James O'Brien Daily

Today, former Foreign Office official, Olly Robbins, sacked by Sir Keir Starmer for not disclosing Lord Mandelson’s vetting failure, told the Foreign Affairs Select Committee that No 10 had a "dismissive" approach to Mandelson's vetting - Downing Street denies this.
James is joined by LBC’s Political Editor, Natasha Clark, to break down the 2.5 hours of evidence provided by Robbins, and asks the listeners whether this is as big a deal as it appears.
This episode was recorded on the 21st of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

With Keir Starmer facing MPs in the Commons over the Peter Mandelson scandal, James asks how serious the mounting pressure really is - and what today’s showdown could mean for his leadership.
And, as three very different columnists separately conclude that Donald Trump has “gone mad”, what evidence do you see of mental decline?
This episode was recorded on the 20th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

The Foreign Office's most senior civil servant has been effectively sacked by the Prime Minister, who claims the office failed to inform him that Peter Mandleson had failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador. Does is even matter whether Starmer knew or not - and should he go?
This episode was recorded on the 17th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

New findings reveal that well-off people can expect to live 20 more “good years” than those with financial stress. Why does this gap exist, what drives it, and what practical steps could help close it?
And, LBC’s Political Editor, Natasha Clark, joins James to discuss her interview with the Prime Minister today, during which Sir Keir Starmer told her there is an “overwhelming case” for tighter social media restrictions.
This episode was recorded on the 16th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

Following the Southport Inquiry, the lawyer for the murdered girls’ families says that the local authority officials at fault should be “named and shamed”, unless suitable disciplinary measures are taken. Would this be fair?
Also, James is joined by the UK's leading money saving expert, Martin Lewis, who, alongside his charity, is set to fix the currently vicious council tax debt collection system.
And, James is joined by Washington Correspondent, Simon Marks, for an update on Donald Trump, America, and beyond.
This episode was recorded on the 15th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.