The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show

Simon Clarke, Minister for Regional Growth & Local Government joins Julia to discuss Boris Johnson's new healthy kick start with a £2bn cycling and walking revolution. Tom Tugendhat, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Select Committee and Conservative MP on the UK advising against non-essential travel to Spanish islands. Julia is also joined by Karen Pollock, Chief Executive of The Holocaus...

Simon Calder, Travel Editor of the Independent joins Julia to discuss Spain holidaymakers having a 14 day quarantine on their return to the UK. Ingrid Seward, Editor-in-Chief at Majesty Magazine & biographer of Prince Harry on Royals at war over new book about Sussexes. Julia is also joined by Nick Buckley MBE, who was re-instated as CEO of Mancunian Way following his removal following his cri...

Security Minister James Brokenshire discusses Russian spies targeting Covid-19 vaccine research. Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence Select Committee & Conservative MP for Bournemouth East on Shamima Begum bring alloe return to the UK to fight for citizenship;. Julia is also joined by Richard Walton, Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange and former Head of Counter-Terrorism Command in the Metropol...

Dominic Grieve, Former Chair of the Intelligence & security committee joins Julia to discuss Tory MP Julian Lewis losing the Conservative whip after beating Chris Grayling to chair intelligence committee. Sir Ed Davey, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats strongly believes that Boris should commit to starting the independent coronavirus inquiry now. Julia is also joined by Andrea Leadso...

 Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses face masks and coverings to be compulsory in England's shops with the potential to make them compulsory in all public spaces. Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Former Foreign Secretary on Huawei being banned from 5G network by 2027. Julia is also joined by Dr Michelle Kendall​, senior researcher at Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Medicine. Hosted on...

Nigel Farage, Brexit Party Leader discusses care workers not being included in the health visa. George Eustice, Environment Secretary on face coverings in England's shops to be compulsory from 24 July. Julia is also joined by Melinda Mills, Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science at the University of Oxford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland on The PM urging people to get back to work and no longer be told to avoid public transport. Tobias Elwood, Chair of the Defence Select Committee & Tory MP discusses the government decision on Huawei and 5G which will be made tomorrow. Julia is also joined by Nicola Williams from Fair Play for Women on rape crisis centres that have advertised to recruit “self-...

Caroline Dinenage, Digital & Culture Minister discusses The Culture Secretary's announcement that gyms, pools and beauty salons are being allowed to reopen in the coming days. Bill Grimsey, Former CEO of Wickes, Iceland, Booker, Focus DIY and Park n Shop Hong Kong on two of the UK's biggest High Street retailers, John Lewis and Boots, have announced 5,300 job cuts. Julia is also joined by Lord...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak joins Julia to discuss his mini budget which was announced in full yesterday. Wes Streeting, Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury and Labour MP on half-price meals and reduced VAT which are part of the plan to save our economy from coronavirus. Julia is also joined by Mel Stride, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee and Conservative MP. Hosted o...

Andrea Leadsom, Former Business Secretary & Conservative MP discusses the Chancellor’s mini Budget set to be announced today. Josh Hardie, Deputy Director General of The CBI on what the budget will mean for British industry. Julia is also joined by Graham Wettone, Policing Analyst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma defends the Prime Minister's controversial comments about care homes. Nadra Ahmed OBE, Chairman of The National Care Association on her sector's fury as Boris Johnson accuses care homes over high Covid-19 death toll. Julia is also joined by Anne Longfield OBE, Children’s Commissioner for England who has warned the coronavirus crisis could see a lost generation of vul...

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden discusses the £1.57 billion investment to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions. Craig Hassall, chief executive of the Royal Albert Hall questions whether this bail out plan is enough to save theatres. Julia is also joined by David Gauke, former Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses his announcement of an end to quarantine for 70+ countries including most of Europe. Lisa Bloom, Victim Rights Attorney in LA who is an attorney for 6 Epstein Victims, including one with misconduct claims against Ghislaine Maxwell) comments on the news that Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested by the FBI. Juli...

Simon Clarke, Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government discusses English councils facing a 'funding gap of £7.4bn'. Tom Tugendhat, Chair of Foreign Affairs committee and Conservative MP on the Foreign Secretary's offer of citizenship rights to 2.9 million British nationals & 300 protesters already arrested in Hong Kong. Julia is also joined by Angela Levin, Royal Biographer about Prin...

Nadhim Zahawi, Minister for Business and Industry and Tory MP discusses Leicester residents express fears for their businesses. Jim McMahon, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary on Thousands of job losses at Airbus & EasyJet. Julia is also joined by Bridget Rosewell CBE, Commissioner for the independent National Infrastructure Commission on the PM's pledge for new infrastructure funding. H...

Matt Hancock, Health Secretary discusses how lockdown restrictions in Leicester are to be extended for at least two weeks. Sir Peter Soulsby, City Mayor of Leicester on trying to require extra funding for his city to help businesses in Leicester survive. Julia is also joined by George Brandis, Australian High Commissioner on a Australia-UK free trade deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary discusses plans for schools across England to be set for a transformative ten-year rebuilding programme under radical plans to be set out by the Prime Minister today. Nigel Farage, Brexit Party Leader on the new round of EU trade talks which begin today. Julia is also joined by Laurence Fox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Eustice, Environment Secretary discusses the PM warning of new lockdown after more than 500,000 swarm to beaches on hottest day of the year. Tom Whipple , Science Editor at The Times on death rates in hospitals are falling as better treatment of coronavirus emerges. Julia is also joined by Chris Haslam, Chief Travel Writer at The Times on Government to lift quarantine rules for most of West...

Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi discusses how can we ease lock down without the tracing app. Josh Hardie, Deputy Director General of The CBI on IMF warns economic impact of pandemic is even worse than their previous global forecasts. 4.9% contraction. Julia is also joined by Simon Calder, Travel Editor at the Independent on EU borders set to reopen on 1st July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Business Secretary Alok Sharma discusses businesses heading back as the lockdown is eased. Andrea Leadsom, Former Business Secretary & Conservative MP on the 2 metre rule being relaxed. Julia is also joined by: Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester & former Health Secretary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis discusses the expected announcement from the Prime Minister about reducing social distancing rules to 1 metre. Former Chancellor Sajid Javid discusses his plans for economic recovery after the pandemic. Julia is also joined by Luke Johnson, Chairman of Gail's Artisan Bakery and Brighton Pier group looking at lockdown easing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Julia speaks with Former Director General of the CBI, Lord Digby Jones about the latest figures on public finance and the Bank of England's plan to put £100bn into economy. Minister for School Standards and Conservative MP, Nick Gibb explains the government's billion pound Covid catch-up plan to tackle the impact of lost teaching time. Former English rugby player, Martin Offiah, discuss the RFU's...

Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab discusses China fears new COVID-19 ripple will lead to second wave. Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Health Secretary on the Labour Party calling for routine testing of all health and care staff. Julia is also joined by Professor Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses Dexamethasone the drug which has proved life-saving for Coronavirus. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Former Conservative Party Leader and Former Work and Pensions Secretary on the NHS's ability to provide care after coronavirus. Julia is also joined by Professor George Lomonossoff, Virologist at John Innes Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps discusses thousands flocking to shops in England as they open for first time in almost three months. Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary and Labour MP on the number of people on UK payrolls dropping by 600,000 as Covid-19 crisis hits. Julia is also joined by Sarah Willingham, Entrepreneur & Shop Small Ambassador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...