I'm having a career crisis today | James O'Brien - The Whole Show

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[@paulneedham3608]

Most parents who send their children to state school. WORK FULL TIME. This lady is from a different planet

[@Pollllz]

Martin from Coventry articulated very well what I feel and how angry I am about Brexit. I too feel ignored, abandoned and taken for granted. They need to restore our faith and trust, but I will vote Labour. The long game has had to be played, yes. But we must see them stand up to the 52% (who are actually a small percentage in real terms). We must start the process of rejoining the EU if we stand any chance of even beginning to repair the damage of Brexit.

[@KevinKanji]

Also the reality is that 52% from 2016 has almost certainly reduced to probably 40-45% at most, and so it will become progressively easier for Labour to move on this position as we near 2029 and beyond

[@Glasgow_kiss]

sorry to dissapoint. labour are being honest. they dont want to and cannot choose to rejoin the EU. there is no rejoin, there is only apply as a third country. and until we have EU membership as the settled will of the uk parliament. and introduced PR. they wont accept us. also UK public will never accept adopting the Euro.

[@eddiecalderone]

@@Glasgow_kiss You made some great points. Honestly, I am a Brexiteer, and I would vote leave again tomorrow if there was a referendum, actually I would sleep outside the polling station. Before I get shot down, I have worked sporadically for the eu parliament in the past and I am a dual citizen of an another country. The eu is not the same eu we left

[@reiw5802]

​@@eddiecalderoneIf you believe the EU isn't the same as we left, maybe it's because we left?

[@davidkelly499]

Would the EU have us back?

[@gailforce]

Private schools are making a killing and have seen exponential "profit" over the last 15 years. I'm sure that they can afford to lower their prices IF demand were to decline following the introduction of 20% vat. That is how economics works. Framing this as an imposition on parents is a bit melodramatic, it had to be done this way because they are registered as charities. They will adapt. As for the NUT, I'm sure they'd use a possible increase in demand for students to their advantage in pushing for better conditions for teachers and funding for higher education for potential students, rather than demand the 20% VAT be dropped lol. My tears for parents of privately educated children pour off my face and moisten my violin strings!

[@roywagner5604]

Sir Kier Starmer has 5 Years to move back to the EU and cannot do it on day one, He can promise a new referendum, with the Tories sidelined and the Lib Demsa pro EU party. I think it can move quickly after other disasters that are UK-based get fixed. Sewage, Energy, NH etc etc

[@tedtedtedtedted]

Socialist paradise ? You need to get over your tantrum

[@mariatheresavonhabsburg]

​@@tedtedtedtedted Coming from the one whining about "socialist paradise", use a mirror next time.

[@aviduke]

​@@tedtedtedtedted standards have dropped when stopping sewage in our rivers is a socialist paradise

[@gailforce]

why Sir? do you get arrested if you don't use the prefix?

[@sivwhite7836]

Why wait. The other problems can be fixed better and quicker if in EU again and the system working again

[@proskipper1]

Invite Mr Farage to join me and my fishermen friends for a pint down in Cornwall.

[@user-zl8km4sh9p]

Why don't you protest like other European fisherman?

[@joesoy9185]

He's afraid that pint might end up on his tweed jacket.

[@vincehammond1282]

I hope you are going to show him how deep the sea is 🧜‍♂️

[@vincehammond1282]

Where are you out of ?

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Farridge was on the Fisheries Committee in the E U, but failed to achieve any of what he claims is needed.

[@jellekewermuth]

Fascinating discussion for a Dutch listener. We don't have private schools.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

It's a fundamental part of the British aristocracy's attempt to maintain itself as top dog, by attracting some adjacent lap-dogs.

[@flightmasteronezeroone907]

“I’m on the wrong end of inequality, but someday I might be on the right end so I’m in favor of inequality” is a very prominent position in American politics.

