Writer and Commentator Candice Holdsworth kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as teachers continue their nationwide strike, we discuss how it's affecting parents and children alike. Diary Editor for The Spectator James Heale joins shortly after to share his thoughts on Rishi Sunaks first 100 days in Downing Street as Prime Minister. Author and journalist Frank Furedi returns to the Independent Republic to discuss further the nationwide strikes causing turmoil in this country, we also ask Frank's thoughts on the spying of lockdown critics and journalists by our very own military. A new investigation by the Times has revealed how British Gas debt agents are breaking into homes of vulnerable people, we speak to head of investigations Paul Morgan- Bentley to get to the bottom of this shocking story. We also go live to the Bank of England as they announce new interest rates today with Business Editor at The SPectator Martin Vander Weyer closing the show to express his concerns at rising interest rates and the looming recession. All that and so much more, so tune in!

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