Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan

On Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan, he's joined by Gerry Hassan, writer and political commentator, to analyse Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP.Criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt gives his view as figures show the number of rapists avoiding prison has risen by two-thirds in three years, following outrage after boys were spared jail for the rape of two girls in Hampshire.Plus, Conservative MP Robbie Moore, reacts to Baroness Casey’s concerns that not enough progress has been made since the Rotherham child sexual abuse inquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive with Kevin O'Sullivan, he's joined by Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled, to discuss reports that police are investigating claims of sexual misconduct allegedly involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Political commentator Chloe Dobbs shares her analysis on five people being arrested over alleged fraud in the local elections in Tameside, where Angela Rayner is the local MP for Ashton-under-Lyne.Plus, former Met Police Detective, Mike Neville, examines a case involving schoolboys who have avoided prison despite raping a 15-year-old girl and attacking another at knifepoint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill to discuss growing public concern in Bournemouth over the use of migrant hotels, as well as fathers in Afghanistan selling their children. Alan Miller, co-founder of the Together Declaration, shares his reaction to Keir Starmer’s digital ID proposals. Plus, Mike Neville, former Met Police Detective, gives his view after a one-year-old girl was recorded as a crime suspect for inflicting a "minor injury" on another child in Kent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Mark Francois MP, shadow defence minister, to discuss Andy Burnham claiming he isn't proposing re-joining the European Union, despite previously stating he wants to see a return to the EU.Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, shares his view on Justice Secretary David Lammy’s proposal for tougher punishments for parents whose children break the law.Plus, Rebecca Ryan, campaign director at Defund the BBC, gives her verdict on the BBC's new director general Matt Brittin, after he warned the broadcaster will need to make cuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by The Sun’s political editor Jack Elsom and Talk reporter Samara Gill for the latest analysis on Keir Starmer's leadership.King Charles has made a speech to Parliament to set out Labour’s legislative agenda, whilst reports suggest Wes Streeting could be preparing to resign and launch a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister.Plus, campaign director at Net Zero Watch, Maurice Cousins, reacts to Donald Trump’s claim that Keir Starmer is “windmilling the UK to death." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Simon Danczuk, former Labour MP, to discuss Keir Starmer's speech where he claimed he would prove the doubters wrong, as he tried to convince Labour MPs to support his leadership.Rosie Duffield, Independent MP for Canterbury, also weighs in following last week’s local council election results, as Angela Rayner has backed Andy Burnham’s potential return to Westminster, whilst Wes Streeting prepares to launch a leadership campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk presenter Samara Gill to discuss the row surrounding Angela Rayner, after she was accused of lying following the release of a video in which she spoke to schoolchildren and criticised Nigel Farage.Nikos Petrakakos, managing director of investments at Tufton Investment Management, shares his insight into the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its potential impact on shipping and the wider economy.Plus, author and columnist Jake Wallis Simons gives his take on Zack Polanski saying he was "wrong" to claim he was a British Red Cross spokesman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley, to discuss Zack Polanski's response to the Golders Green terror attack.The Green Party leader was criticised for endorsing comments on social media which questioned whether the police arrest of the suspect was proportionate, he later apologised while continuing to raise concerns about police actions.Journalist Nicole Lampert gives her view as pro-Palestinian activists have called for a stage show featuring Maureen Lipman to be cancelled and depicted her as a devil.Plus Mark Littlewood, director at Popular Conservatism, provides his opinion on Keir Starmer travelling to Armenia to create closer ties with the EU, as he looks to join the bloc's £78 billion loan scheme to help Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by journalist Nicole Lampert to discuss the terrorist incident in Golders Green in north London where two Jewish men were stabbed.Talk reporter Samara Gill speaks to Dov Forman, the great-grandson of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert, who gives a passionate response to the incident, as counter-terrorism police continue to investigate.Reform UK's Darren Grimes discusses recent anti-semitic attacks in nearby areas, as Talk presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to Mark Birbeck, founder of Our Fight UK and Chris Philp, Shadow Home Secretary, at the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Keir Starmer faces a sleaze vote in Parliament, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined on Talk Drive by Talk’s International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott. Samara Gill gives her take on the PM, and former outspoken MP Nick Fletcher slams Green Party MP Hannah Spencer for saying MPs drink too much in Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, to discuss hate crimes as a Synagogue in Finchley was targeted in an attempted firebomb attack.Andy Preston, political commentator and former independent Mayor Of Middlesbrough, gives his view on the University of Durham being accused of "anti-white discrimination" for a scheme which lowers entry requirements for British Asian candidates.Also, Brendan O'Neill, chief political writer at Spiked Online, provides his opinion the government moving migrants out of hotels, as it has also been discovered some migrants are being helped by legal advisors to pose as gay to gain asylum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Peter Bleksley, former Met Police detective, to discuss the Southport inquiry and its conclusions on the role of the killer’s parents.Erol Morkoç, spokesperson for Republican Overseas UK, gives his view on Keir Starmer’s decision not to support Donald Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports, as well as the US President creating an AI image seemingly comparing himself to Jesus healing a sick man. Trump has now claimed it was an image of him as a doctor. Plus, Talk presenter Samara Gill, provides an update on Reform UK's press conference where the party claimed the 'Boriswave' - migrants who arrived in the UK between 2021 and 2024, will cost every family £20k. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Talk Drive, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Philip Kiszely, senior fellow at the New Culture Forum, to discuss Donald Trump’s latest warning to Iran. They also provide their opinions on the government banning Kanye West from entering the UK.Wireless Festival has now been cancelled due to the ban, and Stephen Silverman, director of investigations and enforcement at the Campaign Against Antisemitism, gives his view.Plus, Rebecca Ryan, campaign director at Defund the BBC, reacts to the removal of Scott Mills’ plaque from Radio 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.