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Novara Live
Hosted by Novara Media · EN
The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Moya Lothian-McLean, Dalia Gebrial and more.
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Far-Right Rioters Charged With Violent Disorder
Aug 2, 202401:02:33Tap to summarizeAn 11-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of torching a police vehicle during the far-right riot in Hartlepool on Wednesday. Seven men have also been charged with violent disorder. Plus: Venezuela’s disputed election; and the gender row engulfing Olympic boxing. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Transcribe →Keir Starmer Pledges New Police Unit to Tackle Far-Right Thugs
Aug 1, 202400:53:37Tap to summarizeThe Southport stabbings suspect has been named in court, with the judge citing online misinformation as his reasoning. As unrest spreads beyond Southport, Keir Starmer has pledged a new police unit to tackle the far right. Plus: The Bank of England cuts interest rates; and we speak to Tom Fowler of The Spycops Info Podcast about the latest from the undercover policing inquiry. With Richard Hames and NoJusticeMTG.
Transcribe →Israel Assassinates Hamas Leader in Iran
Jul 31, 202401:01:06Tap to summarizeTensions in the Middle East are heightened after Israeli has assassinated the political leader of Hamas in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Plus: the far-right have rioted in Southport after a stabbing attack that killed three girls. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .
Transcribe →Lammy Faces Grilling on Palestine for First Foreign Office Questions
Jul 30, 202400:51:25Tap to summarizeDavid Lammy has taken his first Commons grilling on Palestine as Foreign Secretary. Plus: Rachel Reeves attempts to justify cutting the winter fuel allowance for ten million pensioners; and Israeli protesters storm two military bases after IDF soldiers arrested for sexual assault. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Mike Bankole.
Transcribe →Rachel Reeves Announces Cuts, Government Settles With Doctors
Jul 29, 202400:58:34Tap to summarizeRachel Reeves has announced new spending cuts, saying the Tories covered up a 22 billion pound hole in the nation’s finances. Plus: Contenders for the next Tory leadership election announced; and tensions rise between Israel and Lebanon following a missile strike in the occupied Golan Heights. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.
Transcribe →Labour Set The Stage for Tax Rises
Jul 26, 202401:05:17Tap to summarizeLabour is set to announce a massive black hole in the nation’s finances – and their solution is likley to be higher taxes. Plus: The government confirms it will withdraw its objection to the ICC’s arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu; and Donald Trump’s running mate threatens to drag down the campaign. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Transcribe →UK Poised to Halt Arms to Israel & Withdraw Objections to Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant
Jul 25, 202401:01:54Tap to summarizeThe UK is poised to halt arms sales to Israel, but doing so would require Keir Starmer to break with US strategy. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress; and a police officer is filmed kicking an unarmed man in the head. With Moya Lothian-Maclean and Rivkah Brown
Transcribe →Starmer Suspends 7 Left MPs For Voting To Scrap Benefits Cap
Jul 24, 202400:55:36Tap to summarizeKeir Starmer’s suspension of 7 MPs for breaking the whip is unprecedented. We speak to Zarah Sultana on how it happened, and what she’ll do next. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .
Transcribe →Starmer Could See First Rebellion Tonight Over Two Child Benefits Cap
Jul 23, 202401:06:19Tap to summarizeKeir Starmer is facing opposition from his own MPs in the commons over the two child benefit cap. Plus: Violence against women and girls is a ‘national emergency’ according to police chiefs; and a unity deal has been reached between Palestinian political factions Hamas and Fatah to govern Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Jonas Marvin.
Transcribe →Democrats Unite Around Kamala Harris After Joe Biden Drops Out
Jul 22, 202401:01:10Tap to summarizeWith Joe Biden pulling out of his bid to be re-elected as US President, vice president Kamala Harris is the democrat now under the spotlight to replace him. We speak to political commentator Matt Binder from the Majority Report. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
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