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Julia Hartley-Brewer is a well-known British radio presenter, journalist, and writer. She is known for hosting her own radio show on Talkradio, which is also shown on Talk. Her show, called Julia Hartley-Brewer, airs on weekdays.

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.

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

After her first degree, she went on to study journalism at Cardiff University.

Career in Journalism and Broadcasting

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

In 2000, she moved to the Sunday Express newspaper. She became the political editor there in 2001 and stayed until 2007. She also worked as an assistant editor before leaving in 2011.

Television and Radio Work

In 2006, Julia presented two political documentaries for BBC Two and BBC Four. These shows explored the history of important political roles in Britain, like the Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.

She worked as a presenter for LBC radio from 2011 to 2014. In March 2016, she began broadcasting on Talkradio. She first hosted a mid-morning show, and then in 2018, she moved to host the weekday breakfast show.

In 2019, The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show started on YouTube as part of the Talkradio brand. This show features one-on-one interviews with guests. Since April 2022, her show has also been broadcast daily on TalkTV.

Julia has also written opinion articles for newspapers and magazines such as The Daily Telegraph, The Mail on Sunday, and The Spectator. These articles often cover politics and current events.

Public Appearances

Julia Hartley-Brewer has appeared on several popular TV and radio shows. She has been a panellist on the comedy quiz show Have I Got News for You many times. She is also a regular guest on BBC One's Question Time and Radio 4's Any Questions.

She often shares her views as a commentator on channels like Sky News and the BBC News Channel. She has also appeared on shows like The One Show, Tonight, Lorraine, and This Morning.

In October 2014, she was a contestant on Pointless Celebrities, a TV quiz show. She won a prize for her chosen charity.

Views and Opinions

Julia Hartley-Brewer is known for her strong opinions on various topics.

She was a big supporter of Brexit during the campaign in 2016. Brexit was about the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. In 2019, she spoke at a rally in London that supported leaving the EU.

She has stated that she is an atheist, meaning she does not believe in a god. She has also described herself as a "staunch and long-standing republican", which means she supports having a head of state who is elected, rather than a monarch. She is also connected with the National Secular Society, an organization that promotes the separation of religion and state.

Julia Hartley-Brewer often shares her opinions on topics like climate change and free speech. She believes that it is important to be able to express political views freely.

Personal Life

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