Novara Live: Boris Johnson Resigns
Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-Mclean react as Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister.
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Downstream: 21st Century Child Homelessness in New York City. Ash Sarkar Meets Andrea Elliot
In 2012 a New York Times journalist met 11 year old Dasani Coates. Over the next 8 years the journalist followed Dasani and her family as they navigated social services, the cascade of generational trauma and the attention of a New York City Mayor. Ash Sarkar meets Andrea Elliott author of Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City.
Novara Live: Sunak’s Giant U-turn, Johnson Rigs the Rules, Monbiot Shocks BBC Panel
Rishi Sunak’s belated cost-of-living package has been welcomed by Labour. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Tonight on #TyskySour we ask chief executive of the New Econimcs Foundation Miatta Fahnbulleh. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: 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 […]
Novara Live: 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.
Downstream: 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.
Downstream: Something Sinister Is Happening in the Labour Party. Aaron Bastani Meets Len McCluskey
Known for his steadfast support of Jeremy Corbyn whilst heading up the biggest private sector union in the country, Len McCluskey has a uniquely intimate knowledge of both Labour Party politics and the organised labour movement.
Ash Wednesday: Why Libertarians Agree With Putin | Ash Sarkar
There’s a clear split between rightwing commentators, and Putin’s war on Ukraine. But between pundits and Putin’s war on woke? Not so much!
Novara Live: Ukraine Resists As Putin Threatens Nuclear War
We speak to Professor Paul Rogers for the latest on Russia's war on Ukraine
Novara Live: Boris Johnson Drops ALL Covid Regulations and Support
Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions, and the end of all Covid support. Is this "learning to live" with the virus?
Opinion: Even Angela Rayner’s Own Party Are Slamming Her ‘Shoot First’ Terrorism Comments
Ash Sarkar
The Labour deputy leader's "shoot first, ask questions later" stance on terrorism, condemned by MPs across the political spectrum, could set a dangerous precedent for the party's treatment of crime, writes Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: Why the Trojan Horse Affair Is a Very British Scandal
There was never an extremist plot to Islamify schools in Birmingham – so why do so many people still believe it?
Opinion: So Long, Cressida Dick
Ash Sarkar
With Cressida Dick finally having resigned from her role as Met commissioner, Boris Johnson's government will surely miss the best friend in policing it ever had, writes Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: Boris Johnson’s Reboot Stunted by Sunak
Boris Johnson's new chief spin doctor has decided the way to win back the trust of an insulted public is to increase the level of banter.
Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar try to make it make sense.
Novara Live: Downing Street Staff Leave Johnson’s Sinking Ship
Boris Johnson's attempt to "shake up" Number 10 has turned into a mass exodus. What's the story behind the Downing Street Meltdown?
Novara Live: “I Was Sacked for Being a Muslim”, Tory Ex-Minister Claims
Boris Johnson has launched an investigation into Nusrat Ghani's claims she was sacked for her “muslimness”. Will it lead to a light finally be shone on Tory Islamophobia?
Opinion: Tory MPs Calling Out the Whip Only Care About Ousting Boris, Not Changing the Corrupt System
Ash Sarkar
Don’t mistake rebel Tory MPs' sudden interest in the brutality of the whipping system for a desire to see it meaningfully reformed, writes Ash Sarkar; the problem being highlighted is the incompetence of the whip’s office under Boris Johnson, not its existence.
Novara Live: Johnson’s Desperate Plan to Survive
In a last gasp bid to save his career Boris Johnson is planning a cull of top staff, and a flurry of right wing policy announcement. Will operation the so-called ‘Save Big Dog’ pay dividends?