Britain's strictest headmistress, Katharine Birbalsingh CBE (@Miss_Snuffy), tells @LeeAlanHall that it's time to ditch progressive teaching and go back to basics: firm discipline, structure, respect for authority, and clear rules.

She says her school Michaela is real-world evidence that a strict, no-nonsense approach delivers outstanding results even in deprived areas.

Katharine calls for a full ban on social media for kids, as well as a strict limiting of electronic device access for children, due to the damaging impact.

Finally, she emphasises that real courage is required from educators and leaders to embrace these proven traditional methods and truly help Britain's children.

In this compelling episode, former school counsellor Lucy Beney says Britain faces a mental health over-diagnosis crisis amongst children.

Beney says what used to be seen as the emotional distress of growing up, is now often diagnosed as mental illness. She talks about kids flaunting their diagnosis as a badge of honour and competing to be the most medicated; parents who are struggling in life using their children as emotional crutches; and a medical industry that is all too happy to get more lifelong patients on board.

Beney talks about why she resigned her membership of the official counselling body and the harm medical professionals have caused in affirming children's gender distress. She calls on professionals and responsible citizens to stand up and oppose medicalising children who are confused about their gender.

Her heartfelt message: adults must put the children first. Society must prioritise their wellbeing, shield them from ideological influences, and focus on addressing root causes to enable true healing and healthy development.

Jacob Reynolds, Head of Policy at MCC Brussels, joins Lee Hall to discuss the growing issue of censorship across Europe and the broader threats facing democratic processes.

He examines how European elites seek to maintain control—from blocking certain candidates and parties from elections, to discrediting and smearing political opponents. Reynolds also says European politicians are openly discussing the replacement of their native populations with immigrants that they see as more favorable voters.

Yet, amid these tactics, is there evidence that the establishment is losing ground? The rise of populist parties throughout Europe suggests voters are increasingly rejecting the dominant narrative and demanding change.

The conversation also turns to the United Kingdom: Is the British state becoming hostile to its own citizens? And do we need leaders who prioritise the interests and needs of their native populations?