

Novara Live
Novara Media
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 10, 2025 • 57min
NATO Forces Shoot Down Russian Drone Over Poland
Poland seeks NATO help after downing Russian drones Qatar insists it has the right to respond following Israel’s attack, another attack on the flotilla in Tunis, and Keir Starmer forced to defend Epstein’s “best pal.” With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Bell Ribeiro Addy MP Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com Cortado: novara.media/thecortado

Sep 9, 2025 • 54min
IDF Carries Out Attack on Senior Hamas Officials in Doha
Israel has launched a strike on Doha, claiming to have targeted Hamas officials. Plus: An incendiary device has struck one of the ships in the Sumud Flotilla heading toward Gaza, with an eyewitness reporting that it was dropped by a drone and more. With Aaron Bastani, Kojo Koram and Kieran Andrieu.

Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Mass Arrests Prove Palestine Action Proscription Won’t Work
Almost 900 people at Palestine Action protest over the weekend Plus: Angela Rayner’s departure prompts deputy leadership contest, and Lucy Connolly Wheeled Out At Reform UK Conference. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarker, and Carolyn Gelenter

Sep 5, 2025 • 59min
Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy New Deputy PM
Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister. Plus: Reform UK conference has begun; and the Chinese are unhappy with the EU. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
Six Activists In Court Under Terrorism Charges
Six Defend our Juries spokespeople have appeared in court, charged under the Terrorism Act. Plus: An interview with Kieran Andrieu from aboard the Sumud aid flotilla and Nigel Farage speaks to the US House Judiciary Committee on free speech in the UK. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia Gebrial.

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 7min
Rayner Under Pressure After Admitting to Underpaying Tax
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted to underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty, but says she won’t resign. Xi Jinping has thrown a massive military parade in Beijing, Ed Balls is on the attack against Zack Polanski, and Graham Linehan has been ordered to stop tweeting after his arrest by the Metropolitan Police. With Michael […]

Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 10min
Rachel Reeves Under Pressure As Borrowing Hits 27 Year High
Rachel Reeves is facing additional pressure over her upcoming budget as UK borrowing costs hit a 27-year high. Plus: An interview with newly elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and five of the lead organisers of Defend Our Juries have been arrested under the terrorism act. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

Sep 1, 2025 • 1h
Anti-Migrant Protests & Racist Violence Sweep England
Protests outside migrant hotels continue as a spate of racist violence is being documented on social media. Plus: Manchester Mill journalist Jack Walton explains his investigation on a ‘raise the flag’ activist with a prior conviction for illegally smuggling migrants. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 13min
Israeli Officials Banned From UK Arms Fair
Israel is claiming discrimination against after the UK disinvited its delegation from an arms fair. Plus: A Labour MSP has been accused of planting a camera in a bathroom of the Scottish Parliament. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.

Aug 28, 2025 • 1h
British Council Building In Kyiv Hit By Russian Strike
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv have sparked an international incident after British Council and EU buildings were damaged in the attack. Plus: The IPC confirms that a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza are now starving. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and UNICEF’s Tess Ingram.