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Novara Live
The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven, Helena MTG, Dalia Gebrial and more.
Episodes
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Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister
In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new economy, end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living crisis. Can he…
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Andy Burnham Accepts Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham gives his first speech as leader of the Labour Party ahead of moving into Number 10 on Monday. Is Farage already on the run? Plus: The US is…
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Britain Is Burning
Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Britain, as the Met Office warns that extreme UK weather is becoming “the new normal”. Plus: Starmer marks his last…
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Shabana Mahmood Set To Be Chancellor
Burnham has appeared to rule out Ed Miliband as chancellor, seen by many as the progressive choice – what does it mean for his impending premiership?…
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The Never-Ending Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre…
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Terror Police Lead Widdecombe Probe
The investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police’s initial announcements. Plus: Can…
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Naomi Klein on Heatwaves, China, and the Danger of Technofixes
Michael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.
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Trump Just Can’t Quit Iran
The US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine…
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George Monbiot | The Most Important Technology You’ve Never Heard Of
With Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.
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Farage RESIGNS As MP, Triggering By-Election
Amid scrutiny over his finances, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation from parliament. Can a by-election victory clear his name? Plus: French far-right…
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This Is Not Normal
We discuss the wildest political moments from the FIFA World Cup as Donald Trump appears to be meddling with the beautiful game. Plus: Is time running out for…
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Trump’s Presidency Is a Cash-Grab
Trump has been cashing in on this phase of his Presidency on an unprecedented scale, will there be any kind of reckoning? Plus: We take a look at the first of…
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Russian Drone Strikes Kill Dozens In Kyiv
As Russia batters Kyiv, we take a look at the vanishing concept of the frontline in an age of drone warfare. A new report sheds light on the horrific…
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Top Economist: We Must Move Beyond Growth
We speak to a top economist about her vision for moving past economic growth as the bench mark for a country’s success. With Michael Walker & Professor…
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Starmer Announces Cuts To Pay For Defence
The Prime Minister has announced a £15bn increase in military spending, to be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas. Plus: Anti-immigrant…
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Burnham Unveils Devolution Plan
Andy Burnham has laid his plan for devolving power away from Westminster over the next decade, pledging a ‘No 10 for the north’ and ‘growth in every postcode’…
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Is Burnham Just Starmer 2.0? | With Jeremy Corbyn
Is Andy Burnham capable of leading Britain in a more positive direction? We asked Jeremy Corbyn. Plus: The real reason why Europe is losing to Asia. With…
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Burnham Picks Former Blair Minister As Chief of Staff
Andy Burham has thoroughly disappointed the Labour left, appointing a former Blair minister as his Chief of Staff. Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower Hamlets…
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Britain Is Boiling
With Britain experiencing a record heatwave, our studio is currently above safe working temperatures for our staff and streaming equipment. In place of a live…
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Andy Burnham: 7th Prime Minister In A Decade?
Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain’s 7th leader in ten years. Can he do a better job than his predecessors? Plus: Climate scientists warn that record…
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Keir Starmer Resigns, Streeting Backs Burnham for PM
Keir Starmer has finally resigned, triggering a Labour leadership election in July. Will Andy Burnham be the only contender to stand? With Michael Walker &…
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Starmer on Brink of Quitting After Burnham Landslide
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection by a landslide, and Keir Starmer is weighing up his future as Prime Minister. With Michael Walker & Aaron…
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Will This Byelection Change The Course Of History?
Voters go to the polls in Makerfield for a byelection that could lead to Andy Burnham becoming the Prime Minister. Plus: Donald Trump signs a peace deal with…
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Starmer Makes DESPERATE Last Ditch Offer To Burnham
Starmer “intends to fight” any potential leadership challenge, could he bribe his way out of it instead? Plus: A holidaying English couple are startled by…
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Streeting Calls on Starmer to Resign After Makerfield Byelection
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on Keir Starmer to resign after the Makerfield by-election, with Andy Burnham ahead in the polls for the seat. Plus…
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Court of Appeal Re-Proscribes Palestine Action
The court of appeal has ruled that the Home Secretary’s decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group was lawful. We speak to Palestine Action…
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Race-Baiter Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, what does it mean for the rest of us? We bring you the latest updates from the Palestine Action sentencing…
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Racist Rioting Spreads From Belfast to Glasgow
Ignited by a knife attack in Belfast on Monday, racist violence continued in Northern Ireland while spreading to Glasgow, as minorities of many denominations…
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Anti-Immigrant Violence Engulfs Belfast
Anti-immigrant violence erupts in Belfast following a horrific knife attack. Plus: The US launches multiple strikes on Iran in response to the downing of an…
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Belfast Braces for Unrest After Horrific Knife Attack
A horrific knife attack in Belfast threatens to trigger unrest in the city. Plus: The latest on the upcoming Makerfield byelection, a top referee has been…
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Israel & Iran Exchange Missiles After Deadly Beirut Strikes
Iran & Israel exchange missile fire for the first time since April, in direct contravention of Trump’s orders. Plus: JD Vance has waded into the debate around…
