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Jeremy Kyle unpacks Angela Rayner’s latest decision that has sparked fury by approving plans to house 1,200 migrants next to an Oxfordshire village. The Housing & Communities Secretary gave the green light despite the residents of Piddington holding their own referendum opposing the scheme. Rayner admitted public services and ‘community cohesion’ will be damaged, but said this is outweighed by the need for the accommodation. So she admits it will impact community cohesion. Fearful women in the area have resorted to self-defence lessons ahead of the influx of asylum seekers. This is the same Government who are so quick to look at protecting women working in the media from creeps like Russell Brand but will leave women in villages like Piddington to protect themselves. Staggering cost of Burnham's EU reset: We'll be forced to adopt a new Brussels directive every 12 hours - A report by a parliamentary committee warns the Prime Minister's plan to sign up to EU rules on food and farming will lead to an avalanche…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Former PM Lord David Cameron has warned Andy Burnham against attempting to rejoin the EU, saying it would trigger a divisive "decade-long debate". Speaking ten years after the Brexit vote, Cameron urged the UK to respect the 2016 referendum and act as the bloc's "best friend, neighbour and partner" instead. His remarks follow Burnham’s recent comments that Brexit caused more harm than good and that EU re-entry remains on the table. Andy Burnham has revealed that the government’s 10-year plan will emerge by mid-December but MPs but senior Labour figures have dismissed the "Manchesterism" blueprint as high-level spin lacking real policy detail. MPs noted that the recent Budget sidestepped major defence and welfare decisions. Critics argue Number 10 has yet to outline concrete governing plans despite Burnham's pledges to end neoliberalism and devolve power to regional hubs. Under welfare reforms tied to Alan Milburn’s review published next week, 18- to 21-year-olds could lose the…

Comedian and actor David Walliams has lost his bid to stop the media from identifying him at the centre of sexual abuse allegations. Though these are still very much just allegations, we need to discuss injunctions and their use by public figures. Judges have to balance freedom of speech with the right to privacy. Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Deputy chairman of the Conservative Party Matt Vickers, partner and lawyer at Burdon Kemp Alan Collins, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, commentator at The Mail on Sunday Dan Hodges, head of features at The Sun Colin Robertson, and media lawyer Jonathan Coad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning the discussion with Jeremy Kyle started with the news that Russell Brand is being investigated over new abuse claims, it can now be revealed after the ‘sexual predator’ was jailed for more than ten years yesterday. Police have received 'multiple reports' of sexual abuse since 51-year-old Brand was convicted of raping one woman and assaulting three others. Sentencing him at Southwark Crown Court, Mr Justice Bennathan condemned Brand’s “staggering arrogance”. Brand's father Ron insists his son is innocent, saying the ten-year rape sentence is 'unfair' and claims victims 'chased and harassed' the actor. He called the jury ‘corrupt'. It comes as his ex-partner Jemima Goldsmith says she was abused by Brand revealing she even called the police after a ‘violent incident’. Meanwhile another celebrity accused of sex abuse could be named after he appears to miss the deadline yesterday for appealing an injunction decision. Watch this space. Happening today….Around 650 more offenders will leave jails in…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks the latest that comedian and actor Russell Brand faces a substantial prison sentence after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. It follows a four-week trial involving allegations from multiple complainants dating back between 1999 and 2009. Some legal experts say he could face up to ten years in prison. Brand was remanded into custody ahead of formal sentencing which takes place from 1030 this morning. Stay Tuned to TALK for the very latest. The Times reports that Broadcasters could be forced to adopt new safeguards against sexual abuse, the culture secretary said on Sunday, as it was revealed that BBC staff banned Russell Brand from its Los Angeles offices four years before allegations about his crimes came to light. A woman alleged that he had exposed himself to her while recording a Radio 2 programme in 2008. He subsequently laughed about the incident during a broadcast. Lisa Nandy said that offending like Brand’s “is…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks the new that Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault, and is now expected to face a substantial prison sentence. A jury found the entertainer guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. He was found not guilty of two other counts of rape, and one count of attempted indecent assault. Brand was refused bail and will spend the weekend in custody before he is due to return to the same court on Monday for sentencing. He could also face new rape charges within weeks after he was convicted on Thursday of attacks on four women. It’s been revealed that the Crown Prosecution Service is considering bringing further charges after he was accused of two more rapes, including that of a 16-year-old girl. His conviction has piled fresh pressure on the BBC over its failure to control its stars after it emerged Brand had boasted that his boss at the broadcaster was “incredibly tolerant” of his sexual…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks the latest with The MAGA movement which has turned on Donald Trump following a crushing Midterm election defeat for the Republicans. His Vice President JD Vance and his own son, Donald Jr, blamed the President's war in Iran for his election loss. Donald Trump is even reportedly considering replacing his War Secretary Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis amid growing questions over the handling of the war in Iran. Meanwhile, Darializa Avila Chevalier, 32, a hard left socialist who wants to abolish police, prisons and protect migrant criminals from deportation was elected to the House of Representatives. Back home in Britain…. Bosses risk jail if their staff use the wrong pronouns to address trans people under the Government’s new conversion therapy law, campaigners have warned. The contentious draft Conversion Practices Bill states that company directors and leaders of other organisations can be held liable if one of their employees tries to suppress or change a person’s sexual orientation or…

