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The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show
The best bits of The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show on Talk. All the news stories of the day, agenda setting political interviews and big name guests, hosted by the queen of Talk.
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The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | No-deal can be a good outcome, insists PM, Police face backlash over Birmingham knifeman’s city rampage, Covid infections rise
Environment Secretary George Eustice joins Julia to discuss ministers legislation which would override a key part of last year's EU withdrawal agreement…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | BBC chief cracks down on Twitter warriors, Pressure on Government to introduce testing in airports, Row over Tony Abbott continues
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss Portugal remaining on England's list of quarantine-free travel. Peta Credlin, Tony Abbott’s Former…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Matt Hancock hails £500m funding package, 69% of parents have been given a talking to on their environmental habits from their kids, Andy Hamilton on his new book
Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Julia to discuss the new £500m funding package to support trials of a 20-minute coronavirus test. Konnie Huq, Presenter and…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Landmark Kickstart Scheme Opens , Thousands of children returned to school yesterday and Huge £44billion hole in public finances after coronavirus crisis
Work & Pensions Secretary,Therese Coffey joins Julia to discuss the landmark Kickstart Scheme which opens today. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Four in ten schools go back today, Portugal set to be put back on the government’s quarantine list, Changes to furlough scheme mean government now pay 70% of wages
Nick Gibb, Minister for School Standards joins Julia to discuss children returning to school full-time for new autumn term. Toby Perkins, Shadow Education…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Rishi Sunak plans tax hikes on businesses, pensions & second home, Schools back tomorrow, Plastic bag price to rise from 5p to 10p
George Eustice, Environment Secretary joins Julia to discuss the new plans plastic bag price to rise from 5p to 10p. Geoff Barton, General secretary of the…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | 'Get Britain back to work' warns senior Tories, countries added to quarantine list, and immigration soars to highest level ever
Julia speaks with former Director General of the CBI, Lord Digby Jones, about the government's campaign to get the UK back to work. Transport Secretary, Grants…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | PM blames 'mutant algorithm' for exam fiasco, Coronavirus Brits will be paid to quarantine, and Lib Dem leader will be decided
Julia speaks with President of the National Association of Head Teachers, Ruth Davies, about Boris Johnson blaming the 'mutant algorithm' for the exam fiasco…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Government U- turn on face masks in schools, Ofqual chief Sally Collier steps down after exams chaos, Anxiety levels have dropped among young teenagers during the pandemic according to a new study
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson joins Julia to discuss face coverings U-turn for England’s secondary schools. Steve Chalke, Founder of The Oasis Trust…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | PM under pressure to introduce face masks in schools, Military Chiefs draw up plans to scrap tanks, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope & Glory not to be sung at Proms
Business Secretary Alok Sharma joins Julia to discuss Start Up Loans passing a 75,000th loan milestone marking more than £623m invested in British start ups…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley-Brewer | Missing school is worse than virus for children, 6 million workers breaking furlough scheme rules and Douglas Murray releases new paperback edition of 'The Madness of Crowds'
Julia speaks with Labour MP and Member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, Steve McCabe, about 6 million furloughed workers breaking rules and working…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | France has been added to UK quarantine countries, Growing anger over ‘unfair’ A- level results, PM accelerates the easing of lockdown
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss the fact that travellers from France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos & Aruba must…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Education Secretary Gavin Williamson on A-Level results day, Heads warn of 'unfair' grades for A-level students, UK falls into historic recession
On A - Level results day Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson joins Julia to discuss the pupils receiving their results during a global pandemic amidst anger…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Students will be given a ‘triple lock’ on their A- level and GCSE grades, Boris Johnson warns of more unemployment, Ben & Jerry’s criticise UK’s handling of migrant crossings
