The James Whale Show

James speaks to the Chair of Action Radiotherapy about the backlog of cancer patients that aren't receiving treatment because of the pandemic. Christine Jardine from the Lib Dems and Alex Phillips from the Brexit Party come on to debate the Internal Markets Bill. Finally, marking the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, James speaks to military historian Mike Yardley about the event that marked a turning point in the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that Shamima Begum can return to the UK to fight for citizenship, Dr Alan Mendoza, Executive director of the Henry Jackson Society joins us to discuss. Dominic Raab is 'almost certain' that Russians sought to interfere in the 2019 UKI election, Tom Tugenhat, Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee gives his view. And we discuss 'cancel culture' with Rupert Lowe, former Brexitt Party MEP for West Midlands after the BBC axed The Andrew Neil Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Christys, broadcaster and Conservative commentator joins us to talk about the PM's promise into an independent inquiry on Coronavirus. We chat VAT cuts with Michelle Ovens MBE, founder of small business Britain. And Ryan Harris, broadcaster in Seattle discusses Trump wanting to meet Putin before the election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to the Deputy Mayor of Leicester Adam Clarke about what Leicester Council is doing to combat the labour exploitation in the city. As the draft report into antisemitism in the Labour party is published, former Conservative MP Lee Scott, shares his experience of antisemitism while he was in government. Finally, Matthew Newman, chief technology correspondent at MLex, speaks to James about why the UK government are now starting to push back against Huawei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Andrew Bridgen, Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, abut the claim that there are as many as 10,000 people working in slave-like conditions in Leicester. Virologist Dr Elisabetta Gropelli speaks to James about the advantages of wearing a mask in shops. Finally, Richard Houghton, spokesman for HS2 Action Alliance, debates with James about why HS2 should not be built. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he is sorry for not being able to protect all jobs, Annabel Denham, Director of communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs joins us to discuss. Dean Russell, Conservative MP for Watford and member of the Health Select Committee talks to us following the news that pools, gyms, team sport and outdoor gigs will return. And Joel Williams, Tory councillor for Cardiff North weighs up whether or not the BBC should axe free TV licences for over-75s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Ash catch up with Anthony Browne, ​Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire, to chat about Rishi Sunak's Summer Statement. Charlie Mullins OBE, CEO of Pimlico Plumbers joins the conversation about the 'kickstart jobs scheme' for young people. And Chris Hobbs, former Metropolitan police officer gives him view on Cressida Dick launching a handcuffing review after the Bianca Williams race row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Chris Mitchell, chairman of Park Lane Healthcare- which runs 7 care homes- about how care homes have responded to COVID 19 amid Boris Johnson's comments blaming them for coronavirus deaths. Conservative MP Phillip Dunne speaks to James about what you can expect from Rishi Sunak's mini-budget. Finally, former British athlete Derek Redmond speaks to James about racism in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary McFarlane, a Black Lives Matter activist, speaks to James about why he think celebs taking a knee is so important. Gary Murphy, a pub licensee in London, gives James his experience of 'Super Saturday'. Finally, James speaks to economist and market commentator Justin Urquhart Stewart about the £500 'High Street Voucher' you could be getting from the government to help restart the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whole year groups will be put into bubbles; pupils will have staggered breaks and there will be no assemblies when schools fully reopen. We hear from Dr Caroline Johnson, Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham and Member of the Education Select Committee and Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at the NASUWT Teachers Union. NTIA survey results show that 51.6% pubs will not be opening on July 4. Michael Kill, CEO Nighttime Industries Association tells us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.