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How P&O ferries 'are putting profits over people'
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Robert Morton of Unite about P&O Ferries and why it's the 'worst company he's dealt with in 25 years', and talks to Colonel Richard Kemp about how Britain might act as 'protector' for Ukraine in a future peace deal. Plus, Jenny Powell on Mother's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What does Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's deal mean for other hostages abroad?
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Yasmine Ahmed of Human Rights Watch on what the deal to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe might mean for other hostages in similar situations, and talks to Russia expert Edward Lucas on Putin's latest threats against 'traitors' in his own country. Plus, why British people are more worried about money than ever. See omnystudio.c…
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Campaigner Peter Tatchell on why Stop The War Coalition has 'lost the plot'
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Andrew Pierce speaks to veteran human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell on why his former allies in the Stop the War Coalition have ‘lost the plot’, and speaks to Cambridge economist Patrick Reid on why Britain might be heading for the worst recession since the 70s. Plus, the supermarket meal deals with more salt than a Big Mac and fries. See omnyst…
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Why Vladimir Putin could struggle to capture Kyiv, by General Lord Dannatt
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Andrew Pierce speaks to General Lord Dannatt on Vladimir Putin's position as his troops move to the outskirts of Kyiv, and speaks to Nikolai Petrov of Chatham House on the brave Russian journalist who held up a 'No war' placard on Russian television. Plus, the coffee shop helping the homeless in London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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Phones4U founder John Caudwell on why he's taking in a Ukrainian refugee
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Andrew Pierce talks to the billionaire company founder on his decision to house a Ukrainian refugee, and talks to author David Patrikarakos on why Joe Biden could take a leaf out of JFK’s book in his confrontation with Vladimir Putin. Plus, the good (and the bad) at this year’s BAFTAs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Will sanctions on Abramovich bankrupt Chelsea?
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Andrew Pierce speaks to the Mail's Matt Gatward on the effect sanctions against Putin ally Roman Abramovich could have on Chelsea, and talks to disinformation expert Dr David Grimes on the war of lies going on in Ukraine. Plus, why people prefer using EMOJIS to showing their emotions in real life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Why Britain has been so unprepared to help Ukrainian refugees
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Professor Heaven Crawley on why Britain's response to Ukrainian refugees has been so slow, and speaks to corruption campaigner Roman Borisovich on the latest round of sanctions against Putin's oligarchs. Plus, Shackleton's lost ship is found after 107 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Could Putin's generals rise up and topple the tyrant?
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Professor Mark Galeotti author of 'We Need to Talk About Putin' about whether the strongman's generals could turn against him, and talks to Howard Cox of FairFuelUk on whether petrol could hit £2 a litre. Plus, how to tell if your dog is depressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Why the West MUST impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine, by Norman Baker
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Andrew Pierce speaks to former Home Office minister Norman Baker about why he believes the West must stand up to Putin and impose a no-fly zone, and speaks to Mike Brewer of the Resolution Foundation on why the crisis could lead to the biggest cost-of-living squeeze since the 1970s. Plus, is your dog ready for canine cologne? See omnystudio.com/lis…
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What Ukrainians feel about NATO's failure to offer a no-fly zone
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Ian Birrell in Ukraine about efforts to help refugees and what they feel about NASO, and speaks to Craig Mackinlay MP, Chair of the Net Zero Scrutiny Group, about why he is calling for Boris Johnson to reverse plans to end fracking. Plus, the shocking statistics about how much food British families waste every week. See omny…
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Ukraine's president has accused Russia of "nuclear terror" after a nuclear plant was hit by shelling
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, former British Army chemical and nuclear weapons expert about Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and talks to Dr. Deborah Sanders, reader in Defence & Security Studies at King's College London about Putin’s forces bid to completely cut off Ukraine from its vital links to the Black S…
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Why ordinary Russians STILL support Vladimir Putin, by Owen Matthews in Moscow
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Andrew Pierce speaks to historian Owen Matthews in Moscow, who explains why ordinary Russians still support Vladimir Putin (and says it's similar to the Trump effect), and speaks to Wayne Jordash QC, who believes Putin and his cronies will face international justice for their crimes .Plus, are YOU taking your vitamins at the wrong time of day? See …
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Why peace talks with Putin probably won't work, by former ambassador Sir Roderic Lyne
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Sir Roderic Lyne, Britain’s former ambassador to Moscow, about Putin’s intensified attacks on Ukraine on it’s seventh day into the invasion, and to Professor Michael Clarke, Visiting Professor in the Department of War Studies, King’s College London about Putin miscalculating the threat of his target, Ukraine. Plus, why doe…
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Why Putin will be tried at a 'new Nuremberg', by Svitlana Zalishchuk
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Svitlana Zalishchuk, former Ukrainian MP and adviser to Ukraine’s Deputy PM about Putin alleged war crimes and speaks to Leon Dawson, a British civilian headed to Ukraine to fight. Plus, the revolutionary new cancer therapy that's offering patients a second chance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Could Vladimir Putin really launch a nuclear attack on the West?
