Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses the new lockdown measures and the importance of remaining vigilant and continuing to use your common sense. Baroness Ross Altmann, Former Pensions Minister explains how care homes are still one of the most likely places to contract coronavirus. Julia is also joined by Lord Matt Ridley who is sceptical of the lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 12, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discusses the Government's plans for easing lockdown announced last night by Boris Johnson. Former Brexit Secretary and Conservative MP reviews the reaction to the PM's statement. Julia is also joined by by Jerry Glazier, Executive Member of The National Education Union & Teacher on schools potentially reopening in June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 11, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
May 08, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 07, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
May 06, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 university students will still have to pay full tuition fees if classes are online. Hosted on Acast. See...
May 05, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
May 04, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 01, 2020•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 may look like after Covid-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 30, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Shadow Health Secretary, Jonathan Ashworth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Apr 29, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 28, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Apr 27, 2020•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Apr 24, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 23, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 is on coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 23, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Apr 21, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pandemic. Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, explains the billion-pound support package for innovative firms...
Apr 20, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 17, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 16, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Apr 15, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 14, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Apr 10, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 09, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 08, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 07, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Apr 06, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 03, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Paul Cosford, Emeritus Medical Director Public Health England gives us the latest Coronavirus news. Professor Tobias Kurth explains why Germany have been able to test more patients. Julia also speaks to Louise Baxter from friends Against Scams about how to protect yourself from scammers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 02, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick joins Julia with the latest Coronavirus news. Professor George Lomonossoff explains why the UK has a lower testing rate than Germany and Journalist, Toby Young asks if the Government have overacted to the crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps discusses the 89% reduction in people using public transport because of Coronavirus. Julia also talks to Professor Karol Sikora about virus testing and Mr Motivator tells Julia how we can keep fit at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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