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Lammy lambasted, bias backlash and prison crisis!

Peter Cardwell is "almost speechless" over the "utter shambles" going on in the UK prison system as multiple prisoners have been wrongly released - he's joined by retired prison governor Mark Hammersley to explain more. Meanwhile head of campaigns for Popular Conservatism Andrew Allison fumes as he claims the "government is not in control" and shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers MP describes David Lammy's performance in PMQs as "the worst of politics."

The credibility of the BBC comes under fire again as chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, expresses her "deep concern" over the public's trust in the public service broadcaster.

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Budget betrayal, BBC bias and Chagos chaos!

Rachel Reeves under fire! International Editor Isabel Oakeshott says the Chancellor’s pre-Budget speech was “extraordinary” and effectively confirmed tax rises are coming, despite Labour’s manifesto pledges. Oakeshott questions whether Reeves “looked haggard, anxious and out of her depth” as the economy worsens and Labour “fails to face down vested interests.”

BBC credibility crisis: Cardwell and Oakeshott expose the Trump editing scandal and fresh claims of BBC bias from journalist Stephen Pollard, who brands the corporation’s disinformation campaign “a parody” amid revelations of a Panorama cut-and-paste Trump speech and anti-Israel leanings inside BBC Arabic. Pollard says the BBC’s leadership “ignored its own standards adviser” and warns trust in the broadcaster is “collapsing.”

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Kevin O’Sullivan discusses the latest on the conflict in Iran, how the situation is developing, and what the wider implications could be for the region and beyond.

Former Conservative MP and former army officer, Colonel James Sunderland, joins the discussion to assess the security and strategic outlook. He argues that the level of unpredictability is rising and warns it is “becoming a strategic concern”.

Iranian author, Nick Berg, brings a personal perspective reflecting on being born in Iran and later moving to the United States.

Plus, Lord Redwood delves into the top stories, the domestic response to the Iran conflict, and the questions now facing decision-makers.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Robert Jobson, the Royal Editor, to unpack the latest on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following his arrest and the police searching Royal Lodge.

The Sun columnist Ross Clark weighs in on a Green Party political broadcast from Zack Polanski, filmed in a 1970s-style room complete with a gas fire.

Plus, author of 'UFOs and the Extraterrestrial Message', Richard Lawrence, discusses Donald Trump releasing government files on UFOs and aliens.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Rupert Lowe MP, as he discusses the reasons behind changing Restore Britain from a movement into a political party and whether it's possible Jeremy Clarkson would stand as a candidate.

Plus, Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South, gives his view on Chagossians who arrived at the Chagos islands this week being served with a removal order from the Government.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK and Andrew Rosindell, Reform UK MP for Romford, to give their opinion on Nigel Farage announcing a "shadow cabinet."

Plus, Epstein survivor, Ashley Ford Rubright, tells her story. She also gives her view on the latest allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the release of the Epstein files.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', as calls for the police to launch a criminal investigation into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor grow.

Former Conservative cabinet minister, Lord Redwood, provides his opinion on the latest Government U-turn, as Keir Starmer has cancelled plans to delay 30 local elections.

Plus, women's rights campaigner, Kellie-Jay Keen, gives her view on the Bank of England stating 'genderfluid' male staff are allowed to wear high heels and eyeshadow to work.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by historian, Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, to discuss Nigel Farage backing Sir Jim Ratcliffe, after he claimed Britain has been colonised by immigrants.

TV Psychologist, Emma Kenny, provides her opinion on Prince Harry's bizarre public breakdown.

Then, chairwoman of the Crowborough Shield, Kim Bailey, gives her view on asylum seekers receiving Valentine's cards from a councillor.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, to discuss Keir Starmer claiming he's a "working class" Prime Minister.

Then former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, and Robert Bates, research director at the Centre for Migration Control, give their opinions on Thames Valley Police looking into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, relating to misconduct in public office.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, to discuss the latest pressure on Keir Starmer to step down, following the Peter Mandelson scandal.

