Novara Live: Labour Under Fire Over Shoddy Treatment of Diane Abbot
Labour are under fire over the party leadership’s appalling treatment of veteran MP Dianne Abbott. We speak to Martin Forde KC about the state of the party. With Michael Walker.
Novara Live: IDF Deliver Findings Over Rafah Massacre; They Don’t Make Sense
IDF have released their initial findings into fires that were caused by an Israeli airstrike and that led to the deaths of at least 50 people in Rafah. Plus: Labour has blocked Dianne Abbott from standing as a candidate at the general election; and the Tories have announced another new policy targeted at older voters. […]
Novara Live: Israeli Airstrike Massacres Dozens in Rafah; Netanyahu Calls It “A Tragic Mistake”
Israel has attacked displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens more in airstrikes. Plus: the Tory general election campaign has faced a disaster start; and the co-founder of Human Rights Watch has declared that Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza. With Michael Walker and Crystal.
Downstream: Is India Really a Democracy?
The Indian election will be one of the largest the world has ever seen, with almost 1 billion people eligible to vote. It’s often said that India is the world’s biggest democracy. But what if that isn’t quite true? What if Narendra Modi, India’s likely future prime minister, has undermined the very building blocks of […]
Novara Live: ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must cease its offensive in Rafah. Plus: Keir Starmer faces his first broadcast grilling of the general election campaign; and Jeremy Corbyn has made his pitch to continue to be the member of parliament for Islington North. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: UK Party Leaders Kick Off Election Campaigns
Leaders of UK political parties have launched their campaigns ahead of the July 4th general election. Plus: A pro-Palestine protestor has been charged after using a placard depicting Rishi Sunak as a coconut; and the debate on whether or not the UK should open up a family visa scheme for Palestinians. With Dalia Gebrial and […]
Novara Live: Rishi Sunak Announces July General Election
In the pouring rain and 20 points behind in the polls, Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK general election will take place on 4 July. Plus: Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced their intention to recognise Palestine as a state. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-McLean
Novara Live: Biden Trashes ICC After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Request
US President Joe Biden has rejected the ICC’s arrest warrant request for Benjamin Netanyahu. We speak to Francis A Boyle, professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law. Plus: we speak to Andrew Feinstein – the man taking on Keir Starmer in his own constituency. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG
Novara Live: ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu & Hamas Leaders
The ICC has announced that it seeks the arrests of Israeli and Hamas leaders. Plus: the Infected Blood inquiry publishes its damning report; and the Iranian president has been killed in a helicopter crash. With Steven Methven and Mike Bankole.
Downstream: The Truth About Incels
The involuntary celibate community (aka ‘incels’) are often thought to be rightwing, white supremacist, and prone to violence. But how much of that is true? Ash Sarkar is joined by William Costello – a researcher whose work focuses on the psychology of incels – to discuss what we get wrong about incels, what incels get […]
Novara Live: General Election Battle Begins, Jeremy Hunt Promises Tax Cuts
With parties gearing up for a general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises further tax cuts. Plus: We speak to Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer; and a British asylum housing tycoon hits the Sunday Times rich list. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Starmer Launches “First Steps” Ahead of General Election
Keir Starmer has launched six ‘first steps’ ahead of the upcoming general election. Plus: residents in Devon have been told their tap water is not safe to drink following the outbreak of a parasitic disease; and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out a two-state solution. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.
Novara Live: On Nakba Day, Joe Biden Pledges New Arms to Israel
As Nakba arrives and commemorates the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians driven from their homes, Joe Biden has floated another billion dollars of weapon sales to Israel. Plus: we look at events in Georgia after protestors react to a controversial new law; and Paul Mason has announced he is seeking selection to be […]
Novara Live: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
Israel’s military operation has intensified in Rafah, with tanks reportedly pushing into built up areas in the city’s eastern zones. Plus: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has come out with a bold ambition for Britain; and far-right Israeli settlers have taken their attacks on aid trucks bound for Gaza to new levels. With Aaron Bastani and @NoJusticeMTG .
Novara Live: Labour Finally Come Out Against Israeli Arms Sales
Labour have finally said they now oppose arms sales to Israel. Plus: Rishi Sunak has used a keynote speech to say the country would not be safe under Keir Starmer; and shocking details of conditions at an Israeli detention centre have been revealed. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: Individualism Is Destroying Our Freedom
Common sense tells us that free-market economies maximise freedom and that planned economies, typically found under socialist governments, curtail it. But what if this is completely the wrong way around? On this episode of Downstream Aaron is joined by economist and author Grace Blakeley to discuss Henry Ford, Boeing and the nature of democracy You […]
Novara Live: Keir Starmer Says He Would Deploy MI5 to Stop the Boats
Keir Starmer has given a speech laying out his plan to stop small boats, saying he will deploy MI5 to tackle people smugglers. Plus: The potential impacts of AI on dating; and Hillary Clinton’s ridiculous message to pro-Palestine protesters. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Biden Tells Israel: No More Weapons If You Invade Rafah
US President Joe Biden has said that Israel will receive no further weapons if the country invades Rafah. Plus: the fallout from Natalie Elphicke’s defection has exposed rifts within Labour; and Israel’s entry at Eurovision has been met with boos and chants of ‘free Palestine’. With Aaron Bastani and Tadhg Hickey.