Is Having No Friends A Bad Thing?

What Are You Doing To Keep Cool?

As the extreme June heatwave shatters records in the UK and in Europe, pets are facing life-threatening dangers. Unlike humans, animals struggle to cool down, risking fatal heatstroke, severe dehydration, and painfully scorched paws. So what should we do to support our furry friends, what should we avoid? Plus how are you dealing with the soaring temperatures? Veterinary Surgeon, Steve Leonard, talks about heat for your pets, and then Travel Journalist, Ed Wiseman, gives his experiences before we hear yours. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A Decade Of Brexit

23rd June marks exactly 10 years since the historic Brexit referendum, and British politics remains defined by unprecedented volatility.  Over the last decade we have witnessed intense institutional friction, rapid-fire prime ministerial successions, and a fundamental reshaping of the UK’s democratic fabric.  What would you vote for if they held the referendum again today? Would it be any different than what you voted 10 years ago? Petrie discusses this with Professor of Government at the Institute of Contemporary British History, Sir Vernon Bodganor, Former Director of Comms for the Conservative Party, Amy Fisher, and then you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is The U.K. Ungovernable?

Following months of mounting pressure, PM Keir Starmer officially announced his resignation outside 10 Downing Street.  As his departure was triggered by Andy Burnham’s recent Makerfield by-election triumph, Burnham immediately launched his leadership bid, becoming the frontrunner to succeed Starmer as Prime Minister. With this resignation, the U.K is set to have 7 Prime Ministers in 10 years, and so Petrie wants to know do you think the country is ungovernable? Do we demand too much too quickly? After a quick roundup of all the latest events, we hear what you have to say. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Homicide Law Reform

The UK Law Commission is reviewing homicide laws, proposing a landmark shift to split murder into first and second degree categories. Under the proposed reforms, first-degree murder would be reserved strictly for intentional killings, retaining the mandatory life tariff. Second-degree murder would apply to cases where the offender only intended to cause serious harm, or where partial defences like diminished responsibility apply. This would introduce discretionary sentencing to reflect an offender's true culpability. Petrie speaks on this firstly to Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence Lecturer, Stephanie Roberts. Former Political Editor, Vincent Moss, then gives his views and then finally Criminal Defence Attorney in California, Joseph Tully weighs in. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is It Fair To Cut Welfare For Defence?

Keir Starmer has delayed major cuts to disability benefits after a massive rebellion by his own Labour MPs. The government has dropped a strict new test that would have made it much harder for people to get Personal Independence Payments, with major changes expected later in the year. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are launching a review into the sickness and disability benefits in their bid to make the system fair and affordable again.  Should benefits make way to provide more funding to defence? Petrie speaks with Disability Campaigner, Rachel Morris, before hearing if you think it's fair to make adjustments in this way. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.