James speaks to the Chair of Action Radiotherapy about the backlog of cancer patients that aren't receiving treatment because of the pandemic. Christine Jardine from the Lib Dems and Alex Phillips from the Brexit Party come on to debate the Internal Markets Bill. Finally, marking the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, James speaks to military historian Mike Yardley about the event that marked a turning point in the Second World War.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

The Court of Appeal has ruled that Shamima Begum can return to the UK to fight for citizenship, Dr Alan Mendoza, Executive director of the Henry Jackson Society joins us to discuss. Dominic Raab is 'almost certain' that Russians sought to interfere in the 2019 UKI election, Tom Tugenhat, Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee gives his view. And we discuss 'cancel culture' with Rupert Lowe, former Brexitt Party MEP for West Midlands after the BBC...

Patrick Christys, broadcaster and Conservative commentator joins us to talk about the PM's promise into an independent inquiry on Coronavirus. We chat VAT cuts with Michelle Ovens MBE, founder of small business Britain. And Ryan Harris, broadcaster in Seattle discusses Trump wanting to meet Putin before the election.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James speaks to the Deputy Mayor of Leicester Adam Clarke about what Leicester Council is doing to combat the labour exploitation in the city. As the draft report into antisemitism in the Labour party is published, former Conservative MP Lee Scott, shares his experience of antisemitism while he was in government. Finally, Matthew Newman, chief technology correspondent at MLex, speaks to James about why the UK government are now starting to push back against Huawei.   See acast.com/privacy...

James speaks to Andrew Bridgen, Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, abut the claim that there are as many as 10,000 people working in slave-like conditions in Leicester. Virologist Dr Elisabetta Gropelli speaks to James about the advantages of wearing a mask in shops. Finally, Richard Houghton, spokesman for HS2 Action Alliance, debates with James about why HS2 should not be built.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he is sorry for not being able to protect all jobs, Annabel Denham, Director of communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs joins us to discuss. Dean Russell, Conservative MP for Watford and member of the Health Select Committee talks to us following the news that pools, gyms, team sport and outdoor gigs will return. And Joel Williams, Tory councillor for Cardiff North weighs up whether or not the BBC should axe free TV licences for over-75s.   See...

James and Ash catch up with Anthony Browne, ​Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire, to chat about Rishi Sunak's Summer Statement. Charlie Mullins OBE, CEO of Pimlico Plumbers joins the conversation about the 'kickstart jobs scheme' for young people. And Chris Hobbs, former Metropolitan police officer gives him view on Cressida Dick launching a handcuffing review after the Bianca Williams race row.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James speaks to Chris Mitchell, chairman of Park Lane Healthcare- which runs 7 care homes- about how care homes have responded to COVID 19 amid Boris Johnson's comments blaming them for coronavirus deaths. Conservative MP Phillip Dunne speaks to James about what you can expect from Rishi Sunak's mini-budget. Finally, former British athlete Derek Redmond speaks to James about racism in sport.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gary McFarlane, a Black Lives Matter activist, speaks to James about why he think celebs taking a knee is so important. Gary Murphy, a pub licensee in London, gives James his experience of 'Super Saturday'. Finally, James speaks to economist and market commentator Justin Urquhart Stewart about the £500 'High Street Voucher' you could be getting from the government to help restart the economy.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whole year groups will be put into 'bubbles', pupils will have staggered breaks & there will be no assemblies when schools fully reopen.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

China has introduced a new national security law for Hong Kong. Tom Tugendhat, Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling, takes a closer look at the detail. Leicester-style localised lockdowns are 'just days away' from being imposed after dozens of towns and cities saw coronavirus cases surge in the past week, ​Dr Peter English, chair of the BMA Public Health Medicine Committee, gives his view. And, research shows that such searing heat could become a regular occurrence by the end of the...

As Boris Johnson gave his speech about his plans for the economy after lockdown, Khalid Mahmood, Labour MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, and Wendy Chamberlain, Lib Dem MP for North East Fife, give their reaction. Economist Jonathan Portes explains what the economic impact of the PM's new "build, build, build" mantra could be. Finally, James speaks to motoring journalist Quentin Wilson about the appeal of electric cars, and Richard Tice, chair of the Brexit Party phones in to explain why he has...

