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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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Episodes

Camberwell Affairs, Paternity Leave, And Rail Bosses Who Don't Use The Train

It looks like Boris Johnson doesn't want to talk about why the Police were called to the flat he shares with his girlfriend last week. But shall he just explain the whole thing and move on? Theresa May's latest addition to her desperate legacy is 12 weeks' paid paternity leave for new fathers. And how come rail bosses are told not to use the train when they travel for work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 201950 min

Mark Field, ASBOs, And Workplace Wellbeing

Mark Field has now been suspended after grabbing a climate activist. But was he right to act the way he did? A grandmother got an ASBO for wearing a bikini in her garden. And how do we look after our mental health when our jobs are so exhausting and stressful? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 201952 min

Cyclists, Foreign Aid, And A Sequel

Is there a place for cyclists on UK roads? Where does the money we give for foreign aid go and is it worth it? And in today's sequel... another tory candidate bites the dust! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 201948 min

A Bad Debate, Heathrow Masterplan, And Noise Pollution

And here we are on the morning after the night before in which the second leadership debate took place. It wasn't very well produced, it was boring, and there wasn't a clear winner. We speak to Simon Calder about why Heathrow's masterplan will take 31 years to complete. And what's noise pollution and how is it slowly killing you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 201948 min

Tobias Ellwood, Community Resolutions, And Cheese

Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood tries to convince Mike that Rory Stewart is the best candidate to become the new Tory leader. What are community resolutions and why do they keep criminals out of prison? And we'll find out how cheese can be turned into energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 201956 min

A Debate With No Winners, Spy Cameras, And Wine Custody

Welcome to the morning after the first Tory leadership debate. Who won? Who knows! What does Conservative MP Peter Bone think? Keep listening. Plus, Labour MP Steve McCabe on whether Labour should officially back remain. Are we being spied on by Governments and corporations? And Vanessa Lloyd Platt explains why divorcing couples are worried about their wine cellars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 201959 min

A Chukapromise, Grenfell Anniversary, And Another One BItes The Dust

Looks like Chuka Umunna couldn't keep his promise that he would never join the Lib Dems, we speak to Deputy Leader Jo Swinson about how she feels about it. Two years after the Grenfell Tower fire the fire safety industry is still not fit for purpose. And Matt Hancock pulls out of Conservative Leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 201956 min

Battery Acid Jokes, British Food, And An Encore

Was Jo Brand right to joke about attacking politicians with battery acid? Giles Coren talks to us about the list of best and worst British food? And a very special encore... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 201957 min

A New Labour MP, Postal Voting Conspiracy, And Do You Want To Kill Your Boss?

The Labour Party have kept their seat in Peterborough. What does this mean? We speak to Conservative MP Chris Philp, Labour MP John Mann and pollster Joe Twyman. There are rumours of postal voting fraud, but how true are they? Plus, psychologist Jo Hemmings explains why it is completely normal to want to kill your boss... just for a nanosecond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 201956 min

Michael Gove, Hooligans, And Pensions

Michael Gove says he will keep us in the EU after October 31st if that means he can get a better deal. Conservative MP Bob Neill tells us why he wants him to be leader. English hooligans are embarrassing themselves (and most of us!) in Portugal. And why are women in their 50s denied their pensions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 06, 201950 min

D-Day Anniversary, Quentin Letts and Katie Perrior

Today Mike marks the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. Quentin Letts give his take on the past day of the Trump State Visit and Katie Perrior talks Tory leadership race! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 05, 201946 min

Trump in No10, Milkshakes, And Kissing On The Lips

It's the second day of Donald Trump's state visit and it looks like thousands of people have come out to the streets to protest. Or have they? And is it okay to kiss your children on the lips? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 201947 min

Donald Trump, Gun Salutes, And Another Leadership Candidate

Donald Trump has landed in the UK for a state visit and has been greeted with gun salutes all over London. And Sam Gymiah has become the 13th candidate to stand for Tory leader, does he have a chance? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 201944 min

Lib Dem Surge, Expenses, And Yoga For Dogs

We made it to the end of the show this time! A new poll puts the Lib Dems ahead of the Tories. A Labour peer has claimed £50,000 in expenses despite never speaking in the House of Lords. And yoga for dogs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201952 min

Lies, Tuition Fees, And Skilled Migrants

Boris Johnson will appear in court over claims that he lied. Should tuition fees be cut to £7,500? And we need skilled migrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201956 min

