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Starmer Urges Iran Not to Retaliate Against Israel in Call With President

In a call with the country’s president, Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to retaliate to Israel’s assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. Plus: Elon Musk and Donald Trump broadcast a conversation on twitter. With Aaron Bastani and @NoJusticeMTG .

Yvette Cooper: We Need to Restore Respect for Police

Home secretary Yvette Cooper has said that Britain needs to restore its respect of the police in the wake of far-right riots. Plus: Israel has bombed a hospital in Gaza killing 100; and Ukraine has for the first time invaded Russia.

Riots Fallout: Starmer Blames Social Media, Farage Support Tumbles

Social media is in the firing line as the government seeks to lay blame for far-right rioting. Plus: More rioters sentenced; and support for Nigel Farage tumbles. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Anti-Racist Demonstrations See Fascists Vastly Outnumbered

Counter-demonstrations eclipse the far right in a show of defiance against racism. Plus: Climate camp activists pre-emptively arrested; and Ash Sarkar calls out Matt Goodwin’s racism on BBC Radio 4. With Dalia Gebrial and Micha Frazer-Carroll.

Rioters Jailed As UK Braces for Further Far-Right Unrest

Britain is braced for further far-right disruption this evening, but it remains to be seen how widespread it will be. Plus: Kamala Harris has picked her candidate for US vice president. With Michael Walker and Joshua Virasami.

Far Right Plot Midweek Firebombing of Immigration Lawyers & Advice Centres

Racist violence in Britain continues this week with the far-right planning further riots and attacks. Plus: The UK finally suspends arms sales to Israel. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.

Starmer Pledges “Standing Army” of Cops After Weekend of Racist Riots

A weekend of far-right rioting sees migrant hotels, shops and a library torched. Plus: Tory police commissioner defends rioters; and Tommy Robinson hits out at the Daily Mail. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Far-Right Rioters Charged With Violent Disorder

An 11-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of torching a police vehicle during the far-right riot in Hartlepool on Wednesday. Seven men have also been charged with violent disorder. Plus: Venezuela’s disputed election; and the gender row engulfing Olympic boxing. This is Novara Live with Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Keir Starmer Pledges New Police Unit to Tackle Far-Right Thugs

The Southport stabbings suspect has been named in court, with the judge citing online misinformation as his reasoning. As unrest spreads beyond Southport, Keir Starmer has pledged a new police unit to tackle the far right. Plus: The Bank of England cuts interest rates; and we speak to Tom Fowler of The Spycops Info Podcast […]

Israel Assassinates Hamas Leader in Iran

Tensions in the Middle East are heightened after Israeli has assassinated the political leader of Hamas in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Plus: the far-right have rioted in Southport after a stabbing attack that killed three girls. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .

Lammy Faces Grilling on Palestine for First Foreign Office Questions

David Lammy has taken his first Commons grilling on Palestine as Foreign Secretary. Plus: Rachel Reeves attempts to justify cutting the winter fuel allowance for ten million pensioners; and Israeli protesters storm two military bases after IDF soldiers arrested for sexual assault. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Mike Bankole.

Rachel Reeves Announces Cuts, Government Settles With Doctors

Rachel Reeves has announced new spending cuts, saying the Tories covered up a 22 billion pound hole in the nation’s finances. Plus: Contenders for the next Tory leadership election announced; and tensions rise between Israel and Lebanon following a missile strike in the occupied Golan Heights. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.

Labour Set Stage for Tax Rises

Labour is set to announce a massive black hole in the nation’s finances – and their solution is likley to be higher taxes. Plus: The government confirms it will withdraw its objection to the ICC’s arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu; and Donald Trump’s running mate threatens to drag down the campaign. With Michael Walker and […]

UK Poised to Halt Arms to Israel & Withdraw Objections to Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant

The UK is poised to halt arms sales to Israel, but doing so would require Keir Starmer to break with US strategy. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress; and a police officer is filmed kicking an unarmed man in the head. With Moya Lothian-Maclean and Rivkah Brown

Starmer Suspends 7 Left MPs for Voting to Scrap Benefits Cap

Keir Starmer’s suspension of 7 MPs for breaking the whip is unprecedented. We speak to Zarah Sultana on how it happened, and what she’ll do next. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .

Starmer Could See First Rebellion Tonight Over Two Child Benefits Cap

Keir Starmer is facing opposition from his own MPs in the commons over the two child benefit cap. Plus: Violence against women and girls is a ‘national emergency’ according to police chiefs; and a unity deal has been reached between Palestinian political factions Hamas and Fatah to govern Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Jonas Marvin.

Democrats Unite Around Kamala Harris After Joe Biden Drops Out

With Joe Biden pulling out of his bid to be re-elected as US President, vice president Kamala Harris is the democrat now under the spotlight to replace him. We speak to political commentator Matt Binder from the Majority Report. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.

ICJ Give Landmark Ruling SLAMMING Israeli Apartheid and Palestinian Occupation

Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has been found to be in breach of international law and illegal, the international court of justice has ruled. We speak to Clive Baldwin, senior legal advisor at Human Rights Watch. Plus: the biggest IT outage in history causes havoc across the world; and Donald Trump gives his speech at […]

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