Novara Live
Novara Live covers the biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven, Helena MTG, Dalia Gebrial and more.
Episodes
IDF Opens Criminal Investigation Into Murder Of Hind Rajab
The IDF has opened a criminal investigation into the murder of five year old Hind Rajab, her family and 15 other Palestinians in Gaza in 2025.
Plus: Ed Milliband is talking tough on West Bank settlements and is the UAE the most rogue actor to ever be called an ally?
With NoJusticeMTG & Barry Malone.
Labour Could Lose 50 Seats Over North Sea Oil
As pressure mounts on the PM over the future of North Sea oil, we speak to Dale Vince, founder of the world’s first green energy company, about why he’s had a change of heart over drilling.
Plus: Good news as ULEZ proves its worth in the lungs of the capital’s children and the jury returns no-verdict on all charges against seven defendants in the Elbit Systems break-in.
Finally, we look at some of
Tens of Thousands Attend Vigil for Professor Jason Arday
Tens of thousands have attended a Trafalgar Square vigil to pay tribute to the late Professor Jason Arday.
Plus: Reform proposes a £50bn welfare cut.
This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, don’t hesitate to reach out to Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan
With NoJusticeMTG & Banseka Kayembe.
Media Under Scrutiny Following Tragic Death Of Jason Arday
Professor Jason Arday has been found dead at his home, following intense scrutiny of his personal life and academic career by the media.
This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, don’t hesitate to reach out to Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan
With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
Farage Beats A Bin
Farage is victorious in his valiant quest to wrest control of Clacton-On-Sea from the clutches of an intergalactic bin! So why didn’t he show up to celebrate?
Plus: Ed Milliband breaks back into the climate debate as wildfires cause hospitalisations & property damage in the Midlands.
With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Whatever Happens, Farage Loses
Last month, Nigel Farage resigned as an MP, in the hope that winning a by-election would clear his name as questions mounted over his personal finances. Voters in Clacton go to the polls today, but will his gamble pay off?
Plus: A former Israeli combat medic details war crimes against children in an interview with Haaretz, Owen Jones takes on one of Israel’s cheerleaders, and Karoline Leavitt is l
Burnham Chairs Emergency COBRA Meeting On Droughts
Burnham belatedly calls an emergency COBRA meeting on the UK droughts, will it be too little too late?
Plus: The UK heatwave has pummelled productivity & the ascendant US Democratic Socialists narrowly lose the primary race for governor of Wisconsin.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Branco Marcetic.
Is Burnham-ism High Street Socialism?
Burnham unveils a raft of measures to save the local high street while Britain continues to burn.
Plus: Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms are being blamed for the chronic overcrowding in prisons & is “Shrinkflation” the ultimate signifier of late stage capitalism?
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Britain Could Face Food Crisis As Droughts Spread
UK farmers have warned that food shortages are likely following ‘very poor’ crop yields caused by droughts.
Plus: Student loan holders face a ‘ticking timebomb’ of debt and higher taxes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez weighs in on Woke 1.0, and several football federations are calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign.
With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Paul Behrens.
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Thetford Anti-Migrant Protests Drive Asylum Seekers From Their Homes
A third night of anti-migrant protests in Thetford, Norfolk has forced asylum seekers to flee their homes.
Plus: Controversial plans to build a data centre in Brick Lane have been approved, droughts are changing the face of England, and the Cambridge plagiarism scandal surrounding Jason Arday continues to dominate the headlines.
With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Adrienne Buller.
Trump Begins Building Gaza Military Base
Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Board of Peace’ has issued its first building contract in Gaza, and it’s for a military base.
Plus: New EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force, Kemi Badenoch appoints a former neo-nazi to an advisory position, and Rupert Lowe gives a car-crash interview to BBC Radio 4.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Caroline Russell.
Polanski Demands Fossil Fuel Industry Foots Bill For Fighting Wildfires
Greens Leader Zack Polanski attempts to apply pressure on the PM to move the climate crisis up his agenda.
Plus: The Israel Lobby finally loses a race in the US senate & we speak to an expert about the latest AI powered security breaches.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Dr Adel Bibi.