Royal commentator, Michael Cole, gives his view on the King saying he will support the police in any investigation of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after the release of the Epstein files.

Plus, Carl Beech, the man who made false claims to the police about a supposed VIP paedophile ring in Westminster, has been released after he served less than half of his 18 year sentence. Harvey Proctor, former Conservative MP and one of those falsely accused by Carl Beech, provides his opinion on the matter.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinion as Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign. He's joined by Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, as well as Mark Littlewood, director of Popular Conservatism.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar held an unscheduled press conference to call for the Prime Minister to step down, following the resignations of director of communications, Tim Allan, and chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

The Royal Editor, Robert Jobson, also provides his expert opinion as the King has said he will "stand ready to support" the police if they approach him over allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after the release of the Epstein files.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Reform UK's Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council, Akhmed Yakoob, co-founder of the Independent Candidates Alliance and Dr Ben Jones, senior lecturer in naval history at the University of Portsmouth.

They break down the latest developments in Iran and what it could mean for UK security, as HMS Dragon remains in Portsmouth and is not expected to sail to help defend Cyprus until at least next week.

After Donald Trump said "this is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," Keir Starmer attended an event for Muslims breaking their fast and said "on Iran, I want to make clear the UK was not involved in the offensive strikes of the US and Israel."

Meanwhile as the war continues, controversial footage has been released of MPs dancing with Strictly Come Dancing stars Angela Rippon and Alex Kingston at Portcullis House.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor of The Sun, as it's reported Angela Rayner is claiming she's "ready" to launch a leadership campaign, as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to resign following the Peter Mandelson scandal.

Epstein survivor, Lisa Phillips, tells her harrowing story of visiting his island, where she also met Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Plus, as the Winter Olympics begins, it's been claimed some male ski jumpers are using hyaluronic acid to enlarge their penis in an attempt to give them an advantage in the Games. Bruno Sassi, a spokesman for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation gives his expert view.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by royal commentator, Michael Cole, to discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moving out of Royal Lodge following the latest release of Epstein files.

Broadcaster, writer and pub landlord, Adam Brooks, gives his view on Nigel Farage promising to reduce the price of a pint.

Plus, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, provides his opinion on Keir Starmer saying Peter Mandelson "betrayed" the UK at PMQs.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest news, views and opinions as Peter Mandelson steps down from the House of Lords following the latest release of Epstein files.

He's joined by Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, and Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor. They also discuss the latest figures on migrants crossing the channel.

Plus Talk Presenter, Samara Gill, provides an update on Nigel Farage's plan to help British pubs, after a Reform UK press conference.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter, Samara Gill, after she interviewed Rhiannon Whyte's mother, who called for the "death penalty" for her daughter's killer.

Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled', gives his opinion as a lawyer has said a second Jeffrey Epstein victim was sent to the UK for sex with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Also, Jake Wallis Simons, author and columnist, discusses the apology from the Met Police for failing to protect Jews from a "racist mob" in Notting Hill.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Steve Gallant, who confronted a terrorist in 2019 on London Bridge on his first day out of prison, as well as Travis Frain OBE, who survived the Westminster Bridge terror attack.

They provide their opinion on Shahid Butt, who is standing as an independent candidate in Birmingham’s council elections, despite being convicted of conspiring to bomb the British consulate, a hotel and an Anglican church in Yemen.

Then Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective, gives his view on rising sex crimes, drug offences and shoplifting. He also discusses the sentencing of an asylum seeker who murdered hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, to discuss the BBC's coverage of Holocaust Memorial Day, after the broadcaster apologised for omitting Jews from the report.

Ryan Bridge and Elliot Stanley, co-founders of Raise the Colours, speak out against Lower the Colours and claim they'll put up two flags for every one the group removes.

