August | 2019 | Novara Media

West London Residents Say They Have Been Poisoned by Developers Building on Toxic Site

Joe Attard

Residents of a majority BME west London borough believe they have been poisoned by a housing development on the site of a former gasworks. Building work that exposed families to toxic chemicals was given the go ahead by Boris Johnson and by the local council leader, after the developer sent him on all expenses paid trip to Cannes.

We Can Beat Boris Johnson, but Only by Refusing to Play His Game

James Meadway

Tory Brexiteers are in a bind, and they want to make sure we are, too. The only way to break out of the game being set up for us is to refuse to play it. To oppose and defeat Boris Johnson means placing the deep crisis of British society at the centre of what we're saying.

Boris Johnson has announced parliament will be suspended in order to implement Brexit, deal or no deal. Is this a coup? Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker convene for an emergency #TyskySour to discuss.

It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Westminster System in Meltdown (But MPs Can Still Stop No Deal)

Aaron Bastani

Johnson's actions highlight the problems of the British constitution, but calling his latest move a 'coup' absolves Liberal Democrats and Tory 'rebels' of their responsibility to vote down this government to stop No Deal, argues Aaron Bastani.

It’s Been Four Months Since Spain Had a Government

Tommy Greene

Left-wing coalition talks have broken down in Spain. Here’s why and what’s at stake.

Novara Live: Amazon in Flames

As the Amazon burns, its time to join the dots between right-wing populism and the climate crisis. With Oscar Guardiola Rivera, Professor in law at Birkbeck and author of “What if Latin America Ruled the World?” and Daniel Willis, from Global Justice Now.

Why is the Remain Movement So Full of Centrists?

Michael Chessum

From establishment politicians like Alastair Campbell and Anna Soubry to a loud and obsessive activist core, it’s not in doubt that the anti-Brexit movement is dominated by centrists. Michael Chessum asks why this is the case.

‘Papua Merdeka!’: Why It’s Kicking Off in Occupied West Papua

Connor Woodman

Over the past week, West Papua - which has been occupied by Indonesia since 1963 - has witnessed unrest on a scale not seen in years. Connor Woodman explains the background to the protests.

How the US Green Lit an Israeli Movement to Change the Demographics of East Jerusalem

Sophia Akram

Since the opening of a new US Embassy in Jerusalem last year, human rights groups say Palestinians have been evicted from the city faster than ever before.

Novara Live: Party Leaders, READY!

This summer Johnson, Corbyn and Swinson have been preparing for battle. But who has best positioned themselves to come out on top? Michael Walker is back and will be joined by Ash Sarkar and James Butler.

Political Strikes in Hong Kong: Not the First, and Probably Not the Last

Fuk Ying Tse

For almost three months, Hong Kong has seen mass protests against the extradition law amendment bill - a bill that would allow the Hong Kong government to extradite fugitives to China, threatening to undermine the autonomy of the region. Fuk Ying Tse explains the context and significance of the protests.

The Bastani Factor: Do We Really Need to Quit Beef to Save the Planet?

Goldsmiths College has banned the sale of beef on campus starting this September as part of broader efforts to be carbon neutral by 2025. But do we really need to stop eating meat to combat climate change?