Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former political editor of The Sun Trevor Kavanagh to react to Nigel Farage resigning and calling a by-election where he will stand as a candidate, in which he looks likely to only face Count Binface, as other political parties are choosing not to stand. Jade Belgrove, a survivor of child rape, shares her powerful story after being raped at the age of 1...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan analyses Nigel Farage's resignation as an MP, triggering a by-election in Clacton. The Reform UK leader has confirmed he will stand in the by-election, saying “the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," amid scrutiny over his finances following a £5 million gift from businessman Christopher Harborne. Farage insists: “I’ve done nothing wrong.” Kevin i...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Mark Littlewood, director at Popular Conservatism, to discuss England’s World Cup win over Mexico and Donald Trump’s call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino requesting a review of Folarin Balogun’s suspension following his red card. Former Labour MP Simon Danczuk shares his reaction to the release of Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed from priso...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by research director at the Centre for Migration Control, Robert Bates, and Talk reporter, Samara Gill, to discuss the latest political poll results following Keir Starmer’s leadership resignation and Andy Burnham’s announcement that he intends to run for Labour leader. Former Met Police Detective Mike Neville, analyses plans to release the ring leader of...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Rupert Matthews, Reform UK's Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, to discuss the Government’s migration policy after it emerged that a village estate originally intended for social housing is set to accommodate 83 asylum seekers. Graham Stuart MP, Conservative for Beverley and Holderness, gives his analysis of Andy Burnham's plan to run Britain...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott to discuss Andy Burnham's speech, where he focused on plans to devolve power to local regions. Meanwhile reports suggest Keir Starmer could be considered for the role of NATO secretary general. Ricky Freelove, creative social news editor at The Sun, reveals that thousands of deported migrants are returning to...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former political editor of The Sun, Trevor Kavanagh, to analyse Keir Starmer’s first Prime Minister’s Questions since announcing his resignation, where Kemi Badenoch described Andy Burnham as a pair of eyelashes and a black t-shirt. Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, reacts to more than 1,000 schools closing due to soaring temp...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, to discuss the likelihood of Andy Burnham becoming the next Prime Minister, as he's been pictured taking a selfie with Labour MPs in Westminster Hall. Harry Cole, editor-at-large at The Sun, offers his analysis of who Burnham might appoint to a future Cabinet and whether any senior Labour figures a...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest reaction after Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader, setting out the path for a new Prime Minister. Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the MP for Makerfield and has officially launched his bid to lead the Labour Party. Kevin is joined by former Labour adviser Matthew Torbitt and former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP. Plus, fashion...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan breaks down the results of the Makerfield by-election. Labour's Andy Burnham won the seat with 24,927 votes, ahead of Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, who secured 15,696 votes. The Conservative's Michael Winstanley received only 2% of the vote share, whilst Restore Britain claimed 7%. Kevin is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill, former political editor of The Sun, Trevo...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Trevor Kavanagh, former political editor at The Sun, to discuss the leadership of the Labour Party and what the political future holds for Keir Starmer. Mark Littlewood, director at Popular Conservatism, shares his view on England fans at the World Cup potentially being removed for chants against Keir Starmer. Plus, Mike Neville, former Met Police Detec...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, to discuss pro-migrant campaigners claiming they influenced a CBBC TV show on attitudes towards asylum seekers, which the BBC denies. Robert Bates, research director at the Centre for Migration Control, reacts to breaking news in the English Channel where a Russian warship fired warning shots near...

In this episode, Kevin O’Sullivan unpacks all the news of the day surrounding Starmer banning social media for under 16s and the survival of Starmer with the upcoming Makerfield by-election. He speaks with Robert Jenrick, Karl Turner, and Nicole Lampert about the big political stories of the day. Karl Turner looks at Keir Starmer’s position and the proposed social media ban, Robert Jenrick discuss...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Ben Habib, chairman of the Great British Political Action Committee, to discuss Keir Starmer declaring he will fight Andy Burnham if a Labour leadership contest takes place. Former head of MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, reacts to the resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, over the Government's defence spending. Plu...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan gets the latest from Belfast after riots broke out in Northern Ireland last night. The unrest follows an attack on Stephen Ogilvie, who has lost one of his eyes and suffered wounds to his head, face and back. A Sudanese suspect has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article without good reason and making threats to kill an NHS worker. Kevin i...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan discusses the arrest of a Sudanese man, after a knife attack in Belfast. The Home Office said the man is on leave to remain in the UK after entering in 2023 and claiming asylum. The victim is in a serious condition with wounds to his back, face and eyes. Footage from the scene appears to show members of the public confronting the attacker, including one wi...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk Presenter Samara Gill to discuss the case of Henry Nowak, after it was revealed his family were concerned police would paint him as an aggressor in the days following his murder. Former US Diplomat, Jim Jatras, shares his view on David Lammy calling US Vice-President JD Vance to tell him he was wrong, after Vance commented on the murder of Henry No...

On Talk Drive, Duncan Barkes sits in for Kevin O'Sullivan. He's joined by Tobias Ellwood, former chair of the Defence Select Committee, to examine the Ministry of Defence requiring an additional £28 billion to fund pledges in an upcoming defence review. Lord Hayward, Conservative peer and pollster, analyses the biggest stories of the day including last night's Makerfield Question Time and que...

On Talk Drive, Mark Dolan sits in for Kevin O'Sullivan to ask, does Britain have two-tier policing? Following the murder of Henry Nowak, protests erupted in Southampton after the release of police bodycam footage, leaving eleven police officers injured. Mark is joined by former police officer Norman Brennan, journalist Nuriyah Khan and Talk presenter Alex Phillips, as they discuss Keir Starmer’s r...

Mark Dolan discusses the controversial Henry Nowak case, asking the question: Was Henry Nowak the victim of anti-white racism? Mark was first joined by former police officer Chris Phillips, who argued that police officers responded to the immediate incident at hand, challenging claims that race influenced the response. The debate continued with insights from barrister Sir Michael Ellis, who offere...

Mark Dolan sits in for Kevin O'Sullivan on Talk Drive. He's joined by political editor at The Critic Henry Hill and former Labour adviser Matthew Torbitt. They discuss the latest release of Peter Mandelson files, which revealed the former US Ambassador said the government would 'never regret' appointing him to the role. Plus, Newcastle-under-Lyme Council leader Jonathan Gullis reacts to a poll sug...

Talk’s International Editor Isabel Oakeshott joins Drive, alongside Robert Bates from the Centre for Migration Control, as Talk obtains close-up footage from Dunkirk in northern France, after nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel over the Bank Holiday weekend. Also, Deputy Leader of Reform UK Richard Tice reacts to the news that the Manchester Airport brothers will not face a retrial for attac...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by leader of Advance UK Ben Habib and former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley, to discuss the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. Police have apologised for arresting the teenager whilst he bled to death, after he was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife. Plus, a review has warned that one in six young people in the UK could be ou...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former Labour spokesman James Matthewson, to give his view on Tony Blair criticising Keir Starmer for having no "coherent plan" for the UK in an essay. Maurice Cousins, campaign director at Net Zero Watch, reacts to South West Water asking parents to only fill paddling pools half way, despite having full reservoirs. Plus, Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser p...

On Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan, he's joined by Gerry Hassan, writer and political commentator, to analyse Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP. Criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt gives his view as figures show the number of rapists avoiding prison has risen by two-thirds in three years, following outrage after boys were spared jail...