Plus, Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, gives his opinion on Keir Starmer's visit to China, as Rachel Reeves has not joined the Prime Minister on the trip.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Robert Bates, from the Centre for Migration Control, to give his view on migration in the UK after a judge ordered a jury not to be told the suspect in a rape case was an asylum seeker.

Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, provides his expert opinion on armed officers tasering a white man in his 80s, despite looking for a black man in his 20s.

Plus, Iain Duncan Smith MP, former Conservative Party leader, discusses the latest political news as Keir Starmer prepares to visit China.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, and Laila Cunningham, Reform UK London Mayoral Candidate, to discuss former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's defection to Reform.

They also discuss Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Then Lucy Connolly, political commentator, gives her opinion on protests against a new asylum seeker centre in Crowborough.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former U.S. diplomat Jim Jatras, former government special adviser James Price and former NATO and Royal Navy commander Rear Admiral Chris Parry to analyse the escalating conflict involving Iran.

They discuss the latest developments as U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Keir Starmer for his initial response saying "'this is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with."

They also examine the UK’s military move to deploy air-defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus, following Iranian drones striking an RAF base.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell gets the latest opinion after Donald Trump claimed NATO troops avoided the front line in Afghanistan.

He's joined by Isabel Oakeshott, Talk's International Editor, and Tobias Ellwood, former Chair at the Defence Select Committee.

Karl Turner, Labour MP for Kingston Upon Hull East, also gives his views, as well as discussing David Lammy's claim that he's open to conversations about alternatives to scrapping jury trails.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Labour MP, Graham Stringer, to provide his opinion following Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum.

As cheating on driving tests has risen by 47%, head at the AA Driving School Academy, Mark Born, gives his view on the problem.

Then, Kasra Aarabi, spokesman for United Against Nuclear Iran, discusses Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell delves into the story behind the government approving a Chinese mega-embassy in London.

Various concerns have been raised over security risks due to the building's location and design.

He is joined by Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch, Benedict Rogers, Labour MP, Alex Sobel, and Shadow Defence Minister and Conservative MP, Mark Francois.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Danny Kruger, MP for Reform UK, Edward Morello, Liberal Democrat MP, and Philip T Reeker, former interim US Ambassador to the UK, as they give their opinions on the latest news across the world.

Donald Trump claims he will follow through on his threat to impose tariffs over Greenland, Keir Starmer says he will talk further with the US President and Europe may introduce retaliatory levies against US exports.

Meanwhile in the UK, Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Talk's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to discuss the retirement of the West Midlands Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, following the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban row.

Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, Dr Peter Prinsley, Labour MP and member of the Home Affairs Committee, and Richard Parkin, Birmingham City Councillor for the Sutton Reddicap Ward, also provide their expert opinions.

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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacked shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick due to “irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect” from the party. Hours later, Jenrick joined Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, confirming his defection this afternoon, explaining "I can’t kid myself any more. The Tories don’t have the stomach for the radical change Britain needs."

Peter Cardwell gets immediate reaction from Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, Deputy Editor of Conservative Home, Henry Hill, and Talk International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott.

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Talk Drive covers the latest news following the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a football match against Aston Villa in November.

Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said she no longer has confidence in the West Midlands Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, after he gave evidence to MPs on the ban.

Peter Cardwell is joined by former Labour MP and Aston Villa fan, Lord Austin, former CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council, Simon Johnson, and Whitehall editor at The Sunday Times, Gabriel Pogrund, to give their expert opinion.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by the associate director at the Academy of Ideas, Alastair Donald, to give his view on the government's aim to ban under 16s from social media, as well as a crackdown on X - after Grok has been used to create sexualised images.

Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, also weighs in on the issue and discusses her party's plan to end long waits in A&E and 'corridor care.'

Then, Independent MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, gives his opinion on the government's social media plans and the latest on Iran.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by Talk's international editor, Isabel Oakeshott, to give her view on Nadhim Zahawi defecting to Reform UK. She also discusses Ofcom's investigation into X over Grok's ability to create sexualised images.

