ACFM: What Happened to Our Dreams of the Future?
A weird-left explanation of how the future lost its shine, with ideas from Max Weber, Kate Raworth and Jonathan White.
Report: 50 Boats Now Sailing As Part of Gaza Aid Flotilla
Charlotte England
There are now 50 boats sailing as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is attempting to open a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. But it's unlikely all of them will make it. Charlotte England reports.
Novara Live: Team Corbyn Reports Sultana to Information Commissioner, Left Implosion Continues
The division between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana grows over the botched launch of a new left party. Plus: TikTok has fired its entire UK online safety team, and we speak to Clive Lewis about the mainstreaming of far-right politics. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Opinion: Politicians Should Step Aside and Let Members Run the New Left Party
Jonas Marvin & Shanice McBean
Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn’s power struggles are squandering a historic opportunity to build a mass party of the left. That’s why we support the democratic challenge to take over its leadership, write Jonas Marvin and Shanice McBean.
Opinion: The Mainstream Media Mafia Has Greased Britain’s Slide Towards Fascism
Phil McDuff
Any analysis of the political situation in the UK that does not account for the media is so incomplete as to be useless, argues Phil McDuff.
Analysis: Is the New Left Party Over Already?
Harriet Williamson
Faced with the ever-increasing likelihood of a Reform government modelled on Trumpian authoritarianism, the response from some of our leading leftwing figures has descended into farce. Harriet Williamson writes
Novara Live: Corbyn and Sultana Clash As New Left Party Implodes
‘Your Party’ is in chaos over its membership launch. Plus: The revolution that shook Nepal, the British tourist who became front and centre of it, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Charlie Kirk comments sees him taken off air ‘indefinitely’. With: Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial, Harry (Wehatethecold), Dr Chandani Thapa and Nepali rapper OMG Spark.
Report: A Government Department Cancelled a Charity Bake Sale for Palestine
Rivkah Brown
Ed Miliband’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero cancelled a planned fundraiser after officials accused the charity, Medical Aid for Palestinians, of political lobbying. Rivkah Brown reports.
Novara Live: President Trump’s Historic Second State Visit to the UK
Trump arrives in the UK for a historic second state visit Plus: Israel opens route for fleeing Gaza City, and messages from Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer are released. With: Michael Walker, Will Sommer, Bhargav Srinivasa Deskikan, and Mike Bankole
Report: Meet the Far-Right Influencers at Tommy Robinson’s Rally
Harriet Williamson
Elon Musk dominated the headlines following the ‘unite the kingdom’ rally - but many of the speakers you may not have heard of. Harriet Williamson reports.
Novara Live: UN Conclusively Rules Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza
The United Nations has definitively ruled that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Plus: More Tories defect to Reform, and Keir Starmer absconds from an emergency debate on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. With: Aaron Bastani and Steven Methven.
If I Speak: 80: September Is the Real New Year. Will Your Resolution Stick This Time?
Do resolutions ever work? Why do we always want to start over?
Novara Live: Over 100,000 People Join Largest Far Right Protest in Decades
Over 100,000 people take part in Far-Right protests over the weekend. Plus: Danny Kruger leaves the Tories for Reform, Starmer aide resigns after sending horrific messages about Diane Abbott, and a wild call from a Fox News host on dealing with homelessness. With: Michael Walker, Harriet Williamson, Sangita Myska and Georgie Laming.
Opinion: Arrogant and Inept, Keir Starmer’s Hubris Is Blowing Up in His Face
Joe Guinan
Liberals and lobby journalists jubilated last year when the grownups were finally put back in charge. Now, Starmer’s future and indeed Labour’s seem as certain as an iceberg lettuce, writes Joe Guinan.
Report: Gaza Aid Flotilla Sails From Tunisia to Meet Dozens More Boats at Sea
Charlotte England
The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing again, after a delay in Tunisia. Despite drone strikes and a shortage of fuel, participants remain steadfast as they head out to meet ships from Italy and Greece.
Downstream: How Ancient Societies Reveal Alternatives to Capitalism
What were the ancient alternatives to democracy?
Novara Live: Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect in Custody, Named As Tyler Robinson
The primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been named as Tyler Robinson. The 22-year-old is in custody after being turned in with the involvement of his family. Plus: Why English councils are handing over millions in incentives to private landlords. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Novara Live: Manhunt Begins for Charlie Kirk’s Killer
The manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer continues. Plus: UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been sacked. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and Matt Binder.