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Four Palestine Action Activists Fight Secret Terror Link
Four Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists under legislation being used for the first time. We speak to the author of a new report who’s…
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Iran Bombs Key American Ally In The Middle East
1 fatality & 63 injuries are recorded in an Iranian attack on America’s staunch ally Kuwait. Plus: Reform continue to stoke the two-tier policing debate…
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The Far Right Riots In Southampton
Details of Henry Nowak’s fatal mistreatment by police are seized on by far-right agitators, culminating in violent unrest in Southampton. Plus: Peter Thiel’s…
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Nigel Farage Calls Out “Anti-White” Police Over Murder of Student
Henry Nowak lay bleeding in Police custody after they callously cuffed him, ignoring his pleading dying breath. As the British political establishment lines up…
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Mandelson’s “Excruciating” Revelations
A tranche of declassified files throw light on Mandelson’s time as US ambassador, revealing his true opinions on the “beleaguered & bereft” Prime Minister…
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Netanyahu Says He Wants 70 Percent Of Gaza
With conflicts in the middle east at a crucial inflection point, is Netanyahu about to alienate his few remaining international allies with even more brazen…
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Britain Risks “A Lost Generation”
The number of young people not in work or training (Neets) has risen to over 1 million between January and March this year, risking “a lost generation” by…
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Blair and Burnham Trade Blows in Row Over Labour’s Future
Tony Blair has waded into the Labour leadership debate, accusing Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting of putting the party’s future at risk. Plus…
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US Resumes Illegal War On Iran
As the US & Israel recommence their unsanctioned strikes against Iran and Lebanon respectively, we ask: why now? Plus: With local byelections going plumber-mad…
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The Most Powerful Man You’ve Never Heard Of
We speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Demis Hassabis, to discuss the Google DeepMind CEO’s views and politics…
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Burnham Launches Byelection Campaign
Andy Burnham’s campaign for the Makerfield byelection is officially underway. Plus: Amazon’s UK boss says young people are not to blame for youth unemployment…
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Migration Plummets As Starmer’s Challengers Close In
UK net migration has fallen by nearly half – could this be a much-needed political win for Keir Starmer? Plus: US military drones and jets encircle Cuba…
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Supermarkets Revolt Over Labour Price Control Plans
UK supermarket bosses are up in arms over the government’s plan to cap prices on key groceries. Plus: Paul Holden explains what Starmer’s inner circle knew…
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Burnham Pledges Downing Street Role for Ex-Labour Together Chief
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection, promising Josh Simons a place in Downing Street…
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Bonus Interview: Are China’s Leaders Are Smarter Than the West’s?
Michael Walker speaks to Jostein Hauge about the rise of China as an economic superpower.
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Wes Streeting Is Sabotaging Burnham’s By-Election
Wes Streeting has invoked the B-word, and it’s not Burnham for once. Plus: We talk to Ben Walker, co-founder of Britain Elects and Senior Data Journalist at…
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How Burnham’s By-Election Will Transform UK Politics
With the Makerfield by-election starting pistol resonating through Westminster, is Andy Burnham going to be quick out of the blocks? After being barred from…
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Breaking: Labour Together MP Quits Seat for Andy Burnham
Following disastrous local election results for Labour, Wes Streeting has resigned, releasing a statement on why he has lost confidence in the Prime Minister…
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CONFIRMED: Wes Streeting Is Making His Move
Wes Streeting is set to resign his cabinet post on Thursday and challenge Keir Starmer. But will he really take the plunge? And who will challenge him? Plus…
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Starmer Still Clinging on After Mass Resignations
As Labour MPs abandon the Prime Minister in droves, will they find a candidate willing to mount a challenge? Could it be Andy Burnham & can he even return to…
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Over Fifty Labour MPs Call for Starmer’s Resignation
The Labour Party is in crisis following a disastrous set of local election results. Plus: Reform UK’s latest slate of racist councillors, and we discuss…
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“Don’t Cry!” Labour Candidates Told Ahead of Election Devastation
Labour faces devastating results as voters go to the polls for the local elections. Plus: The retrial of six Palestine Action activists has come to an end…
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Labour Facing Wipeout, Launches “Project Fear” Against Greens
Labour and the Tories are expected to take a beating in the local elections. Reform is set to make big gains across England and Wales, but London is expecting…
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Labour Weaponises Antisemitism Ahead of Local Elections
It’s 2019 all over again, as the media and a desperate Labour party weaponise antisemitism against the left once more. Plus: Organisers of anti-genocide…
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Met Police Chief Condemns Zack Polanski After North London Knife Attack
Zack Polanski has apologised to the Metropolitan Police for a retweet he made in response to the horrific knife attack on two Jewish men in North London. Plus…
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Keir Starmer Heckled by Protesters Following Horrific Knife Attack on Jewish Community
Keir Starmer has been accused of failing to combat antisemitism following a horrific knife attack on two Jewish men in North London. Plus: The US plans further…
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America’s Special Relationship Is With Israel Not U.K, Ambassador Admits
King Charles is charming Trump in Washington, and two men have been stabbed in an antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London. Plus: We speak to Green party…
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Starmer on the Ropes Over Questions of Dishonesty
Keir Starmer could face an inquiry into whether he deliberately misled Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower…
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Donald Trump Survives Third Shooter Assassination Attempt
Donald Trump survives a third shooter assassination attempt. Plus: Green MP Hannah Spencer ignites an almighty row over MPs’ drinking culture, Russell Brand…