[@jessehopper8996]

@1:45:30 the message to the private school parents saying "We need to make them aware of the reality" by lying and deliberately spreading a fabrication is a crazy lack of self awareness and pure selfishness. And if this is a school administrator spreading this it is a very serious act that could be considered fraud, since they are using these fraudulent actions to try and enrich the school.

[@UncleBernhard]

Why not rejoin the EU? What advantages do you have from not being a member?

[@keithrodgers1030]

When you have reached the economic bottom the only way is up.Tories winning again will be a sad day for ordinary people will see a lot of rapid unclenching of bottoms, you would be wise to vote labour and push for rejoining the EU. What can they do?, rip up the Brexit agreement up and rejoin to get "freedom of movement and trade back ! "

[@chelloandra]

Thanks James as always !

[@lisatheobald2313]

I have to say this because it has never been more true. To quote FDR: “The only thing we have to fear is, fear itself.”

[@garyballared2077]

similar to banning fox hunting - its a class thing!

[@BrettBaxter-vj2lf]

At least y'all have reasonable choices to vote for Here out of 335 million Americans no one can prove that Trump and Biden are our best choices. At least y'all have rational humans to choose from

[@robertmarks2379]

Trump2024

[@brianferguson7840]

Nadine Dories "Rational"??

[@friedeswide]

Biden’s only mistake could be Afghanistan and Israel. Domestic policy has been near perfect. The opposition to Biden has been a disgrace. Nothing of substance

[@radiofreecanada]

Right, but do the rest of us a favor and don't vote for Trump; Mexico and I have discussed it, and neither of us wants to be Poland OR France...

[@ibexdnb2879]

​@@radiofreecanada 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nemian618]

"My partners child went to private school with severe dyslexia she just got her PHD! "

[@joeegg90]

1:49:00 Scotland is not "full of private schools". No problem with parents sending their children to private schools, fill your boots!! Just pay your taxes (VAT) before doing so.

[@gailforce]

Tbf he did say Edinburgh, which is kinda England 🤣

[@timg5011]

If I'd lost 4% of my audience in 12 months, as James apparently did, so would I.

[@StephenFentiman]

"There's not a lot of money around." Lie. There's loads of money around, it's concentrated in the hands of the obscenely rich.

[@ProTantoQuid]

Joining will not be in the hands of Keir P, so he has to be cautious. My guess is he will go for an eventual suite of agreements based on sectors of trade - pharmaceuticals, technology, education, farming produce early.

[@user-mi1yt6ju6f]

It is all done by design! I profusely apologise for being one of the long term chronically ill/disabled! I didn't choose to be like this at 57, this isn't how I imagined my life would turn out! I have absolutely no expectations that liebor will will treat the disabled /chronically ill any better than the toxic toreeeez have! I am going to say this though, due to being ill since 2009 to present, with some serious illnesses, I cannot praise the Scottish NHS highly enough. My GP saved my life by getting me into hospital, where I was told that had I not got to hospital I would have been dead in 2 days! I hate how the NHS is ALWAYS put down! The staff do an absolutely amazing job, their dedication imho is second to none! Get rid of middle and upper management and give the Dr's and nurses the wage rises they deserve! Get rid of the £350.00 a day rip off that is paid to the lord's and ladies in the HoL. Get rid of the subsidies MP's get, take a packed lunch to work like the electorate that put you there have to! I wonder if MP's have heard of Zoom etc, save the planet and instead of hiring a jumbo to take you on a free jolly, stay in your office and *meet up* over WiFi! Cap expenses, no more claiming to heat the horses or a sneaky fg chocolate bar! Nope, I definitely don't have any expectation of a liebor government, apart from more of the same!

[@LB-eb2wx]

Therese is excellent - supporting the teachers and kids where possible lifts both their achievements and yes some parents need support to do that especially the ones doing several jobs to stay afloat.

[@rok1475]

The sad thing is rejoiners think UK can come back to EU quickly. The funny thing is leavers think UK can come back to EU quickly.

