust response after riots injured officers, prompted arrests, and left ethnic minority communities fearful across Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer suffered fresh turmoil as John Healey and Al Carns resigned over disputed defence spending plans.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.