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Dominic Sandbrook, historian and podcaster, about the possibility of Putin launching a nuclear strike and speaks to Jeevun Sandher Economist and former Treasury Official about the impact of western sanctions on the Russian economy. Plus, tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, but what if you’re tired of sugar and lemon on your pancakes…
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What could happen next in Ukraine, by Crisis Research Institute expert
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Mark Almond, Director of Oxford's Crisis Research Institute, about what why the prospect of nuclear war is now 'thinkable', and speaks to Conservative MP Bob Seely on the lawyers and spin doctor's protecting Putin's oligarchs in London. Plus, why ARE so many companies still using Covid as an excuse for poor customer service?…
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Former British Ambassador Tony Brenton on the mistakes which led to Ukraine invasion
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Andrew Pierce Speaks to Sir Tony Brenton, the Former British Ambassador to Russia about Vladimir Putin's motives for invading Ukraine, and to anti-corruption campaigner Bill Browder, about how sanctions could hit Putin's own pocket. Plus, why fish and chips could soon cost £10 a portion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What Boris Johnson can do to REALLY hurt Putin's cronies, by MP Tony Lloyd
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Tony Lloyd, Ukraine APPG Vice Chair & Labour MP for Rochdale about the UK's sanctions on Russia, and to the Daily Mail's correspondent in Kyiv, Ian Birrell as Ukraine prepares for war. Plus has the rising cost of living hit pocket money too? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Putin is still trying to provoke Ukraine, by Ukrainian MP
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Ukrainian MP Oleksii Goncharenko in Odessa about the international community’s response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the impact blocking the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will have on Russia, and to Professor Frank Furedi, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent about British universities cheating students o…
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Why Boris is right to scrap remaining Covid restrictions, by top virologist
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Andrew Pierce Speaks to David Matthews, Professor of Virology at the University of Bristol about Boris Johnson's plan to scrap all remaining Covid legal restrictions in England, and the Daily Mail's Robert Hardman about the Queen testing positive for Covid. Plus Dragon's Den star Jenny Campbell tells us about what it's like to be the owner of not o…
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Storm Eunice is Britain's worst storm in years says Meteorologist
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Meteorologist John Hammond about Storm Eunice, Britain's worst storm in decades, and asks Edward Lucas, senior fellow at the Centre of European Policy Analysis, is Vladimir Putin deceiving us? Plus, Nick Hewer tells us how buying the right things can fight climate change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Prince Charles 'has to take responsibility' over cash-for-honours claims says royal biographer
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Robert Jobson, best selling author and Royal Editor at the Evening Standard about the investigation into the “Cash for Honours” scandal which may mean Prince Charles will be questioned by police, and to Nicola Tallett about the 14,000 men in England who may need urgent treatment for Prostate Cancer. Plus, Graeme Tomlinson, T…
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Andrew avoids a trial – but this won't be an end to the matter
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Royal biographer Angela Levin about Prince Andrew’s settlement agreement between him and his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, saving him from a very public and humiliating trial, and to Benno Zogg, Team Head and Senior Researcher for the Swiss and Euro-Atlantic Security Team at the Center for Security Studies, about the difficulty…
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'I believe they knew what they were doing', says one of the Post Office IT scandal victims
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Chris Trousdale, one of the first sub-postmasters who was falsely convicted by the Post Office 18 years ago due to an IT error about the long-awaited inquiry that has been opened yesterday into "the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history”, and to MP for Stevenage Steven McPartland about new legislation amidst U…
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Why war with Ukraine could be costly for all sides
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Mary Dejevsky, former Foreign Correspondent in Moscow about why a war between Russia and Ukraine could be less likely than some might think, and to Councillor Darren Rodwell, Transport Spokesman for The Local Government Authority and Barking and Dagenham Council Leader about why bus services could be cut by a third. Plus, it…
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Ex Met policeman on why he's sad Cressida Dick has finally resigned
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Andrew Pierce speaks to former Met Police Officer, Norman Brennan, following the resignation of Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick, and to Joe Malinowski, founder of TheEnergyShop.com about new tariffs which could see people encouraged to reduce or even cut off their energy supply at peak hours. Plus, Olympian Paula Radcliffe tells us how to kee…
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The 'science says it's to soon' to scrap all Covid measures, says top virologist
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Andrew Pierce talks to professor Lawrence Young, Virologist and Professor of Molecular Oncology at Warwick Medical School about why Boris Johnson's announcement to relax Covid restrictions might have come too soon, and to former Metropolitan Police Superintendent, Leroy Logan, about Cressida Dick's problem with public confidence in the police. Plus…
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Why NI hike will be devastating for struggling businesses