[@leonie563]

The EU is breaking up. Better out than in. Unless UK wants to kerp paying for Greece and a Germany in decline

[@Kaizen917]

That would need to sink in with a lot more people before the conversation of rejoining ever gets taken seriously on both sides of the channel. The EU shouldnt be wasting time on this while the UK has some really testing days ahead. And personally as someone that works for a large financial institution, I see a steady move in the direction of avoiding the UK as a way of minimizing risk (whether thats to do with Brexit or not). Im not rulling out some future major economic miracle but all Im saying is that, if it happens, it will defy logic.

[@Pollllz]

Johnson does look like Father Jack. It was shocking but I guess not surprising. He’s obvs abusing something.

[@englishstark6100]

His Father Stanley Noted Eugenicist Boris got the Clot Shot out really fast and you took thanks

[@harveybrown37]

He's been an alcoholic for years

[@rsfaeges5298]

WHO CARES ABOUT "LOVE" FOR STARMER?

[@MyPortsmouth]

🇵🇸 FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸

[@1983pety]

free Palestine from Hamas.

[@norwegianzound]

From outside the UK, British politics is now very boring. Imagine.

[@christinefiedor3518]

But very worrying!

[@eddiecalderone]

Are you sure it is?

[@eddiecalderone]

@@christinefiedor3518 Have you looked at France and Germany?

[@christinefiedor3518]

@@eddiecalderone I have indeed

[@hyperbiped9913]

Undercover Elephant 🤣

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

It's refreshing to have a left-winger on the radio but I continue to be irked by James' patronising attitude, even to folk he agrees with, and his continuing tendency to talk over callers. It is hard not to think that he values his own words more than theirs. As far as the looming election is concerned, as a 70 year old I hope to never see a Tory government again in my lifetime.

[@holz_name]

Labour manifesto doesn't mention HS2 or high speed or train anywhere. Without HS2 Britain will not recover.

[@joeduffy3309]

Didn't the Tories cancel most of that because the country is broke, and how broke you are going to find out very soon.

[@RobMorrison-vf2is]

In a number of newspapers, we will be generous and call them that, as in the Daily Mail and their ilk. (I actually used to read a number of them, but no longer) If common sense was a disease there would be an awfully lot of perfectly healthily journalists at those establishments.

[@equaliser2265]

That doesn't make sense?

[@ecatcheshire9741]

Beagling: Hares and rabbits rather than foxes

[@briansteele2723]

Nobody ever asks how many ex Labour voters he would regain if, like the SNP, he was clearly anti Brexit and his plan was to rejoin rather than pecking away at the mess of rules and regs that we now face thanks to Farahe, Cameron and others

[@vincehammond1282]

It will take at least a decade to be in a position to rejoin , maybe faster if the loonies in the torai right and reform are crushed in this election , before we can rejoin we need “consensus” also we as a nation have still not learnt enough of the lesson’s we should from our exit from our allies and friends in Europe , personally I believe the power brokers in the media have and will continue to control the narrative over this , this has to change , we have to have a press and media that approach and inform the public honestly .

[@englishstark6100]

The State of Kansas sue Pfizer Florida to follow 215 million doses of the Vaccine where destroyed by the EU I know you Eurononces where keen on the clot shot you could of made an effort to use those vaccines Waste.

[@mickreaddin4979]

I could have supported the Starmer who ran in the leadership campaign... but where is he?

[@vincehammond1282]

Lucy , the best call ever I had a tear and a smile and share your thoughts let’s hope , I think your right and I think I’m right about kier , he could be special for not only these countries but also the wider world.

[@nonyabisness6306]

Rejoining the single market at this point would mean adopting the euro. I don't think anyone here is interested in having the UK come back under the same preferential status they've had before.

[@TheLucanicLord]

Would it chuff. Look at Denmark.

[@nonyabisness6306]

@@TheLucanicLord your best example is a country that joined some 50 years ago? and thats ignoring all the eu politicians that said they would insist on the uk adopting the euro.

[@Khalkara]

Adopting the Euro is a relatively small price to pay for what the UK people get back.

[@michellethompson5057]

What is she saying, poor people who make the sacrifice to send their children to private school wants to give their children a head start in this jungle call society, most rich people who send their children to private school do so because of status and it gives them more of an advantage

[@nonyabisness6306]

personally i think not fighting them on brexit was a mistake. it didn't get you anything. they still did it and they still did it badly. you just forwent having them face the consequences. which is why so many brexiteers still want to vote that way.

[@christinefiedor3518]

Fair comment. However there were so many reasons that people voted for brexit right from when we entered without a vote in 1973. Even De Gaulle didn’t want us to join. If people had researched more diligently they would have realised that a leave vote was possible. But no, people that voted to remain preferred to call leavers “uneducated”. Beggars belief. Divisive as well as very arrogant.

[@nonyabisness6306]

@@christinefiedor3518 It seems to me leavers where treated incredibly softly. As if they just couldn't help voting leave the poor things. That's not how you gotta do it. They where uneducated, clearly they had no idea where it would lead, what with the border issues, the fishing problems etc. How is any remainer going to say "I was right" if they never expressed a strong enough support for that position and rejection of leave. Brexit was devisive, being nice about it doesn't make it less so.

[@aidyhodgkiss5166]

Word of the day, febrile... I'll be honest my understanding is that it relates to fever or feverishness

[@user-zl8km4sh9p]

Another safe topic discussed.....

[@jiiaga5017]

Maybe people don't like labor leadership because they are used to big promises - a manifesto - then those promises getting pared down by reality. If labor are making very meager promises in their manifesto, then people's natural inclination is to expect that those meager promises will be fallen short of. So everyone is looking at Starmer as the bearer of bad news, even if the general labour policies are looked at much more positively than him. And, frankly, he talks like a lawyer and a politician, and nobody likes that.

[@joeegg90]

",...he talks like a lawyer and a politician..." Go and read about Starmer on Wikipedia, pay attention to his previous and current employment history.

[@jiiaga5017]

The fact He WAS a lawyer doesn't change the fact nobody trusts or likes someone who talks like a lawyer.

[@joeegg90]

@@jiiaga5017 So, if one is not a lawyer but is politics, then one who is in politics must speak like a politician. He remains a lawyer to this day despite being in politics,..., and speaks like a politician.

[@LB-eb2wx]

2025 there is negotiation with EU on trading and that will happen whether Labour or Tories were in govt.

[@mickreaddin4979]

"Taking weapons out of opponents hands"... By not saying anything about anything, no principles.

[@waltflanniganzdog]

91 independent schools in Scotland, 2400 in England....

[@lionguardant5468]

5 million people in Scotland, 55 million in England...

[@waltflanniganzdog]

@lionguardant5468 so there more private schools per capita in England, thanks for reinforcing the point

[@joeduffy3309]

@@waltflanniganzdogI bet he's another "Vote Reform" merchant, they don't do counting.

[@waltflanniganzdog]

@joeduffy3309 is thay cos they only count using their fingers so can only count to 6?

[@ndl8722]

❤

[@thehamster2301]

You do remember Mr Kinnock?😅😅

[@Glasgow_kiss]

james, when will you say to people, there is no joining the SM without EU membership? and stop this starmer charade. you cannot evade EU rules on SM membership/ only EU members can access the SM.

[@harveybrown37]

I think Leveson 2 is more crucial. After Leveson 2 , discussing and dealing with Brexit will be far easier.

[@taminaaslam6603]

Ppl who know there’s no difference between red & blue will go where they have more £ left in packet

[@RobMorrison-vf2is]

Sneering kids and drugs that would probably be the public school, as a number of my family attended public school and you hear the stories. As stated, it is only a small number of the population who attend private/public schools and to be honest as we now live in the 21st century it is an inditement that a small number of people are still getting an advantage through what could be called elitism. Unfortunately, it is still perpetuated through universities and employers. If all those attending these institutions were really bright you may understand it briefly, but they are not, I have had many conversations with former pupils/students and "Oh dear" what a waste of money it appeared to be.

