Novara Live

Rachel Reeves has delivered her first budget, announcing a £40 billion tax increase to foot the bill. Plus: Robert Jenrick exploits tragedy in a cynical attack on Labour. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.

Labour brace the public for avoidable deaths and long waiting lists in the NHS this winter, despite a budget cash injection. Plus: The Israeli Parliament has voted to ban UNRWA from the region within 90 days; and why liberal US news outlets aren’t endorsing Kamala Harris. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.

Keir Starmer has kicked off budget week with a characteristically gloomy speech. Plus: Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Iran; and the overt racism on display at Donald Trump’s Madison Square rally. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Keir Starmer has ruled out reparations for Britain’s historic role in the slave trade, but a leaked communique reveals that commonwealth leaders plan to push back on the government’s position. With NoJusticeMTG and Mike Bankole.

The Trump presidential campaign has filed a complaint against the Harris campaign and the British Labour Party alleging election interference. Plus: an Israeli lie over a hospital in Beirut has been called out by the BBC. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG.

Israel continues to bombard Gaza and Lebanon. With the death toll rising, UNWRA’s head has called for an immediate ceasefire. With Aaron Bastani and Moya Lothian-McLean.

The Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba in September 2022 has been found not guilty of murder. Plus: An indigenous senator protests King Charles’ first visit to Australia. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

After the death of Hamas leader Sinwar, US President Joe Biden has said it is an opportunity for a ceasefire in Gaza, but Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue his war. Plus: the Assisted Dying Bill has been introduced to parliament this week; and Ash Sarkar appears on BBC Question Time. With […]

Israel has confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an IDF operation in Gaza. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.

Aid agencies are warning that Israel’s assault of Northern Gaza is wiping the region “off the map.” Meanwhile in southern Lebanon – the IDF are conducting demolitions. With Michael Walker and David Adler.