Then Labour MP for Hartlepool, Jonathan Brash, provides his opinion on the possibility of a government ban on X.

Also, Labour MP for Kingston Upon Hull East, Karl Turner, explains why he is against Keir Starmer's plan to restrict jury trials.

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk’s international editor Isabel Oakeshott, The Times and The Sunday Times columnist Matthew Syed, and Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Rick Gates for the latest on the escalating conflict involving Iran.

They examine Keir Starmer’s defence of his initial decision not to allow the US to use UK bases for strikes against Iran, and the subsequent shift on Sunday when the UK did permit the use of British bases to target Iranian missile launchers.

Donald Trump stated he was “very disappointed” the UK originally refused access to the Diego Garcia UK–US base, as the fallout from the killing of the Ayatollah continues.

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Peter Cardwell is joined by Tech Journalist, Jasper Hamill, to discuss AI. This comes as Britain contemplates banning Elon Musk’s X amid a row over its AI undressing women and children in photographs.

Shadow Foreign Minister and Conservative MP, Wendy Morton, discusses digital ID, a potential X ban, and the never-ending u-turns from Labour.

Plus, Amanda Thompson, the co-founder a homelessness charity Two Brews, joins Peter after two men were turned away from their prepaid hotel rooms in sub-zero temperatures. Two Brews had booked the accommodation, but the men were refused entry after a staff member said the company does not "allow" homeless people to stay there.

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Peter Cardwell is joined by Jonathan Greatorex - who runs The Hand at Llanarmon in Wales - and CEO of Night Time Industries Association, Michael Kill, to discuss Labour's potential u-turn on business rates for pubs, and what it will mean for them.

Former Conservative Defence Minister, Sir Gerald Howarth, says we're in "really challenging times" and that he's "not hopeful about America" or "Trump talking in transactional terms" regarding Venezuela.

Plus, former Metropolitan Police Superintendent, Kevin Hurley, says he is 'appalled' by Scotland Yard, after it admitted it failed to properly vet thousands of officers – allowing rapists, racist and violent offenders to join the force. Hurley says: "it's a product of what's been going on in the UK for the last 20 years - austerity and cutting and underfunding the police force."

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by head of lifestyle economics at the IEA, Christopher Snowdon, to give his view on motorists potentially facing stricter laws on drink-driving.

Then director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, Stephen Silverman, provides his opinion after the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, was questioned at the Home Affairs Select Committee on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a football match in Birmingham.

Also, former Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk KC, discusses Labour's plan to axe juries, the government having to pay £4million a year to lease Dartmoor prison despite it being unusable and two prisoners being arrested after absconding from HMP Leyhill.

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On Talk Drive, Peter Cardwell is joined by former U.S. Diplomat, Jim Jatras, and Chair of the All-Parliamentary Group on Greenland, Brendan O'Hara MP, to discuss Donald Trump's suggestion that the U.S. should take control over Greenland.

Former Labour MP and Aston Villa fan, Lord Austin, gives his opinion on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a football match in Birmingham as Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, is questioned at the Home Affairs Select Committee.

Then lawyer and road safety campaigner, Nick Freeman, provides his view on a potential ban for older drivers if they fail an eye test.

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Peter Cardwell is joined by former British Army Commander, Colonel Richard Kemp, to take us through the latest, as Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, is due in New York court.

Former Metropolitan Police Detective, Mike Neville, discusses Jonathan Carley who was fined £500 for illegally posing as a Royal Navy admiral at a Remembrance Sunday event. Meanwhile, at least 30 dangerous mental health patients - who were secretly freed from high security hospitals - have gone on to kill in recent years.

Plus, Labour MP, Jonathan Hinder, joins Peter to discuss the decision-making around the policing of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football match against Aston Villa, and the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

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Alex Phillips is joined by Leader of Nottingham People's Alliance, Councillor Kirsty L Jones, to discuss the cancelled elections across the country. As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under fire, former Labour councillor, Kirsty, states she "left labour because of their undemocratic practises."

