Talkback with Petrie Hosken

The Starmer Drama Continues

A King’s speech has set out the government’s legislative agenda, but will it be Keir Starmer’s leadership that will implement it? Wes Streeting’s allies say that the Health secretary is about to resign and is going to mount a formal challenge for the leadership of the Labour Party. What did you make of The King's speech? Former Newspaper Editor and Political Commentator, Paul Connew, gives an update on the state of the leader of the country, going over all the political events of the day. You then speak to Petrie and let her know how you're feeling about the Prime Minister's position as events continue to unfold. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Does Starmer Save Himself?

At the time of the show, Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues his fight for political survival. Four members of his government, including Home Office minister Jess Phillips, have so far resigned in protest; many Labour MPs are calling for him to quit following the disastrous set of elections for the Labour party last week. Deputy Political Editor of The Sun, Ryan Sabey, gets Petrie up to speed on the latest befoe she askes you, what can Leir Starmer do to save himself at this point? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Keir Today, Gone Tomorrow?

At time of broadcast, Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to fight for his political survival after a disastrous set of local elections. In a defiant make-or-break speech, Starmer admitted his early messaging was too gloomy but vowed to prove doubters wrong. Meanwhile, the number of Labour MPs calling for Starmer to resign is growing. Do you think his time is up? Or should he stay? We hear your thoughts after Author and Political Commentator, Jennifer Nadel, lays out all of the information we have thus far. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can 3 Year Olds Be Racist?

Welsh nurseries have been advised to report children for “racist incidents” in guidance backed by the Labour Government. The Welsh Labour Government has endorsed new guidance for childcare providers and those caring for toddlers to report racist incidents to the police if they constitute hate crimes.  Petrie is asking you, can toddlers be racist? Child Psychologist and Broadcaster, Dr Russell Hurn, explains why he thinks this guidance has been brought into place, then we hear if you think it's necessary or not. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is Time Up For Madeline McCann?

MET Police detectives are reportedly still pushing for prime suspect of the Madeline McCann case, Christian Brueckner, to stand trial in the UK.  Senior officers are building a case for the Crown Prosecution Service, aiming for an Old Bailey trial for abduction and murder before the 20th anniversary of Madeleine’s disappearance next year. However, a major hurdle remains: Germany’s constitution generally prohibits extraditing citizens to non-EU countries.  Do you think it's time to draw a line under looking for Madeline? You give Petrie your answers after Former Met Police Officer, Graham Wettone, breaks down the intricacies of the case and these current reports. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.