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Mike Graham is back and he's back with a Bang.
Conservative MP joins Mike to discuss the rules for refugees and what you claim to be to get asylum in the country looking ahead to Suella Braverman's Speech.
Leon Emirali is in to kick off the show covering why HS2 seems to have its journey cut for only ... Birmingham, how Sunak's Net Zero delay did in fact win in his favor, plus how many more workers are taking an average of 7.8 days off work...for sickness and so much more.
Sir John Redwood pops by to tell Mike how the Bank Of England could be using your hard-earned taxes to cover their losses. Tony Long is in to chat about the armed officers in London, why they protested for their college, and what that means for future police officers.
Finally Certified member of the Independent Republic, Travel Correspondent, Simon Calder joins Mike to give an update about why Gatwick Airport seems to be canceling flights over covid... yes you read correctly.
All of that and so much more, only on The Independent Republic of Mike Graham!
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Starmer 'WILL RESIGN'
01:28:17|This morning the discussion with Ian Collins revolved around Labour MPs accusing The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of fostering a toxic No. 10 culture as the Mandelson vetting scandal deepened. Sacked official Sir Olly Robbins alleged relentless pressure, a dismissive approach to security checks, and secret diplomatic manoeuvring. With The Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and The Energy & Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband distancing themselves, critics warn Starmer’s authority is fraying before punishing local elections.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 Vs Robbins
01:11:28|Ian Collins unpacks the latest with The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as he faces intensifying pressure after reports he pushed Peter Mandelson’s appointment despite security warnings and procedural objections. Sacked Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to tell MPs ministers knew the risks and he followed convention. The row has deepened Westminster turmoil, with opposition leaders demanding resignations and Labour figures questioning Starmer’s judgment, candour and authority.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.
D-Day For Starmer
01:38:41|Talk Breakfast with Ian Collins examines the latest as reports of a private Rayner-Burnham meeting have intensified Westminster speculation as Sir Keir Starmer fights for political survival. Fresh disclosures suggest Starmer had earlier warnings about Mandelson-related security concerns, undermining Downing Street's defence ahead of Commons scrutiny. The row deepened after revelations Mandelson received top-secret intelligence access despite failed vetting, fuelling Labour nerves and leadership chatter.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.
Labour Civil War?
31:05|On Talk Breakfast with Mark Dolan, he covered the biggest stories of the day, discussing The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's war with Whitehall over former Ambassador to the United States of America Peter Mandelson and whether Sir Keir can survive in his position as Prime Minister?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.
Keir Starmer 'Has To RESIGN'
01:12:02|Sir Keir Starmer is facing intense political pressure after claims Peter Mandelson’s failed security vetting was overruled — sparking accusations the Prime Minister misled Parliament. Downing Street has attempted to shift blame onto Foreign Office officials, while senior civil servant Sir Olly Robbins has now exited his role amid the growing fallout.With Kemi Badenoch and other party leaders openly calling for Starmer to resign, tensions are rising across Westminster as ministers scramble to promise greater transparency over previously withheld documents. The row is rapidly becoming a defining test of trust and accountability at the heart of government.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.
Epsom Fury
01:14:06|Ian Collins reacts as protesters in Surrey demanded fuller suspect details after Epsom’s church rape allegation, as police defended limited disclosures during an active investigation. Elsewhere, Labour faced mounting criticism over continued non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s biological-sex ruling across hospitals, councils, police forces and schools. Meanwhile, inspectors warned that overwhelmed forces are failing to arrest some online child-abuse suspects, potentially leaving children exposed to further harm.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.
Slash Benefits To Fund Britain's War Chest?
01:00:50|Ian Collins unpacks the latest statement made by Labour grandees Lord Robertson and Lord Hutton demanding welfare cuts for defence, accusing The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and The Chancellor of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves of dangerous dithering. Meanwhile, the IMF warned Iran’s energy shock will hit Britain hardest in the G7, squeezing growth, inflation and living standards. Across the pond President Donald Trump blasted The Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s North Sea drilling ban as “crazy”, intensifying pressure over Britain’s energy security and net zero.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.
Fear Of Being Called Racist Has To Stop
01:37:54|Ian Collins reacts to the first phase of the Southport inquiry finding that autism was wrongly used to excuse Axel Rudakubana’s violence, amid catastrophic institutional failures. Police, Prevent, schools and social services missed repeated warning signs, while ignored online harms and parental failings compounded risks. Abroad, Donald Trump deleted an AI Jesus image after attacking Pope Leo, as Britain and France rejected his Iran blockade.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.
Ring Rob With Robert Jenrick - Payments To Migrants & Taxing Benefits
40:42|Jeremey Kyle speaks to Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman & The MP for Newark Robert Jenrick. Discussing how ‘We need to pay a little bit of money to remove asylum seekers’. Jenrick also responds to the proposal that France has rejected Shabana Mahmood’s plan to allow British Border Force vessels to intercept and return small boat migrants across the Channel, saying he ‘ wouldn't give another penny to the French to stop the boats’ .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.