Burnham Cuts Early Prison Releases Short
Andy Burnham has tightened the rules on early prison releases, preventing serious sex offenders from being freed under the scheme.
Plus: A Cambridge plagiarism scandal enters the political mainstream, and former cabinet minister Harriet Harman says men should be barred from the next Labour leadership race.
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Reform Promises “Military Operation” To Stop Migrant Boats
The Ceuta migrant crisis effects continue to ripple throughout politics at home and abroad.
Plus: Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pictured meeting with the Red Cross, her first sighting in over two years. Is the Burmese military leadership finally softening its stance on the controversial figure?
With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
Burnham’s Devolution Revolution Funding Revealed
Burnham and Louise Haigh have unveiled their plans for funding devolution, do they stack up?
Plus: A number of Burnham’s new ministers are under scrutiny for historic statements on Israel’s genocide, Spain’s army tries to stop African migrants entering its African enclave, and Diane Abbott has been re-admitted into the Labour Party.
With Steven Methven & Paul Holden.
Burnham Stakes Early Grace On Fixing Broken Care System
We look at Andy Burnham’s proposals for fixing a care system that is universally regarded as unfit for purpose.
Plus: We ask The Greens’ Manchester Mayoral candidate about the latest controversy surrounding her party, FIFA President Infantino can’t stop/won’t stop making headlines and is the Anthropic CEO going to be the first person to rise up against our new digital overlords, even as he b
Burnham Vows To Tackle Youth Unemployment
Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target.
Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown,
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Europe Is Burning
Firefighters are still battling devastating wildfires across Europe, with hundreds of thousands of people having been evacuated from their homes.
Plus: Burnham lays out his plan for social care in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, a woman has been killed in a horrific attack on Berlin Pride, and India’s Cockroach Janta Party strikes a blow against Modi.
With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Lauri
Angela Rayner Rules Out Rent Controls
Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls, citing Scotland’s scheme as her reason. We ask an expert if she’s right.
Plus: Europe is further engulfed in flame, Musk gifts further insights into his insanity to The Economist & Saudi Arabia have learned to stop worrying and love The Bomb.
With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Beth Stratford & Dave Ward.
New Battlefront In Trump’s “Easily Won” War
Trump is “very disappointed” by Yemeni Houthis’ attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen.
Plus: Burnham’s first-week policy-blitz continues apace.
We talk to Julia Davies of Patriotic Millionaires about their latest headline-grabbing plea to pay more tax.
And finally, a prominent Zionist Democrat gets his clock cleaned by Krystal Ball on Breaking Points.
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Burnham Faces First Big Dilemmas
We take a look at the new Prime Minister’s bulging inbox and weigh up his options.
Plus: Mamdani isn’t going to arrest Netenyahu on entering New York, but he isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet either.
Finally, AI lies, cheats and steals its way through the internet, so why are mathematicians championing its latest test results?
With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Burnham Unveils ‘Cost Of Living’ Government
Andy Burnham has announced his final cabinet picks and we examine the new policy announcements he claims will ease financial pressures on working people.
Plus: Why Britain needs public ownership of water, and Trump’s tariff war ramps up against Canada.
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister
In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new economy, end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living crisis. Can he deliver?
Plus: We speak to IPPR North’s Mirte Boot about Burnham’s plan to devolve power away from Westminster.
And finally, what will be the new Prime Minister’s approach to dealing with a certain Donald J. Trump?
With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar
Andy Burnham Accepts Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham gives his first speech as leader of the Labour Party ahead of moving into Number 10 on Monday. Is Farage already on the run?
Plus: The US is ramping up its attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. A risky strategy ahead of the midterms?
Finally, Infantino unveils a new Superbowl-style FIFA World Cup winners ring. Is there anything he won’t hawk?
With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
Britain Is Burning
Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Britain, as the Met Office warns that extreme UK weather is becoming “the new normal”.
Plus: Starmer marks his last day as Labour leader, Gary Lineker takes Andy Burnham to task on Gaza, and right-wingers are losing it over Argentina’s World Cup performance.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Joanne Trafford.
Shabana Mahmood Set To Be Chancellor
Burnham has appeared to rule out Ed Miliband as chancellor, seen by many as the progressive choice – what does it mean for his impending premiership?
