Talkback with Petrie Hosken

Should We Scrutinise Farage's Finances?

An investigation has revealed that the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage received extensive, undisclosed financial support from a convicted fraudster called George Cottrell. Cottrell reportedly funded Farage’s private security, drivers, social media staff, and London accommodation before his 2024 election.  This surfaces alongside an ongoing parliamentary standards probe into an unrelated £5 million donation. Is this all a witch hunt, or do you believe Farage deserves criticism? CEO of Unlock Democracy, Tom Brake goes through the investigation and gives his opinions before you get your chance to talk back. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Should Politics Have An Equal Gender Split?

As Andy Burnham prepares for Labour leadership, addressing internal gender dynamics has become a top priority. Female Labour MPs have criticized a persistent boys' club culture within the party and called for the next PM to commit to a 50/ 50 gender split. Speaking to the women’s parliamentary Labour party, Burnham promised to stamp out this behaviour, pledging that anyone caught undermining female colleagues would be immediately sacked.  Do you think politics should have an equal gender split? Petrie gets your responses after speaking to Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times in Scotland, John Boothman. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is Antisocial Behaviour Rife?

New research shows that antisocial behaviour is forcing tens of thousands of Britons to move house. 15% of households have said antisocial behaviour is so bad in their area that they have considered moving home, while six per cent said antisocial behaviour had driven them out of their homes. Is antisocial behaviour out of control? Petrie gets your feelings after talking to Broadcaster, Clare Muldoon. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can Burnham Deliver?

Andy Burnham has made his first major policy speech since launching his bid to become Prime Minister. He used his first major address since returning to Westminster to set out his future plans. He said he will take power out of the centre with an expansion of the PM’s office to Manchester in what he called Number 10 North. Do you think Burnham will deliver on all of his promises? Petrie speaks to Former Newspaper Editor and Political Commentator, David Wooding, before hearing if you feel like he can be successful or not. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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.