Jeremy Kyle discusses a celebrity who has lost his High Court bid to block reporting of sex abuse allegations. The well-known individual made the 'unprecedented' argument that he would kill himself if the claims went public. It is claimed that the man, named only as PPT, 'abused his status' to conduct 'inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities' with 'a large number' of women and girls over a number of years. The celebrity applied for an injunction against ITN and The Guardian newspaper, which said they had interviewed more than 100 people with knowledge of the celebrity's alleged misconduct. Mr Justice Nicklin refused to grant the injunction but ordered that the celebrity should remain anonymous until a later date. The judge said that the risk of the celebrity killing himself was 'genuine, grave and closely connected to the court's decision'. Across the pond, it’s been a terrible night for Donald Trump and the Republicans. The President has lost control of the House of Representatives and the Senate.…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has watered down plans for tougher immigration rules after a Labour Party revolt. Almost 300,000 foreign care workers will be exempt from a crackdown that would have seen them wait years longer to win permanent status in Britain. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is to give £40m to Caribbean projects amid a row about whether Britain should pay reparations for the slave trade. On the first day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, the Prime Minister will pledge the money for green energy schemes in the West Indies. He will also set out plans to help poorer Commonwealth members grappling with increased debt costs. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said an apology for slavery could help Britain strengthen ties with the Commonwealth. In other news, telling someone who identifies as a cat that they are human will be illegal under a damning assessment of Labour’s Conversion Practices Bill. The wording of the bill intended to outlaw conversion…

Jeremy Kyle discusses the latest plans to toughen immigration rules are expected to be massively watered down today after a highly damaging battle within the Labour Party. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposals to make low-skilled foreign migrants wait far longer for 'settled' status in Britain have been rewritten after strong opposition from her party's left wing. Under the proposals, skilled workers would typically have to wait 10 years rather than the current five, but the lowest-paid workers, including care workers, would have to wait 15. The Home Secretary is now believed to be considering plans to treat care workers more like skilled workers, including doctors, who can “earn” reductions to their ILR wait by working in the public sector. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is open to increasing financial assistance, i.e. reparations for Commonwealth countries, to help make amends for Britain’s role in the slave trade. The PM will consider demands for investment in healthcare and education from African and…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as John ­Healey admitted last night he would not cut welfare before the next election. The Chancellor started the day by insisting handouts would be whittled down this parliamentary term. Britain’s annual welfare bill is on course to hit £431billion by 2031 — In the Budget on Wednesday Mr Healey said “There will be a reduction in the benefits bill. We’ll do that in a Labour way”. Treasury sources scrambled to downplay his commitment and suggested he had not made a firm pledge. At lunchtime yesterday No10 said the Government will not be setting an “arbitrary target or timetable” on reducing the welfare bill. This forced John Healey to completely U-turn last night by telling Channel 4: “It’s not correct to say that we are going to bring this welfare bill down in this Parliament because we’ve not set a timetable for that.” And now Andy Burnham now says he wants to make welfare cuts “as soon as possible” but refused to put a date on the promise. What a shambles! Treasury sources scrambled to…

