[Keith]

Martin Lewis would be such a perfect fit, his expertise could help shift the program’s emphasis on news with inane debates more towards news with genuinely helpful advice and tips (almost like a newsy morning version of his money show). With the election coming up he and Ed Balls would both be real assets.

Martin has previously made it clear that isn't going to happen. His day job amongst other things is the MSE website. He has however previously done stints of one day a week.

With Ed Balls the issue is that his wife is likely to become Home Secretary after the next general election (assuming polls are correct). I dare say his involvement could help secure a couple good interviews, ala GB News. However, he may be keen to avoid headlines along the lines of "Home Secretary's husband criticises her policies on air".