Novara Live: Tories Clobbered in Triple Byelection, Labour Fail to Take Uxbridge
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani break down the results from three byelections across England.
Novara Live: Byelection Preview: Triple-Threat Thursday for Sunak
Rishi Sunak is facing a potentially historic bruising today as voters go to the polls in three English constituencies. Plus: JSO are counterprotested and even violently attacked; and former Labour leaders Blair and Corbyn both weigh in on the two-child benefit cap. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Rivkah Brown.
Novara Live: Labour Attacked on Child Benefit Plan by SNP, European Heatwave Causes Havoc
The SNP have attacked Labour's continued stance over child benefits after Starmer refused to abolish the two-child cap.
Novara Live: Starmer Digs His Heels in As Labour Backlash Continues
As the backlash continues around his stance on the two-child benefit cap, Keir Starmer sits down for an interview with Tony Blair. Plus: Tobias Ellwood comes out for redeveloping relations with Afghanistan; and GB News host Dan Wootton faces damning allegations. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Novara Live: Jamie Driscoll Resigns From Labour, Raises £50k+ to Run As Independent
We speak to North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll on why he has resigned from Labour and his campaign to become independent north-east mayor. Plus: a row has broken out in Labour over another U-turn from Starmer; and the met have paid out millions to the family of Daniel Morgan. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Ash […]
Downstream: What Have We Got Wrong About Antiracism? Aaron Bastani Meets Arun Kundnani
After the summer of 2020, the liberal consensus was that in order to tackle racism one had to look inwards. White people had to look inside themselves and ‘do the work’. In 2023 this ethic has spread from well-meaning allies on Twitter to the HR departments of corporate behemoths like BlackRock, all while institutions that […]
Novara Live: The Hole in Rishi Sunak’s Plan, the Heatwave Hitting Europe
Rishi Sunak takes heat for his below inflation pay offer to public sector workers, and for his failure to rule out more cuts. Plus: Hollywood actors walk out of their own premiere as a strike begins; and should MP’s really have second jobs? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: Sunak Gives Public Sector Pay Offer, Longest Doctors Strike in NHS History
Rishi Sunak has accepted recommendations on public sector pay from independent pay review bodies. Plus: Junior doctors walk out for the longest strike in NHS history; and Nadine Dorries is releasing her vengeance in the form of a new book. With Michael Walker and Emma Dabiri
Novara Live: Huw Edwards Named by Wife As Suspended BBC Star
Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the BBC star accused of paying £35,000 for explicit photographs of a teenager. Plus: Theresa May attacks the government’s illegal migration bill; and students at Edinburgh University give heartening solidarity with their lecturers. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Novara Live: BBC Unnamed Host Scandal Continues, the Sun Faces Questions
A second young person has come forward accusing the unnamed BBC star of threatening messages. Plus: mortgage rates have hit a 15-year high; and the NATO summit sees a division among member states over Ukraine membership. With Aaron Bastani and James Meadway.
Novara Live: BBC in Unnamed Host Sex Pics Scandal, Labour Say Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
A new lawyer’s statement throws doubt on the Sun’s three day campaign against an unnamed BBC star. Plus: Labour give even more reasons to lower expectations of how transformative an incoming Starmer government would be; and the latest ‘civility in politics’ debate is the most ridiculous one yet. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Sit Down, Relax, Have a Holiday – Welcome to Being a Landlord
Rivkah Brown attended the National Landlord Investment Show in London where landlords gather to complain about renters and share tips on how to increase their portfolios.
Downstream: Is It Time for a Universal Basic Income? Aaron Bastani Meets Will Stronge
Most peoples lives are defined by the exchange of labour for a wage – but what if they weren’t? What if the state gave us a regular wage with zero strings attached, to spend as we wish? Proponents of this idea call it ‘Universal Basic Income’. Aaron is joined by Will Stronge, Director of Research […]
Novara Live: Jenrick Is a Tory Villain, Teachers Strike Again in England
Teachers across England have walked out for their seventh nationwide strike action since February. Plus: Johnny Mercer has a terrible time trying to defend the Tories on the NHS; and the BBC apologies for a combative interview with former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Keir Starmer Heckled: “Stop Doing U-Turns!”, Govt Lose Court Case on Covid Inquiry
We speak to the climate activist who heckled Keir Starmer.
Novara Live: NHS Facing Collapse for 75th Birthday, Govt Drop Key Climate Pledge
On the 75th anniversary of its founding, the NHS is on its knees. Plus: Sunak’s government have dropped a key climate pledge; Nick Ferrari gets triggered by a pro-Palestine caller. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
Novara Live: Rishi Sunak Squirms Before MPs in Committee, Labour Abstain on Anti-BDS Bill
Rishi Sunak has been grilled by MP in a session of the commons liaison committee.
Novara Live: Israel Raids West Bank, New Tory Group Have Awful Migration Plan
While Israel launches its biggest incursion into the west bank in twenty years, the UK government are bring an anti-BDS bill to parliament. We speak to Ben Jamal from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.