Liz Truss sits down with Jeremy Kyle for her first phone in on Talk. Listen to Talk listeners ring in and grill the former Prime Minister.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning with Jeremy Kyle it’s Budget Day - the first major test for Andy Burnham and John Healey. It’s reported that the Chancellor will swerve welfare reform in today's Budget – as he hands out billions of pounds more to benefit claimants. The Chancellor is said to be planning a 'steady-as-she-goes' Budget with some key measures to provide 'breathing space' to hard-pressed Britons. But Labour sources have told the Mail that the Chancellor has set aside £5.5billion to support a 3.5 per cent increase to benefits paid to ten million people despite official projections suggesting sickness benefits will jump from £83billion last year to £109billion by the end of the decade. He is also expected to earmark at least another £1billion to subsidise the fuel bills of those on benefits and low incomes this winter. But any immediate support for those not on benefits is expected to be modest, such as freezing NHS prescription charges at £9.90. Mr Healey was accused of an 'insult to families' yesterday after the…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks Andy Burnham's first 100 days in No.10 Downing Street and while a fresh YouGov poll gives him a solid 46% approval rating—well ahead of what his recent predecessors managed at this stage—the real honeymoon test arrives tomorrow. Chancellor John Healey steps up to deliver his first major Budget. That said, Number 10 is already spending the morning on the back foot. Downing Street aides have been scrambling to walk back comments made by the Prime Minister on free movement, following reports that the UK has been holding talks with Brussels. It’s Burnham’s latest awkward blunder, coming just a couple of weeks after a climbdown over Russian interference in the Brexit vote. Meanwhile, Reform UK has been pitching its own answer to the nation's finances, promising £80 billion in savings by 2030 in what they’re calling their "Teal Budget." But the launch didn't quite go to plan. Nigel Farage admitted the party needs to win back ground after a rough summer, bluntly blaming his own staff's…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces accusations of a "total betrayal" of the Brexit result after Angela Rayner says the British public could be asked to vote on whether to bring back freedom of movement with the European Union. Nigel Farage warned that any return to free movement ignores working-class communities. Supporters say that any deals with our biggest trading partner are vital to fix the economy. The Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father told his first wife he went to the Far East “because 12-year-olds are legal there”, The Sun can reveal. Roslyn Loveless made the claim about Thomas Markle in a letter she sent to the Met Police in 2019. Thomas Markle, who is now 82, denies the claims. The Met admitted over the weekend that it had not referred matters raised in the letter to relevant legal authorities abroad who could have investigated. Wes Streeting has warned Britain must be ready for war in little more than 1,000 days as Russia steps up its threats against NATO allies. The…

Ian Collins unpacks the absolute state of the nation - a country on the absolute brink. Take a listen to this… First, British citizens are now being officially urged to assemble a three-day emergency ‘survival kit.’ The public is advised to stock up on canned food, stash physical cash, and buy a wind-up radio to prepare for national crises ranging from major cyber attacks to widespread flooding. That warning comes, as a massive global internet meltdown has thrown UK infrastructure into total chaos. A total of 32 UK government services were temporarily offline yesterday leaving MOT garages across the country unable to access official databases—forcing mechanics to record vehicle tests by pen and paper like it’s 1955. If that’s not enough - The energy regulator Ofgem says Britain could literally run out of gas this winter. Families face the grim prospect of cold homes and soaring bills while officials scramble to secure supplies. Adding to the misery - recorded crime has rocketed past 7 million incidents a…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks the latest with energy in the UK. Absolute, unadulterated madness. One minute Labour approves a North Sea gas site—a rare, brief outbreak of actual common sense. Donald Trump himself comes out and says, "Look at that, drill full blast, get on with it!" Brilliant, right? Energy independence, lower bills, proper jobs. But no! Within hours, the Energy Secretary signals she’s going to block a massive, crucial oilfield right next door. I mean, are you joking?! Are we trying to power this country or bankrupt it? And speaking of bankrupting us—look at the state of the economy. Kemi Badenoch is flashing the red warning light, and she is dead right to do so. UK debt has officially hit THREE TRILLION POUNDS for the first time ever. Three trillion! Meanwhile, inflation has shot up to 3.5 per cent. That means interest rate misery for hard-working families, and to top it all off, that inflation spike is going to push the national benefits bill up by another £5.5 billion! Who pays for that? You do! The…

This morning on the Jeremy Kyle Breakfast Show unpacks the decision that Labour had made to come to their senses! New drilling for gas in the North Sea is set to be approved today after energy prices spiked to a brutal four-year high. Miatta Fahnbulleh, the Energy Secretary—who, by the way, is currently attacking Shabana Mahmood—is expected to give the green light to the Jackdaw project after months of endless delays. Now, remember: the Tories originally granted permission for this field—150 miles east of Aberdeen—back in 2022, before climate activists dragged it through the courts and had it ruled unlawful. Let’s see how long it takes the activists to scupper this one, shall we? Meanwhile, the fate of Rosebank—the UK’s last major untapped oil reserve, 80 miles west of the Shetland Islands—still hangs in the balance. All of this, mind you, despite Labour’s explicit manifesto promise to stop issuing new North Sea licences! Last night, MPs voted through the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill by 330 votes to 178,…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has launched a blistering attack on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plan to tighten up immigration! Mahmood wants to make foreign nationals wait up to 15 years instead of five to earn permanent residency but Fahnbulleh, writing to voters in her Peckham constituency, has hit back, warning constituents that delaying settlement risks destroying social cohesion, lacking compassion, and fuelling "toxic" political rhetoric. With Angela Rayner already tearing into the plan over foreign care workers, Labour’s Cabinet is now in OPEN WARFARE over who gets to stay in Britain! And sticking with migrations - President Trump just ISSUED A WARNING to Republicans ahead of the Mid Terms. Turning to Northern Ireland. The Government is facing fierce backlash over its Troubles Legacy Bill. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant insists the legislation is NOT an amnesty for soldiers, but Labour ministers stand accused of total betrayal! It comes as a top former…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks the latest with The PM as remember when Andy Burnham said he wants closer ties with Europe? Well look at the state of it…Absolute mayhem in Paris and Milan for a second night as protests see streets set ablaze and luxury stores looted. So far there’s been 2 '400 arrests and who does Macron blame? - For once he points the finger at the ‘ultra left’. President Trump blamed immigration for the disorder. Demonstrations were started by teachers and students a month ago in response to staff shortages and have grown into a wider movement against rising prices. And why is the EU so keen to entice Andy Burnham back? Just watch this.. CLIP (That’s right, they want more money! Don’t fall for it Andy!) Meanwhile back here the BBC has paused a placement scheme for civil servants after The Telegraph revealed Whitehall staff were tasked with writing articles and fact-checking contentious issues such as the small boat crossings and the Covid pandemic. Articles and blog posts published on the BBC website,…

