Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, to analyse the shocking moment a reporter was confronted by migrants waiting to cross the English Channel to the UK in a small boat. Child sexual abuse survivor Chris Tuck, reacts to the case of teenage boys who've been spared jail over the rape of two girls. Plus, John Boothman, political correspondent at t...

On Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan, he's joined by Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled, to discuss reports that police are investigating claims of sexual misconduct allegedly involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Political commentator Chloe Dobbs shares her analysis on five people being arrested over alleged fraud in the local elections in Tameside, where Angela Rayner is the local MP for Ashton-un...

As the latest ONS immigration figures are released, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Isabel Oakeshott on Talk Drive, who reveals the truth about what is happening in northern France as the UK braces for a busy weekend of Channel crossings. Baroness Claire Fox discusses the gender ruling as the Government finally releases its guidance, and TV presenter Richard Madeley gives his insider view of El Salv...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill to discuss growing public concern in Bournemouth over the use of migrant hotels, as well as fathers in Afghanistan selling their children. Alan Miller, co-founder of the Together Declaration, shares his reaction to Keir Starmer’s digital ID proposals. Plus, Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective, gives his view after a one-...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Baroness Kate Hoey, independent peer and Brexiteer, to discuss Labour confirming Andy Burnham as their candidate in the Makerfield by-election, whilst Reform have unveiled local plumber Robert Kenyon as their representative. Dame Caroline Dineage MP, chairwoman of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, gives her view on brides from Married At First Sig...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Mark Francois MP, shadow defence minister, to discuss Andy Burnham claiming he isn't proposing re-joining the European Union, despite previously stating he wants to see a return to the EU. Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, shares his view on Justice Secretary David Lammy’s proposal for tougher punishments for parents whose chi...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan reacts to Keir Starmer's warning ahead of the Unite the Kingdom march in London. The Prime Minister said the government will use the "full force of the law" when hatred manifests as violence, adding that he will "act decisively against hatred." Kevin is joined by Talk's international editor Isabel Oakeshott, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin and Independent MP Karl Tur...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by The Sun’s political editor Jack Elsom and Talk reporter Samara Gill for the latest analysis on Keir Starmer's leadership. King Charles has made a speech to Parliament to set out Labour’s legislative agenda, whilst reports suggest Wes Streeting could be preparing to resign and launch a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister. Plus, campaign direc...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan follows the latest from Westminster as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer’s leadership following a string of ministerial resignations. Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, health minister Zubir Ahmed, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones and minister for devolution, faith and communities Miatta Fahnbulleh have all stepped down. More than 80 MPs have called for Starmer to...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Simon Danczuk, former Labour MP, to discuss Keir Starmer's speech where he claimed he would prove the doubters wrong, as he tried to convince Labour MPs to support his leadership. Rosie Duffield, Independent MP for Canterbury, also weighs in following last week’s local council election results, as Angela Rayner has backed Andy Burnham’s potential return...

On Talk Drive with Kevin O’Sullivan, he analyses the results of the local council elections, as Reform surges ahead and Labour suffers significant losses. Nigel Farage has claimed a major breakthrough for Reform, whilst Keir Starmer is under pressure following Labour’s losses and Kemi Badenoch faces fresh questions over the direction of the Conservatives. Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has ste...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill to discuss the row surrounding Angela Rayner, after she was accused of lying following the release of a video in which she spoke to schoolchildren and criticised Nigel Farage. Nikos Petrakakos, managing director of investments at Tufton Investment Management, shares his insight into the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its p...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Tony Smith, former head of the UK Border Force, to discuss the small boats migrant crisis, as arrivals are on course to reach 200,000. Social policy analyst Dr Rakib Ehsan reacts to Kemi Badenoch’s pledge to “bring toughness back” to Britain with a crackdown on shoplifting and vandalism. Plus, Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcemen...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley, to discuss Zack Polanski's response to the Golders Green terror attack. The Green Party leader was criticised for endorsing comments on social media which questioned whether the police arrest of the suspect was proportionate, he later apologised while continuing to raise concerns about police actions. Journali...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Sacerdoti, to discuss the UK terror threat level being raised to "severe," following two Jewish men being stabbed in Golders Green. Chief political writer at Spiked Online, Brendan O'Neill, also weighs in and gives his view on Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologising for sharing a post online which condemned the p...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by journalist Nicole Lampert to discuss the terrorist incident in Golders Green in north London where two Jewish men were stabbed. Talk reporter Samara Gill speaks to Dov Forman, the great-grandson of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert, who gives a passionate response to the incident, as counter-terrorism police continue to investigate. Reform UK's Darren Grime...

On a bumper day in Westminster, Keir Starmer comes under pressure as MPs vote on whether to refer him to the ethics watchdog over his handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by The Sun’s Jack Elsom, Talk’s Samara Gill, and former adviser Matthew Torbitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Keir Starmer faces a sleaze vote in Parliament, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive by Talk’s International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott. Samara Gill gives her take on the PM, and former outspoken MP Nick Fletcher slams Green Party MP Hannah Spencer for saying MPs drink too much in Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a monumental day in Westminster that will define Keir Starmer's premiership. Kevin O'Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive for all the reaction including our International editor Isabel Oakeshott, political columnist Trevor Kavanagh and former Labour MP Simon Danczuk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, to discuss hate crimes as a Synagogue in Finchley was targeted in an attempted firebomb attack. Andy Preston, political commentator and former independent Mayor Of Middlesbrough, gives his view on the University of Durham being accused of "anti-white disc...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk reporter Samara Gill, as she exclusively spoke to Oliwia Zawislak, a 19-year-old who waived her anonymity after she was sexually assaulted by an Iranian migrant who arrived to the UK on a small boat. Freddy Gray, deputy and US editor at The Spectator, gives his view on some Christians thinking Donald Trump has been possessed by a demon, after the U...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Peter Bleksley, former Met Police detective, to discuss the Southport inquiry and its conclusions on the role of the killer’s parents. Erol Morkoç, spokesperson for Republican Overseas UK, gives his view on Keir Starmer’s decision not to support Donald Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports, as well as the US President creating an AI image seemingly comparing...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by James Sunderland, military expert and former MP, Laila Jazayeri, director at the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK and Graham Stringer, MP for Labour in Blackley and Middleton South. They discuss the latest on war in Iran as the country has agreed a two-week conditional ceasefire with the US. Keir Starmer has stated there is "a lot of work to...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, to discuss Donald Trump’s latest warning to Iran. They also provide their opinions on the government banning Kanye West from entering the UK. Wireless Festival has now been cancelled due to the ban, and Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemiti...

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is furious after a Waitrose employee was sacked following an incident with a shoplifter. Walker Smith had "grabbed" a bag of Easter eggs from the suspected shoplifter and was then dismissed, after working for the company for 17 years. Talk's International Editor Isabel Oakeshott, Talk presenter Samara Gill and Peter Bleksley, former Met Police Detective, give their...