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Novara Live: A-Levels Expose England’s Rigged School System

The gap between students at private and state schools receiving A/A* grades has hit record levels. We speak to Jeevun Sandher about the statistics behind Britain's educational divide.

Novara Live: Are Covid-19 Cases Really Falling?

The ONS, ZOE App, and PHE are all giving different accounts of whether Covid cases are rising, falling, or levelling off. So what is actually going on? We ask biomedical researcher at Queen Mary University Alex Crozier. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Novara Live: Johnson’s Pingdemic Brings England to Standstill

Johnson’s incoherent plan to allow mass infections while keeping self-isolation in place has brought England to a standstill. How will the pingdemic end?

Novara Live: Opposition Mounts to Johnson’s ‘Freedom Day’

It's three days before England removes all restrictions and daily UK cases have just topped 50,000. Are we heading for a catastrophe? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Novara Live: Heartbreak for Heroes

England's inspirational Euro run has ended in heartbreak at Wembley, and then online racism against players. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani reflect on the cultural politics of Euro 2020.

Novara Live: Javid Admits Summer Covid-19 Infections Could Hit Millions

Sajid Javid has admitted Covid-19 cases may soon hit a record 100,000 a day. Analysis suggests this could lead to up to 10 million self-isolating in a summer of Covid chaos.

Novara Live: Labour Scrapes Through in Batley & Spen Byelection

Kim Leadbeater's tight victory in Batley & Spen has given Keir Starmer breathing space. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani analyse the result and what it means for Labour

Novara Live: Matt Hancock Caught Having Affair With Advisor

Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discuss the hopeless health secretary Matt Hancock after he was caught having an affair with a key aide hired to tackle the pandemic.

George Galloway campaigns in Batley.

Feature: ‘It’s Only the Start’: George Galloway’s Bid for Batley and Spen Could Leave Starmer Staring Into the Abyss

Aaron Bastani

With Keir Starmer failing to offer policies or even discernible political lines, it's no wonder George Galloway is building support in the Batley and Spen byelection. Aaron Bastani reports.

Novara Live: Johnson Delays Reopening

The prime minister is reportedly due to announce a delay to the planned 21 June reopening from coronavirus restrictions.

The Bastani Factor: Why the Media Can’t Tell the Truth on Israel & Palestine

Whether it’s the filtering process of mainstream outlets – or the ‘electric fence’ approach of lobbying organisations – the biggest casualty is truth and the Palestinian people. Aaron Bastani on why the truth is rarely uttered when it comes to covering the occupation.

Downstream: 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.

Novara Live: 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?

Novara Live: 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.

Novara Live: 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?

Novara Live: 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.

Novara Live: 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.

Novara Live: Labour Crash in 2021 Elections

Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani bring analysis of initial round of results from the May 2021 elections.

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