Jeremy Kyle discusses whether Burnham will now go for an early election? A new mega-poll has handed Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Labour Party a massive 56-seat Commons majority, with Reform pushing hard in third place right behind the Tories. Latest research by Electoral Calculus finds Labour would win 353 seats in the House of Commons, far ahead of the Tories on 90 seats and Reform UK on 81 seats. Meanwhile, in the Tory leadership clash... Kemi’s ratings rise with Reform voters after she attacks the party in an ‘only whites can be English’ row! Kemi’s approval leapt from 40 per cent to 57 per cent among Reform UK voters when they were shown video clips of her saying she didn't want to live in a country run by people who 'debate whether my mixed-race children are English'. Over at Reform UK... Farage has hit back at questions over candidate vetting after ITV News broadcast undercover filming of some of its councillors and candidates using racist, violent and sexist language. Nigel Farage has insisted…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks an attempt to halt plans to house up to 1,250 asylum seekers near the village of Piddington (Bicester Garrison) have FAILED. A reminder that this is a village of just 350 people. Yesterday the Conservatives forced a Commons vote on the issue. The motion called for the plan to be scrapped and for the UK to leave the ECHR so illegal migrants can be deported. Labour led the vote AGAINST it and defeated it 309 to 113. Every Labour MP who voted said no to blocking it, and the Lib Dems didn't even turn up. The government said similar sites to that at Bicester had operated "for years" with "no evidence of any significant increase in criminality". Calum Miller, who is the MP for Bicester and Woodstock, accused Kemi Badenoch's party of "playing party politics with our local issue". He also argued that leaving the ECHR was not the answer as it would "weaken vital protections for British citizens". Meanwhile we hear the camp will need bat licences to protect endangered species to go ahead say police…

Jeremy Kyle discusses a significant clarification, the Director General of MI5 has stated that Russian intelligence and state-sponsored disinformation campaigns did not alter or sway the outcome of the 2016 Brexit referendum. Sir Ken McCallum made clear that the democratic choice of the British public stood on its own two feet. Meanwhile Andy Burnham is also facing a Red Wall resistance over his bid to unpick Brexit and cosy up to Brussels. Labour MPs from Brexit-backing parts of the North and Midlands have warned the PM against reopening the Brexit debate. Meanwhile the head of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has vowed to quit if Andy Burnham interferes in its handling of the Manchester City cheating scandal. David Kogan, the IFR chair, issued the ultimatum amid mounting pressure on the Prime Minister over his links to City, who have been found guilty of breaking more than 100 Premier League rules over almost a decade. The PM was also accused of covering up his links to Manchester City after a Sun…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as about 650 more offenders are walking out of jail doors across England and Wales this morning in the second phase of the government’s emergency scheme to tackle the prison capacity crisis. This comes right on the heels of the 700 prisoners who were let out early on October 1st. Hard-working, law-abiding taxpayers are left asking one simple question: are we actually being kept safe? And while we're letting hundreds out, what is life actually like on the inside for those who stay? Unbelievable reports in The Sun today reveal inmates at high-security Belmarsh prison are openly bragging about ordering McDonald's and streaming Netflix on illegal mobile phones—mocking the prison system as being 'more like a holiday camp'. Meanwhile, the political gloves are completely off. Andy Burnham is facing a massive backlash after claiming Russian interference played a role in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Both Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage have blasted the PM’s claims as outright lies, accusing Downing…