[@robmarshall9026]

He will do it in 5 years.

[@andal7404]

Making the most of brexit means binning it.

[@irmahewitt5104]

Fix the schools how dare you

[@nickinthefield4202]

Please James don’t ever utter the phrase, ‘Nigel farage greased boris Johnson’s passage’ ever again! The image is now burned into my traumatised brain. 😂

[@greamespens1460]

To get a voters certificate I have to travel 60miles

[@kind-hearted-dimwit]

Summer solstice soon roll on winter.

[@DennisMoore664]

Hush - let me enjoy the warmth for a bit.😎

[@MusicAddict971]

I dont understand why we dont just havs anotner referendum? It was so close laat time. If it was a wipe oit id get it. I voted to leave and wokld xhange my vote now. Im sure om not the only one x

[@proskipper1]

Sir Kier Starmer - needs to be credited for turning the Labour party round in such a sort time in a hostile environment...

[@Glasgow_kiss]

*to a hostile environment

[@vincehammond1282]

Pay your feckin tax like all the rest of us

[@jimthompson9370]

James is in a perpetual state of crisis. He should retire to his west London mansion and read the Guardian full time.

[@SolidGoat]

Hey LBC, who is responsible for editing out the news and ads? Cant upload videos to youtube with dead air

[@vincehammond1282]

Can anyone answer this question please Q, is everyone thet goes to a private school suddenly become a child with special needs or has parents that are sacrificing everything to send them there to gain advantage ?

[@Stevo-pn9iy]

Pack it in then James and go back to your bottle of champagne

[@oceansunflower5894]

To journalists ❌️❌️❌️

[@jackblue3342]

War😢

[@ianclarke3627]

Can we nationalise the trains and others like water if we go back to euro. ?

[@realitymatters8720]

Yes, there is nothing to prevent the UK from doing this. Remember, when it was publicly owned the UK was in the EU !

[@Khalkara]

Yeah ofc.

[@UncleBernhard]

By the way, do you know what they say about men with big cups?

[@cpt-420]

has anyone asked would europe let us back in?

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

They pointedly left the door open, even as we insulted them.

[@Nice0n3]

@@ArtyFactual_Intelligence Lol. No they didn't. Its lovely how deluded the british are. The ones who decide whether you get any agreement with the EU are the heads of state in the Council of leaders and the elected Parliament. The EU commission is nothing more than an executive. You will find that your "open door" has a massive bouncer in its frame with a shirt saying "What is your offer?" So if the UK offer is not satisfactory... well...

[@mariepettigrew9211]

Keir Starmer is not a socialist, he is a Tory. He is also incredibly boring - so dull. I don't think he will address freedom of movement or save the NHS.

[@peterhagan8454]

keir dont do a neil kinnock on the beach

[@garyballared2077]

keep the red flag flying

[@jackabalas]

Febrile is the new extraordinary

[@verityviolet]

Beagling is rabbiting with dogs.

[@martinquinn9007]

Sorry i dont like torys but not a starmer fan either 😊

[@user-pk5bj2ww8e]

Hello James. Your assertion that people would simply choose to have children is condescending and appears to align with a narrative that some on the right might push promoting a predominantly white Britain through encouragement of population growth without careful consideration. However recent studies and societal trends have shown that your premise is fundamentally flawed. Many callers to the show have expressed a keen awareness of their limitations in providing a stable environment for children. Some have even refrained from calling due to their apprehension about discussing their inability to have children. Your suggestion that economic issues-not to mention health concerns. You missed the mark on it.

[@nonyabisness6306]

there cannot be any rejoining of either the single market or the eu. even trade deals really aren't likely, nevermind freedom of travel. you will require about a 3/4 majority for rejoining and you will be required to adopt the euro. 10-20 years maybe. All the while you will lose influence all the way down. Likely having to take disadvantagious deals with the us or europe in regards to security and economics.

