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.
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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.
Assange Closer to Extradition, Patel to Decide Fate; More Partygate Embarrassments
A UK court has approved the extradition of Julian Assange, leaving the decision on his fate with home secretary Priti Patel. We speak to Matt Kennard of Declassified UK about the significance of the ruling. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Israel Raids Palestine Mosque; Awful Rwanda Refugee Plan; Johnson’s Epic Unpopularity
Israel has once again stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan. We speak to Ines Abdel Razak in Jerusalem the current wave of repression in Palestine.
Johnson and Sunak Fined by Met Over PartyGate
After Johnson and Sunak have both been fined for breaking lockdown rules, will either of them face real consequences for breaking the laws they imposed on us? Or for lying about it?
Rishi Sunak’s Worst Week Gets Worse
#TyskySour returns this evening with Michael Walker and Barnaby Raine.
Why the Tory’s Trans U-Turn Is Shameful
Boris Johnson’s U-turn on trans conversion therapy has caused outrage among LGBT groups. We speak to Ugla Stefania about the government’s current stance.
Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
As Russian troops have withdrawn from areas around Kyiv, evidence is emerging of possible war crimes.
Sunak’s Energy Price Hike Hits Millions
Energy bills have increased by 54% plunging millions of Brits into poverty. How long can the Tories ignore Britain’s cost-of-living crisis? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Russia Pulls Back From Kyiv
Russia has said it will pull back troops from Kyiv to “increase trust” in peace talks. We ask Paul Rogers whether or not Ukraine should believe Russia is serious about peace.
Sunak Challenged by MPs on Regressive Spring Statement
Rishi Sunak was today grilled by MPs on his spring statement. Michael Walker and Barnaby Raine explain why the chancellor lied when he said his mini-budget was “progressive”.
Sunak Comes Unstuck
Rishi Sunak has got used to being the golden boy of UK politics. But the media have now turned on him after a spring statement that left Britons poorer. Has he been found out?
Sunak’s Spring Statement Leaves Britons Poorer
Living standards are set to fall this year by a greater amount than at any time in the past 70 years. Did Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement rise to the challenge?