Report: Walthamstow Responds to Far Right Riots With Huge Crowds
We spoke to the people gathered in Walthamstow protesting the far right riots sweeping the country.
Novara Live: 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.
Novara Live: 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.
Novara Live: 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.
Novara Live: 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.
Downstream: Carla Denyer on Media Bias, Farage and Weird Westminster Traditions
The Greens doubled their vote share to 7% and have 2 MPs. What happens now?
Novara Live: 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.
Novara Live: 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 […]
Downstream: How the British Establishment Really Works
In his latest book, ‘Good Chaps: How Corrupt Politicians Broke Our Law and Institutions’, Kuper chronicles changes in the instincts of Britain’s ruling class - and how corruption came to be increasingly normalised. What do these elites believe? When did those beliefs change? And who are the people, places and policies that led to such shifts?
Novara Live: 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 .
Novara Live: 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.
Novara Live: 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.
Report: Tommy Robinson and His Supporters ‘Take Over the Streets’
Richard Hames reports from Tommy Robinson's Central London protest and from Stand Up To Racism's counter protest.
Novara Live: 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 […]
Novara Live: 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
Novara Live: 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 .
Report: Palestine Protestors Block Entrance to UK Foreign Office
Organised under the banner of @workers4pal, activists have blocked the entrance to the government department.
Novara Live: 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.