Plus: It’s England vs Argentina, on and off the field!
We dissect Aaron’s recent viral appearance on The Telegraph with the man himself.
Finally, a victim of the forced adoption scandal tells us of the “genetic bewilderment” she and many like
The Never-Ending Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point.
Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right.
With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
Terror Police Lead Widdecombe Probe
The investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police’s initial announcements.
Plus: Can Shabana Mahmood avoid a diplomatic incident with Pakistan over the deportation of a convicted sex offender?
It’s England vs Argentina, again! We take a look at the high-mileage derby through the ages.
Finally, in this summer of sport, Stevenson
Naomi Klein on Heatwaves, China, and the Danger of Technofixes
Michael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.
Trump Just Can’t Quit Iran
The US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine Coggins, who is hoping to fill Andy Burnham’s shoes in the Manchester mayoral race, and Robert Jenrick has found himself in hot water over his finances.
With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
George Monbiot | The Most Important Technology You’ve Never Heard Of
With Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.
Farage RESIGNS As MP, Triggering By-Election
Amid scrutiny over his finances, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation from parliament. Can a by-election victory clear his name?
Plus: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has been ordered to wear an ankle tag, Trump’s FIFA favours have done no good for the US team, and the proposed UK Media Bill threatens to stifle independent creators – is Novara Media at risk?
With Aaron Bastan
This Is Not Normal
We discuss the wildest political moments from the FIFA World Cup as Donald Trump appears to be meddling with the beautiful game.
Plus: Is time running out for Nigel Farage?
With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
Trump’s Presidency Is a Cash-Grab
Trump has been cashing in on this phase of his Presidency on an unprecedented scale, will there be any kind of reckoning?
Plus: We take a look at the first of Burnham’s loose policy declarations.
And finally, how much freedom is too much freedom?
With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Russian Drone Strikes Kill Dozens In Kyiv
As Russia batters Kyiv, we take a look at the vanishing concept of the frontline in an age of drone warfare.
A new report sheds light on the horrific, systemised use of sexual violence by Irsraeli forces on Palestinian detainees. Read the full report here: https://predatorystate.org/
Plus: Morgan McSweeney sticks his head above the parapet & newly-crowned ‘lesbian fashion icon’ Keir Starmer cl
TOP ECONOMIST: We MUST Move Beyond Growth
We speak to a top economist about her vision for moving past economic growth as the bench mark for a country’s success.
With Michael Walker & Professor Jayati Ghosh.
Starmer Announces Cuts To Pay For Defence
The Prime Minister has announced a £15bn increase in military spending, to be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas.
Plus: Anti-immigrant protests sweep South Africa, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of child sexual abuse, and a look at the ‘anti-woke Davos’ taking aim at UK net-zero policies.
With Steven Methven, Barry Malone & Khem Rogaly.
Burnham Unveils Devolution Plan
Andy Burnham has laid his plan for devolving power away from Westminster over the next decade, pledging a ‘No 10 for the north’ and ‘growth in every postcode’.
Plus: Trump has announced new peace talks with Iran, and we discuss the new Democratic Socialists taking the US by storm.
With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & James Meadway.
Is Burnham Just Starmer 2.0? | With Jeremy Corbyn
Is Andy Burnham capable of leading Britain in a more positive direction? We asked Jeremy Corbyn.
Plus: The real reason why Europe is losing to Asia.
With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Burnham Picks Former Blair Minister As Chief of Staff
Andy Burham has thoroughly disappointed the Labour left, appointing a former Blair minister as his Chief of Staff.
Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman about his fight for affordable housing in London.
With NoJusticeMTG & Dallia Gebrial.
Britain Is Boiling
With Britain experiencing a record heatwave, our studio is currently above safe working temperatures for our staff and streaming equipment. In place of a live episode, we spoke to Dr Ella Gilbert about the present climate emergency.
With Michael Walker.
Andy Burnham: 7th Prime Minister In A Decade?
Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain’s 7th leader in ten years. Can he do a better job than his predecessors?
Plus: Climate scientists warn that record June temperatures in the UK should be a wake-up call, and a decade on from Brexit we check in on how Nigel Farage is doing.
