The Liz Truss Premiership Begins, Boris Johnson’s Farewell Speech
Following Liz Truss’s first speech as Prime Minister outside Downing Street, what do we now know about how she’ll govern? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
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Liz Truss Is Britain’s New Prime Minister, Lycett Crashes Kuenssberg’s New Show
On the day that Liz Truss wins the Tory leadership content and thus becomes Britain’s next Prime Minister Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar discuss what a Truss premiership means.
Bye Bye Boris Johnson; Labour NEC Elections; Tory MP Confronted on Cost of Living
In one of his last speech’s as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has blamed “short-termism” for the fact that nothing works in Britain. There’s a simpler answer though: We keep being governed by Tories! With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Liz Truss Is a Climate Catastrophe; Pakistan Floods, Rees-Mogg’s New Job?
As climate change induced floods devastate Pakistan, Liz Truss has committed to expanding UK oil and gas fields and – apparently – is set to make the climate-skeptic Jacob Rees-Mogg her energy secretary. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Liz Truss Tax Cut Plans Will Be a Disaster, Kuenssberg’s New Show
As the Tory leadership race enters its final week, neither candidate looks willing to take sufficient action on the cost of living crisis. Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar discuss the latest Truss proposal to cut VAT. Plus: Laura Kuenssberg back is back to present the BBC’s new Sunday morning show.
Conservatives Pathetic on Energy Price Cap, BBC Under Tory Control Says Maitlis
As record energy bills come into view this autumn, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has advised people to use less energy. Plus, the fightback against soaring energy costs begins and Emily Maitlis’ hypocrisy on BBC impartiality. With Aaron Bastani and Harriet Protheroe-Soltani.
Liz Truss Wants to Cut the NHS and Fire the Nukes, RAF Sexual Harassment Scandal
The NHS is in crisis and the likely next PM Liz Truss wants to slash funding even further. What does the future holds for our healthcare service. Plus: the RAF is hit with a sexual harrasment scandal in the Red Arrows; and the TUC announce a £15 minimum wage campaign – but there’s a catch. […]
Liz Truss and Her Cabinet of No-Talents, Sewage Dumping on UK Coasts
Is there more to Liz Truss than meets the eye? On tonight’s #TyskySour, Ash Sarkar is joined by Moya Lothian-Mclean to discuss just what we can expect from our probable next Prime Minister. Plus: UK shores are being flooded with sewage amid the failure of water privatisation.
Chaos on Railways, Truss & Sunak Take Aim at Solar Power
Despite what Grant Shapps might believe, London to Manchester train timetables have been cut by 66%. Can the reputation of Britain’s privatised services get any lower? Plus Truss and Sunak’s bizarre hatred of green energy and Owen Jones explains perfectly why blaming the young for Britain’s economic woes is a mistake.
Starmer Ignores Abuse of Apsana Begum, Liz Truss Insults Workers
Keir Starmer failed to stop a campaign to deselect a left wing MP despite an expert warning that the process was an “extension of [her] abuse” Plus: Audio leaks of Liz Truss giving her real opinions on working people; and the British public want nationalisation With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Starmer Announces Labour’s Energy Price Plan, One Year of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
Keir Starmer has ended his period of silence to announce that Labour would freeze energy bills. Is the policy worth the wait? Plus: One year on from the Taliban taking power in Afghanistan; and the cabinet office are trying to ban critics of the government. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
The Tories Have Broken Britain, More Liz Truss Nonsense, Owen Jones on Energy Prices
The NHS is at breaking point, barely anyone can afford their energy, and now we’re running out of clean water. After 12 years of Tory rule, is there a single thing in Britain that works? Plus: Owen Jones demolishes Tory lines on energy prices; and Liz Truss comes out with more complete nonsense. With Michael […]
Cleverly Pathetic on Cost of Living, Martin Lewis Sounds the Alarm Again
While Martin Lewis sounds the alarm on energy bills (again), James Cleverly and the Tories are asleep at the wheel. Why is the political establishment failing to offer solutions as prices soar? Plus: Polling shows the Don’t Pay campaign have the public on their side; and workers at Royal Mail announce strikes later this month. […]
Israel’s Bombing of Gaza W/ Jalal Abukhatar, Enough Is Enough Launches, Another Truss U-turn
Israeli airstrikes In Gaza have killed 44 people, including 15 children this weekend. Will the ceasefire hold? Plus: Liz Truss’ addiction to U-turns and a new left mobilisation on the cost of living crisis. With Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
The Incoming Recession, Starmer Caught Out Again, Alex Jones Owns Himself
James Meadway on the coming recession and the government’s response.
Nancy Pelosi Sparks Diplomatic Row in Taiwan, Liz Truss in Humiliating U-Turn
Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has intensified tensions between the US and China, but what does it mean for Taiwan itself? We speak to Brian Hioe of New Bloom magazine. Plus: Liz Truss performs a humiliating U-turn and offends the nation of Scotland; Sunak announces a barmy ‘extremism’ policy; and an Australian senator gets rebuked […]
Lionesses Upend English Football, CWU’s Dave Ward, Sunak’s Desperate Move
With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Sam Tarry on Starmer Sacking Him, Energy Price Cap, Sunak’s Andrew Neil Interview
With a summer of strikes continuing to escalate, Michael Walker is joined by Labour MP Sam Tarry to discuss his breach with Keir Starmer. Plus: Martin Lewis latest shocking prediction for the October energy price cap rise; and live reaction to Rishi Sunak’s interview with Andrew Neil.