Baroness Claire Fox, independent peer and director of The Academy of Ideas, comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss the political fall-out from Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. 

At PMQs this week, Keir Starmer admitted to knowing Mandelson sustained a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein despite Epstein’s conviction for soliciting minors for prostitution.

And Keir Starmer made a speech earlier in the day responding to a backbench furore that followed the release of exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Lord Mandelson in the latest set of Epstein files. 

Also: Baroness Fox describes Peter Mandelson’s actions as traitorous - but is frustrated by the possibility that this could bring Keir Starmer. 

She would have preferred him to go over his ‘betrayal’ of British communities. 

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Adam Boulton, journalist and broadcaster, comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States. He and Julia argue over Keir Starmer’s judgment - as Adam argues it was a risk worth taking to get Lord Mandelson into the role. 

He and Julia also discuss: Gordon Brown’s criticism of Peter Mandelson, 

Whether Peter Mandelson is a serial liar, 

And whether he should have taken the job, knowing his past. 

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John Sweeney, journalist and author of ‘Hunting Ghislaine: Epstein, the Prince and the Presidents’ comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer show to discuss Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, government leaks, and whether Peter Mandelson can expect a criminal investigation. 

He and Julia also discuss: Jeffrey Epstein’s ability to manipulate, 

Whether Peter Mandelson is a ‘traitor’, 

How damaging this is for Keir Starmer, 

And why it seems to be one rule for elites and another for everyone else. 

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Dai Davis, former head of Royal protection, and Benedict Spence, Conservative commentator, come on The Julia Hartley-Brewer to discuss:

New revelations about the links between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein, after a new tranche of files were released.

The files allege Jeffrey Epstein made substantial payments to both Lord Mandelson and his partner at the time - £55,000 to Peter Mandelson, and £10,000 to his partner, Reinaldo Avila da Silva.

A photograph of Lord Mandelson in his underwear speaking to a woman also emerged.

Dai questions whether the security service should have known better - and discusses who in the Royals might have known what was going on.

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Jimmy Lai is a British citizen and media billionaire who used his newspaper Apple Daily to promote democracy in Hong Kong. He was arrested in 2020 for sedition under new national security laws, and still awaits sentencing. Sebastien said he expects his father to see out the rest of his life in prison, unless there is diplomatic intervention. 

His son, Sebastien Lai, comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss: 

His father’s detainment. 

Keir Starmer’s visit to China, and whether the UK is right to pursue closer economic ties with the Chinese. 

And whether the UK should pursue more concessions from trade talks, after approving the super-embassy in London and the first prime ministerial visit to Beijing in eight years. 

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Liz Truss comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss: 

Keir Starmer’s visit to China, whether he is ‘kow-towing’, the Chinese Communist Party spying on the British government, and what Britain stands to benefit from closer ties to the country. 

Liz Truss’ legacy in government - and whether she was ‘sabotaged’ by the civil service. 

Liz Truss’ record on fighting against lockdowns during Covid. 

What she makes of the political ‘psycho-drama’ and whether she has been approached by Reform UK. 

Keir Starmer’s pro-bono work that led to persistent, fresh inquiries into veterans.

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Tom Tugendhat and Richard Tice come on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss Suella Braverman’s defection to Reform UK. 

Tom Tugendhat discusses former home secretary Suella Braverman’s outspoken criticism of the Conservative party. 

Richard Tice answers whether Nigel Farage’s party has been damaged by Tory defections. Julia asks whether there is any point voting for Reform while so many former Conservatives join the party. 

Richard also asks about the upcoming Labour defection which was delayed. 

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Karl Turner MP comes on Julia Hartley-Brewer's show to discuss the National Executive Committee blocking Andy Burnham's attempt to run as Labour Party candidate for Gorton and Denton.

A by-election is due to be held in the consituency after Andrew Gwynne resigned due to ill-health.

He was sacked from his ministerial position and the Labour party over WhatsApp messages that insulted consitutents and other politicians.

Also: Julia and Benedict discuss the BBC's coverage of Iran and the second ICE shooting in Minneapolis, and Shabana Mahmood's police reform proposals as she announces a 'British FBI'.

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Kemi Badenoch comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer show after Donald Trump announced a deal had been made over Greenland.

European NATO members had feared the US president’s threats to take over the Danish territory would destroy the alliance. Kemi Badenoch tells the show her view of the deal and how she would manage transatlantic relations.

Also: Ms Badenoch discussed how she would increase defence spending, whether she supports a social media ban for U16s, Britain’s approach to China after the approval of the super-embassy, and uniting the right of British politics.

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From the show on Wednesday, Julia Hartley-Brewer spoke to Brendan O’Neill, chief political writer at Spiked Online, and Baroness Kate Hoey, independent peer. 

Brendan O’Neill reacts to Donald Trump saying Britain needs “straightening out” and that “London is having a lot of problems”. Brendan also says that Trump’s threats to take Greenland have prompted hypocritical criticism from the EU. 

Donald Trump joined other world leaders at Davos, Switzerland later in the day. Keir Starmer didn’t attend. 

Also: Baroness Kate Hoey says she is not the figure currently rumoured to defect to Reform UK - and she discusses local elections being cancelled, the Chinese super-embassy, and the rising numbers of people who are on benefits without the requirement to look for work. 

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