Sue Gray Report Lands, Kuenssberg’s Panorama Doc
The Sue Gray report reveals a culture in Downing Street of rule-breaking, cover-ups, and disrespect towards lower paid staff.
PartyGate Photos Leaked, Johnson’s Nasty Advisors, Australia’s New PM
After the police cleared Boris Johnson of all but one rule breach, photos have emerged of the PM drinking booze at a separate gathering during lockdown. How have the Met let him get away with it? Plus: Australia has a new PM and the Tories are still all over the place on an energy company windfall tax.
What Does It Mean to Be Free? Aaron Bastani Meets Lea Ypi
Lea Ypi’s life is awash with instances which makes one question what it means to be free. From Hoxha’s Albania to The London School of Economics, Ypi’s life—as evoked in her book, is an incredible way to explore the connection between the personal and political.
Partygate Fines Fiasco, Rich List Rishi Sunak, Palestine Action Activists Jailed
With a police investigation into PartyGate ending with no additional fines for the Prime Minister, has a Met stitch up saved Boris Johnson’s skin? Plus: Rishi Sunak is the first politician to appear in the Sunday Times Rich List; George W Bush jokes about the Iraq War; and Palestine Action get arrested. With Michael Walker […]
Inflation Hits 40 Year High, Tory MP Arrested, Miliband Calls Out Tory Economics
With inflation at 9% and business profits surging, Rishi Sunak still wants the poor to pay for the cost of living crisis. We speak to economist James Meadway. Plus: A Tory MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape, and Ed Miliband calls out Rishi Sunak at the despatch box. With Michael Walker and Moya […]
White Nationalist Shooting in Buffalo, Martin Lewis Loses It, Royals Get Booed
The white nationalist mass shooting in Buffalo has shown the real world effects of the racist ‘Great Replacement Theory’. Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar discuss right wing conspiracy theories in the US and UK. Plus: A Tory minister tells those struggling to just work more hours, Martin Lewis loses it at the energy regulator and […]
An Era-Defining Political Comeback—Aaron Bastani Meets Lutfur Rahman
In the 2022 local elections, something unprecedented happened in Tower Hamlets, a borough in East London. Not only did the constituents elect a mayor previously banned from taking part in politics, but that candiate’s party, Aspire, took the council from Labour. Aaron Bastani speaks to Lutfur Rahman, the new mayor of Tower Hamlets.
Johnson’s Job Cuts, Labour Byelection Stitchup, Israeli Police Attack Coffin
Boris Johnson has a new plan for dealing with the cost of living crisis – making 91,000 civil servants redundant. Are we entering a new age of austerity? After killing a leading Palestinian journalist, Israeli forces have today attacked her funeral. We discuss the events in East Jerusalem that should shock the world. With Michael […]
Israel Kills Journalist in Palestine, Charles Opens Parliament, Gove Loses the Plot
Israeli forces have shot dead Shireen Abu Akleh, a prominent Palestinian journalist. We explain the significance of the killing, and speak to someone one of her friends.
Starmer’s Pledge to Resign, Northern Ireland Assembly, Cost of Living Crisis
Keir Starmer has pledged he will resign if fined by Durham police. Is this an act of political genius, or career suicide? Plus: The cost of living crisis continues and we take a further look at the ramifications of the historic election result to the Northern Ireland assembly. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
What Does Keir Starmer Actually Believe? Aaron Bastani Meets Oliver Eagleton
Is he a managerial Machiavelli? A moral crusader? Or just an opportunist with a decent haircut? Aaron Bastani talks to Oliver Eagleton about the Labour leader.
Local Elections 2022 & Stormont, Starmer Under Investigation, ‘Long-Corbyn’ Nonsense
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani break down the local elections results across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as the Northern Ireland elections to Stormont.
Johnson Refuses to Help Poor, Grace Blakeley on Inflation, Roe v Wade Under Threat
Boris Johnson has claimed he can’t protest the incomes of Briton’s poor because it will accelerate inflation.
History of May Day, Blair Endorses Starmer, Tories Pass Bad Bills
Michael Walker and Barnaby Raine discuss the history behind the May Day protests. Plus: Blair endorses Starmer, and the Tories pass three acts that make Britain worse.
Labour’s Right Wing Election, Porn Tory Named, Nadine Dorries’ Latest Gaffe
Keir Starmer appears to have chosen a strategy to win next week’s local elections: become really right wing.
Johnson’s Crap Cost of Living Plan; Porn-Watching Tory; Piers Morgan’s Return
Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial discuss Boris Johnson’s latest pathetic plans to tackle the cost of living. Plus, parliament’s mystery porn-watching MP.
Macron Re-elected; Elon Musk to Buy Twitter; Mail’s Misogynistic Hit Piece on Rayner
Macron’s election as French president might be a relief, but an unprecedented showing for the far right does not bode well for western democracies.
Tories Turn on Johnson; Baker Says Resign; Kwarteng’s Insult to Earth Day
Influential Tories have publicly called for Johnson to resign. With a Commons select committee set to investigate whether he deliberately misled parliament, are the walls finally closing in on the prime minister? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.