With NoJusticeMTG & Paul Holden.
Keir Starmer Resigns, Streeting Backs Burnham for PM
Keir Starmer has finally resigned, triggering a Labour leadership election in July. Will Andy Burnham be the only contender to stand?
With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Starmer on Brink of Quitting After Burnham Landslide
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection by a landslide, and Keir Starmer is weighing up his future as Prime Minister.
With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Will This Byelection Change The Course Of History?
Voters go to the polls in Makerfield for a byelection that could lead to Andy Burnham becoming the Prime Minister.
Plus: Donald Trump signs a peace deal with Iran.
With NoJusticeMTG & Steven Methven.
Starmer Makes DESPERATE Last Ditch Offer To Burnham
Starmer “intends to fight” any potential leadership challenge, could he bribe his way out of it instead?
Plus: A holidaying English couple are startled by live-fire from a Russian warship off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
The French want to build their own AI and we speak to a Tech CEO who built a SimCity, then let Grok loose with a box of matches.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Satya
Streeting Calls on Starmer to Resign After Makerfield Byelection
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on Keir Starmer to resign after the Makerfield by-election, with Andy Burnham ahead in the polls for the seat.
Plus: Trump claims the US-Iran peace deal will leave the Strait of Hormuz open and “toll-free”, and FIFA tells Iranian monarchists to hide their colours at the World Cup.
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Court of Appeal Re-Proscribes Palestine Action
The court of appeal has ruled that the Home Secretary’s decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group was lawful. We speak to Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori about what’s next for the organisation.
Plus: A school-girl suggests an innovative source of entertainment after Starmer announces new social-media restrictions.
And finally, Iran confirms that Trump’s claim of a new peace dea
Race-Baiter Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, what does it mean for the rest of us?
We bring you the latest updates from the Palestine Action sentencing hearing as it happened.
Plus: A GB News presenter refuses to believe her own eyes.
With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Mathew Scherer.
Racist Rioting Spreads From Belfast to Glasgow
Ignited by a knife attack in Belfast on Monday, racist violence continued in Northern Ireland while spreading to Glasgow, as minorities of many denominations were forced to flee for their lives.
Plus: Defense Secretary John Healy falls on his sword, or lack thereof, citing insufficient defence spending.
The Southampton rioters are read the riot act by their presiding Judge, and a look at the strug
Anti-Immigrant Violence Engulfs Belfast
Anti-immigrant violence erupts in Belfast following a horrific knife attack.
Plus: The US launches multiple strikes on Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter, and we speak to the mother of a Palestine Action activist, who was herself held in solitary confinement for five days.
With Steven Methven, Aaron Bastani, Amanda Ferguson & Emma Kamio.
Belfast Braces for Unrest After Horrific Knife Attack
A horrific knife attack in Belfast threatens to trigger unrest in the city.
Plus: The latest on the upcoming Makerfield byelection, a top referee has been denied entry to the US ahead of the World Cup, and a viral Jennifer Lopez clip sparks debate on who gets to be a New Yorker.
With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
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Israel & Iran Exchange Missiles After Deadly Beirut Strikes
Iran & Israel exchange missile fire for the first time since April, in direct contravention of Trump’s orders.
Plus: JD Vance has waded into the debate around Henry Nowak’s death, and following his ban from the UK, Hasan Piker goes head-to-head with Lewis Goodall on LBC.
With Steven Methven, Ash Sarkar & Richard Sanders.
Four Palestine Action Activists Fight Secret Terror Link
Four Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists under legislation being used for the first time. We speak to the author of a new report who’s fighting back.
Plus: Zelenski attempts to call out Putin for a face to face meeting on neutral ground.
Finally, the Question Time Makerfield special has a notable absence.
With Steven Methven & Aaron Bastani.
Iran Bombs Key American Ally In The Middle East
1 fatality & 63 injuries are recorded in an Iranian attack on America’s staunch ally Kuwait.
Plus: Reform continue to stoke the two-tier policing debate, inspired by the tragic death of Henry Novak.
How enforceable is the NHS’s new ban on political symbols in the workplace?