Rabbi Jonathan Romain joins Alex to discuss his meeting with Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, as the rise in antisemitism has seen Jewish candelabra vandalised in London, and ten-year-old girls asking armed police to accompany them to Hanukkah parties.

Plus, Prisons, Justice and Crime Commentator, David Shipley, discusses the small boat crossings as numbers soar past 40,600 this year.

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Alex Phillips is joined by CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, Gideon Falter, to discuss the rise of antisemitism. He states we are "lucky we haven't had a Bondi Beach situation in this country".

A High Court has heard that Hampstead Heath’s ruling on transgender bathers treats women worse than men. Alex is joined by Founder of the Women's Rights Network, Heather Binning to discuss this.

Plus Conservative Commentator, Benedict Spence, runs through the top stories of the day.

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Alex Phillips is joined by Deputy Political Editor of The Spectator, James Heale, to go through the top stories of the day including migrants breaking benefits rules more than 200 times a day, according to new data.

Former Labour Health Minister, Lord Norman Warner discusses the first day of the junior doctors strike, criticising Wes Streeting's first decision to offer a pay rise.

Eurosceptic politician and the man who led the Maastricht Referendum Campaign, Sir Bill Cash, joins Alex to dissect the Erasmus programme after it was announced that the government handed the EU £570million to rejoin the student exchange programme.

Plus, Documentary maker, Malcolm Clark, slams the BBC following the Culture Secretary's vision, which would help fund free licences for benefit claimants.

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Peter Cardwell is joined by Policing, crime and justice commentator, Danny Shaw, after Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle was sentenced to 21 years and 6 months in prison.

Director of Popular Conservatism, Mark Littlewood, discusses the BBC licence fee as US President, Donald Trump, sues the BBC over ‘fake news’ following an edit of his 6th January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary.

Imam Ajmal Masroor joins Peter to condemn the awful attack on Jewish people at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

Plus, Journalist, Nicole Lampert, reveals the anger felt after a Government minister was heckled as she pledged solidarity with Jewish people at a vigil in Parliament Square for those killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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Peter Cardwell is joined by Israel's International Spokesman at the United Nations, Jonathan Harounoff, to discuss the horrific attack by a father and son that killed 15 people marking a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach, Sydney.

Political Editor of The Sun, Jack Elsom, delves into the disasters of Westminster as Labour admit the 'small boats plan' isn't working. 

Chairwoman of the Crowborough Shield, Kim Bailey, talks to Peter about thousands of people marching for the sixth Sunday in a row to protest against migrants moving into an army barracks in Crowborough, East Sussex.

Plus, former Conservative Public Health and Primary Care Minister, Steve Brine, says it's a "Christmas disaster" after it was announced junior doctors will continue to strike despite the rise in flu cases. 

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On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Graham Stringer, MP for Labour in Blackley and Middleton South, to discuss the result of the Gorton and Denton by-election, as the Green Party's Hannah Spencer won the seat, with Reform UK's Matt Goodwin coming second and Labour's Angeliki Stogia coming in third.

Plus writer Graham Linehan provides his view, as leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage has reported concerns over "family voting" to Greater Manchester Police and the Electoral Commission.

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Alex Phillips discusses all the top stories on Drive today.

Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, Stuart Andrew, joins Alex to discuss the risk of collapse in the NHS due to strikes, while flu cases rise.

Shadow Defence Minister, Mark Francois, delves into comments made by the head of Nato, after he announced that the West faces war with Russia on a scale not seen since the days of “our grandparents and great-grandparents."

Plus, former Labour adviser, Matthew Laza, talks to Alex about Reform UK becoming the largest party after Labour memberships collapse, the risk of recession and the asylum appeal backlog doubling in a year.

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