Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips

Is Britain more divided now than ever? One of the best-known writers of his generation, James Graham, is responsible for Dear England, Punch and This House. He grew up in Nottinghamshire, and witnessed how communities were torn apart by the miners' strike of 1984-85. Decades later, he wrote about those divisions in his hit TV drama Sherwood, about a community still living with the legacy of the st...

We all remember the headlines. But what really happened? Cathy Newman goes behind some of the biggest news stories of recent decades with the people at their heart, uncovering their side of the story and why it still matters today.

Today is Trevor's last show on Sky News and joining him this week is the newly appointed Defence Secretary Wes Streeting to talk about what the public can expect from the new Burnham government. Also Jonathan Aitkens joins us again after his appearance on the first show of Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips to talk about the review of early release of prisoners to help with overcrowding in prison...

On today's show we have an exclusive interview with Boris Johnson. In this wide ranging interview Trevor speaks to the Former Prime Minister about how his legacy on Ukraine, migration and Brexit could cause problems for Andy Burnham as he officially becomes Prime Minister tomorrow. They also touch on whether politics has become more volatile and how MPs should be kept safe. You can watch the final...

With England through to the World Cup semi-finals, the question of who will be playing looks very clear but the same can't be said for Andy Burnham's cabinet. Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant gives Trevor his thoughts on what the Burnham era might look like. And with the Clacton by-election at risk of descending into a farce, shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride tells Trevor that Nigel Farage is using...

Andy Burnham has set out some of his plans for Government - but what will they actually look like in practice? Deputy leader of the Labour Party, Lucy Powell joins Trevor to shed some light on this. And more questions about Nigel Farage’s finances after reports about his friendship with George Cotterell, who was convicted of wire fraud in the U.S. in 2017. Robert Jenrick tells Trevor the media are...

It’s been another busy week in Westminster after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. It looks like former Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham is set to be the country’s next leader. Housing Secretary Steve Reed spoke to Trevor about what changes Andy Burnham could make to the country and whether we should have a General Election each time a Prime Minister resigns. For...

With reports that Keir Starmer could resign as soon as tomorrow, Business Secretary Peter Kyle tells Trevor that he’s “seen nothing” to suggest thats true. The by elections earlier this week produced a mixed set of results for the Conservative party. A win in Scotland for the first time in nearly 60 year and then just 2% of the vote in Makerfield. We hear from Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride. Plu...

After a shocking resignation from John Healey as Defence Secretary over investment into keeping the country safe, it's another tricky week for the Prime Minister. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy joins Wilfred Frost to explain what the government is doing to increase defence spending. We also hear from the Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge about what the Conservative Party think needs to be don...

This week on the show, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy speaks to Trevor after a week of political outcry after the murder of Henry Nowak. Also the son of British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman who have been held in captivity in Iran for 18 months, speaks to Trevor about how they are doing and whether the UK Government is doing enough to bring them back home. eir release....

Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel De Souza joins Trevor this week to talk about a potential social media ban for children and the public outcry after two boys were spared jail after being convicted of rape. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden also joins Trevor to explain the Government's plan to tackle the high numbers of young people not in employment, education, and training. Shadow Home...

This week, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones tells Trevor what the government expects from a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - and denies any link between Russian sanctions and UK fuel supplies. He also sets out Labour’s plans for VAT cuts as part of the party’s “summer of fun.” Reform’s Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick defends proposals to cut tax on overtime and o...

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy speaks to Trevor Phillips as Keir Starmer faces ongoing pressure to resign. Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are supposedly waiting in the wings but will they finally pull the trigger on a leadership contest. Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch is also on the show and reflects on her new found fame within American rap stars. Plus, could a change of Labour leader actually h...

The elections are over, the people have spoken and they have said that they are not impressed with the Labour Party. But whose fault is that? MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet, Catherine West believes there is one person to blame - the Prime Minister and she has vowed to mount a leadership challenge as early as Monday but will it work or will Starmer use yet another of his nine lives? Our panel thi...

On today's episode Trevor Phillips hears from Zack Polanski after he faced criticism for retweeting a post about the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. We also hear from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander about what the Government is doing to tackle the rise in antisemitism. With the Holyrood elections next week, the SNP's Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn tells Trevor that there will be...

Hurricane Mandy continues to swirl through Westminster, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed US Ambassador despite failing security vetting, adding to the growing scandal that has now claimed another political casualty, top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins. What will it take for the Prime Minister to take responsibility for this mess? Our panel this week is former Conservative Chance...

As the US and Iran confirm that no peace deal is currently on the table, raising fears of a prolonged conflict, the UK finds itself with no seat at the negotiating table. Are we still relevant on the world stage? Our panel this week is Times journalist Stephen Sackur, columnist and broadcaster Sonia Sodha and former Downing Street director of communications Guto Harri. Health Secretary Wes Streeti...

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Trevor and tells motorists to "fill up as normal" at the petrol pump, playing down the prospect of fuel shortages. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch weighs in on Morgan McSweeney's stolen government phone saying that his version of events are "extremely fishy". Former foreign secretary David Owen also joins Trevor saying if the government are going to i...

As oil and gas prices spike due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, we are joined by Housing Secretary Steve Reed and ask him what the government will do to protect households from spiralling costs. Trevor also speaks to former International Development Secretary, Rory Stewart. Our panel this week to digest this is: Leader writer and columnist at The Times Sebastian Payne, Broadcaster and jo...

As Donald Trump calls for countries to join him in the war against Iran, we are joined by the Energy, Security and Net Zero Minister, Ed Miliband who explains what the government are doing to protect UK both at home and abroad. Trevor also speaks to former MI6 chief, Sir John Scarlett, who looks at what Trump's next move might be. Our panel this week to digest this is: Former lead on security poli...

As the war in the Middle East continues we are joined by the Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper who explains what is being done to evacuate the thousands of British citizens who are out there. For the Conservatives, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp speaks to Trevor. Our International Correspondent Diana Magnay has the latest from the Jerusalem. And in an exclusive interview we hear from the Russian...

In a special show the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaks exclusively to Trevor Phillips after unveiling her new plans for the country’s immigration system, including controversial plans for deporting children. As new polling for Sky News shows 67% of people surveyed think immigration is too high, the Government are having to change how they act and the policies they implement. Sky's Deputy Poli...

Defence Secretary John Healey joins Trevor on the show this week for the Government's reaction to a new wave of conflict in the Middle East after America and Israel launched strikes at Iran. Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel is also on the show for the Conservatives' view of the escalation. And what comes next for the people of Iran after the death of their Supreme Leader, we hear from Ira...

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Trevor to talk about her reforms to SEND that will be unveiled this week, but the main focus in Westminster is whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the line of succession. We also hear from Andrew Morton, who has written a number of royal biographies about how big a crisis the past week has been for the Royal Family. Reform's Treasu...

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper joins Trevor from the Munich Security conference as global leaders appear to be marking the end of the International Rules based order. Also in Munich is Conservative Foreign Secretary, Dame Priti Patel. And as both the right and left continue to do well in the polls - we speak to Head of Policy for Reform UK, Zia Yusuf and the Green Party's leader Zack Polanski. He...