Ian Collins unpacks an exclusive Times investigation that has uncovered that nearly two million claimants on sickness and disability benefits have gone years without formal re-evaluations or medical checks. The findings raise severe concerns regarding oversight within the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), with experts warning that hundreds of thousands may no longer meet the eligibility criteria. It’s also revealed today in The Telegraph how in thousands of local neighbourhoods across England and Wales, more than half of all working-age adults are now relying on out-of-work state benefits, placing mounting fiscal pressure on the Government ahead of the upcoming Budget. Andy Burnham is moving swiftly to abolish mandatory photo identification requirements for voters in upcoming local elections across the region. Critics argue the move undermines electoral integrity rules established to prevent voter fraud, while proponents claim voter ID rules disproportionately disenfranchise vulnerable communities and…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks the breaking news overnight as Labour has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali secured victory with 12,292 votes. Green leader Zack Polanski finished second on 8,928 votes—a bitter blow that raises immediate questions over his leadership. Polanski was already facing intense heat from ex-Green leaders over his failure to condemn their racist Zionism motion while public anger mounted over Green councillors in Bolton tabling a request to fly the Palestinian flag on October 7th. ADHD A major healthcare review warns the rush to diagnose children with ADHD and autism is causing real harm. With diagnosis rates soaring up to 40-fold, experts warn that mislabeling young people risks damaging their development—while a separate report warns the surge is partly being fuelled by the benefits system. The Tory identity war deepens: Robert Jenrick has sparked a furious political row after declaring that "millions and millions" of people in England are not…

Jeremy Kyle reacts Kemi Badenoch vowed to protect the family home from Labour saying the Tories promise NO stamp duty when you buy your house, NO mansion tax when you're living in it and NO inheritance tax when the time comes to pass it on. Couples will also be able to pass on a further £1million in assets tax-free, cutting the number who will ever pay inheritance tax by more than half. The £6billion pledge will be funded by cuts to the welfare budget. Kemi Badenoch accused Reform of wanting to take the UK backwards with outdated views on race after Suella Braverman said last week that she did not consider herself to be English, even though she was born in London. She also branded Nigel Farage's outfit weirdos and criminals - and urged its voters to come back to the Conservative fold and ruled out any pact with Reform. A small boat carrying 32 migrants was intercepted less than a mile from Dover yesterday after someone onboard….wait for it…phoned 999. Border Security Command vessels and lifeboats were…

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party, was pressed about whether she would consider collaborating with Reform UK if it came down to it. Her answer was an emphatic no chance. Some say she is painting herself into a corner, whilst others think the water is too muddy between the two parties for reconciliation and coalition. Talk presenter Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart, deputy leader of Reform UK Richard Tice, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, former Conservative special adviser Charlie Rowley, commentator at the Mail on Sunday Dan Hodges, former chancellor of the exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, and the Israeli government spokesperson for the prime minister's office David Mencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as a police and crime commissioner has come under fire for saying that police are being diverted from 999 calls to deal with anti-migrant protests while seemingly ignoring the amount of resources poured into welcoming these migrants when they reach Gosport. Yesterday we showed you the police escort and the amount of ambulances on standby. Donna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, revealed that around 200 officers from seven forces had been pulled off crime-fighting duties to manage protests in Gosport. Tensions are rising over national security after American officials revealed that the US pulled its nuclear-capable B1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid threats of an Iranian drone attack. It follows claims in a Sun exclusive that a group spotted near the Gloucestershire base may have acted as a decoy to distract security forces ahead of a larger, Iran-backed plot. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is considering delaying a critical decision on UK defence spending,…

The dinghies just keep coming. Gosport locals in Hampshire have staged a protest seeking to resist a dinghy carrying migrants. To get ahead of any potential disruption from residents, a dispersal order—which some are calling draconian—has been issued. Protests were largely peaceful, but some run-ins with police and flares being set off were reported. Talk's Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Deputy leader of Reform UK Richard Tice, Talk's royal correspondent Rupert Bell, shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith, former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rowley, former Conservative government minister Steve Baker, former Labour special advisor Paul Richards, chief political writer at Spiked Online Brendan O'Neill, and leader of Hampshire Reform UK Group Councillor George Madgwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins reacts as Tory Leader Kemi Badenoch has gone on the attack, accusing Prime Minister Andy Burnham of quietly gearing up for a surprise snap general election as early as next May. Badenoch claimed the Prime Minister’s economic rhetoric and policy tone clearly signal an early run for a fresh mandate. At the same time, Badenoch has firmly shut the door on any right-wing alliance, explicitly ruling out any electoral pact or deal with Reform UK. However, over at Reform, Nigel Farage is seizing on Burnham’s recent stance on Brexit. Critics argue Burnham’s latest missteps over Europe have given Farage "the biggest boost of his political career," potentially paving Reform's path right toward Number 10. UK population hits new peak of 69.5million but growth slows as net migration and birth rates drop Meanwhile, the row over early prisoner releases is boiling over. Ministers are facing fierce backlash over the release of thousands of inmates in a bid to ease prison overcrowding. Shocking reports detail…

