Year: 2025

Starmer Confirms U-TURN on Winter Fuel Cuts

Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will u-turn on Labour’s unpopular decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Plus: Donald Trump has announced plans for a “golden dome” air defence system for the US. With Michael Walker, No JusticeMTG and Mark Blyth.

Analysis

Collage by Novara Media. Photo credit: Reuters

Trade Unions Left a Political Vacuum. Now They’re Playing Catch-Up to Fight Off Reform

Polly Smythe

'I’d rather keep my Reform membership than my trade union membership.'

Novara Live

Israel Accuses UK of Antisemitism Over Sanctions Threat

The UK, France and Canada are threatening Israel with sanctions for blocking aid to Gaza. Plus: A new extinction-level poll for the Tories; and Andrew Tate faces extradition to the UK. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

If I Speak

65: Has Your Smartphone Broken Your Brain?

Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean

Ash and Moya face up to all the ways their smartphone has warped their minds.

Novara Live

Brexiteers Throw Tantrum Over Starmer’s New EU Deal

Keir Starmer has signed a loose new trade agreement with the European Union. Nigel Farage claims it will “end” the British fishing industry. Plus: Israel’s intensified ground assault on Gaza; and Gary Lineker has resigned from the BBC as Match of the Day host. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Anand Menon and Antonio Brito Guterres.

Report

Erik Helgeson. Photo: Svenska Hamnarbetarfotbrundet

Swedish Dockworker Fired Over Blockade of Israeli Weapons

Polly Smythe

He's suddenly a risk to 'national security'.

Downstream

Big Tech Is Making Our Children Depressed and Anxious. Here’s How

Aaron Bastani meets Jonathan Haidt

Is Big Tech destroying childhood?

ACFM

Does the Left Need New Heroes?

Jeremy Gilbert, Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn

The ACFM crew ask whether the idea of the hero is a right-wing fantasy.

Novara Live

‘A Lot of People Are Starving’ in Gaza, Says Trump

Donald Trump appears to have shifted his rhetoric on Gaza, but fell short of laying the blame at Israel’s feet. Plus: An interview with Dr Nick Maynard on his time working in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.

Report

The Emirates Stadium in London, England. Stefan Koops/EYE4images/NurPhoto/Reuters

Arsenal Sued For Unfair Dismissal of Employee Who Supported Palestine

Polly Smythe

‘Why can’t we speak out against genocide?’

Novara Live

Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians on Nakba Day

Israel has killed more than 100 people on the anniversary of the Nakba – when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were violently displaced from their land. Plus: Keir Starmer’s plan to send asylum seekers overseas; and a Ben & Jerry’s co-founder is arrested for protesting in the US Capitol. With Dalia Gebrial, Kieran Andrieu and […]

Opinion

A Palestinian artist draws a mural depicting ‘Nakba’ in Gaza City, 14 May 2011.

Nakba Day 2025: We Existed Then, We Exist Now, We Will Continue to Exist

Selma Dabbagh

We are in the deadliest phase of Nakba.

Novara FM

Are India and Pakistan Gambling With Nuclear War?

Richard Hames Meets Mohamad Junaid

Last week, we were as close as we’ve been for decades.

Novara Live

Trump Meets Syria’s Former-Militant President

Donald Trump has met with Syria’s President and former HTS commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the announcement that all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted. Plus: Israel intensifies its attack on Gaza; and Zarah Sultana takes aim at Keir Starmer. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Novara Live

Labour Reject Enoch Powell Comparisons Following Starmer Speech

Yvette Cooper has rejected claims that Keir Starmer consciously cribbed from Enoch Powell during his speech on migration. Plus: The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to $600bn in AI and defence deals; and US streamer Hasan Piker has been detained for several hours at the US border. With Aaron Bastani, Stella Tsantekidou and Harriet […]

If I Speak

64: What Is the Female Gaze?

Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean

What do straight women find attractive? Ash has a big theory about sensuality. Plus: what to do when your boss is a bigot.

Novara Live

Starmer Slammed for “Island of Strangers” Migration Speech | #NovaraLIVE

Keir Starmer has been accused of apeing Enoch Powell after warning Britain could become ‘an island of strangers’ without reforms to the immigration regime. Also, we speak to Elif Sarican about the Kurdish Worker’s Party disbanding, and Jeremy Corbyn about how the media has failed Gaza. With Michael Walker and Helena AKA No Justice MTG

Opinion

Greens, Please – Stop Looking Like the Establishment

Adam Ramsay

‘Credibility’ won’t cut it.

Starmer Confirms U-TURN on Winter Fuel Cuts

Trade Unions Left a Political Vacuum. Now They’re Playing Catch-Up to Fight Off Reform

Polly Smythe

Israel Accuses UK of Antisemitism Over Sanctions Threat

65: Has Your Smartphone Broken Your Brain?

Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean

Brexiteers Throw Tantrum Over Starmer’s New EU Deal

Swedish Dockworker Fired Over Blockade of Israeli Weapons

Polly Smythe

Big Tech Is Making Our Children Depressed and Anxious. Here’s How

Aaron Bastani meets Jonathan Haidt

Does the Left Need New Heroes?

Jeremy Gilbert, Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn

‘A Lot of People Are Starving’ in Gaza, Says Trump

Arsenal Sued For Unfair Dismissal of Employee Who Supported Palestine

Polly Smythe

Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians on Nakba Day

Nakba Day 2025: We Existed Then, We Exist Now, We Will Continue to Exist

Selma Dabbagh

Are India and Pakistan Gambling With Nuclear War?

Richard Hames Meets Mohamad Junaid

Trump Meets Syria’s Former-Militant President

Labour Reject Enoch Powell Comparisons Following Starmer Speech

64: What Is the Female Gaze?

Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean

Starmer Slammed for “Island of Strangers” Migration Speech | #NovaraLIVE

Greens, Please – Stop Looking Like the Establishment

Adam Ramsay

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Starmer Confirms U-TURN on Winter Fuel Cuts

Trade Unions Left a Political Vacuum. Now They’re Playing Catch-Up to Fight Off Reform

Polly Smythe

Israel Accuses UK of Antisemitism Over Sanctions Threat

65: Has Your Smartphone Broken Your Brain?

Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean

Brexiteers Throw Tantrum Over Starmer’s New EU Deal

Swedish Dockworker Fired Over Blockade of Israeli Weapons

Polly Smythe

Big Tech Is Making Our Children Depressed and Anxious. Here’s How

Aaron Bastani meets Jonathan Haidt

Does the Left Need New Heroes?

Jeremy Gilbert, Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn

‘A Lot of People Are Starving’ in Gaza, Says Trump

Arsenal Sued For Unfair Dismissal of Employee Who Supported Palestine

Polly Smythe

Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians on Nakba Day

Nakba Day 2025: We Existed Then, We Exist Now, We Will Continue to Exist

Selma Dabbagh

Are India and Pakistan Gambling With Nuclear War?

Richard Hames Meets Mohamad Junaid

Trump Meets Syria’s Former-Militant President

Labour Reject Enoch Powell Comparisons Following Starmer Speech

64: What Is the Female Gaze?

Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean

Starmer Slammed for “Island of Strangers” Migration Speech | #NovaraLIVE

Greens, Please – Stop Looking Like the Establishment

Adam Ramsay

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