
Novara Live
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 7min
Europe: “We’re Stronger Than Russia”
At an EU summit, Polish PM Donald Tusk has said that Europe can win any military, financial or economic confrontation with Russia. Plus: Another house of lords member is caught up in a lobbying scandal; and Ash Sarkar weighs in on the two-tier policing row on Politics Live. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 8min
US Cuts Off ALL Intelligence Support to Ukraine
Having cut off military support to Ukraine, the US is now no longer sharing military intelligence either. Plus: Donald Trump’s marathon address to congress; and the British millionaires who are demanding to be taxed more. With Michael Walker, Volodymyr Dubovyk, David Adler and Dale Vince.

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
US president Donald Trump has suspended all military aid to Ukraine. Plus: leftwing streamer Hasan Piker has been banned from Twitch; we speak to Declassified’s co-founder and editor Mark Curtis. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Mark Curtis.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
Keir Starmer Announces £1.6 Billion Missile Deal for Ukraine
Keir Starmer has said that a “coalition of the willing” is needed to rally around Ukraine as Europe responds to a foreign policy shift from the White House. Plus: An interview with Die Linke co-leader Ines Schwerdtner. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 24min
Zelenskyy, Trump and JD Vance Trade Blows in White House Meeting
The planned press conference between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been cancelled following a heated exchange in the Oval Office. Plus: Annaleise Dodds resigns as international development minister over Keir Starmer’s cut to foreign aid. With Michael Walker, Robert Evans and Aaron Bastani.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 15min
Keir Starmer Meets Donald Trump in Washington
Keir Starmer has met with Donald Trump in Washington, following the US President’s praise of Starmer’s defence spending hike. Plus: Film and TV professionals respond to the BBC’s censorship of a documentary on life in Gaza. With Dalia Gebrial, NoJusticeMTG, Khalid Abdalla and Priyamvada Gopal.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 5min
Former Blair Minister Slams Starmer’s Aid Cuts
Keir Starmer has slashed the UK’s foreign aid budget to court President Trump, who has separately secured a contentious minerals deal with Ukraine. We speak to former Blair minister Clare Short about these developments. Plus: British households face yet another energy price hike, Trump has shared a grotesque video about Gaza. With Michael Walker and […]

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 10min
Keir Starmer to Boost Defence Spending by Cutting Aid
Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of the UK, discusses his controversial plan to significantly boost defense spending at the expense of overseas aid. He addresses the stark contrast between military funding and pressing social needs like child hunger and housing crises. The conversation delves into the ethical implications of this funding shift, critiques of military strategy amidst ongoing conflicts, and the impact of proposed policing reforms on community relations. Starmer navigates the complexities of international alliances while facing public discontent.

Feb 24, 2025 • 59min
Far Right and Far Left Surge in German Elections
Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Party has won the most seats in the General election – but the full results show a deeply polarised electorate. Plus: More Israeli captives freed; and Gary Stevenson debates Dave Rubin. With Michael Walker, Grace Blakeley and Loren Balhorn.

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 5min
Far-Right Set to Double Their Support in German Election
The far-right AFD party are gaining traction in the German election. Plus: Steve Bannon becomes the latest high-profile right-winger to perform a Nazi salute in public. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Katja Hoyer.