And Finally, the Global Justice Report reckons it can save the world with socialism, sounds like go
The Far Right Riots In Southampton
Details of Henry Nowak’s fatal mistreatment by police are seized on by far-right agitators, culminating in violent unrest in Southampton.
Plus: Peter Thiel’s latest attempts to construct a parallel justice system and what you can do to fight back.
If Thornberry’s comments on Gaza weren’t enough to send your eyeballs rolling into the back of your head, it’s now Streeting’s turn to offer some ‘hot-t
Nigel Farage Calls Out “Anti-White” Police Over Murder of Student
Henry Nowak lay bleeding in Police custody after they callously cuffed him, ignoring his pleading dying breath. As the British political establishment lines up to apportion blame along predictable lines, we take you through the facts.
Plus: While Trump & Netenyahu bring out the handbags, Israel pledges to take over even more territory in Gaza.
Has Emily Thornberry finally had a Damascian momen
Mandelson’s “Excruciating” Revelations
A tranche of declassified files throw light on Mandelson’s time as US ambassador, revealing his true opinions on the “beleaguered & bereft” Prime Minister.
Plus: Maitlis & Goodall clash over Tony Blair’s assertions over the inevitability of an AI revolution.
Finally, after being banned by the UK government from attending SXSW Festival in London, we have an exclusive interview with Cenk Uyg
Netanyahu Says He Wants 70 Percent Of Gaza
With conflicts in the middle east at a crucial inflection point, is Netanyahu about to alienate his few remaining international allies with even more brazen bloodshed?
Plus: After her estranged husband admitted to embezzling money to “bankroll the lavish lifestyle he craved but could not afford”, we ask what Nicola Sturgeon knew, and when? Can AI improve your mental health? The panel on BBC Questi
Britain Risks “A Lost Generation”
The number of young people not in work or training (Neets) has risen to over 1 million between January and March this year, risking “a lost generation” by 2031. Why, and what can be done?
Alex Grace, director of Operation Recomply, a documentary depicting the plight of the Palestine Action affiliated Filton 25, talks to us ahead of the film’s impending London premiere. Tickets available here: http
Blair and Burnham Trade Blows in Row Over Labour’s Future
Tony Blair has waded into the Labour leadership debate, accusing Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting of putting the party’s future at risk.
Plus: Reform face a threat from their right flank, and China repeals a policy from the 1950s in an effort to remove hurdles for migrant workers.
With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
US Resumes Illegal War On Iran
As the US & Israel recommence their unsanctioned strikes against Iran and Lebanon respectively, we ask: why now?
Plus: With local byelections going plumber-mad – is Makerfield the only seat Reform’s candidate would like a sniff of?
And with temperatures setting records across the UK, we discuss the latest research on climate change.
With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
The Most Powerful Man You’ve Never Heard Of
We speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Demis Hassabis, to discuss the Google DeepMind CEO’s views and politics around AI.
With Michael Walker & James Meadway.
Burnham Launches Byelection Campaign
Andy Burnham’s campaign for the Makerfield byelection is officially underway.
Plus: Amazon’s UK boss says young people are not to blame for youth unemployment, Sadiq Khan goes head-to-head with Palantir, and the future of solar energy is looking a little brighter.
With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Louisa Munch.
Migration Plummets As Starmer’s Challengers Close In
UK net migration has fallen by nearly half – could this be a much-needed political win for Keir Starmer?
Plus: US military drones and jets encircle Cuba, Labour attempts to appease left-wing voters, and Donald Trump silences a Republican lawmaker over the Epstein files.
With NoJusticeMTG & Ash Sarkar.
Supermarkets Revolt Over Labour Price Control Plans
UK supermarket bosses are up in arms over the government’s plan to cap prices on key groceries.
Plus: Paul Holden explains what Starmer’s inner circle knew about the now-infamous Labour Together investigation, and we speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & James Meadway.
Burnham Pledges Downing Street Role for Ex-Labour Together Chief
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection, promising Josh Simons a place in Downing Street as reward for standing aside.
Plus: HS2 has been delayed yet again. Why can’t the UK get anything right?
With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker, and Mathew Lawrence.
Bonus Interview: Are China’s Leaders Are Smarter Than the West’s?
