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The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show
Could French riots spread to Britain? And BBC faces child 'brainwashing' accusations
Julia Hartley-Brewer delivers a blistering take on unrest in France, challenging Macron’s response and debating the implications for Britain with former Conservative government adviser Claire Pearsall.
Plus: BBC Bitesize faces accusations of political ‘brainwashing’ over immigration and Net Zero. Julia takes aim at the BBC’s impartiality and its links with Whitehall.
Also: Labour’s promised immigration crackdown comes under scrutiny as the pair discuss indefinite leave to remain, access to benefits and public frustration.
And Julia lets rip over loud music and antisocial behaviour on public transport.
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.
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Should we drill Rosebank? Julia takes on Net Zero — plus Britain’s AI security threat
36:49|Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with the Climate Party leader over Rosebank, Jackdaw and Britain’s energy future. She challenges the case against North Sea oil and gas, arguing that Labour’s net zero agenda threatens jobs, energy security and household budgets.Former military intelligence officer Philip Ingram joins Julia to discuss AI-driven cybersecurity threats and the risks to banking, medical records and essential services.Also: mounting economic pressure, defence spending fears and Julia’s furious response to proposed punishments for convicted killers who refuse to attend sentencing.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.
Labour finally approves North Sea gas field... despite backlash from climate campaigners
36:25|Julia Hartley-Brewer takes aim at Labour’s net zero agenda as the panel discusses approval for North Sea drilling at Jackdaw. Benedict Spence and Brendan O’Neill argue Britain needs domestic gas, nuclear power and an end to costly energy dependence. Also: Labour divisions over migrant settlement rules, antisemitism in schools and the Covid Inquiry’s scrutiny of care homes. Expect fierce debate on energy security, immigration and the freedom to challenge government policy.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.
Labour at war over immigration — and SAS veterans ‘thrown to the dogs’
36:52|Labour’s immigration divisions erupt as Julia Hartley-Brewer and Spiked editor Tom Slater challenge the Government’s priorities — from parking charges to border control, benefits and public disorder.Retired British Army Colonel Tim Collins delivers a blistering verdict on the treatment of Northern Ireland veterans, arguing that repeated investigations threaten military morale and recruitment. Julia also examines defence spending and the pressures facing the SAS.Plus: debate over unrest in France and scrutiny of Jonathan Powell’s security role following controversy over his wife Sarah Helm’s social media posts.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.
Are Reform racist? Plus: Home Secretary’s Eritrean visa threat over illegal migration
24:26|Julia Hartley-Brewer tackles an ITV undercover investigation exposing racist and sexist remarks from Reform UK figures, demanding tougher vetting from Nigel Farage’s party. Plus: Shabana Mahmood’s proposed Eritrea visa sanctions spark calls for a wider crackdown on countries refusing deportations. Philip Kiszely from The New Culture Forum joins Julia to debate asylum accommodation, community safety and concerns that Keir Starmer’s EU migration plans could undermine Brexit and British sovereignty.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.
Four in five jobs go to migrants… and Brexit interference claims are debunked
28:15|Four in five new jobs going to migrants while out-of-work benefit claims soar: Julia Hartley-Brewer and Benedict Spence tackle the Centre for Social Justice figures fuelling Britain’s immigration row. They challenge the reliance on overseas labour and demand accountability over welfare and wages. Also: MI5’s distinction between Russian interference and the Brexit result, allegations surrounding Andy Burnham’s Manchester City links, and the Celebrity Traitors racial bias row. 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.
Burnham rows back on debunked Brexit ‘Russian interference’ claim
26:10|Julia Hartley-Brewer and Spiked editor Tom Slater take aim at Labour’s handling of Brexit, challenging claims of Russian interference and the political backlash that followed.Also: the alleged Iranian-linked plot targeting RAF Fairford, threats facing Nigel Farage and concerns over protection for public figures.Plus, Julia and Tom examine the Green Party’s divisions over Israel, allegations of Islamist influence and the wider battle over British values, free speech and democratic accountability.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 vows to shut down asylum system — Robert Jenrick challenged on practicalities
25:34|Robert Jenrick faces tough questioning from Julia Hartley-Brewer over Reform UK’s pledge to shut down the asylum system and deport people living in Britain illegally.From Royal Navy Channel patrols to leaving the ECHR, Julia presses him on delivering the promises — and finding migrants who disappear.Also: Jenrick outlines proposed £80 billion spending cuts, welfare reform and a £15,000 tax-free allowance. Plus, a heated clash over Nigel Farage’s £5 million gift and parliamentary disclosure rules.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.
Badenoch criticises ethnonationalism on the right – while Burnham faces backlash over fuel price gimmick
32:36|Julia Hartley-Brewer criticises Labour’s response to soaring petrol and diesel prices, as Philip Ingram argues ministers should cut fuel taxes rather than offer price comparisons on mapping services. They debate North Sea energy, the cost-of-living squeeze and Kemi Badenoch’s pledges on stamp duty and inheritance tax.Also: Brendan O’Neill weighs in on Badenoch’s clash with Reform over English identity, national pride and integration. He and Julia condemn protests marking the October 7 anniversary and challenge the BBC’s coverage of Israel and Gaza.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.