The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show

Chaotic scenes unfold in Portsmouth after more than 130 migrants arrive by boat from Cherbourg, prompting protests and a police response. Reform UK councillor George Madgwick describes what he witnessed and condemns the Government’s handling of Channel crossings. Julia also examines a Home Office whistleblower’s claims of widespread asylum fraud, the AfD’s historic gains in Germany and mounting pressure on Reform UK over alleged discussions about funnelling foreign money into the party. Former Conservative adviser Claire Pearsall warns the controversy could deter crucial floating voters.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.

Andy Burnham faces a backlash after blaming Margaret Thatcher and Brexit for Britain’s economic decline. Julia Hartley-Brewer challenges his diagnosis as government borrowing costs hit a 28-year high and pressure mounts over tax, welfare, immigration and defence spending. Spiked’s Brendan O’Neill brands Burnham a “vibes Prime Minister” who risks alienating millions of Brexit voters, while Benedict Spence warns that political leaders cannot escape economic reality. Also discussed: Keir Starmer’s exit, Ed Miliband’s planned ‘reset’ with Israel and the death penalty ruling in the Charlie Kirk murder case.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.

Conservative MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown clashes with Julia Hartley-Brewer over Andy Burnham’s economic agenda, public-sector pay, early prisoner releases and the Tories’ record in government. He argues that nationalisation will revive the failures of the 1970s and predicts political chaos before the next election.Also: former NATO commander Rear Admiral Chris Parry delivers a stark warning over Britain’s depleted Armed Forces, Russian threats to vital undersea cables and legal “witch hunts” against SAS veterans. Plus, Donald Trump’s wavering comments on the British ownership of the Falkland Islands.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.

‘Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning a sensational return to Britain — but who will pay to protect them?Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with Mail on Sunday commentator Dan Hodges over a Home Office guide telling asylum seekers about consent, domestic abuse and Britain’s laws protecting women and children.Nigel Farage warns Labour’s plan to eradicate rough sleeping could attract more migrants and push others to the front of the housing queue.And could Britain be heading for a 2027 general election? Hodges explains why Labour may go early as Reform’s support shifts and the Right remains divided.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.’

Andy Burnham’s much-trumpeted plan to revive Britain’s economy from “Number 10 North” has been met with ridicule as inflation rises to 2.9%, unemployment hits 4.9% and government borrowing costs approach a two-decade high.Also: Burnham promises that every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter — but Big Issue founder Lord Bird warns that housing alone cannot address the addiction, mental-health problems and inherited poverty driving people on to the streets.French politicians demand yet more British cash to tackle Channel crossings, while Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey calls for the UK to join the EU migration pact — potentially leaving Britain obliged to accept a large “fair share” of Europe’s asylum seekers.A Labour MP blames Britain’s colonial history and the global reach of the English language for illegal migration.And Green Party demands for tighter media regulation spark warnings that supposedly progressive politicians are using the Jason Arday controversy as an excuse to censor journalists and silence difficult questions.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.

Tom Slater on the Jason Arday vigil, incendiary ‘lynching’ claims and the push to silence Britain’s press — plus Labour stalls North Sea drilling, and Angela Rayner clears the way for more traveller sitesPeer Lord Simon Woolley declared that Arday had been publicly “assassinated” and “lynched” — but the explosive words were conspicuously missing from footage distributed to news organisations by the Press Association.Julia Hartley-Brewer asks why reporters are refusing to defend themselves against accusations of racism and murder — and warns that a tragic death is being exploited to advance demands for media censorship.Also: Labour is accused of delaying decisions on the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas projects because approving new drilling during summer heatwaves and wildfires could look politically awkward.And Angela Rayner tears up key planning protections governing traveller sites, leaving rural communities fearing unauthorised developments and demanding one law for everyone.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.

‘Reform UK has unveiled plans to radically overhaul Britain’s welfare state — cutting £50 billion from the bill, introducing in-person disability assessments and barring more than a million foreign nationals from claiming most benefits.Also: the furious row following the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, as supporters demand an inquiry into his treatment by the media and a crowdfunding appeal passes £145,000.Julia examines the allegations surrounding Arday’s academic record, Cambridge University’s failure to conduct proper checks, and the students who say they were failed by the institution.And Britain’s emergency mobile-alert system causes panic after millions receive a wildfire warning — despite officials reportedly advising that the system should be reserved for genuine national emergencies.Plus: paedophiles and domestic abusers spared prison under controversial sentencing rules, and fresh speculation over whether Andy Burnham could seek an early general election.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.’

Andy Burnham's plan to redistribute asylum seekers to wealthier areas has sparked fury, with critics branding it a tacit admission that illegal migration is a burden on communities nationwide.Brendan O'Neill questions of climate alarmism amid a summer of heatwaves and wildfires, plus the Cambridge University scandal engulfing disgraced academic Jason Arday.Robert Bates of the Centre for Migration Control reveals the staggering £17.5 billion cost of asylum accommodation since 2020, and why the government is fighting to block publication of migrant crime statistics that could expose uncomfortable truths about criminality rates among Channel crossers.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker.