The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden on the nation falling silent to mark VE Day. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchster and Former Labour Health Secretary calls on the Government to not ease lockdown yet. Julia is also joined by Sir Ed Davey, acting Leader of the Lib Dems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Lewis, Northern Ireland Secretary discusses the Government's ongoing response to the coronavirus. Professor Lucy Yardley a memeber of SAGE reviews the Government easing lockdown which starts on Monday. Julia is also joined by John Longworth, Founder of Foundation for Independence and Former Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce about the Uk's furlough scheme. Hosted on...

Security Minister James Brockenshire discusses Prof Neil Ferguson quitting his government role after 'undermining' lockdown. Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Health Secretary on Labour calling for a Covid health inequalities strategy. Julia is also joined by former spin doctor Alastair Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses the NHS virus tracing app amidst calls for people to download it once its available. Karol Sikora, Former Chief of the Cancer Programme at the World Health Organisation and Dean of Medicine at the University of Buckingham discusses the viability of the new app. Julia is also joined by Nick Hillman, Director of Higher Education Policy Institute about how univ...

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace discusses the Government's potential exit strategy to be announced later this week. Lord David Blunkett, former Labour Home Secretary on possible post-lockdown workplace rules. Julia is also joined by Tom Tugenhat, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burham, Major of Greater Manchester and Former Labour Health Secretary discusses Boris Johnson's announcement that the UK is past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak. Simon Calder discusses how both Ryanair and British Airways have had to cut staff because of the coronavirus. Julia is also joined Hannah and Benji Ingram Moore, daughter and grandson of Captain Tom Moore. Hosted on Acast. See...

Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Robert Buckland discusses the UK's coronavirus death toll being the 3rd highest in the world and how the justice system is coping with a back log of court cases. Nigel Farage, Leader of The Brexit Party looks at people travelling illegally into the UK without medical checks. Julia is also joined by Simon Calder, Travel Editor at The Independent on what travel...

George Eustice, Environment Secretary discusses coronavirus related care home deaths increasing as hospital cases fall. Professor Karol Sikora, Former Chief of the Cancer Program at the World Health Organisation and Dean of Medicine at the University of Buckingham explains that experts are warning that the coronavirus crisis could lead to 18,000 more cancer deaths. Julia is also joined by Sha...

Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Former Conservative Party Leader tells Julia the news that Boris Johnson warns against relaxing UK lockdown. Josh Hardie, Deputy Director General at The Confederation of British Industry discusses small firms being offered access to 100% taxpayer-backed loans. Julia is also joined by Christian Lindmeier, Spokesperson at The World Health Organization. Hosted on Acas...

Health Minister Edward Argar on Boris Johnson's return to Downing Street. Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary discusses the impact of lock down on businesses. Julia is also joined by Tom Bradshaw, Vice President of the National Farming Union on furloughed workers being urged to become fruit pickers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock discusses the new tests offered to key workers and people in their households. Trevor Phillips OBE, Former Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the Government Commission into BAME deaths from the virus. Julia is also joined by Nadra Ahmed OBE, Executive Chairman of National Care Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary discusses the latest coronavirus news and how the government are handling the UK's response. Julia is also joined by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of House of Commons  about virtual parliament and Fionnuala Donovon, Neurophysiotherapist from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital discusses her NHS Choir's bid for the charts Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Northern Ireland Secretary, Brandon Lewis talks to Julia about the latest coronavirus news. Dr David Nabarro, special envoy on Covid-19 to the World Health Organisation and professor of Global Health discusses the new contract tracing study and potential exit strategies. Julia is also joined by Sarah Woolnough from Cancer Research UK who are seeing a delay in cancer diagnoses because the NHS focus...

Simon Clarke, Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government tells us the latest Coronavirus news. Julia is also joined by Christian Lindmeier, spokesman for The World Health Organisation who discusses different countries exit strategies. Olivia Strong, Founder of Run for Heroes has beaten her fundraising target by millions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia speaks with Dr Simon Clarke, Virology Expert and Microbiologist at the University of Reading, about the coronavirus latest. Robert Halfon, Tory MP for Harlow, tells Julia about the government's three phase plan that schools could open as early as May. Dan Hodges, columnist for the Mail on Sunday, and Sir Ed Davey, Acting Leader of the Lib Dems, debate the government's response to the pandemi...

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses the UK's lockdown extension. Dr John Lee on the investigation into ethnic minorities being more at risk from Coronavirus. Julia is also joined by teacher Ashley Bates who has been running a free school from his shed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses the details of the UK's plan to cope with Coronavirus in care homes. Shadow Health Secretary John Ashworth on the latest Coronavirus news. Julia is also joined by Captain Tom Moore's grandson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Care Minister Helen Whately tells Julia about Covid-19 testing for people in care homes. Mayor of Greater Manchester & former Labour Health Secretary Andy Burnham discusses the latest Coronavirus news and Nick Hillman looks at whether students would be eligible for a fees rebate because of the virus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Work & Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey tells Julia the latest Coronavirus news. David Gauke discusses the Government's comments about not expecting to relax the UK's Covid-19 lockdown. Julia is also joined by Kathryn Smith from Alzheimer's Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr David Nabarro, special envoy on Covid-19 to the World Health Organisation on the latest Coronavirus news. Saqib Bhatti and Rico Wojtuletwicz discuss the construction industries reaction to Coronavirus. Julia is also joined by Robert Halfon, Chair of the Education Select Committee and Tory MP for Harlow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden discusses £750m bail out for charities. Thomas Meany, Co-Founder of OpenCell Laboratories tells Julia what his lab are doing to help increase testing. Julia is also joined by Dr David Bull, Medical Doctor and TV Presenter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in Intensive care, Julia is joined by Health Minister Edward Agar to discuss the latest Coronavirus news. Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, Niall Dickson discusses our capacity for testing. Julia is also joined by Alastair Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to Intensive Care, Julia is joined by: Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Lord Bob Kerslake and Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia is joined by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick with the latest Government update on Coronavirus. Ron Dennis and Dr Charlotte Hall discuss their initiative to serve 1 million meals to NHS front line. Chris Draper from Born Free Foundation looks at the Tiger that has caught Coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock gives Julia an update of the latest Coronavirus news. Dr Laurence Buckman answers all your health questions and Tommy Cannon pays tribute to Eddie Large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.