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Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins

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Every Friday night, the coolest cat in radio gets his claws into the biggest news stories of the week, speaking truth to power and striking a blow for social justice.

Latest episodes

  1. Keep Calm and Pack a Survival Kit

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. Is Britain ready for a crisis? Ted Jeffery, co-founder of Defence On The Brink, discusses emergency survival kits and threats to undersea ca…

    35 min
  2. L'anarchie in the UK?

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. The Green Party has urged people “inspired by the protests in France” to join a march against austerity in London next Tuesday. This comes a…

    25 min
  3. The Ghost of Brexit Past

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins, joined by Leave.EU co-founder Arron Banks to discuss Nigel Farage’s bid to reunite Brexit backers against Andy Burnham’s push for closer Eur…

    26 min
  4. Labour Civil War? Energy Secretary Attacks Mahmood’s Immigration Plans

    Ian Collins is joined by Fred de Fossard, Director of Strategy at the Prosperity Institute, and barrister Dr S Chelvan to discuss the Energy Secretary's warning that Mahmood's immi…

    30 min
  5. Can Farage Survive Reform’s Candidate Vetting Scandal?

    Nigel Farage is facing fresh questions over Reform UK’s candidate vetting after reports emerged of candidates making racist and sexist jokes and calling for the execution of the Ki…

    28 min
  6. Why Aren’t Brits Getting British Jobs?

    Four out of five new jobs created over the past decade reportedly went to foreign nationals, according to a new report. Ben Habib, Chairman of Great British PAC, joins us to examin…

    24 min
  7. Is Britain Heading Back Towards the EU?

    Andy Burnham says Britain is ready for closer ties with the European Union, reigniting the debate over Brexit and the UK’s future relationship with Europe. Charlie Rowley, former C…

    29 min
  8. Kemi Badenoch: Is This the Fight for Britain’s Future?

    Alex Phillips joins us live from Israel’s Gaza envelope as the country marks the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, reporting from the area around the Gaza border and reflecting…

    33 min
  9. Kemi Predicts an Early Election

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins, who returns on Monday. Kemi Badenoch has predicted Andy Burnham could call a general election as early as May of next year.Jonathan Haslam,…

    34 min
  10. Lags On the Loose

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. As Labour’s early release scheme begins, campaigners warn that victims will be left living in fear if adequate protections are not put in pl…

    40 min
  11. Burnham Says Re-Joining The EU Is 'On The Table'

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. In his speech to Labour Party Conference yesterday, Andy Burnham announced a major review of the UK’s long term relationship with the EU. To…

    29 min
  12. Burnham Betrays Brexit & Vows to Scrap Triple Lock

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins as the Labour Party Conference gets into full swing.Following Andy Burnham’s headline-grabbing, lectern-free speech, Benedict Spence, Sebasti…

    29 min
  13. RAF Fairford Under Threat

    Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. Police are investigating an incident outside RAF Fairford after five men were arrested on suspicion of terror offences on Sunday. Charlie is…

    37 min
  14. Is Britain Heading for an Early Election?

    Duncan Barkes sits in for Ian Collins. Downing Street advisers are reportedly pushing for an early general election, while Kemi Badenoch is putting the Conservatives on notice for…

    27 min
  15. Britain, Europe or America: Where Does Our Future Lie?

    As Andy Burnham opens the door to Britain potentially rejoining the EU, we ask whether the UK’s relationship with Europe is becoming more important than the Special Relationship wi…

    30 min
  16. Would You Tactically Vote to Stop the Left?

    With the next election already shaping the political battle lines, could tactical voting be the key to stopping the left? David Wooding, Columnist at The Sun, joins us to discuss a…

    41 min
  17. Is Andy Burnham Planning a Tax Raid?

    Andy Burnham is reportedly considering an early election as he looks for a mandate for higher taxes, with claims of growing concern over the state of the public finances. We examin…

    29 min
  18. Would you ever vote Tory again?

    With the Conservatives struggling to rebuild after years of electoral turmoil, Oscar Reddrop, former No.10 Adviser, joins us to ask whether the party can claw its way back — and wh…

    30 min
  19. Piddington: Is This the Turning Point on Migration?

    Piddington: Is this the turning point on migration? Villagers in Piddington are mounting a growing revolt over plans to house migrants in their community, with campaigners warning…

    23 min
  20. Reform Party Conference Special Part 1: Is Farage Ready to Govern?

    Reform Conference Special: Can Farage really deliver? Peter Cardwell hosts. Reform UK is gathering for its conference amid fresh controversy over claims the party breached foreign…

    24 min
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