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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.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
Labour Set The Stage for Tax Rises
Labour 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 […]

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
UK Poised to Halt Arms to Israel & Withdraw Objections to Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant
The 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

Jul 24, 2024 • 56min
Starmer Suspends 7 Left MPs For Voting To Scrap Benefits Cap
Zarah Sultana, an MP, discusses Starmer's suspension of 7 left MPs for voting against the benefits cap. The podcast covers the divide within the Labour Party, political dynamics, and Elon Musk's controversial statements on trans rights. It also touches on a prominent figure's struggles with their transgender child's identity.

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 6min
Starmer Could See First Rebellion Tonight Over Two Child Benefits Cap
Keir 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.

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 1min
Democrats Unite Around Kamala Harris After Joe Biden Drops Out
With 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.

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
ICJ Give Landmark Ruling SLAMMING Israeli Apartheid and Palestinian Occupation
Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has been found to be in breach of international law and illegal, the international court of justice has ruled. We speak to Clive Baldwin, senior legal advisor at Human Rights Watch. Plus: the biggest IT outage in history causes havoc across the world; and Donald Trump gives his speech at […]

Jul 18, 2024 • 45min
Just Stop Oil Receive Longest Jail Sentences for Peaceful Protest in British History
Five Just Stop Oil protestors have received record-breaking jail sentences in the history of peaceful protest in Britain. Plus: Keir Starmer attempts to repair relations with Europe; and the Covid Inquiry slams Hancock and Hunt in their first report. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG .

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
Labour Set Out Their Plans For Britain In King’s Speech
The new Labour government have set out their legislative ambitions for the next parliament in the King’s Speech. Plus: The BBC’s appalling coverage of the killing of a disabled Palestinian man in Gaza. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .

Jul 16, 2024 • 59min
Vaughan Gething Resigns As Welsh First Minister
Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething has resigned from his position after a slew of resignations from his cabinet and months of corruption scandal surrounding him. Plus: Donald Trump has chosen his running mate for the upcoming US presidential election; and Joe Biden has said he has done more than anyone else for the Palestinian people. […]

Jul 15, 2024 • 60min
The Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
20-year-old Matthew Crooks has been named as the shooter responsible for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: health secretary Wes Streeting has extended the ban on puberty blockers; and foreign secretary David Lammy has visited Israel and met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker and David Adler.