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Army Called in to Break Strikes, Michael Gove Backed Report Takes Aim at Novara Media

Instead of negotiating with striking workers, the Tories are calling in the army. A report backed by Michael Gove takes aim at Novara Media. Plus, Jonathan Portes debunks Tory economic lies. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Even More Strikes; Sunak’s Banker Giveaway

As Rishi Sunak threatens to crack down on striking workers, he’s giving a bung to millionaires in the city. Plus, renters getting screwed and the right wing backlash to Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Ambulance Worker’s Strike, Sunak’s Dirty Deal

Another day, another wave of strikes. UK Border Force, the Fire Brigades Union and ambulance workers are just some of the many strikes set to clash with Christmas. Plus Rishi Sunak u-turns on his pledge not to build onshore wind farms.

Labour’s Plan to Abolish House of Lords, Nadhim Zahawi’s New Low

Keir Starmer has today committed Labour to abolishing the House of Lords. How radical will Labour be when it comes to the UK constitution? Plus, Nadhim Zahawi hits a new low and we ask Aghileh Djafari-Marbini if Iran will follow through with disbanding the morality police. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Tories Stare Into Defeat, Kanye West Goes Full Nazi

After a by-election trouncing for the Tories, Sajid Javid is the latest MP to announce he’ll be standing down. Are MPs already fleeing from Sunak’s sinking ship? Plus, Kanye West goes full-blown Nazi and a GB News host’s defence of royal racism falls flat on Question Time. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.

Winter Strike Wave, Royal Racists & Right Wing Census Freakout

Royal Mail workers, lecturers and sixth-form teachers are all taking industrial action today. We speak to Polly Smythe about Britain’s latest strike wave. Plus, Rishi Sunak defends private schools, racism at Buckingham Palace and the right freak out over census data. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial

Protests Against COVID Measures in China, Rishi Sunak Faces Tory Rebellions

Opposition to zero-COVID policies has sparked the biggest wave of protests in China in decades. We speak to Yuan Yang about their significance. Plus, Rishi Sunak faces Tory rebels, Matt Hancock leaves the jungle and Just Stop Oil’s latest protests. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Nurses Go on Strike; Tory Peer Secretly Profits From PPE; Elon Musk Still Losing It

After a decade of falling pay, nurses have announced dates for their first national strikes in 106 years. Can they take on the Tories and win? Also on the show, the glamorous Tory peer secretly profiting from a PPE company and the latest in Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Supreme Court Rules Against Indyref, Mick Lynch Sets the Record Straight on RMT Strikes

The Supreme Court have today confirmed that Scotland can't legally hold an independence referendum without Westminster's permission. Will this simply increase the case for independence?

FIFA Head Reacts to World Cup Controversy, David Baddiel Apologises for Racist Sketches

From bizarre FIFA speeches to LGBT wristband bans, Qatar 2022 continues to be marred by controversy. Plus, Labour’s “corrupt” reselection process and Joe Lycett’s challenge to David Beckham. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar

Jeremy Hunt Won’t Save Britain’s Tanking Economy, Elon Musk Is Destroying Twitter

Jeremy Hunt has blamed tax rises & spending cuts on the war in Ukraine and Covid-19. In reality, it's the result of 12 years of economic failure.

Rishi Sunak Responds to Record High Inflation, Donald Trump Launches 2024 Campaign

Rishi Sunak is using record inflation to justify austerity 2.0. We ask James Meadway if that makes economic sense

Suella Braverman’s Damp Squib Deal With France, Zelensky Visits Liberated Kherson

Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar discuss the farcical nature of migration politics in Britain.

Elon Musk Wreaks Havoc on Twitter, Kwasi Kwarteng Tries to Rewrite History

Is Elon Musk trying to kill Twitter? Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar discuss.

Trump’s Candidates Flop in US Midterms, Gavin Williamson Sacked for Millionth Time

Pro-Trump candidates fall short and abortion rights win big in the US mid-term elections. We discuss the results with Sarah Jaffe.

Rishi Sunak’s COP27 Speech, Keir Starmer’s Inflammatory NHS Worker Dog-whistle

Sunak's flip-flop on attending COP-27 has already embarrassed Britain, but what's really at stake during at the climate talks?

Tories Double Down on Asylum Abuses, FIFA Silencing Qatar Critics

Tory minister Chris Philp has said it is “a bit of a cheek” or asylum seekers to complain about conditions at processing centres. Plus: Elon Musk’s twitter takeover hits stumbling blocks; and the World Cup sees FIFA try to silence critics of Qatar. With Ash Sarkar and Michael Walker.

Sunak Defends Braverman’s Appalling Record; Netanyahu Returns to Power in Israel

As Sunak continues to defend Braverman’s decisions over Manston, the Home Office is dumping asylum seekers in London without anywhere to stay. How low can this government go? Plus: Netanyahu is back in power after general elections in Israel; and Matt Hancock’s decision to go on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. With […]