Michael Walker speaks to Jostein Hauge about the rise of China as an economic superpower.
Wes Streeting Is Sabotaging Burnham’s By-Election
Wes Streeting has invoked the B-word, and it’s not Burnham for once.
Plus: We talk to Ben Walker, co-founder of Britain Elects and Senior Data Journalist at The New Statesman, about his predictions for the Makerfield by-election when adjusted for ‘The Burnham Effect’, legal chaos continues as reporting restrictions covering the convictions of four Palestine Action activists are lifted, while conte
How Burnham’s By-Election Will Transform UK Politics
With the Makerfield by-election starting pistol resonating through Westminster, is Andy Burnham going to be quick out of the blocks? After being barred from standing by his own party mere months ago, to being heralded as the man to keep Reform at bay, we chart the career of the man of the moment.
Plus: We turn to a Development Economics expert to ask: what lessons can the West learn from China’s e
Breaking: Labour Together MP Quits Seat for Andy Burnham
Following disastrous local election results for Labour, Wes Streeting has resigned, releasing a statement on why he has lost confidence in the Prime Minister.
Plus: Luke Akehurst pleads with MPs to leave Sir Keir alone, and Nadine Dorries is back on the airwaves and more chaotic than ever.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Steven Methven.
CONFIRMED: Wes Streeting Is Making His Move
Wes Streeting is set to resign his cabinet post on Thursday and challenge Keir Starmer. But will he really take the plunge? And who will challenge him?
Plus: Who should control the economy, prime ministers? Or the bond market?
With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
Starmer Still Clinging on After Mass Resignations
As Labour MPs abandon the Prime Minister in droves, will they find a candidate willing to mount a challenge?
Could it be Andy Burnham & can he even return to Westminster in time to become eligible?
With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker & Paul Holden.
Over Fifty Labour MPs Call for Starmer’s Resignation
The Labour Party is in crisis following a disastrous set of local election results.
Plus: Reform UK’s latest slate of racist councillors, and we discuss whether the Green Party is ready for power.
With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
“Don’t Cry!” Labour Candidates Told Ahead of Election Devastation
Labour faces devastating results as voters go to the polls for the local elections.
Plus: The retrial of six Palestine Action activists has come to an end, Zack Polanski explains to ITV’s Robert Peston whether he thinks Israel has a right to exist, and we interview an anonymous Google Deepmind worker on the unionization effort within the company’s UK department.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial &a
Labour Facing Wipeout, Launches “Project Fear” Against Greens
Labour and the Tories are expected to take a beating in the local elections. Reform is set to make big gains across England and Wales, but London is expecting a Green surge.
Plus: Why China is more Communist than you think.
With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Labour Weaponises Antisemitism Ahead of Local Elections
It’s 2019 all over again, as the media and a desperate Labour party weaponise antisemitism against the left once more.
Plus: Organisers of anti-genocide marches hit back at Met Commissioner Mark Rowley over misinformation; and some people will say anything to make you believe all criticism of Israel is antisemitism.
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Met Police Chief Condemns Zack Polanski After North London Knife Attack
Zack Polanski has apologised to the Metropolitan Police for a retweet he made in response to the horrific knife attack on two Jewish men in North London.
Plus: King Charles has got on the wrong side of two famous New Yorkers, for May Day – we take a look at the history of the weekend and the workers’ movements behind it, Francis Fukuyama weighs in on the rise of China, and Bernie Sanders con
Keir Starmer Heckled by Protesters Following Horrific Knife Attack on Jewish Community
Keir Starmer has been accused of failing to combat antisemitism following a horrific knife attack on two Jewish men in North London.
Plus: The US plans further military action in Iran, Israel detains 175 activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla off the coast of Crete, and Reform’s Scottish leader has been branded “tone-deaf” for boasting about his multiple yachts.
With NoJusticeMTG & Banseka K
America’s Special Relationship Is With Israel Not U.K, Ambassador Admits
King Charles is charming Trump in Washington, and two men have been stabbed in an antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London.
Plus: We speak to Green party deputy Mothin Ali, economist Laurie MacFarlane about rent caps and the UAE is leaving OPEC… Is this the end of the oil cartel?
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