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Talk Breakfast
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The best bits from Breakfast on Talk. Listen and watch live every weekday from 6am til 10am.
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Burnham Blames Thatcher
May 2001:15:45Tap to summarizeMark Dolan reacts as Andy Burnham is pitching to reverse Thatcher’s legacy, but questions persist over taxation, borrowing and Labour leadership ambitions.Reform’s Robert Kenyon is under pressure after inflammatory social media posts, though the party refuses an investigation.Burnham faces scrutiny over trans rights, self-ID and women-only spaces as his Makerfield campaign intensifies.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.
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Burnham Would Beat Starmer
May 1901:29:05Tap to summarizeMark Dolan reacts as Andy Burnham faced accusations of political contortion after retreating on EU rejoining and endorsing Rachel Reeves’s borrowing rules. Labour polling showed Burnham preferred over Starmer, while Wes Streeting’s leadership hopes suffered sharp rejection from party members. Wider favourability data suggest that Burnham could unite Labour’s fractured base, though Brexit-sensitive Makerfield remains a crucial test.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.
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Burnham's Brexit Betrayal
May 1801:36:35Tap to summarizeLondon police faced scrutiny after rival rallies brought 43 arrests, hate-crime investigations, and a £4.5 million security operation. Labour’s leadership tensions deepened as Wes Streeting’s pro-EU stance triggered Brexit backlash from Lisa Nandy, Conservatives, and Reform. Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election bid now risks becoming a proxy battle over Brexit, immigration, and Labour’s future direction.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.
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Starmer's Waterloo?
May 1600:38:21Tap to summarizeMark Dolan reacts as London police are deploying 4,000 officers as rival Tommy Robinson-led and pro-Palestine protests raise serious disorder fears. The Met will use drones, live facial recognition, riot gear and standby armoured vehicles to keep groups apart. The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned troublemakers face the full force of law, as prosecutors target hate speech offences.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.
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Reform vs Burnham
May 1501:25:58Tap to summarizeMark Dolan examines the latest as Nigel Farage vowed to target Makerfield heavily, as Reform polling threatens Andy Burnham’s planned Westminster comeback for Labour. Burnham’s allies see victory as a launchpad against Starmer, whose authority weakened further after Wes Streeting’s resignation. Labour faces a high-stakes by-election, with Reform gains, NEC approval, and internal leadership manoeuvring shaping the contest.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.
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Streeting Resignation Watch
May 1401:33:08Tap to summarizeJeremy Kyle reacts as Wes Streeting is poised to resign as health secretary, triggering a Labour leadership battle against Sir Keir Starmer. Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham loom as possible challengers, as factions scramble after bruising elections. Meanwhile, the King’s Speech set out security, housing, NHS and infrastructure bills, overshadowed by warnings of chaos.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.
Transcribe →Sir Softie
Dec 21, 2023Tap to summarizeThe Independent Republic of Mike Graham returns to provide a daily dose of common sense as Mike is joined by Political Commentator Alice Grant, Columnist at The Telegraph Madeline Grant, Comms Officer and the Henry Jackson Society Megan Gittoes and many more! So tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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