Opinion: I Was Arrested for Holding a Pro-Refugee Sign in the Street
Tigs Louis-Puttick
Both protest rights and refugee rights are being severely attacked in the UK, says protester arrested for holding a sign.
Long Read: How Centrist ‘Frenemies’ Podcasts Turned Politics Into a Parlour Game
Juliet Jacques
From Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart to Ed Balls and George Osborne, political 'frenemies' are having a moment. It’s all part of a centrist attempt to turn politics into a dinner table argument rather than a matter of life and death, writes Juliet Jacques.
Novara Live: Starmer Digs His Heels in As Labour Backlash Continues
As the backlash continues around his stance on the two-child benefit cap, Keir Starmer sits down for an interview with Tony Blair. Plus: Tobias Ellwood comes out for redeveloping relations with Afghanistan; and GB News host Dan Wootton faces damning allegations. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Report: Amazon Accused of Union-Busting at Striking UK Workplaces
Polly Smythe
A strike leader at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse has had his hours reduced while workers are being subjected to anti-union posters and briefings.
Novara Live: Jamie Driscoll Resigns From Labour, Raises £50k+ to Run As Independent
We speak to North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll on why he has resigned from Labour and his campaign to become independent north-east mayor. Plus: a row has broken out in Labour over another U-turn from Starmer; and the met have paid out millions to the family of Daniel Morgan. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Ash […]
Long Read: The Weird Story of the Climate Hoaxers Who Planted Fake ‘Top Secret’ Government Documents Around London
Ash Sarkar
Novara Media tracked down the middle-aged advertising creative behind an elaborate hoax to trick journalists into reporting on fake documents which suggested Rishi Sunak's national security advisor was sounding the alarm on climate change.
Feature: French Climate Activists Are Waging War Against Water Hoarders
Olly Haynes
In the face of drought across France, activist coalition Earth Uprising is escalating its tactics in the fight over water. Now, the state has ordered its dissolution under counter-terrorism legislation. Olly Haynes reports.
Downstream: What Have We Got Wrong About Antiracism? Aaron Bastani Meets Arun Kundnani
After the summer of 2020, the liberal consensus was that in order to tackle racism one had to look inwards. White people had to look inside themselves and ‘do the work’. In 2023 this ethic has spread from well-meaning allies on Twitter to the HR departments of corporate behemoths like BlackRock, all while institutions that […]
Novara Live: The Hole in Rishi Sunak’s Plan, the Heatwave Hitting Europe
Rishi Sunak takes heat for his below inflation pay offer to public sector workers, and for his failure to rule out more cuts. Plus: Hollywood actors walk out of their own premiere as a strike begins; and should MP’s really have second jobs? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Opinion: Privatisation is Killing Glasgow – And No One’s Coming to Help
Jonathon Shafi
The axing of Glasgow’s only night bus service is just the latest for a city in freefall, writes Jonathon Shafi - and its leaders sure as hell aren’t coming to the rescue.
Novara Live: Sunak Gives Public Sector Pay Offer, Longest Doctors Strike in NHS History
Rishi Sunak has accepted recommendations on public sector pay from independent pay review bodies. Plus: Junior doctors walk out for the longest strike in NHS history; and Nadine Dorries is releasing her vengeance in the form of a new book. With Michael Walker and Emma Dabiri
Analysis: The Public Supports Palestine. Why Don’t Our Politicians?
Ell Folan
The polls are unequivocal: nobody likes Israel, not even Tories, writes Ell Folan. So why are our politicians so absolutely committed to keeping their fingers in their ears?
Opinion: When Will We Start Fighting For Our Trains?
Moya Lothian-McLean
The government’s attack on our railways offers a huge opportunity for the left to fight for proper nationalisation, argues Moya Lothian-McLean.
Novara FM: Revenge of the Commoners
The countryside is a fortress, says Jon Moses. How do we tear down the barbed wire and reclaim what's ours?
Novara Live: Huw Edwards Named by Wife As Suspended BBC Star
Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the BBC star accused of paying £35,000 for explicit photographs of a teenager. Plus: Theresa May attacks the government’s illegal migration bill; and students at Edinburgh University give heartening solidarity with their lecturers. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Report: Union-Busting Pub Landlords Pay Thousands in Compensation to Striking Workers
Polly Smythe & Simon Childs
Workers at the Saint James Tavern in Brighton were awarded over £100,000 in back pay and compensation after their boss said he would ‘get rid’ of anyone involved in the union.
Novara Live: BBC Unnamed Host Scandal Continues, the Sun Faces Questions
A second young person has come forward accusing the unnamed BBC star of threatening messages. Plus: mortgage rates have hit a 15-year high; and the NATO summit sees a division among member states over Ukraine membership. With Aaron Bastani and James Meadway.
Report: Yolanda Díaz Is Showing How You Fight the Far Right
Eoghan Gilmartin
Rather than indulge Vox’s nationalism, Spain's new leftwing Sumar alliance is offering policies that will actually make people's lives better - starting with €20,000 for all 18-year-olds, funded by a wealth tax. Eoghan Gilmartin reports.