Toby Young, general secretary of the Free Speech Union, speaks to James about why Nick Buckley, from Mancunian Way shouldn't have been removed from his post after calling the Black Lives Matter movement "neo-Marxist". Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy shares her excitement for latest Brexit negotiations. Finally, James speaks to Marc Abraham and Lucy Parkinson about the campaign to ban the import of young puppies from the UK.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James speaks to Policing Analyst Graham Wettone about the disorder in Brixton that injured over 20 policeman. Rebecca Long-Bailey has been removed from the shadow cabinet after being accused of sharing an anti-semetic tweet. Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi from Jewish Voice for Labour and Lord Clive Soley, the former chairman of the parliamentary Labour Party, discuss whether there still is a problem with anti-semitism within Labour. Finally, James speaks to Kerry Taylor, educational manager at the...

James speaks to Jerry Lewis, London correspondent for Israel Radio, about the latest news from Israel as European MPs oppose plans by Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Lisa Francesca Nand, presenter of the Big Travel podcast, speaks to James about the warning by airline bosses that up to 110,000 might be lossed. Finally, conservative candidate for Mayor of London Shaun Bailey tells James about the campaign to reverse Sadiq Khan's congestion charge hike.   See...

James speaks to Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti about the further easing of lockdown measures, including the reopening of restaurants on July 4th. Victoria MacDonald, licensee of two pubs in Norfolk, tells James about the plans she has in place for when the pubs do reopen. Finally, Pastor Mark Burns, advisor to President Donald Trump, talks to James after the low turnout to Trump's Tulsa rally.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Political commentator Mike Indian analyses Dominic Raab's controversial comments on talkRADIO about taking a knee for Black Lives Matter. Weyman Bennett, from Stand Up To Racism, tells James why taking down the Cecil Rhodes statue was the right thing to do. Finally, economist Jonathan Davies speaks to James about the extra £100bn being pumped into the UK economy to help fight the unprecedented COVID19-induced downturn.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James and Femi Oluwole debate the pros and cons of the possible free trade agreement between the UK and Australia once the UK's transition period ends. Dr Elisabetta Gropelli, a virologist and lecturer on global health, explains why the drug Dexamethasone is beneficial for the UK in the fight to beat Covid19. Finally, Max Wiseberg, an airborne allergen expert, explains why your hay fever might be worse as we experience Thunder Fever in the UK.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Labour MP Stephen Timms explains why it was right for Boris Johnson to change his mind and allow children in England to claim free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays, after a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford. After North Korea blew up a joint liaison office with the South, North Korean expert Dr. John Nilsson-Wright speaks to James about why it is so significant. Iconic Hitchcock film, Psycho, turns 60 today and Ian Nathan, film critic for Empire Magazine, explains why it...

James speaks to Conservative MP Mark Francois about the Prime Minister's new Racial Inequality Commission. Former cop Mike Neville explains why he thinks the Met Police must toughen up with the London protesters. Retail tycoon Theo Paphitis talks to James on the day that all non-essential shops were finally allowed to reopen after lockdown.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James speaks to Paul Griffiths, President of the Police Superintendents Association, about the Hackney Police attack. Councillor Vikki Slade, Leader of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, tells James the Lord Baden Powell statue should be pulled down, but only temporarily. Looking ahead to the weekend, Joe Mulhall, Head of Research at Hope Not Hate, says people should avoid the possible riots in London over the Winston Churchill statue.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

James speaks to criminal barrister Laurie-Anne Power, about why it was the right decision to remove the Edward Colston statue. Shaun Bailey, conservative candidate for Mayor of London, speaks to James about why everyone in the UK must work together to beat racism. Former British athlete Derek Redmond tells James about the racism he has experienced, including a bomb being posted through his door.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy speaks to James about why she thinks we should be focusing on modern day slavery, rather than statues of past slave traders. Charlie Mullins, CEO of Pimlico Plumbers, talks to James about the problem he's having with the furlough scheme. Paul Crossman, who runs three pubs in York, tells James why now is not the right time to reopen hospitality venues.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James speaks to former Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson about why he regrets not tearing down Bristol's Edward Colston statue while he was Mayor. Sir Norman Lamb, former Lib Dem MP, explains why he is campaigning for better mental health support when lockdown is lifted. The Times' Chief Travel Writer Chris Haslam discusses the new rules around the 14 day quarantine when you come back from your holiday.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daryl Jackson, who has been following the Madeleine McCann case since 2007, speaks to James about the latest developments. Paul Hunter, Professor of Medicine at the University of East Anglia, tells James why he against the proposed 14 day quarantine for people coming into the UK. This Saturday marks the 76th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, and Mark Yardley talks about why it's important to still mark the occasion.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.