Experts Weigh in on Whether UK Should Unlock on 21 June
Public Health England have warned that the Delta variant of Covid-19 is more transmissible, more likely to lead to hospitalisations, and more resistant to vaccines than the variant from Kent.
Tories Announce Pathetic Covid-19 Catch Up Plans
The Tories’ own education tsar has recommended £15bn will be needed to help fund catch up programmes for kids who missed school due to Covid-19. So why have the government only proposed £1.4bn?
How Britain’s Police Spied on the Left
The Undercover Policing Inquiry is examining the infiltration of more than 1,000 political groups by British police since 1968. How much has been disclosed? And will more revelations come to light? Aaron Bastani talks to Tom Fowler of the Spycops Info podcast.
Did Covid-19 Leak From a Lab?
The idea that Covid-19 leaked from a Wuhan lab was once dismissed as a conspiracy theory. However, it now has widespread appeal among mainstream politicians and scientists. What changed? We speak to Stephen Buranyi.
Matt Hancock Fights for His Job After Cummings Testimony
Matt Hancock has come out fighting after his honesty and competence was attacked by Dominic Cummings. With a renewed focus on failures over care homes, can the health secretary survive?
Dominic Cummings Testifies on Johnson’s Covid-19 Response
Dominic Cummings has launched an extraordinary attack on Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and the entire British establishment in hours of evidence to MPs.
What White People Can Do Next
Check your privilege. Google it. Stay in your lane. Though Black Lives Matter has politicised a new generation into antiracism, it’s not actually clear what white people are meant to do next. Ash Sarkar is joined by Emma Dabiri to talk about why liberal identity politics are a dead end, why allyship is a nonsense, […]
Cummings Exposes Johnson’s Herd Immunity Plan
Dominic Cummings has attacked Johnson for lying about “herd immunity” as the government’s Covid-19 strategy. But can a top advisor credibly attack the man he was employed to advise?
Ceasefire in Gaza, but Occupation Continues
With Israeli police once again storming the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, it is clear that for Palestinians a ceasefire does not mean peace.
How Johnson’s Mistakes Spread the Indian Variant
The Indian variant of Coronavirus is the single biggest threat to the UK’s schedule for leaving lockdown. Why did Boris Johnson take so long to act to get it under control? With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
How Britain Supports Israel’s War on Palestine
In March this year the UK’s new military strategy declared Israel remains a ‘key strategic partner’. But what does that mean, and where does it sit in relation to Israel and its war on Palestine? Aaron Bastani is joined by Mark Curtis, editor and co-founder of Declassified UK.
Death Toll Reaches 200 in Israel’s War on Gaza
As Israel’s onslaught on Gaza escalates, so does opposition to occupation and apartheid. We discuss the latest developments in the conflict and the rising movement for Palestinian liberation.
Palestinians Rise up As Israel Escalates Attack on Gaza
As Israel escalates attacks on Gaza, Palestinians across the region are rising up with a unity not seen for a generation. Is Israeli apartheid facing its greatest threat?
Israel Bombards Gaza
Gaza suffers its most brutal Israeli bombardment since the war in 2014,
How Labour Wins Back the Red Wall
While Labour lost council seats across the North and Midlands, it held firm in Preston. Can only municipal socialism and the ‘Preston Model’ now save the party? Aaron Bastani is joined by Matthew Brown, Labour leader of Preston council.
Starmer’s Authority in Tatters After Bungled Reshuffle
Keir Starmer’s bungled reshuffle has left his personal authority in tatters. Is this an opportunity for the party’s left to have its voice heard? Labour MP Clive Lewis joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss.
Starmer’s Botched Reshuffle Sparks Labour Civil War
Keir Starmer’s botched reshuffle has sparked a civil war in the Labour Party. With so many enemies, can he survive? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Election 2021: Scotland, Wales and London
A #TyskySour election special looking at the latest results in Wales, Scotland, London and the metro mayor races. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Michael Gray and Harriet Protheroe-Soltani.