[@grahamepigney8565]

There might be a "requirement" to join the Euro, the same as there is a requirement for Sweden to join the Euro. BUT Sweden has been in the EU since 1995 and have still not joined the Euro. A decision made by Sweden and supported by the EU Court of Justice.

[@nonyabisness6306]

@@grahamepigney8565 As you said Sweden joined in 1995. 30 years ago. Several prominent EU politicians said they would likely insist, especially in the case of the UK.

[@Glasgow_kiss]

@@grahamepigney8565 that is as an existing member. new members are REQUIRED to adopt the Euro. remember when we had opt outs?

[@grahamepigney8565]

@@Glasgow_kiss that isn't true. The EUCJ has confirmed that it is a decsiuoin for an individual member state. Sweden has the same obligation but has decided not to converge on the criteria required for joining the Euro. The UK doesn't meet the criteria for joining the Euro and it will be for the UK to decide whether to meet the convergence criteria or not.

[@grahamepigney8565]

@@nonyabisness6306 they can't insist, as the EUCJ has confirmed. The UK doesn't meet the criteria for joining the Euro and it will be for the UK to decide on how when the UK will meet the criteria.

[@robertmarks2379]

James realising his voice has no impact on anything, anyone or any part of society. You would be better selling big issues and talking to yourself

[@mogzybuster]

3 million listeners to his broadcast, and you say he has no impact, really? then why are you bothering to comment?

[@ClannCholmain]

Greetings from the Emerald Isle.

[@englishstark6100]

​@@ClannCholmainGive my best to Satirical Soldier Ninja Knight Philip Dywer Nial McConnell Val Martin Thomas Sheridan John Waters Derick Blighe and all the other Patriots

[@englishstark6100]

Check out Academic Agent How to think like James O'brien

[@fallenvolt]

James has absolutely had an impact on my ability to look at things critically. I've always questioned everything in life, but mostly in my mind. I've found a voice thanks to people like James.

[@TheLucanicLord]

Tiddly-diddly-dum I'm punting. Tiddly-diddly-dum I'm beagling. Tiddly-diddly-dum I'm wining. Tiddly-diddly-dum Reclining.

[@nemo9248]

Vote Reform

[@louisecant3389]

Why is 'SIR' Starmer unpopular? 🤔

[@Meh-qe4rw]

Because he flips more than a wet fish.

[@anonomous8719]

27 U-turns since becoming head of the opposition

[@anonomous8719]

Resign bully obrien

[@calmingcrist4515]

Pop the kettle on love, One of the far right has just shown up😂

[@anonomous8719]

@@calmingcrist4515 I’m a Green supporter

[@bhchargers]

Oh...the headbangers are here!!!

[@calmingcrist4515]

@@anonomous8719 are you just stopped oil or just a tree hugger?

[@anonomous8719]

@@calmingcrist4515 im anti U-turn starmer - obrien hates the planet

[@tridjay]

James o'biast

[@twisteddancer7773]

O Brien will have to retire in a few weeks time because he will have nothing else to say

[@twisteddancer7773]

@@djstuc Oh I will do even if that gives you the ick

[@twisteddancer7773]

@@djstuc Didn't you respond to my op by saying neither will you? So that's the answer I gave you back

[@markdowling5962]

Vote reform UK 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@coppershark1973]

Reasons?

[@Earnest66]

No thanks 😂

[@peterduncan-smith463]

Oh yeah I'm going to vote for a far right party ...... I THINK NOT !

[@calmingcrist4515]

Why would we want a far right government?

[@mogzybuster]

No, not ever.

[@markdowling5962]

Sir nigel for no 10 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@edsouth7167]

Weapon

[@coppershark1973]

Nah.

[@simonjohnson9055]

Cell number 10

[@Earnest66]

Sir? I thought he wasn’t the establishment?

[@robertmarks2379]

Where you from?