The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show

Julia calls for a cut in migration numbers to "a manageable level" after running at record figures. "672,000 extra people arriving in the country in the last year, is that a manageable level of migrants?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex Tory Party leader, Iain Duncan Smith calls Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement a "wasted opportunity" if he doesn't promote economic growth. “The Bank reacted too late, the worry is now deflation... this economy desperately needs growth like a starving man needs food!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer chats to former special adviser to the Brexit Secretary & Onward's Director for Future Conservatism project, Gavin Rice about the rising threat of mass migration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia blasts the Covid Inquiry for its “utter distain” towards people who questioned lockdown compared to how it examines “so-called experts.” "They went again the scientific evidence, again and again and again. There doesn't seem to any proper scrutiny!" Professor Carl Heneghan says the possibility of learning lessons from the pandemic has gone “out the window” at the Covid inquiry. “Everybody is...

Journalist Douglas Murray has entered Gaza with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) along the same route used by Hamas when it invaded Israel on October 7th. He was able to get to within one kilometre of the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, where Israeli forces continue to search for tunnels that Hamas fighters may have withdrawn to, perhaps with Israeli hostages. This hospital has been described...

The Supreme Court ruled Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful. President of the Supreme Court Lord Reed said there would be a risk of genuine asylum seekers being returned by Rwanda to the home country they fled from. Previously, the policy was ruled unlawful in a court of appeal because the east African nation was deemed unsafe, leading the government to push the poli...

As the aftermath of Rishi Sunak's reshuffle rumbles on, Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond to get his thoughts on the last 24hrs of cabinet reshuffling. Julia is also joined by Former Defence Minister and Tory MP, Tobias Ellwood as well as ex-Adviser to Gordon Brown, Michael Jacobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as Home Secretary and brings ex-PM David Cameron back into Government as Foreign Secretary, Julia and co share their thoughts on what this reshuffle means and how it could impact the next election. Was Rishi right to sack Suella? Why bring David Cameron back into Government? Julia, Sam Armstrong and ex-Conservative Minister Ann Widdecombe share their thoughts...

This is the best of Julia Hartley-Brewer's show. In today's round-up of the week, Julia chats to ex-Tory leader and former Scots Guards soldier, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP who says pro-Palestine protests “should be banned all over the country” on Armistice Day. “All those soldiers stood up for the rights they are exercising. But, they should step back and let us have that period so we can do so in p...

Author and journalist Douglas Murray joins Julia Hartley-Brewer to chat the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict and his experiences going to the border with Gaza. He also reflects on the situation back home with the pro-Palestinian protesters planning to march on Armistice Day. "We have sacred places too! You think you can trample on them? Prod us and insult us by marching on those days with hate, anti...

In today's episode, Julia chats to former Labour MP and broadcaster for Iranian backed channel Press TV, Chris Williamson. Chris served as a shadow minister under Jeremy Corbyn. Williamson was elected as Labour's MP for Derby North in 2010 and re-elected in 2017 after losing the seat to the Conservatives in 2015. He stood as an independent in 2019 after being suspended by the party in a row over a...

Christmas holidays have been saves as PM Rishi Sunak today pledged bumper anti-strike laws will ease festive disruption. Airport border staff and rail workers will be forced to ensure a minimum level of service during any industrial action. It will mean the nation’s transport system will not be paralysed yet again throughout the crucial holiday season. The PM said today: “We are doi...

As Gaza, for the third time during this conflict, faces a total outage of communications and with Israel's military saying it has divided the Palestinian territory into two, Julia Hartley-Brewer sits down to chat with Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely. They cover the latest from the front line as well as how tensions in the Middle-East are spilling over here in the UK. The deputy prime...

The Home Secretary has warned the current level and pace of immigration poses an “existential threat” to the West’s way of life. During a speech in the US she said British culture could disappear without curbs on migration. Lockdown caused 'long-lasting and era-defining' harm to children, which was preventable, experts say in a report submitted to the Covid Inquiry. A New York Judge has ruled that...

🔸Braverman: 780 million eligible for asylum 🔸Calls for reform of UN Refugee Convention 🔸Russell Brand: Met Police probes multiple claims  🔸Sunak alarmed by runaway cost of HS2 🔸Armed police review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔸Army called in as firearm officers put down guns 🔸Met police and Home Sec call for armed policing review 🔸Sunak set to scrap entire northern half of HS2 🔸'Tentative' deal for Hollywood writers' strike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer discusses the day's biggest topics with Sam Armstrong, Commentator. You can listen to the whole show weekdays from 6.30-10am Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔸Petrol car ban may be delayed as PM waters down net zero pledges 🔸NHS doctor strike 🔸EU "associate member" invite 🔸BBC probes Russell Brand complaints 🔸Braverman urges Meta not to ‘go dark’ on detecting child abuse with encryption Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Government minister has warned the pensions triple lock is unsustainable and could be watered down with retirees told they might not get the expected 8.5% rise next year. Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has said human rights laws are hindering efforts to tackle terrorism by preventing UK forces from capturing suspects and taking them abroad.  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in Russi...

🔸Chinese "spy" threat to UK 🔸Two-thirds of public ‘dissatisfied' with handling of immigration 🔸Calls grow for action on American Bully XL dogs 🔸One in three female surgeons assaulted by a colleague  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔸Terror suspect escapes jail under lorry 🔸147 schools in England have been identified with crumbling concrete 🔸Northern Ireland Troubles Bill passes through Commons 🔸Sweeping up migrant dinghies from Channel costs £2m a year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔸People on sickness benefits could be forced to work 🔸Fears more than 1,000 impacted in school concrete crisis 🔸Kwasi Kwarteng apologises for last year's disastrous mini-budget 🔸One year since Liz Truss became PM for 50 days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔸Gillian Keegan apologises for swearing over school crisis 🔸Banks to be punished if they wrongly shut out politicians 🔸Rayner gets levelling up role as Starmer shuffles front bench 🔸Kim Jong-un to meet Putin in Russia for talks on weapons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of schools still don’t know if buildings are safe amid concerns about collapsing RAAC concrete as pupils return to classrooms today and tomorrow, with at least 156 schools in England at risk. 872 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday - the highest number on a single day this year. Hundreds of council staff are ‘working from the beach’ - with a ten-fold increase in the nu...

🔸Criminals to be forced to attend sentencing 🔸Police given greater powers to sack rogue officers 🔸Lucy Letby inquiry will be upgraded to statutory 🔸Around 121,000 died last year while waiting for NHS care 🔸Small boat crossings hit 20,000 this year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.