Almost Half of Female Transport Workers Suffer Sexual Assault at Work
Polly Smythe
A new survey reveals the shocking extent of sexual violence experienced by bus and taxi drivers. Polly Smythe reports.
Protesters Arrested for Holding ‘I Support Palestine Action’ Signs
Charlotte England
An 83-year-old priest and a human rights lawyer were among around 25 people detained for defying the Palestine Action ban on day one.
Novara Media Writes to Attorney General Requesting Clarification on Palestine Action Ban
Rivkah Brown
Novara Media’s directors have written to Lord Richard Hermer KC asking him to clarify how the proscription of Palestine Action will affect journalists. Rivkah Brown reports.
Revealed: Michael Gove Threw Money at a Broke Council to Crush Climate Protest
Joe Sandler Clarke
As an Essex council cut a poverty hardship fund and cancelled a new medical centre, Michael Gove gave it money to pursue an injunction against climate protesters. Joe Sandler Clarke reports.
UN Calls Out Google and Amazon for Abetting Gaza Genocide
Harriet Williamson
Microsoft, Amazon and Google are among those helping Israel commit genocide in Gaza, according to a landmark report by UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘Listen to Your Own Workers’ on Gaza, Union Tells Whitehall Bosses
Rivkah Brown
Exclusive: In a letter to civil service leaders, the union representing 190,000 officials demanded they heed staff calls to change course on Gaza. Some think the union could go further. Rivkah Brown reports.
Palestine Activists Convicted of Harassment After Questioning MP
Harriet Williamson
Palestine activists tell Novara Media about the violent and 'cruel' treatment they received from police, after asking their MP to clarify her record on Gaza.
Calais Aid Workers Blame Starmer for Influx of British Far-Right Thugs
Simon Childs
More and more anti-immigration activists are making their way to the French port city thanks to Labour's mainstreaming of extremist rhetoric, aid workers say. Simon Childs reports.
‘I’m Afraid to Work’: 85% of Uber Drivers Say They Fear More Race Riots This Summer
Polly Smythe
Uber drivers’ work put them on the front lines of last year's far-right riots. A new survey reveals that the vast majority believe disorder will erupt again this year – and fear the app won't protect them if they do. Polly Smythe reports.
Reform Threw the Kitchen Sink at Scottish By-Election – And Came Third
Adam Ramsay
Despite rolling out a campaign bus, Nigel Farage and controversial adverts for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat, Reform’s Scottish breakthrough is not materialising. Adam Ramsay reports.
Foreign Office Bosses Have a Suggestion for Staff With Gaza Conscience: Resign
Rivkah Brown
Exclusive: In a recent letter, senior civil servants reminded concerned staff of their options, including consulting staff counsellors, complaining to HR and simply going away. Rivkah Brown reports.