11 Candidates, Scottish Independence, And A Defibrillator

We've now got enough Tory Leadership candidates to set up a football team. Westminster Leader of the SNP Ian Blackford tells Mike why there should be a second referendum on Scottish independence. And CEO of First Aid For Life Emma Hammett joins us in the studio to show us how to use a defibrillator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 201947 min

Passports, A New MEP, And Steroids

Michael Gove wants to give free citizenship to 3m EU nationals. We ask Conservative MP Alberto Costa if they would get a free passport as well? Newly elected Brexit Party MEP Dr David Bull joins us to talk about their success in the EU Elections. And did you know that steroids will make you infertile? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 201951 min

EU elections, EU elections, and EU elections

Mike looks over the results from last night's EU elections where Farage's Brexit party and the Lib Dems soared in popularity and Labour and the Tories took a real bashing. Mike speaks to Lib Dem MP Sir Ed Davey, newly elected Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney, and SNP MP Drew Hendry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 201946 min

The Speech We All Expected, A Poisoned Chalice, And The Palace Of Pain

Theresa May has announced she is stepping down on the 7th of June, but who will replace her? We speak to talkRADIO's Political Editor Ross Kempsell, Conservative MPs Colonel Bob Stewart, Alberto Costa, and Mark Francois. We ask Labour MP Peter Dowd and Lib Dem Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake whether we need a General Election. And we bring you some very special Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201952 min

Goodbyes, Trump, And Toilets

Is it time for Theresa May to leave? We speak to Political Sketch Writer Quentin Letts and Labour MP Kate Hoey. We look ahead to Trump's visit with Professor Scott Lucas. And do you use public toilets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 201942 min

A PM Under Fire, Plastic Straws, And Sexist Alexa

We speak to Conservative MP Nigel Evans about Theresa May's most recent speech on Brexit - is it finally time for her to go? Plastic straws will be hidden but we'll still be able to ask for them. And the UN say Alexa is sexist, what are they on about? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 201945 min

New Studios, Politics, And Sleep

Welcome to the first show from our new fancy studios at News UK. We're joined by special guests Katie Perrior and Andrew Bridgen MP. Plus, we speak to Sleep Adviser Lisa Artis about why it could be good to wear sunglasses to bed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 201942 min

Northern Irish Veterans, Rail Troubles, And Bunting

We speak to Major General Tim Cross about whether Northern Ireland veterans should be given immunity. A new rail timetable has been introduced today but surprisingly there's been no chaos. And why does Lancashire County Council want to ban bunting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 201947 min

Boris Johnson, Measles, And Eurovision

Boris Johnson wants the top job. Should the measles jab be compulsory. And Dan Wootton joins us live from Cannes to tell us everything we need to know about this year's Eurovision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 201944 min

Parking Tickets, Japanese Knotweed, And Puzzles

Parking tickets issued soar by a million in just 12 months! Homes Under The Hammer's Martin Roberts tells us why Japanese knotweed can devalue your house. And let's do puzzles to avoid brain ageing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 201947 min

Islamophobia, Jeremy Kyle, And The Moon

Mike Graham speaks to London Imam Ajmal Masroor about whether we need a definition for Islamophobia. Jeremy Kyle's show is officially cancelled. And why is the moon shrinking? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 201946 min

Soldiers, Litter, And A Brexit Experiment

Gangsters outnumber soldiers in this country by two to one - should we just get criminals to join the army? Big brands are blamed for seaside rubbish. We tell you why you should update WhatsApp to the newest version. And what happens when you play our Brexit countdown to a dog down the phone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 201948 min

Online Retail Tax, Puppy Farms, And Solar Panels

Tesco boss is asking for a levy on online sales in order to save the high street. It's the end of puppy farms. And, who's paying for solar panels? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 201947 min

Prisons, Break Times, And Walkie Talkies

Prisons in the UK are so bad that a Dutch judge is refusing to send a drug smuggler to Liverpool. Schools break times are an hour shorter than two decades ago. The Emergency Services radio system is way over budget. And we speak to City Minister John Glen about the latest GDP figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 201956 min

Capitalism, Cladding, And Cyclists

Are we losing faith in capitalism? The Government will pay £200m for safer cladding. And we speak to Nick Chamberlin from British Cycling to find out why cyclists don't feel safe on UK roads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 201949 min
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