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Novara Media: We Oppose the Proscription of Palestine Action

Novara Media

Tomorrow, MPs will debate and vote on a measure to proscribe the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. Novara Media stands opposed to this historic infringement on freedom of expression.

Hundreds of demonstrators, many disabled, gathered to protest against the government’s proposed cuts to the welfare spending bill which will see Personal Independence Payments (PIP) reduced for disabled benefit claimants, March 2025. Lab Ky Mo/SOPA Images/Reuters Connect

Opinion: The Welfare Bill Is a Patronising Moral Crusade to Save Disabled People From Ourselves

Rick Burgess

Despite concessions, the welfare bill still means cuts and greater state intrusion into disabled people’s lives, writes the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People’s Rick Burgess.

A portrait of Zack Polanski by Magdalena Siwicka

Report: Exclusive: Green Party Membership Surges Following Polanski’s Leadership Bid, Leaked Data Suggests

Adam Ramsay

The Green party has grown by at least 8% to 65,000 members since ‘eco-populist’ Zack Polanski announced his candidacy in early May, according to data from regions representing over a third of the party. Adam Ramsay reports.

Opinion: Why Israel Really Went to War With Iran

Aaron Bastani

The Israeli prime minister needed a way to distract the world from genocide and keep himself in power - and in Iran, he found it, writes Aaron Bastani.

Two men in suits stand outside a court building. One wears a dog collar.

Opinion: We Also Broke Into an Airbase to Stop War Crimes. Thankfully, We Were Two Nice White Boys

Sam Walton & Reverend Daniel “Woody” Woodhouse

In 2017, we broke into a BAE Systems airfield to stop jets from going to bomb Yemen, write Sam Walton and Daniel Woodhouse. Our lenient treatment exposes the Palestine Action ban for what it is: racist and politically motivated.

A man smiles in foreground with a sign saying 'freeze the rent' in the background

Opinion: Britain Can Have Its Own Mamdani. First It Must Move on From Corbyn

James Meadway

The freshly minted Democratic candidate for New York City mayor is patently exceptional. He’s also perfected a formula that the UK can replicate, but only if it lays history to rest, writes James Meadway.

Keir Starmer in the directors' box at the Amex stadium on 4 January 2025. Photo: Reuters/Dylan Martinez

Report: Exclusive: Starmer Kept Taking VIP Football Tickets Even After ‘Freebies’ Scandal

Paul Holden & Jessica Murray

Keir Starmer took almost £10,000 in freebies from Arsenal football club at a time when he was involved in appointing the chairperson of the new football regulator. Paul Holden and Jessica Murray investigate.

Interview: Zack Polanski Is Done Talking

Rivkah Brown

The Green politician’s surprise leadership bid has excited a rudderless left. Could he turn the party from a byword for well-meaning environmentalists into a mass movement? Rivkah Brown meets Zack Polanski.

Feature: Is the ‘Uber of Psychiatry’ Actually Helping People?

John Lubbock

Psychiatry UK’s income has more than doubled in the last year, while patients report being summarily dropped from its services, writes John Lubbock. Is for-profit, on-demand mental healthcare what patients need?

Pro Palestinian protesters rally in support of activists Palestine Action in London on Monday. Photo: Martin Pope/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect

Analysis: Here’s How the Palestine Action Ban Could Affect You

Simon Childs

Meeting with even two other people and expressing support for the protest group could land you in prison for up to 14 years if Yvette Cooper's proscription of it goes into effect. Simon Childs on what the ban could mean for you.

A protester gives a V finger sign while being handcuffed by workers on a crane

Opinion: Palestine Action Is Being Banned Because It’s Effective

Rivkah Brown

The direct action group has closed factories, scuppered contracts and dented share prices. There’s no way Yvette Cooper could’ve allowed Palestine Action's runaway success to continue, writes Rivkah Brown.

Eddie Dempsey (right) with former RMT general secretary Mick Lynch in 2023. Photo: Lucy North / SOPA Images/Sipa US via Reuters Connect

Report: Labour Is Renationalising the Railways. Cleaners Are Being Left Behind

Polly Smythe

Keir Starmer's transition to public ownership is creating a two-tier system that discriminates against outsourced workers, claims RMT leader Eddie Dempsey. Polly Smythe reports.

Viktor Erik Emanuel performs at Kings Place. Photo: Kings Place

Feature: A Group of Musicians Took on an Arms Company – And Won

Simon Childs

London music venue Kings Place quietly cut a Lockheed Martin-sponsored event after performers began cancelling shows. Maybe there’s hope for this world after all, writes Simon Childs.

