Downstream: The UK’s Landowning Elite Are Destroying the Countryside
Aaron Bastani talks to Guy Shrubsole, author of 'The Lie of The Land'.
Novara Live: Israeli Strike Kills Multiple People in Beirut, Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike on Beiruit targeting a Hezbollah commander has also killed multiple civilians. Plus: Alleged victims of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed give their testimony. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Hezbollah Leader Says Israel’s Exploding Devices Op Are ‘Declaration of War’
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has addressed two days of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, saying they amount to a declaration of war. Plus: Western media heaps praise on Israeli strategy; and the Downing Street freebies row hits boiling point. With Ash Sarkar and Micha Frazer-Carroll.
Novara Live: Israel Hits Lebanon With More Explosions & Declares New Phase of War
Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant has announced their war will enter a new phase to focus on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Plus: Lebanon sees a second day of Hezbollah communication devices exploding. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Thousands Wounded by Hezbollah Pager Explosions
Nearly three thousand people have been injured and some killed by exploding pagers in Lebanon. Plus: Ed Davey’s victory lap at Lib Dem Conference; and why columnists are leaving the Jewish Chronicle. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Huw Edwards Avoids Jail for Accessing Indecent Images of Children
Huw Edwards has received a 6-month suspended sentence for accessing indecent images of children. Plus: Trump survives a second assassination attempt; and Starmer has praised Georgia Meloni’s immigration policies. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: This Is the Reality for Palestinian Christians
The pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem talks to Ash about the ongoing annexation of the West Bank and the role of Christian Zionists.
Novara Live: UK-Made Missiles Could Be Used Against Russia
The UK and the US could lift a ban on Ukraine firing British-made missiles into Russia. Putin has warned that this would constitute a major escalation. Plus: Keir Starmer’s polling collapses amidst the winter fuel payment row. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Starmer Says No Extra Funding for NHS Without Reform
An independent report has found the NHS is in critical condition and Keir Starmer says there will be no additional funding without reform. Plus: Turkey is conducting an investigation into the killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli forces and will seek international arrest warrants. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: Trump Rattled by Harris in Bizarre Presidential Debate
Kamala Harris goes head to head with Donald Trump in her first televised Presidential debate. Plus: Labour introduces renters’ rights bill; and Israeli air strikes appear to target entire Palestinian families. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: 53 Labour MPs Rebel Against Starmer in Winter Fuel Payment Vote
MPs vote to cut the winter fuel payment to millions of pensioners. Plus: Keir Starmer addresses the TUC conference; and 1700 prisoners are released early to relieve overcrowding. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Keir Starmer Faces Potential Rebellion Over Winter Fuel Vote
Labour MPs voice their discontent as unions urge Keir Starmer not to cut winter fuel payments. Plus: New plans to bring more bus services under the control of local councils; and a new report accuses the BBC of bias against Israel. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: This Is the End of the Liberal World Order
Political scientists agree that we are now living in a multi-polar world. How we might have arrived at this new formation and whether the newly powerful actors on the global stage are inherently problematic, remain areas of much disagreement. Someone who has a distinct perspective on this new world order is this week’s guest, Anne […]
Interview: Does Starmer Care About the Climate?
Michael Walker sat down with Dale Vince, Carla Denyer and Dominique Palmer at at Massive Attack’s Act 1.5 Climate Accelerator to talk about Labour’s climate pledges, new oil and gas licenses and whether Just Stop Oil helped or hindered the climate movement
Novara Live: Greens Say They Will Hold Labour to Account at Party Conference
We speak to Zack Polanski as the Green Party conference kicks off. Plus: UK prisons hit record levels of overcrowding; and Jeremy Kyle gives evidence at the inquest into a guest’s death. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Angela Rayner Backs Grenfell Criminal Investigation
Westminster responds to the Grenfell Inquiry’s damning results with varying degrees of compassion. Plus: Michel Barnier is appointed as the new Prime Minister of France; and a key supplier of arms to Israel sponsors a Labour conference event. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: Grenfell Report Blames Successive Governments & ‘Systemic Dishonesty’ of Companies
The Grenfell Inquiry’s final report lays the blame for the 2017 disaster at the feet of successive governments and unscrupulous private companies. Plus: Priti Patel is eliminated from the Tory leadership race; and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trades blows with US Green Party leader Jill Stein. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Netanyahu Blasts UK for Arms Sales Suspension
Following the announcement of a partial ban on arms exports from the UK to Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned the British government. Plus: At least twelve dead after a migrant boat capsizes in the channel; and shocking new figures on the UK’s food poverty crisis. With Aaron Bastani and Moya Lothian-McLean.