Ian Collins unpacks the latest as around 700 offenders serving sentences of up to 19 months are scheduled for release starting this morning, marking the initial phase of a government early-release scheme expected to free more than 4,500 prisoners by June. The policy has drawn fierce criticism from victim advocacy watchdogs and domestic abuse survivors, who live in fear for their safety. In one case, a survivor of abuse reported fleeing abroad ahead of her former partner's planned release. The government has officially scrapped its "one in, one out" migrant arrangement, ending the framework previously used to manage specific return and exchange agreements for asylum seekers and migrants. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced that she will ban school leavers from moving directly onto unemployment benefits upon leaving education. Separately, former cabinet minister Alan Milburn suggested that businesses and employers should begin teaching primary school pupils about work from an early age. PM Andy…

Ian Collins reacts to the latest as Prime Minister Andy Burnham has delivered what is being described as Labour's most left-wing address to a party conference since the 1970s. In it, he pledged to… Triple Lock & Social Care: Burnham confirmed plans to scrap the state pension triple lock, warning that tax rises are necessary to fund a new National Care Service. Electoral & Housing Reform: Labour is set to fight the next election on a platform to replace the First-Past-The-Post voting system. Alongside Angela Rayner, Burnham also unveiled proposals granting local councils powers to seize empty and private rental properties. Energy & EU Relations: The government announced the creation of the public "Great British Grid" to direct electricity infrastructure investment, while Burnham signalled openness to exploring closer ties with the EU, mocking Brexiteer rhetoric on national sovereignty. Meanwhile, details have emerged surrounding the arrest of five men near RAF Fairford. Authorities confirmed that one of the…

Ian Collins reacts to President Donald Trump criticism over counter-terror police for releasing five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford. And Andy Burnham is set to scrap the pensions triple lock - he is speaking to the Labour Party faithful in Liverpool later today and you’ll hear it LIVE here on Talk. The Prime Minister will also set out plans for greater state control of water, energy and housing, saying: 'We can't go on as we are.' Is he right? Plus Peppa Pig and Mr Bean are reasons why international students choose to study here in the UK… So - what is top of the list for YOU when it comes to selling the UK? Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins discussed the news that five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosive offences after three "suspicious vehicles" were reported travelling towards RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire… Donald Trump says they were 'looking to do big damage' to US forces. The plot was foiled by a farmer calling 999 in the early hours of Sunday morning. Also The Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will fight the next election on a pledge to raise billions more in tax to fund 'free' social care - but will he have to scrap the pensions triple lock to be able to afford it? We will be live at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool later in the show… Plus clashes in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election as Restore Britain campaigners were attacked by Stand Up To Racism protests. But they’re meant to be the good guys, right? Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as Downing Street advisers are pushing for an early general election NEXT YEAR. Several senior members of Andy Burnham’s team believe that calling an election in the spring would give Labour the best chance of another majority. A YouGov megapoll released yesterday showed Labour would remain the largest party with 241 seats. The Conservatives would be in second place with 130 seats, better than their result in 2024, while Reform would be pushed into third place with 123 seats. In contrast, last year's megapoll showed Reform UK winning 311 seats. The number of small-boat migrants who have reached Britain under Labour is larger than the entire British Army. 781 migrants arrived on Wednesday – the highest daily tally this year. It pushed the total since the general election to 83,279 – passing the Army's 83,000 soldiers. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said. 'Labour has let an entire army-sized population cross the Channel illegally, Education Secretary Lucy Powell came under fire last night…