Report: Reform Councillors Are Not Invited to the Durham Miners’ Gala

Polly Smythe

Organisers have declined to invite Reform councillors to one of the most important events of the trade union calendar, amid fears that Nigel Farage is making inroads with union members. Polly Smythe reports.

a man with grey hair and a suit looks downcast

Analysis: Israel Has Admitted to Funding Gangs in Gaza. Why Is Anyone Surprised?

Talal Abu Rukba

Yasser Abu Shabab’s militia is just the latest group to benefit from Israel’s longstanding support for groups that fragment and destabilise Palestinian civil society, writes Talal Abu Rakba.

Report: ‘I Feel Like an Uber Slave’: The Illnesses Affecting Private Hire Drivers

Polly Smythe

As Uber drivers struggle to make a living, their bodies pay the price. Polly Smythe reports.

Report: Sex Workers’ Friends and Family Could Be Criminalised, Campaigners Warn

Maya Oppenheim

Labour MPs are plotting a crackdown that could unjustly criminalise sex workers’ friends and family and put prostitutes’ safety at risk. Maya Oppenheim reports.

Report: BBC Gives Israeli Deaths 33 Times More Coverage, New Study Reveals

Harriet Williamson

An analysis of over 35,000 broadcast segments and articles found that the BBC referenced the 7 October attacks in at least 40% of its coverage - but only 0.5% of articles referenced Israel’s decades of occupation and violence against Palestinians. Harriet Williamson reports.

Novara Media: We Oppose the Proscription of Palestine Action

Novara Media

Opinion: The Welfare Bill Is a Patronising Moral Crusade to Save Disabled People From Ourselves

Rick Burgess

Report: Exclusive: Green Party Membership Surges Following Polanski’s Leadership Bid, Leaked Data Suggests

Adam Ramsay

Opinion: Why Israel Really Went to War With Iran

Aaron Bastani

Opinion: Britain Can Have Its Own Mamdani. First It Must Move on From Corbyn

James Meadway

Report: Exclusive: Starmer Kept Taking VIP Football Tickets Even After ‘Freebies’ Scandal

Paul Holden & Jessica Murray

Feature: Is the ‘Uber of Psychiatry’ Actually Helping People?

John Lubbock

Opinion: Palestine Action Is Being Banned Because It’s Effective

Rivkah Brown

Report: Labour Is Renationalising the Railways. Cleaners Are Being Left Behind

Polly Smythe

Feature: A Group of Musicians Took on an Arms Company – And Won

Simon Childs

Analysis: Israel Has Admitted to Funding Gangs in Gaza. Why Is Anyone Surprised?

Talal Abu Rukba

Report: ‘I Feel Like an Uber Slave’: The Illnesses Affecting Private Hire Drivers

Polly Smythe

Report: Sex Workers’ Friends and Family Could Be Criminalised, Campaigners Warn

Maya Oppenheim

Report: BBC Gives Israeli Deaths 33 Times More Coverage, New Study Reveals

Harriet Williamson

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Novara Media: We Oppose the Proscription of Palestine Action

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Opinion: The Welfare Bill Is a Patronising Moral Crusade to Save Disabled People From Ourselves

Rick Burgess

Report: Exclusive: Green Party Membership Surges Following Polanski’s Leadership Bid, Leaked Data Suggests

Adam Ramsay

Opinion: Why Israel Really Went to War With Iran

Aaron Bastani

Opinion: We Also Broke Into an Airbase to Stop War Crimes. Thankfully, We Were Two Nice White Boys

Sam Walton & Reverend Daniel “Woody” Woodhouse

Opinion: Britain Can Have Its Own Mamdani. First It Must Move on From Corbyn

James Meadway

Report: Exclusive: Starmer Kept Taking VIP Football Tickets Even After ‘Freebies’ Scandal

Paul Holden & Jessica Murray

Interview: Zack Polanski Is Done Talking

Rivkah Brown

Feature: Is the ‘Uber of Psychiatry’ Actually Helping People?

John Lubbock

Analysis: Here’s How the Palestine Action Ban Could Affect You

Simon Childs

Opinion: Palestine Action Is Being Banned Because It’s Effective

Rivkah Brown

Report: Labour Is Renationalising the Railways. Cleaners Are Being Left Behind

Polly Smythe

Feature: A Group of Musicians Took on an Arms Company – And Won

Simon Childs

Report: Reform Councillors Are Not Invited to the Durham Miners’ Gala

Polly Smythe

Analysis: Israel Has Admitted to Funding Gangs in Gaza. Why Is Anyone Surprised?

Talal Abu Rukba

Report: ‘I Feel Like an Uber Slave’: The Illnesses Affecting Private Hire Drivers

Polly Smythe

Report: Sex Workers’ Friends and Family Could Be Criminalised, Campaigners Warn

Maya Oppenheim

Report: BBC Gives Israeli Deaths 33 Times More Coverage, New Study Reveals

Harriet Williamson

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