Carla Denyer on Media Bias, Farage and Weird Westminster Traditions
Aaron Bastani talks to Carla Denyer
The Greens doubled their vote share to 7% and have 2 MPs. What happens now?
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.
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 […]
How the British Establishment Really Works
Aaron Bastani talks to Simon Kuper
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?
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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
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 .
Palestine Protestors Block Entrance to UK Foreign Office
They’re calling on new foreign secretary David Lammy to suspend arms sales to Israel.
Organised under the banner of @workers4pal, activists have blocked the entrance to the government department.
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.
Democrats Unite Around Kamala Harris After Joe Biden Drops Out
With Joe Biden pulling out of his bid to be re-elected as US President, vice president Kamala Harris is the democrat now under the spotlight to replace him. We speak to political commentator Matt Binder from the Majority Report. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
Arab Jews: the Hidden History
Ash Sarkar Meets Avi Shlaim
Avi Shlaim is a historian and author of “Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew”. He joined Ash to talk about the Israeli right, Mossad’s covert operations in Baghdad and what it means to have hyphenated identities.
ICJ Give Landmark Ruling SLAMMING Israeli Apartheid and Palestinian Occupation
Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has been found to be in breach of international law and illegal, the international court of justice has ruled. We speak to Clive Baldwin, senior legal advisor at Human Rights Watch. Plus: the biggest IT outage in history causes havoc across the world; and Donald Trump gives his speech at […]
Just Stop Oil Receive Longest Jail Sentences for Peaceful Protest in British History
Five Just Stop Oil protestors have received record-breaking jail sentences in the history of peaceful protest in Britain. Plus: Keir Starmer attempts to repair relations with Europe; and the Covid Inquiry slams Hancock and Hunt in their first report. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG .
Labour Set Out Their Plans for Britain in King’s Speech
The new Labour government have set out their legislative ambitions for the next parliament in the King’s Speech. Plus: The BBC’s appalling coverage of the killing of a disabled Palestinian man in Gaza. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .