Braverman Won’t Stop Lying About Her Migration Bill, First SNP TV Debate
Suella Braverman has been out on the airwaves promoting her new immigration bill, and she couldn’t stop lying. We speak to asylum and immigration expert Lou Calvey.
Suella Braverman’s Migration Bill Branded “New Low” for Tories
Suella Braverman has outlined the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill in Parliament, while Rishi Sunak has given a speech about boat crossings. But can the government’s plans work, and are they even legal? Plus: Matt Hancock contemplated pulling a learning disability hub to discipline a dissenting backbencher, Mike Gapes rejoins the Labour party and Elon Musk […]
Rishi Sunak’s Gross Immigration Bill, Protests in Migrant Hotels
Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban asylum seekers crossing the channel from ever getting the right to stay in Britain. It’s against international law, but can he get away with it? Plus: A crisis lawyer supposedly hired by Matt Hancock has a car-crash moment; and Boris Johnson has decided to knight his father. With […]
The Truth About Snowflakes. Ash Talks to Dalia and Aaron.
The media is awash with allegations of censorship. The works of Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming have been combed through to rid them of offensive tropes and language. Who is this seemingly gratuitous raft of cultural editing in service of? A lot of the media will have you believe that it’s the ‘snowflake’. The younger […]
Johnson Cornered by Partygate Probe, FBI Say Covid Came From a Lab
Boris Johnson in the dock again with the privileges committee publishing their interim findings on partygate. Plus: Lee Anderson comes out with another terrible take on refugees; and the inquiry into the manchester arena bombing releases its report. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Tories Slag Off Teachers, NHS Trust Contributes to Death of Trans Woman
‘Does Gavin Williamson hate teachers? And is the menopause ‘leftwing’? According to Kemi Badenoch… perhaps. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Shon Faye.
Hancock Faces Covid Allegations After WhatsApp Leaks
Was Matt Hancock giving a journalist all of his WhatsApp messages the stupidest move in modern political history? And what do the leaks show about the government’s Covid response? Plus: Brexiteers want your pity now that they have got what they want; and a new row has broken out about shoddy BBC journalism. With Michael […]
Sunak Attempts to Sell His Deal to Brexiteers, A&E Waits Causing Thousands of Deaths
Now that Rishi Sunak has announced his Northern Ireland deal with the EU, he has to sell it to MPs – most of all the DUP and his own Tory backbenchers. Plus: A&E waiting times are being linked to thousands of deaths; and a Novara Media exclusive explores how bailiffs are cosplaying as police officers. […]
Economist Explains How Government Wastes Billions. Aaron Meets Mariana Mazzucato
Aaron is joined by Mariana Mazzucato to discuss how we’ve ended up with a management consultant industry is worth around a trillion dollars, yet with few people on the street could discern exactly how that money is spent.
Sunak Announces Northern Ireland Deal, Dozens Die in Italy Migrant Boat Disaster
Rishi Sunak has brokered a deal with the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol. What will it mean for the people of Northern Ireland? Plus: dozens have died after a boat carrying migrants sunk in the Mediterranean; and Ofgem announce the new energy price cap With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – One Year On
Michael Walker looks back at the Russian invasion of Ukraine, featuring interviews with Taras Fiderko and Anatol Lieven. Plus: Bernie Sanders is in the UK – but shadow health secretary Wes Streeting isn’t impressed. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Starmer’s Switches His ‘Pledges’, Undercover Cops Ruined Live
Keir Starmer has dropped the ten pledges he made in his Labour leadership election and replaced them with five totally different missions. But why should we trust him to stick to them this time around? Plus: we speak to Tom Fowler about the spycops inquiry; and environment secretary Therese Coffey tells people to work more […]
Shamima Begum Is Britain’s Problem, Bank Profits Are Hitting Records
A judge has ruled that the revocation of Shamima Begum’s British citizenship was lawful. Will the UK get away with absolving ourselves of a problem Britain created? Plus: Britain’s banks are making record-breaking profits; and new voter ID laws are impacting Britain’s democracy. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
How the Media Harassed a Grieving Family, Kate Forbes Has Car Crash Launch
Social media has been criticised for its frenzied reaction to the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, but was legacy media much better? Plus: Kate Forbes car crash campaign continues; a 4 day week trial seems promising; & Matt Hancock is now selling… NFTs. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
SNP Election Shapes up After Sturgeon’s Resignation, More Tory Lies Over Strikes
The race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister is narrowing. Do the candidates remaining mean the party will shift to the right? We speak to Hamish Morrison from The National. Plus: Emily Thornberry’s guardian interview paints a labour party that aren’t excited about gaining power; and Penny Mordaunt delivers more […]
Britain Is Being Scammed by Landlords – Aaron Meets Michael Walker
Britain is in the grip of a generation defining housing crisis and private renters are being forced more and more into living in accommodation of a lower and lower standard – that’s if they can find somewhere to live in the first place. To discuss the problem, and how it can be fixed, Aaron is […]
Starmer’s Dodgy MP Candidates, Spy Balloon Wars Are Ridiculous
Keir Starmer blocked top left wing talent, and let through right wing liabilities. Plus: the labour right go on a incestuous media tour; why the spy balloon wars are ridiculous. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Corbyn Blocked, What Do His Constituents Think?
Jeremy Corbyn won’t be able to run in the next general election. We asked the people of Islington North, his constituency, what they thought.