Nick Gibb, Schools Minister on the news that Students will be given a ‘triple lock’ on their A- level and GCSE grades. Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | ► Failing test and trace system to be scaled back, Secondary pupils just as likely to spread virus as adults, Nicola Sturgeon apologises to pupils who had their results downgraded
Edward Argar, Health Minister joins Julia to talk about the Prime Minister confirming funding which will be to help prepare for NHS for winter. Dr Layla McCay…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Defiant Priti Patel steps up plans for navy warships to block migrants crossing Channel, Poll shows only half of Brits wouldn’t accept a vaccine for COVID and Labour MP Dawn Butler stopped by Met Police.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage discussed the Home Secretary's plans for navy warships to block migrants crossing the channel. Admiral Lord Alan West, Former…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Planning law overhaul for England takes next step, Empty streets as Aberdeen lockdown takes effect, Frantic search for survivors in Beirut
Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick discusses his new proposals to overhaul outdated planning system and reform the way the country builds. Rico Wojtulewicz…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Children’s Commissioner says pubs & shops should close in order to reopen schools, Lebanon explosion rocks capital city Beirut, Pensioners revolt as free TV licences for over 75s end
Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary on the Quarantine 'failures that let in 10,000 infected people' as Boris Johnson urged to put schools first…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Fears grow of second wave when schools open, Proposals to extend shielding to over 50s this winter have been scrapped, Doctors told not to prescribe paracetamol for chronic pain
Simon Clarke, Minister for Local Government & Regional Growth discusses the fears of a second wave when schools reopen as cities face quarantine blockades to…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Roll out of two new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter, Plan for over 50s to shield, Government ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme launches today
Business Minister, Nadhim Zahawi joins Julia to discuss the new roll out of two new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter. Alan Soady, from the Federation of…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Lockdown tightened in parts of Northern England, Donald Trump has called for a delay to the US election, Will schools fully reopen in September if the virus spikes?
Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Julia to discuss lockdown being tightened in parts of northern England. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester tells…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Young people could be driving spikes in coronavirus cases, Doctors to be asked to use Whatsapp with their patients, Hidden Cellar uncovered in Madeleine McCann case
Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses the NHS People Plan to address new pandemic challenges and improve physical and mental health support for staff. Dr…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | PM warns of Europe second wave amid Spain quarantine row, Heathrow boss urges government to allow testing on arrival, Sending untested patients to care homes was reckless says MPs
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden discusses the Government-backed scheme worth half a billion pounds for domestic film and TV productions struggling to get…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Holidaymakers warned that “no travel is risk free”, Electric bikes to be offered on prescription by GPs, A cat has become the first animal in Britain to contract coronavirus
Simon Clarke, Minister for Regional Growth & Local Government joins Julia to discuss Boris Johnson's new healthy kick start with a £2bn cycling and walking…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Spain holidaymakers 14 day quarantine, New measures to curb obesity to be unveiled by PM & Health Secretary, Royals at war over new book about Sussexes
Simon Calder, Travel Editor of the Independent joins Julia to discuss Spain holidaymakers having a 14 day quarantine on their return to the UK. Ingrid Seward…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer |Russian spies target Covid-19 vaccine research, Shamima Begum can return to UK to fight for citizenship, PM to ‘tell workers to go back to the office from August’
Security Minister James Brokenshire discusses Russian spies targeting Covid-19 vaccine research. Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence Select Committee &…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | PM to join Bank chief in call for commuters to return to work, Vaccine hopes rise after strong trial results, Boris Johnson commits to independent coronavirus inquiry
Dominic Grieve, Former Chair of the Intelligence & security committee joins Julia to discuss Tory MP Julian Lewis losing the Conservative whip after beating…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Huawei banned from 5G network by 2027, Face coverings in all public places under consideration, 1 million on furlough could lose their jobs
Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses face masks and coverings to be compulsory in England's shops with the potential to make them compulsory in all public…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Face coverings in England’s shops to be compulsory from 24th July, Care workers do not quality for health visa, Government expected to announce veto on Huawei role in 5G
Nigel Farage, Brexit Party Leader discusses care workers not being included in the health visa. George Eustice, Environment Secretary on face coverings in…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | PM urges people to get back to work, Migration crackdown to bar EU criminal, Government to make final decision on Huawei and 5G
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland on The PM urging people to get back to work and no longer be told to avoid public transport. Tobias Elwood, Chair of the…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Gyms, pools and beauty salons to start reopening in days, Outdoor performances can restart from tomorrow, Foreign Office urges holidaymakers to avoid cruise ships
Caroline Dinenage, Digital & Culture Minister discusses The Culture Secretary's announcement that gyms, pools and beauty salons are being allowed to reopen in…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Chancellor Rishi Sunak's mini Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak joins Julia to discuss his mini budget which was announced in full yesterday. Wes Streeting, Shadow Exchequer Secretary…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | £2bn jobs fund to help young beat virus crisis, Stamp Duty holiday to kickstart economy, Wearing a mask should be considered as crucial as handwashing
Andrea Leadsom, Former Business Secretary & Conservative MP discusses the Chancellor’s mini Budget set to be announced today. Josh Hardie, Deputy Director…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Former MI6 spy’s dossier sparks Huawei storm, The Chancellor’s £500 voucher scheme, Boris Johnson criticised over care home comments
Business Secretary Alok Sharma defends the Prime Minister's controversial comments about care homes. Nadra Ahmed OBE, Chairman of The National Care Association…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | £1.57bn government funding for arts venues, Rishi Sunak could axe stamp duty for 6 months as part of mini budget, ‘Super Saturday’ tales as bars reopen
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden discusses the £1.57 billion investment to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions. Craig…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Transport Secretary to announce summer holiday air bridges, Duke urged to help with US inquiry as Maxwell is charged with grooming girls, School safety plan will keep groups apart
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses his announcement of an end to quarantine for 70+ countries including most of Europe. Lisa Bloom, Victim Rights…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Infections tumble after lockdown relaxed, Britain opens its doors to 3m Hong Kong migrants, Meghan Markle says she felt “unprotected” by Royal Family
Simon Clarke, Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government discusses English councils facing a 'funding gap of £7.4bn'. Tom Tugendhat, Chair of Foreign…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Bank predicts V-shaped recovery from pandemic, ‘Build, build, build!’: Boris Johnson sets out new deal on infrastructure, Immunity may be twice as high as believed.
Nadhim Zahawi, Minister for Business and Industry and Tory MP discusses Leicester residents express fears for their businesses. Jim McMahon, Labour’s Shadow…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Shops close again as Leicester is hit by first local lockdown, China approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong, New guidance for weddings in England.
Matt Hancock, Health Secretary discusses how lockdown restrictions in Leicester are to be extended for at least two weeks. Sir Peter Soulsby, City Mayor of…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer Daily | Schools set for £1bn funding,
Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary discusses plans for schools across England to be set for a transformative ten-year rebuilding programme under radical…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Warm weather draws crowds to UK beaches and Boris Johnson under pressure to open air bridges to Europe
George Eustice, Environment Secretary discusses the PM warning of new lockdown after more than 500,000 swarm to beaches on hottest day of the year. Tom…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | IMF warns economic impact of pandemic is even worse than previous forecasts, EU borders reopen on 1st July, Schools to scrap social distancing.
Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi discusses how can we ease lock down without the tracing app. Josh Hardie, Deputy Director General of The CBI on IMF warns…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Lockdown to be relaxed in England as 2 metre rule is eased, Pubs and Hairdressers to open from 4th July and two households can meet indoors.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma discusses businesses heading back as the lockdown is eased. Andrea Leadsom, Former Business Secretary & Conservative MP on the 2…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Millions 'shielding' in England will be able to meet up to six people, Art Galleries and cinemas will reopen and Sajid Javid on economic recovery after the pandemic
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis discusses the expected announcement from the Prime Minister about reducing social distancing rules to 1 metre. Former…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley-Brewer | Bank of England pumps extra £100bn into economy, billion pound Covid school catch-up plan and the RFU review Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Julia speaks with Former Director General of the CBI, Lord Digby Jones about the latest figures on public finance and the Bank of England's plan to put £100bn…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Get all children back to school, doctors tell Boris Johnson, China fears new COVID-19 ripple will lead to second wave and Two-metre rule will be scrapped before September, 1922 Committee treasurer says
Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab discusses China fears new COVID-19 ripple will lead to second wave. Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Health Secretary on the Labour…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer |Dexamethasone proves life-saving drug
Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses Dexamethasone the drug which has proved life-saving for Coronavirus. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Former Conservative Party…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Shoppers rush to the High Street as England stores reopen, Year 10 & 12 back to secondary school and EasyJet resumes flights.
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps discusses thousands flocking to shops in England as they open for first time in almost three months. Jonathan Reynolds…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Non-essential shops to re-open today, Labour calls on Government to save the highstreet and PM orders review of the 2m rule.
Paul Scully, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets discusses the Government's review of the 2m rule. Lucy Powell. Labour Shadow Business &…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | More than 31,000 close contacts identified during the first week of the test and trace system in England, Growing calls for Government to scrap 2m rule and Summer school a waste of time, say heads
Edward Argar, Health Minister discusses more than 31,000 close contacts identified during the first week of the test and trace system in England. Tom Whipple…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | 'Bubbles' will allow isolated adults to unite with families, Two - metre rule to be cut for new school year and Labour accuse Government of 'putting the welfare and education of children at risk'.
Simon Clarke, Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government discusses how adults living alone can form a 'support bubble' with one other household. Shadow…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Lightning a bigger risk to pupils than coronavirus, All shops can reopen from Monday if 'Covid-secure' and The Furlough scheme now covers 8.9 million workers
Nadhim Zawahi, Business Minister discusses the Furlough scheme which now covers 8.9 million workers. Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | 'R' rate below 1 in all UK regions
Care Minister Helen Whately discusses the Health Secretary's comments that COVID-19 in care homes is 'coming under control'. Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | UK Travel quarantine rules come into effect today and PM to lift lockdown sooner amid fears of 3 million job losses
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse discusses the UK quarantine travel rules coming into effect today and the Black Lives Matter Protests across London. Lord Digby…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Face coverings compulsory on public transport from the 15th June, NHS test and trace not 'fully operational' until Autumn and UK cases match the whole of EU combined.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses the news that face coverings can be made compulsory on public transport from 15th June. Martin Marshall, Chair of…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Plans for arrivals to UK to isolate for 14 days unveiled by Home Secretary, More people have died in Scotland's care homes than in the country's hospitals and students to stay in 'protective bubbles' when Universities later in the year
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis discuss plans to force arrivals to the UK to isolate for 14 days have been unveiled by Home Secretary Priti Patel…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | Home Secretary insists travel restrictions are vital to avoid 'second peak' and Risk of dying from corona virus is higher for ethnic minorities
Health Minister Edward Argar discusses the latest coronavirus news. Rachel Reeves, Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Office Minister looks at the UK's quarantine plans…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley-Brewer | Quarantine plan under review as MPs revolt, safe return of all primary schools 'will be impossble' and North England infection rate nearly double London's
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke discusses the latest Coronavirus news, including the review of the quarantine plan. Stephen Hammond, Former Health…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Primary schools reopening as parents remain wary, Lockdown relaxes for the shielded and 14 day quarantine could harm travel industry
Business Secretary Alok Sharma discusses the easing of lockdown and business leaders calling on Government to speed up lockdown easing to get the economy…
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley- Brewer | PM eases lockdown rules, firms to pay a quarter of wage bill for furlouged staff and 7 in 10 testing positive for virus show no symptoms
Environment Secretary George Eustice discusses the PM's easing of lockdown with up to six people allowed to meet up outside from 1st June. Mike Cherry…