The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show

Julia speaks with Science Director at the Science Museum Group, Roger Highfield, about the increase in virus infection and social gatherings now being limited to six people. Former Labour Advisor, Kevin Meagher, tells Julia about the plans to amend the UK's Brexit deal. Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, explains the government's newest restrictions to tackle the coronavirus crisis. Hosted on Acast....

Julia speak with Sammy WIlson, DUP MP & Cheif Whip, and Maddy Thimont-Jack, Senior Researcher on the Brexit Team at The Institute for Government about the latest round of Brexit trade talks this week in London. Professor of Virology at the University of Leeds, Dr Mark Harris, tells Julia about the spike in coronavirus cases. Housing, Communities & Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick...

Environment Secretary George Eustice joins Julia to discuss ministers legislation which would override a key part of last year's EU withdrawal agreement. Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary reviews the UK's rise in coronavirus cases. Julia is also joined by Len Goodman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss Portugal remaining on England's list of quarantine-free travel. Peta Credlin, Tony Abbott’s Former Chief of Staff  defends her former boss amidst ministers rowing over the ex-Australian PM being considered for a Brexit trade role. Julia is also joined by Douglas Murray, Associate Editor of The Spectator & author of The Madn...

Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Julia to discuss the new £500m funding package to support trials of a 20-minute coronavirus test. Konnie Huq, Presenter and Author on teaching kids to be Green. Julia is also joined by Comedy Writer and Director Andy Hamilton on his new novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Work & Pensions Secretary,Therese Coffey joins Julia to discuss the landmark Kickstart Scheme which opens today. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Former Labour Health Secretary discusses the easing of lockdown in Greater Manchester. Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that the huge £44billion hole in public finances after coronavirus crisis cannot be f...

Nick Gibb, Minister for School Standards joins Julia to discuss children returning to school full-time for new autumn term. Toby Perkins, Shadow Education Minister and Labour MP on his thoughts for keeping schools safely open to all must be a national priority. Julia is also joined by  Inaya Folarin Iman,Columnist at Spiked Online and Founder of the Equiano Project on Adele being em...

George Eustice, Environment Secretary joins Julia to discuss the new plans plastic bag price to rise from 5p to 10p. Geoff Barton, General secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders on the schools returning amidst pandemic uncertainty. Julia is also joined by Sir John Curtice, professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde on Tories and Labour neck and neck in the polls. Ho...

Julia speaks with former Director General of the CBI, Lord Digby Jones, about the government's campaign to get the UK back to work. Transport Secretary, Grants Shapps, discusses Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Jamaica being added to quarantine list, as well as the government's pothole mapping project to support motorists and cyclists. Chairman of Migration Watch, Alp Mehmet, tells Julia about imm...

Julia speaks with President of the National Association of Head Teachers, Ruth Davies, about Boris Johnson blaming the 'mutant algorithm' for the exam fiasco as well as face masks not being made compulsory in schools. Labour MP and Member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, Steve McCabe, discusses Brits being paid up to £182 to quarantine in areas with high infection rates. Former Leader of...

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson joins Julia to discuss face coverings U-turn for England’s secondary schools. Steve Chalke, Founder of The Oasis Trust which incorporates 52 academies in England on Ofqual chief Sally Collier steps down after exams chaos. Julia is also joined by Matthew Syed, Columnist for The Times & Author of Dare To Be You. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Business Secretary Alok Sharma joins Julia to discuss Start Up Loans passing a 75,000th loan milestone marking more than £623m invested in British start ups. Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College leaders on schools returning next week. Julia is also joined by Patrick Mercer, Former Army Officer and former Independent MP on Military Chiefs planning to scrap tanks....

Julia speaks with Labour MP and Member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, Steve McCabe, about 6 million furloughed workers breaking rules and working part time from home during lockdown. Minister for School Standards, Nick Gibb, tells Julia why missing school is worse than the virus for children. Douglas Murray discusses the release of the new paperback edition of his book, 'The Madness of...

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss the fact that travellers from France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos & Aruba must quarantine for 14 days upon their return to the UK. Robert Halfon, Chair of the Education Select Committee and Conservative MP on the growing anger over 'unfair' A-Level results this year. Simon Calder, Travel Editor at The Inde...

On A - Level results day Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson joins Julia to discuss the pupils receiving their results during a global pandemic amidst anger over the grading system. Martyn Oliver, Chief Executive of Outwood Grange Academy Trust which overseas 32 schools with 25,000 students talks about how this years grading will impact the following years cohort. Julia is also joined by David B...

Nick Gibb, Schools Minister on the news that Students will be given a ‘triple lock’ on their A- level and GCSE grades. Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence Select Committee & Conservative MP discusses Growing numbers of migrants are trying to cross the Channel. Julia is also joined by Dan Tomlinson, Economist at The Resolution Foundation who reviews the latest GDP figures. Hosted on Acast...

Edward Argar, Health Minister joins Julia to talk about the Prime Minister confirming funding which will be to help prepare for NHS for winter. Dr Layla McCay, Director at NHS Confederation discusses the Failing test and trace system. Julia is also joined by Robert Halfon, Chair of the Education Select Committee and Tory MP Fort Harlow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage discussed the Home Secretary's plans for navy warships to block migrants crossing the channel. Admiral Lord Alan West, Former First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff joins Julia to talk about the appointment of former National Crime Agency executive Dan O'Mahoney as the UK's Clandestine Channel Threat Commander. Julia is also joined by Care Minister Helen...

 Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick discusses his new proposals to overhaul outdated planning system and reform the way the country builds. Rico Wojtulewicz, Head of Housing at The National Federation of Builders tells Julia what these new plans mean for the building trade. Julia is also joined by Dan Harper a Broadcaster based in Beirut on the frantic search for survivors of deadly blast. Hos...

 Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary on the Quarantine 'failures that let in 10,000 infected people' as Boris Johnson urged to put schools first amid second wave fears. Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England discusses her comments that we should shut pubs and shops if it means schools can re-open. Julia is also joined by Richard Spencer, Middle Eastern Corresponde...

Simon Clarke, Minister for Local Government & Regional Growth discusses the fears of a second wave when schools reopen as cities face quarantine blockades to stop spread. Charlie Mullins, founder of Pimlico Plumbers on why his staff were told to end furlough & return to work or face the sack. Julia is also joined by Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UK Hospitality, which represen...

Business Minister, Nadhim Zahawi joins Julia to discuss the new roll out of two new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter. Alan Soady, from the Federation of Small Businesses on the 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme which starts today. Julia is also joined by Nadra Ahmed OBE, Chairman of The National Care Association about the Government abandoning their key pledge to test all care home residents and...

Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Julia to discuss lockdown being tightened in parts of northern England. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester tells Julia these steps are necessary to avoid harsher lockdown in the future. Julia is also joined by Lucy Powell, Shadow Business & Consumer Affairs Minister and Labour MP for Manchester Central on Labour's job campaign. Hosted o...

Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses the NHS People Plan to address new pandemic challenges and improve physical and mental health support for staff. Dr Layla McCay, Director at NHS Confederation on Young people could be driving spikes in coronavirus cases across Europe according to the World Health Organization. Julia is also joined by Andrew Forsey, National Director of Feeding Britain....

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden discusses the Government-backed scheme worth half a billion pounds for domestic film and TV productions struggling to get coronavirus-related insurance. John Holland-Kaye, CEO of Heathrow Airport on his call for passengers to get virus tests on arrival in order to save tourism season. Julia is also joined by Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Work & Pensions Se...