Jeremy Kyle discusses The Leader of The Opposition Kemi Badenoch’s declaration war on Britain’s scroungers with a ruthless plan to slash welfare handouts for work-shy freeloaders. Her proposals mean anyone who hasn't put in enough shift work will see their benefit payments chopped by 30%. Meanwhile Andy Burnham has come up with his first policy that hasn’t been taken from Starmer’s playbook and that is to allow drinking in the football stands. Tells you everything about the priorities of the man. And that’s not all — the Tory leader wants to slap a strict ban on how the rest of the cash is spent. That means NO booze, NO fags, and NO flutter at the bookies on the taxpayer's dime! Meanwhile Andy Burnham wants to allow footy fans to drink in the stands again for the first time in 40 years. Sir Tony Blair has stuck his oar into the Brexit debate, urging Labour to ditch its red lines and drag Britain back into the European Union within ten years. The former Prime Minister warned not to just "re-run the debates of…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Prime Minister Andy Burnham goes all the way across the Atlantic, sits down with Donald Trump, and gets ABSOLUTELY SLAMMED over the Chagos Islands deal! Trump takes one look at it, calls it a "terrible, ridiculous deal," and now Burnham’s dragged right back to the drawing board, admitting the whole thing is under review! Fancy getting schooled on the world stage. And it doesn't end there! Burnham's over at the UN, preaching about stopping Russian disinformation and pushing for global AI rules, while secretly dropping hints that he wants to drag us straight back into the EU! And who does he blame for Brexit? "Russian outside forces!". So not the 52% of Brits who actually voted to leave? The Tories have drawn level with Reform UK for the first time in 18 months in a fresh boost for Kemi Badenoch. Labour is currently on 23% while Tories and Reform are both on 21% according to the latest YouGov poll. Earl Spencer has agreed to edit his upcoming Princess Diana memoir following legal…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks a huge security breach at our borders where an unescorted dinghy has somehow slipped right past Border Force and landed dead on the beach at Folkestone! And what happened next? Several migrants literally sprinted off into the night before the police could even pull up! Labour is being accused of completely losing control of our borders. But it gets worse! Over in Calais, a charity has been caught red-handed helping adult migrants pose as children just to claim asylum over here. Is anyone actually enforcing the rules anymore?! Absolutely shameful! Now let's talk about the welfare state, because the numbers coming out today are simply staggering. ONE IN FIVE working-age adults in this country are now claiming Universal Credit. One in five! And that’s not all. Analysis shows that benefit claims for ADHD and autism among teenagers are soaring fastest in—wait for it—England’s wealthiest areas! What is going on here?! Is the system being played, or are we just failing to hold people…

Jeremy Kyle reacts as The Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly plotting an early trip to the ballot box to beg the public for a mandate to hike your income tax. Why? Because the Treasury is in absolute meltdown over the state of the nation's wallet! On top of that, he’s eyeing a massive £14 billion Capital Gains Tax raid. Put the work in, pay your taxes, or face the consequences—simple as that! Minister for Women and Equalities & Chair of the Labour Party Bridget Phillipson has come straight out and said it—"all women" in society are currently unsafe! This comes as terrified locals in Piddington raise serious alarm bells over safety concerns in their own backyard. Phillipson yesterday launched a national taskforce to tackle misogyny. What does she think will happen to misogyny rates when Labour dumps 1,256 male asylum seekers on a town of 350. Following Piddington's lead, a quiet Suffolk village (Barnham) is demanding its own referendum to stop a local RAF base being turned into an asylum seeker center.…

Andy Burnham gave the British people the impression that he had a plan for the country, but as the saying goes, if it isn't broken, don't fix it. Apparently, Burnham is using a plan for the nation constructed by his predecessor. Does he have what it takes to make it work and put his own stamp on it? Talk Breakfast's Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rolwey, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, former press secretary to the Queen Dickie Arbiter, former minister for common sense Esther McVey, Labour MP Toby Perkins, and former culture secretary, now Reform member, Nadine Dorries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Piddington uproar has taken an unexpected turn with plans for a proposed migrant camp being potentially thwarted by newts. The Home Office are said to have failed to mention the presence of any protected species in a planning application. Will newts be to the rescue in Piddington? Protests, a referendum and now newts, what next? Talk Breakfast's Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Former Labour MP and Reform defector Simon Danczuk, the host of Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield, author and columnist at the Daily Mail Sarah Vine, and Reform UK treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Piddington is sticking it to the Labour government, voting overwhelmingly to leave the UK; 285 of 312 voted to leave. Although this will not trigger any formal departure from the country, it represents the strength of feeling about the incoming migrants that Piddington would like to see the back of. Many say this is what Piddington gets for voting Liberal Democrat, with residents emphasising that not every local voted for the Party and that the safety of women is paramount. Talk Breakfast's Jeremy Kyle discussed the vote outcome, and more, with: Former deputy speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans, Piddington resident Sandra Innes, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, commentator and the Mail on Sunday's Dan Hodges, shadow chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart, Talk reporter Charlie Rowley, and chair of the Piddington Parish Council in Oxfordshire Tim McNally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people of Piddington are fighting back, trying to resist thousands of migrants moving into their local area and outnumbering the local population. As if that wasn't a big enough fight, Piddington has also called a referendum to decide whether it will leave the UK; a verdict is expected tomorrow. What will come of it? Talk breakfast host Jeremy Kyle speaks to: Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party Matt Vickers, former Conservative Party leader Sir Ian Duncan Smith, former head of royal protection Dai Davies, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, former first minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster, and Plaid Cymru Liz Saville Roberts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reform UK has received two mega cash injections, which it believes will put it in prime position to effectively fight in a general election. This news has caused furrowed eyebrows in the Labour Party, with a question over whether legislation will be brought in to cap donations and applied retrospectively. Some are saying this would be an attempt to take Reform UK out of the race, and the equivalent of hysterical hypocrisy, considering Labour receives donations from Trade Unions with the expectation of something in return. Talk presenter Ian Collins speaks to: Former Conservative special advisor Charlie Rowley, chairman of the Great British PAC Ben Habib, shadow secretary of state for defence James Cartlidge, Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice, and social policy analyst Dr Rakib Ehsan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle reacts as the Home Secretary has instructed police forces to deploy all available powers necessary to crack down on anti-migrant demonstrations. Shabana Mahmood has also called for a blanket ban on masks at public protests to unmask extremists. Whenever did we hear the Home Secretary say ‘use all powers necessary’ on pro-palestinian protests? Across the Channel, France wants Britain to accept asylum seekers directly from across the European Union as part of the one in, one out scheme. But back here local communities are increasingly worried about asylum seekers in their area. In the village of Piddington, local women have issued an urgent plea to female MPs, fearing they will be vastly outnumbered ten-to-one by male asylum seekers. And just to give you an idea of how bad the situation is - official data reveals the UK asylum appeals backlog has skyrocketed to a historic record exceeding 90,000 cases - a seventeenfold jump over six years ago. Meanwhile, a Labour review says make disability…

