Novara Live: Biden’s Cringeworthy Gaffes Intensify Push for New Candidate
Joe Biden faces renewed pressure to step aside after more disastrous gaffes during a NATO press conference. Plus: Labour’s plan to solve the prison crisis; and Britain’s complicity in the Gaza genocide. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Labour Under Pressure to Scrap “Cruel” Two Child Benefit Cap With 1.6 Million Affected
Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap as new figures reveal the devastating impact of the policy. Plus: Mixed messages from Ed Miliband on oil and gas exploration licences; and Thames Water is put into special measures. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.
Novara Live: Starmer Lands at NATO Summit, Ignores Atrocity in Gaza
Keir Starmer has headed to Washington for the 75th anniversary of NATO. We speak to foreign affairs writer Lily Lynch. Plus: Keir Starmer shows his hypocrisy on atrocities in Gaza and Ukraine; and Labour are considering one proposal that could see thousands of prisoners released this summer. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Novara Live: MPs Sworn in to the Commons, Greens & Farage Give First Speeches
Keir Starmer has been asked how he will address voters lost over Gaza. His response isn’t encouraging. Plus: Suella Braverman takes aim at the pride flag; and the Tony Blair Institute is banging the drum for AI. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Left Pull-Off Shock Win in France, As Far-Right Beaten Back
The left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire has pulled off a surprise victory in the French election, beating back the far right. Plus: Rachel Reeves’ first speech as chancellor; and a controversial appointment to Starmer’s cabinet. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Report: Corbyn’s Revenge: An Election Night to Remember
We sent Novara FM host Richard Hames into the night to get the word on the street. He attempted to gatecrash the Adam Smith Institute, spoke to Faiza Shaheen in Chingford and caught Jeremy Corbyn’s triumphant victory speech in Islington.
Novara Live: Labour Wins Massive Majority on Low Vote Share, Gaza Costs Starmer
Labour has won a landslide majority of 170 seats. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani break down the general election results.
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Novara Live: Labour Plot to Replace NHS England Chair, Line up Billions in Corporate Bungs
Labour are reportedly plotting to replace the chair of NHS England with a party loyalist. Plus: France falls to the far right in the first round of elections; and a Palestinian doctor tortured in Israel’s infamous Shin Bet detention facility has spoken out. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Downstream: This Is How Propaganda Actually Works
Novara Live: Donald Trump VS Joe Biden Debate: Are the Democrats Doomed?
Joe Biden’s performance in the first Presidential debate against Donald Trump was an unmitigated disaster. Is this curtains for the Democratic Party? Plus: We speak Green Party candidate for Brighton Pavillion Sian Berry. With Aaron Bastani.
Report: Could Corbyn Actually Lose His Seat?
Novara Live: Polling Shows Colossal Disapproval for Sunak and Starmer
Recent polling shows pitiful approval ratings for both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, suggesting that a Labour landslide may come down to the self-destruction of the Conservative Party. Plus: Junior Doctors are on strike; and the President of Bolivia has poured cold water on an attempted coup. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: Julian Assange Touches Down in Australia As a Free Man
Julian Assange has arrived in Australia after 5 years in Belmarsh prison and over a decade of persecution by the United States government. Plus: the election betting scandal keeps getting worse with Labour now implicated; and we speak to Faiza Shaheen about her independent campaign in Chingford & Woodford Green. With Michael Walker and Ash […]
Report: Has Everyone Here Given up On… Democracy?!
Aaron went down to Chichester to find out why people in the Tory heartlands have given up on politics.
Explainers: Everything You Need to Know About the General Election Manifestos
Novara Live: Julian Assange Finally Freed After Five Years in Belmarsh
Julian Assange has been released from Belmarsh prison after five years of incarceration over an extradition case to the United States. We speak to Yanis Varoufakis, a friend of the WikiLeaks founder who has been campaigning for his freedom. Plus: exclusive polling on Corbyn’s constituency of Islington North. With Michael Walker and Grace Blakeley