Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Adrian Mills, former BBC presenter, and Mark Littlewood, director of Popular Conservatism.They discuss the latest BBC controversy following revelations the broadcaster knew Scott Mills had been quizzed under caution by police between 2018 and 2019.Plus, Norman Brennan, former police officer, gives his view on social media-fuelled “link-ups” which saw shops targeted and families left terrified in Clapham.

As an outspoken Labour MP whose whip has been suspended, Kevin is joined on Talk Drive by fellow Labour MP Graham Stringer to hear his response. I.T Consultant Sam Smith explains how 12 police officers arrested him over a blog post, while commentator Jake Wallis Simons dissects the latest developments involving Iran and the BBC Scott Mills crisis.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, Leader of Advance UK, to give his view on the Together Alliance London rally against the far right, after organisers claimed that half a million people took part in the demonstration.Rebecca Ryan, Campaign Director at Defund the BBC, discusses fresh scrutiny of the broadcaster following Scott Mills’ sacking from BBC Radio 2, after a complaint about his personal conduct.Plus, Peter Bleksley, former Met Police detective, gives his expert opinion as new figures show police failed to solve 92% of burglaries in Britain last year.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by David Toube, spokesman for the Jewish Leadership Council, to discuss the row over claims that celebrities backing an anti far-right march are freezing out Jewish groups.Peter Bleksley, former Met detective, gives his opinion on the vandalism of flats in Farnham Royal reportedly earmarked to house asylum seekers, and the wider tensions surrounding migration and public order.Plus, Harry Cole, editor-at-large at The Sun, provides his views on warnings that Iran could strike London with a missile as the United States increases pressure on the UK to join the conflict.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Mark Littlewood, Director of Popular Conservatism, to discuss Morgan McSweeney not telling the Met Police about his role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after the theft of his government phone. They also give their views on Ed Miliband's plans for solar panels.Richard Tice MP, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, gives his opinion on concerns that Church of England primary school pupils were coerced into taking part in Islamic prayers.Plus, Barry Tomes, publicist to Huw Edwards, reflects on Channel 5's drama on the former news presenter.

Kevin O’Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive by a strong panel to tackle the day’s biggest stories with lively debate and plenty of straight talking.Historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, offers his take on the headlines dominating the news agenda and the wider issues shaping the national conversation.Former Jewish Leadership Council CEO, Simon Johnson, joins to discuss the suspected antisemitic hate crime in London, after four Jewish volunteer ambulances were set alight outside a synagogue in the early hours of this morning.And Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull East, Karl Turner, gives his reaction as the Home Secretary moves to deport thousands of foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers before they are able to lodge appeals under human rights laws.

Kevin O’Sullivan hosts Talk Drive to tackle the day’s biggest talking points with no-nonsense debate.After a number of state schools closed for Eid, Chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, Chris McGovern, joins Kevin to discuss the state of Britain’s schools.Writer and broadcaster, Emma Trimble, brings her sharp take on the cultural and political stories of the day.And former Head of UK Border Force, Tony Smith, discusses the border security commander after he quit for failing to bring numbers of small boat crossings down.

Kevin O’Sullivan tackles the biggest stories in politics for another episode of news, views and topical debate.On today’s show, Kevin is joined by Richard Tice MP, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, to discuss Great British Steel after Labour signalled the end of it to meet "net stupid zero" targets.Philip T. Reeker, former US Ambassador to the UK, to discuss the latest in the Iran conflict, following President Trump's comments about 'non-responsive' NATO allies.And rounding out the line-up is Lord Redwood, former Conservative Cabinet Minister, offering his take on the top stories of the day.