Anoosh Chakelian
New Statesman writer and expert contributor. Reported from hotels targeted by asylum protests.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 21min
Out of Order! Chaos in parliament over ceasefire vote
An analysis of the chaos in Parliament over a ceasefire vote in Gaza, with Labour's shifting stance causing a dramatic debate. SNP and Tory MPs walk out, leading to calls for the Speaker to resign. Discussion on safety concerns and procedural issues, as well as the impact of intimidation on MPs facing pro-Palestinian protests.
Jul 31, 2025 • 25min
Britain's summer of discontent | Cover Story with Anoosh Chakelian
Anoosh Chakelian, a New Statesman writer who reported from sites of asylum protests, joins fellow contributor George Eaton to analyze Britain's current turmoil. They discuss escalating protests linked to housing asylum seekers and the impact on local communities. The conversation shifts to the Labour government's struggles with NHS strikes and economic distress. Both guests address how public discontent might steer voters toward more radical choices, highlighting the deepening ideological divides within British politics.
Feb 23, 2024 • 15min
Have the Tories given up on the culture wars?
Analysis of Labour's reduction of a 28 billion pound pledge for a green industrial transition, challenges for the party leader. Tories' shift towards attacking Starmer's trustworthiness. MPs discontent with party strategy on culture wars.
