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Julia Hartley-Brewer, born on May 2, 1968, is an English journalist and radio presenter. She is known for hosting her own radio show. Currently, she presents a weekday show on Talkradio and Talk.

Early Life and Education

Julia Hartley-Brewer's father, Michael John Hartley-Brewer, was involved in politics. Her mother, Valerie Forbes Hartley-Brewer, was a doctor. Her parents later divorced. Her mother raised Julia and her sibling while training to be a doctor.

Julia went to Oldfield Girls' Comprehensive School in Bath. She also studied at Woodhouse Sixth Form College in North London. In 1988, she earned a degree from Magdalen College, Oxford. Her studies focused on philosophy, politics, and economics.

Later, she continued her education at Cardiff University. There, she earned a diploma in journalism.

Career in Journalism and Media

Julia Hartley-Brewer started her journalism career at the East London Advertiser. She then worked as a news reporter for the Evening Standard. After that, she joined The Guardian newspaper.

From 2000, she worked at the Sunday Express. She was a political correspondent and later the political editor. She left the Sunday Express in 2011.

Television and Radio Work

In 2006, Julia presented two political TV shows. These shows were for BBC Two and BBC Four. They explored the history of British Deputy Prime Ministers and Leaders of the Opposition.

She worked as a presenter for LBC radio from 2011 to 2014. In 2016, she joined Talkradio. She hosted a mid-morning show there. By 2018, she began hosting the weekday breakfast show.

In 2019, The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show started on YouTube. It features one-on-one interviews with guests. This show became a daily broadcast on TalkTV in April 2022.

Julia has also written articles for other newspapers. These include The Daily Telegraph, The Mail on Sunday, and The Spectator. Her articles often discuss politics and current events.

Public Appearances and Debates

Julia Hartley-Brewer has appeared on several TV and radio shows. She has been a panellist on Have I Got News for You many times. She also regularly appears on Question Time and Any Questions.

She is a frequent guest on shows like Sky News and The One Show. She also appears on This Morning and various BBC Radio programmes. In 2014, she was a contestant on Pointless Celebrities. She won a prize for her chosen charity.

Views and Public Discussions

Julia Hartley-Brewer supported Brexit during the 2016 campaign. She spoke at a rally in London in 2019. She has stated that she is an atheist. She also describes herself as a "staunch republican". She is part of the National Secular Society.

She has discussed the climate crisis. She believes that some views on climate change are like a "doomsday cult." She has also said that climate models have not always been accurate. She believes that climate science should be open to challenge, which is part of the scientific method.

In 2018, she gave a talk at Oxford University. She spoke about "Political Correctness and Free Speech." She argued that political correctness can limit people's ability to express their political views freely.

In 2019, the Royal College of General Practitioners invited her to speak. However, they later withdrew the invitation. This happened after many doctors signed a petition. They felt her views were not in line with promoting inclusivity.

In 2024, she received many complaints about an interview. This was during a discussion with a Palestinian politician. Viewers complained about her interview style.

Julia Hartley-Brewer is on the advisory council of the Free Speech Union. This group supports the right to express opinions freely.

Personal Life

Julia Hartley-Brewer married Rob Walton in 2006. They have one daughter together.