Talkback with Petrie Hosken

An investigation has revealed a persistent UK speeding culture, with over 30,000 drivers caught exceeding 30mph in 20mph zones and 275,000 topping 40mph in 30mph areas last year. Shocking extreme cases include 89mph in a 20mph limit in Wales and a terrifying 161mph overall on the M6. Despite widespread 20mph rollouts to reduce fatalities, severe speeding continues. Petire is asking, are current speed limits out of date? Hear the thoughts from Motoring Journalist and Broadcaster, Steve Berry, who you may know as a former presenter of Top Gear. Before giving your own opinions on whether speed limits in the UK need changing.

Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, stunned Westminster by announcing his resignation as an MP, triggering a Clacton by-election where he intends to run again. He's claimed he is stepping down to clear his name amid a furious row over undisclosed financial donations and escalating standards investigations. Some praise his defiant political gamble to secure a fresh mandate, but do you think it is just a publicity stunt? Political Editor at The Huffington Post UK, Kevin Schofield, gives the political angle and Constitutional Law Expert, Dr Craig Prescott, outlines the legality of the situation. Petrie then speaks to you and finds out if you this this is a good action or just a distraction.

An investigation has revealed that the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage received extensive, undisclosed financial support from a convicted fraudster called George Cottrell. Cottrell reportedly funded Farage’s private security, drivers, social media staff, and London accommodation before his 2024 election.  This surfaces alongside an ongoing parliamentary standards probe into an unrelated £5 million donation.Is this all a witch hunt, or do you believe Farage deserves criticism? CEO of Unlock Democracy, Tom Brake goes through the investigation and gives his opinions before you get your chance to talk back.

As Andy Burnham prepares for Labour leadership, addressing internal gender dynamics has become a top priority. Female Labour MPs have criticized a persistent boys' club culture within the party and called for the next PM to commit to a 50/ 50 gender split. Speaking to the women’s parliamentary Labour party, Burnham promised to stamp out this behaviour, pledging that anyone caught undermining female colleagues would be immediately sacked. Do you think politics should have an equal gender split? Petrie gets your responses after speaking to Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times in Scotland, John Boothman.

New research shows that antisocial behaviour is forcing tens of thousands of Britons to move house. 15% of households have said antisocial behaviour is so bad in their area that they have considered moving home, while six per cent said antisocial behaviour had driven them out of their homes.Is antisocial behaviour out of control? Petrie gets your feelings after talking to Broadcaster, Clare Muldoon.

As the extreme June heatwave shatters records in the UK and in Europe, pets are facing life-threatening dangers. Unlike humans, animals struggle to cool down, risking fatal heatstroke, severe dehydration, and painfully scorched paws. So what should we do to support our furry friends, what should we avoid? Plus how are you dealing with the soaring temperatures?Veterinary Surgeon, Steve Leonard, talks about heat for your pets, and then Travel Journalist, Ed Wiseman, gives his experiences before we hear yours.

23rd June marks exactly 10 years since the historic Brexit referendum, and British politics remains defined by unprecedented volatility.  Over the last decade we have witnessed intense institutional friction, rapid-fire prime ministerial successions, and a fundamental reshaping of the UK’s democratic fabric.  What would you vote for if they held the referendum again today? Would it be any different than what you voted 10 years ago? Petrie discusses this with Professor of Government at the Institute of Contemporary British History, Sir Vernon Bodganor, Former Director of Comms for the Conservative Party, Amy Fisher, and then you.

Following months of mounting pressure, PM Keir Starmer officially announced his resignation outside 10 Downing Street.  As his departure was triggered by Andy Burnham’s recent Makerfield by-election triumph, Burnham immediately launched his leadership bid, becoming the frontrunner to succeed Starmer as Prime Minister. With this resignation, the U.K is set to have 7 Prime Ministers in 10 years, and so Petrie wants to know do you think the country is ungovernable? Do we demand too much too quickly? After a quick roundup of all the latest events, we hear what you have to say.