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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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Jun 27, 2024 • 56min
Polling Shows Colossal Disapproval for Sunak and Starmer
Recent polling shows pitiful approval ratings for both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, suggesting that a Labour landslide may come down to the self-destruction of the Conservative Party. Plus: Junior Doctors are on strike; and the President of Bolivia has poured cold water on an attempted coup. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.

Jun 26, 2024 • 52min
Julian Assange Touches Down In Australia As A Free Man
Julian Assange has arrived in Australia after 5 years in Belmarsh prison and over a decade of persecution by the United States government. Plus: the election betting scandal keeps getting worse with Labour now implicated; and we speak to Faiza Shaheen about her independent campaign in Chingford & Woodford Green. With Michael Walker and Ash […]

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
Julian Assange FINALLY Freed After Five Years In Belmarsh
Julian Assange has been released from Belmarsh prison after five years of incarceration over an extradition case to the United States. We speak to Yanis Varoufakis, a friend of the WikiLeaks founder who has been campaigning for his freedom. Plus: exclusive polling on Corbyn’s constituency of Islington North. With Michael Walker and Grace Blakeley

Jun 24, 2024 • 40min
Tories Launch Their Own Inquiry Into Election Gambling Allegations
Rishi Sunak has said the Conservative party are now conducting their own inquiry into allegations of Tory MPs, candidates and staffers gambling on the date of the general election. Plus: Nigel Farage has come under fire for saying that the war in Ukraine was provoked by the west; and Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted he is […]

Jun 21, 2024 • 56min
Starmer’s Offer to Renters Explained
Labour leader Keir Starmer has vowed to end the scourge of ‘bidding wars’ in the UK rental market. We speak to Generation Rent’s Conor O’Shea about the reality of renting in Britain. Plus: the worrying links between far-right group Turning Point UK and Conservative party politicians; and a new video has emerged that further exposes […]

Jun 20, 2024 • 53min
The Tory Election Campaign Is Imploding
The Conservative Party are now briefing candidates to use messaging about their impending defeat. Is there anything left to salvage for the Tories? Plus: Martin Forde accuses Labour of trying to gag him; and Benjamin Netanyahu has a public spat with the IDF. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Michael Walker.

Jun 19, 2024 • 53min
Sunak Confronted by Callers in LBC Phone-In
Rishi Sunak has taken a pummelling from the general public during an LBC phone-in as polling suggests the worst Conservative election performance in history. Plus: We break down the SNP and Workers Party manifestos; and Mehdi Hasan makes the case for anti-Zionism. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Jun 18, 2024 • 59min
Keir Starmer Snakes His Way Through LBC Phone-In
Keir Starmer has appeared on Nick Ferrari’s LBC breakfast show to face a grilling from callers. Plus: A desperate Tory Party has hit the Boris Johnson button; and new polling reveals Jeremy Corbyn’s popularity. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

Jun 17, 2024 • 56min
Nigel Farage Launches Reform UK’s Manifesto
Nigel Farage has launched the Reform UK manifesto, blaming many of Britain’s problems on the “population explosion”. Plus: An investigation finds the Greek coastguard responsible for dozens of migrant deaths; and Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves the Israeli war cabinet. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Jun 14, 2024 • 60min
Sunak Says He Is Fighting To Not Come Third As Poll Sees Reform Overtake Tories | #NovaraLIVE
Reform UK has for the first time overtaken the Conservatives in an opinion poll, leading party leader Nigel Farage to claim that they are now the real opposition. Plus: a look at the chaos of the French snap election; and Keir Starmer is upset that people have laughed at how many times he mentions his […]