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Andrew Pierce talks to Craig Beaumont of the Federation of Small Businesses on why the planned NI hike will hit small businesses hardest, and talks to Mail+ writer Charlie Peters on my people need to stop talking about 'toxic' masculinity and deal with men's real problems. Plus, Adele wins the first gender-neutral Brit award (but says, 'I love bein…
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The big problem with the Government's plan to block under-18s from porn websites
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Andrew Pierce Speaks to Jim Killick of privacy organisation Open Rights Group about the problems with the Government’s revised Online Safety Bill, and to Will Moy, CEO of Full Fact, about why Prime Ministers need to watch what they say. Plus, the one thing you need to do to keep your skin looking youthful! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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Why Camilla's loyalty and hard work led her to becoming Queen Consort
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Camilla’s biographer Angela Levin, about the Duchess of Cornwall, being given the title of Queen Consort and to Professor Karol Sikora, Consultant Oncologist and Professor of Medicine at Buckingham Medical School about the Government's delayed plans to deal with the NHS backlog. Plus, why denim is suddenly back on the catwal…
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Can Boris survive as aides resign - and rivals plot against him?
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Daily Mail’s Deputy Political Editor, John Stevens about Boris Johnson's battle to save his premiership, and the CEO of National Energy Action, Adam Scorer about Rishi Sunak’s plan to offer £200 in loans to help households cover the soaring price of energy this coming April. Plus, Baz Bamigboye on why Denzel has been bitten …
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Why Rishi Sunak's help package will be 'cold comfort' to cash-strapped British families
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Andrew Pierce Speaks to Katie Schmuecker of the Joseph Rowntree Foundabout about Rishi Sunak’s measures to combat the cost-of-living crisis and to Professor Ciaran Martin, former Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre about whether Vladimir Putin's ‘army’ of cybercriminals could target the UK. Plus, are hairy legs the last taboo for …
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Jake Berry MP on why Boris 'is still the right person to lead us'
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Conservative MP Jake Berry on why calls for Boris Johnson's resignation are running out of steam and to Lib Dem Christine Jardine about the £9bn of public money spent on useless PPE. Plus, Liz Jones on why she faked so many orgasms with her ex-husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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'Mr Loophole' on why he'd be willing to defend Boris and No. 10 aides over Partygate fines
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Andrew Pierce talks to Nick 'Mr Loophole' Freeman who believes he knows how Boris and the rest of No. 10 could get out of potential fines over ‘Partygate’ (and says he would be willing to defend them), and speaks to Georgina Laming, campaigns manager at Plan International about West Yorkshire police going undercover to tackle catcalling on the stre…
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What you need to know about Sue Gray's report on 'partygate'
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Andrew Pierce talks to the Daily Mail's deputy politics editor John Stevens on what Sue Gray's long-awaited report could mean for Boris Johnson, and speaks to Conservative MP Sir John Redwood on a push to reap the benefits of Brexit. Plus, the lifestyle tricks which could help you live to 100. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What Prince Andrew's legal papers in Virginia Roberts case really mean
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Dal Babu, former chief superintendent in the Metropolitan Police, who discusses the delay of Sue Gray’s report into parties in 10 Downing Street, and to Eva Wallace, a reputation and privacy solicitor at the Vardags law firm about Prince Andrew's lawyers asking for trial by jury. Plus, are you ready for ‘conscious commutin…
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Former Brexit secretary David Davis on why NI tax hike must be scrapped
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Andrew Pierce speaks with former Brexit secretary David Davis about why the proposed rise in National Insurance contributions must be scrapped, and to Lib Dem MP Layla Moran about the Prime Minister's alleged involvement in the evacuation of Pen Farthing's animals from Afghanistan. Plus, Is divorce more of a problem for men than women? See omnystud…
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How the Met police partygate investigation will work
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Chris Hobbs, a former detective sergeant in the Metropolitan Police about the Met opening an investigation into potential coronavirus regulation breaches at Downing Street and Whitehall, and to Mike Fulwood, Senior Research fellow, Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, about what would happen to British gas supplies if acces…
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Why Spotify has taken Harry and Meghan's podcast 'into its own hands'
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Rebecca English, the Daily Mail's Royal Editor, to find out what has happened to Meghan and Harry's podcast, and to Duncan Dollimore, head of Campaigns for Cycling UK about big new changes to the Highway Code when it comes to cyclists and pedestrians. Plus, some of the strangest insurance claims ever made. See omnystudio.c…
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Britain withdraws Ukraine Embassy staff ahead of growing fears of a Russian invasion
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Colonel Richard Kemp, the former chairman of COBRA and a former British Army Commander who doesn’t think we should consider Britain withdrawing half its diplomatic staff stationed in Kiev as an indication that there is intelligence that Russia is about to invade Ukraine, and to Harriet Line, Chief Political Correspondent f…
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Did Prince Andrew really make staff line up 72 teddies in size order?
