Talk Breakfast

Mark Dolan unpacks the latest in Washington, Donald Trump was rushed to safety after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A suspect is in custody, security scrutiny has intensified, and Buckingham Palace is reviewing implications for the King's US visit. At home, benefit claimants are being offered discounts on leisure services, fuelling arguments over fairness, priorities and public spending. Critics say taxpayer-backed concessions should cover essentials, while supporters argue affordable amenities help poorer households stay connected locally. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins unpacks a new megapoll suggesting that Reform UK would emerge largest, yet only a pact with the Conservatives could deliver a right-wing government. With Labour projected to slump to 86 seats, any alternative administration would require an unstable five-party left-wing coalition. Meanwhile, outrage is growing after three failed asylum seekers were convicted over a horrific Brighton beach rape attack. The case has intensified pressure on ministers over hotel accommodation, border screening and the promised deportation of foreign offenders. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer causes division with a St George's Day tweet criticising 'plastic patriotism' as if he knows what patriotism is. Labour MP Graham Stringer says the PM is on the ropes now and Isabel Oakeshott calls the PM out for 'shit-stirring'. Reform UK's Zia Yusuf hits out at the PM and promises to make schools more patriotic whilst David Maddox dishes the insider dirt on Starmer's dying days in office. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning the discussion with Ian Collins revolved around Labour MPs accusing The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of fostering a toxic No. 10 culture as the Mandelson vetting scandal deepened. Sacked official Sir Olly Robbins alleged relentless pressure, a dismissive approach to security checks, and secret diplomatic manoeuvring. With The Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and The Energy & Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband distancing themselves, critics warn Starmer’s authority is fraying before punishing local elections. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins unpacks the latest with The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as he faces intensifying pressure after reports he pushed Peter Mandelson’s appointment despite security warnings and procedural objections. Sacked Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to tell MPs ministers knew the risks and he followed convention. The row has deepened Westminster turmoil, with opposition leaders demanding resignations and Labour figures questioning Starmer’s judgment, candour and authority. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk Breakfast with Ian Collins examines the latest as reports of a private Rayner-Burnham meeting have intensified Westminster speculation as Sir Keir Starmer fights for political survival. Fresh disclosures suggest Starmer had earlier warnings about Mandelson-related security concerns, undermining Downing Street's defence ahead of Commons scrutiny. The row deepened after revelations Mandelson received top-secret intelligence access despite failed vetting, fuelling Labour nerves and leadership chatter. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Breakfast with Mark Dolan, he covered the biggest stories of the day, discussing The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's war with Whitehall over former Ambassador to the United States of America Peter Mandelson and whether Sir Keir can survive in his position as Prime Minister? Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins unpack the latest as The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after Peter Mandelson’s failed security vetting was reportedly overruled, prompting accusations he misled Parliament. Downing Street blames Foreign Office officials, Sir Olly Robbins is out, and ministers now promise fuller transparency over withheld documents. With Kemi Badenoch & all other party leaders demanding resignation and Labour nerves growing, Westminster braces for another bruising reckoning over trust, accountability and security. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins reacts as protesters in Surrey demanded fuller suspect details after Epsom’s church rape allegation, as police defended limited disclosures during an active investigation. Elsewhere, Labour faced mounting criticism over continued non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s biological-sex ruling across hospitals, councils, police forces and schools. Meanwhile, inspectors warned that overwhelmed forces are failing to arrest some online child-abuse suspects, potentially leaving children exposed to further harm. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins unpacks the latest statement made by Labour grandees Lord Robertson and Lord Hutton demanding welfare cuts for defence, accusing The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and The Chancellor of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves of dangerous dithering. Meanwhile, the IMF warned Iran’s energy shock will hit Britain hardest in the G7, squeezing growth, inflation and living standards. Across the pond President Donald Trump blasted The Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s North Sea drilling ban as “crazy”, intensifying pressure over Britain’s energy security and net zero. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Collins reacts to the first phase of the Southport inquiry finding that autism was wrongly used to excuse Axel Rudakubana’s violence, amid catastrophic institutional failures. Police, Prevent, schools and social services missed repeated warning signs, while ignored online harms and parental failings compounded risks. Abroad, Donald Trump deleted an AI Jesus image after attacking Pope Leo, as Britain and France rejected his Iran blockade. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremey Kyle speaks to Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman & The MP for Newark Robert Jenrick. Discussing how ‘We need to pay a little bit of money to remove asylum seekers’. Jenrick also responds to the proposal that France has rejected Shabana Mahmood’s plan to allow British Border Force vessels to intercept and return small boat migrants across the Channel, saying he ‘ wouldn't give another penny to the French to stop the boats’ . Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning the discussion on The Jeremy Kyle Breakfast Show started with The Prime Minister Sir Starmer says a lasting Iran ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are vital to shield Britain from energy costs. Kemi Badenoch accuses the Prime Minister of empty defence rhetoric, demanding a rearmament plan, spending cuts and faster military investment. Labour is recasting Starmer as a global statesman, hoping Iran diplomacy and cost-of-living messages avert damaging local election losses. Meanwhile, France has rejected British proposals for UK vessels to intercept and return small boats in French waters. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremey Kyle speaks to the Former Prime Minister Liz Truss about her time in office. Stating that ‘In my 10 years as a minister I understood there was a problem with the blob and I didn't realise how big that problem was. This is what Trump discovered in 2016 and that is why he went in on day 1 with all these executive orders and is getting it done.’ Liz also speaks about her time with Her Late Majesty saying that ‘She was so lovely and so on, just two days before. The whole thing was quite surreal, She made a real effort to stand up even though she was very ill at the time and then she said ‘see you next week’ and I had no idea’. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks the latest overnight as President Donald Trump announced a two-week Iran ceasefire, claiming Hormuz would reopen, while oil prices fell and tensions briefly eased. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the pause, insisted Britain would not be drawn in, and travelled to the Gulf-side to support maritime security. Questions are being asked about HMS Dragon’s mechanical troubles & the Government’s reversal after Kanye West was effectively barred. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​Jeremy Kyle reacts as Junior doctors’ fifteenth strike in three years has cost the NHS £3 billion, worsening waiting lists and straining services. Wes Streeting condemned the six-day walkout, saying consultants’ cover costs and cancellations divert money from patient care. Over in the United States Donald Trump warned Iran could be destroyed overnight as ceasefire talks faltered over Hormuz, sanctions and regional demands. Wireless organisers defended booking Kanye West, urging forgiveness despite antisemitism backlash, sponsor withdrawals and calls for visa refusal. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kyle unpacks Labour’s two-child cap reversal, with Conservatives warning working families will shoulder higher taxes and household bills. Ministers say scrapping the cap could lift 450,000 children from poverty, but critics call it a costly welfare giveaway. Meanwhile, resident doctors’ Easter strikes sparked fury after online boasts about ten days off and cancelled elective care. The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting accused the BMA of hypocrisy and causing misery, as separate union staff also walked out over pay. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Talk Breakfast with Mark Dolan, polling showed Conservatives, Reform and Greens tied on 21 points, plunging Westminster into electoral uncertainty. The unprecedented deadlock boosts Kemi Badenoch, dents Nigel Farage's momentum, and revives pressure for a united Right before elections. Meanwhile, doctors treating small-boat migrants are being offered double average GP pay under a £60 million government contract. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Breakfast with Mark Dolan, he covered the biggest stories of the day, including a new poll suggesting Kemi Badenoch is the most popular party leader, Suella Braverman criticising the National Education Union over alleged bias against Reform UK, and reports that Labour could release 12,000 shoplifting offenders. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning the discussion with Mark Dolan started as Clapham descended into disorder. Online-organised youth gatherings saw retail staff and police assaulted, prompting urgent concerns over public safety. Fuel prices are climbing sharply, with Middle East tensions and oil market fears threatening further pain for already stretched UK motorists. Across the pond President Donald Trump’s remarks about Sir Keir Starmer have added diplomatic intrigue, fuelling debate over Britain’s military stance and international influence. Meanwhile back in The UK The Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is reportedly weighing North Sea gas approval, as energy security demands increasingly test the government’s climate commitments. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.