Jeremy Kyle explores Labour being branded the 'Welfare Party' on Wednesday after Andy Burnham said he would never prioritise defence spending over benefits. In an extraordinary intervention, the Prime Minister said he was serious about national security, but it 'cannot come at the expense of social security'. Kemi Badenoch said Mr Burnham had 'said the quiet part out loud', adding: 'For our new PM, social security – welfare – comes above national security. Do you believe Labour will ever cut the benefits bill? Pensioner Benefits: £177.7 billion (around 55% of the total expenditure), which includes £146.1 billion for the State Pension. Working-Age and Children Welfare: £145.0 billion, including Universal Credit and non-DWP welfare. Disability and Health Support: £77.1 billion for people with health conditions and disabilities. Housing Benefits: £37.3 billion President Trump makes a major promise at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas: $5,000 for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win both the…

Jeremy Kyle unpacks The Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s announcement sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers. Israel furiously hit back - Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar responded by accusing him of spreading an "outrageous lie"and closed the UK consulate, banned a dozen MPs and booted out Britain's military from joint operations. The sanctions were launched alongside France and Canada will prohibit the import of settlement-produced goods, bar companies from providing expansion services, and ban the advertising of settlement properties within the UK. But Ed Miliband has been accused of putting Jews in the UK in danger: The Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said this is a 'truly a dark day for British Jews' just days before Jewish New Year celebrations and accused Labour of 'gesture politics'. Kemi Badenoch joined the condemnation, saying that Andy Burnham risked 'fanning…

Jeremy Kyle examines the latest that Andy Burnham has been told he must not ignore rising anger over the migrant crisis because Britain is teetering on the brink of chaos, Kemi Badenoch has said. The Tory leader accused Labour of being “weak” on immigration as 120 people were brought into Portsmouth following a record crossing attempt from near Cherbourg. She added that “thuggery” cannot stop small boat crossings. It follows a further clash between Zia Yusuf and the supposed leader of the protests in Portsmouth after Nigel Farage said he wanted to end all face coverings in public, including religious ones. And in a major poll for The Times, most of the British public think that small boat migrants should be detained and held in secure accommodation on arrival in Britain Even the U.N. has told Britain that migrants are being granted asylum even when they may not be entitled to it. Their Refugee Agency found serious flaws in Home Office interviews used to decide who is allowed to stay in the UK. Wake up with…

​Jeremy Kyle reacts as hundreds of protesters have clashed with police in Portsmouth after a mega-dinghy carrying 140 migrants reached the UK from Normandy. Around 500 demonstrators are believed to have joined a protest in the area on Sunday night, with some dressed in all black – similar to those who joined an anti-illegal migrant protest which blocked the Port of Dover on Saturday. The large boat of migrants – believed to be the longest-ever Channel crossing by people-smugglers – was intercepted in the Solent between the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth earlier on Sunday. It comes as only one in 100 asylum claims are genuine, according to a whistleblower who has revealed widespread fraud and dysfunction in the system. He said he had encountered a large number of Iraqi Kurds claiming asylum who said they had been in a relationship with the daughter of the prime minister of the Kurdistan region. Shabana Mahmood was last night accused of kowtowing to the Labour Left-wing after failing to bring forward 'urgent'…