It all goes back to Starmer’s Judgement: Labour MP Rips Apart McSweeney Phone Story

Labour MP Karl Turner tells Julia Hartley-Brewer he simply does not believe Morgan McSweeney’s missing phone story adds up. Turner says the explanation “won’t wash”, compares it to the worst Westminster excuses of recent years, and admits the entire saga reflects badly on the Prime Minister’s judgement.Former senior military intelligence officer Philip Ingram also warns that any loss of a device used by the Prime Minister’s chief of staff raises serious national security questions. If sensitive contacts, messages or political discussions were on that phone, he says, investigators should already have carried out a full risk assessment and mitigation exercise.McSweeney reported a phone theft to police. Downing Street says any suggestion the incident was linked to the humble address over Peter Mandelson is “categorically untrue”, and insists the government will comply in full.Also: "Will the real Prime Minister please stand up?" Julia asks whether Ed Miliband is undermining the PM's authority as Labour refuses to back more North Sea oil and gas licences, even with conflict in the Middle East placing pressure on prices. Turner says we should be using Britain’s natural resources.And on migration and asylum, Turner concedes the system is failing, deportations are not happening, and taxpayers are still footing the bill for soaring numbers of asylum seekers in hotels and other accommodation. Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.