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Editor-in-Chief at Majesty Magazine Ingrid Seward who thinks people are jumping to unfair conclusions following accusations that Prince Andrew is entitled and abused his staff, and to the Chair of the Campaign for Real Education, Chris McGovern, who believes schools should not be defying the government guidance to drop mas…
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Ann Widdecombe on why 'partygate' storm will blow over
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Andrew Pierce spoke to Ann Widdecombe, former Brexit Party MEP after Boris Johnson sees off a challenge to his premiership, and speaks to Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce about how the end of Working From Home guidance will affect business. Plus, is Dry January actually bad for you? See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Why Boris Johnson 'has a week to turn it round' by chairman of Grassroots Britain
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Robert Woolard, chairman of Grassroots Britain who says that Boris Johnson CAN turn things around but he is running out of time, and to aviation analyst Alex Macheras about why the 5G phone network has caused chaos for air travel. Plus, forget pro-biotics… should you be adding post-biotics to your diet? See omnystudio.com/…
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As Britain sends troops, will Vladimir Putin invade Ukraine?
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Andrew Pierce speaks with Sir Tony Brenton, the Former British ambassador to Russia, who believes we're as close to a major war in Europe as we have been for a long time, and to the Mail’s deputy political editor John Stevens on Dominic Cummings’ latest broadside against Boris Johnson. Plus, Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli on the time…
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Why Harry can't just 'hire' Scotland Yard, by former Royal protection officer
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Andrew Pierce talks to Dai Davies, the former Royal Protection Officer, who says the country does not ‘owe’ Harry and Meghan protection, and to MP Peter Bone, who says that abolishing the BBC Licence fee is far more important to ordinary people than Downing Street parties. Plus, sleep expert Guy Leschziner on how to drop off and get a perfect night…
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What next for Andrew as Queen strips Prince of titles?
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Andrew Pierce talks to Rebecca English, The Daily Mail's Royal Editor, after Prince Andrew was stripped of all his royal and military titles by the Queen, and speaks to former Government advisor Paul Richards about the continuing revelations about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street. Plus, does being right-wing make it harder to find romanc…
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Why I have sent a letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson, by Sir Roger Gale
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Andrew Pierce spoke to Sir Roger Gale, one of the Conservative MP's who has submitted a letter calling for a leadership contest, and speaks to Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams about The Duke Of York's difficult options in his New York legal case. Plus, what's in an accent? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Why two-thirds of voters now think Boris Johnson should resign, by top pollster
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Chris Hopkins, Associate Director at Savanta Comres about what a new poll could mean for the Prime Minister's future, and speaks to Dr Patricia Macnair about why care homes need to give residents more autonomy. Plus, the Revenue may have given people a reprieve this year - but it’s no time to relax about tax! See omnystudio.…
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Why the BYOB party in Downing Street is so hurtful, by man whose father died of Covid in 2020
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Sarah Vine about why the 10 Downing Street Party goes against Conservative principles, and speaks to Lobby Akinola, whose father died of Covid-19 in 2020, about about the betrayal he feels having followed the rules the government themselves imposed and broke. Plus, can a pill replace a trip to the gym? See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Inside anti-vaxx group 'Alpha Men Assemble' as it plots 'war' on police and vaccine centres
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Andrew Pierce speaks to Miles Dilworth, who infiltrated the anti-vaccine group Alpha Men Assemble who are training to attack vaccine centres and police, and speaks to Robert Halfon Conservative MP for Harlow, and Chair of the Education Select Committee about why the Cost of Living Crisis is the number one issue facing the Prime Minister. Plus, the …
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