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The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven, Helena MTG, Dalia Gebrial and more.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Famine Officially Declared In Gaza City 22.08.2025

A UN-backed body has recognised the man-made famine in Gaza City and the surrounding area. Plus: Amnesty International weighs in on the proscription of Palestine action, and the row raging over inheritance tax. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dan Stewart & Kerry Moscogiuri

Labour Faces Record Highs in Asylum Seekers Staying in Hotels 21.08.2025

A record number of asylum seekers is compounding pressure on Labour. Plus: Elbit Systems is close to receiving a £2bn contract to train British soldiers, and Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid shakes the establishment. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran Andrieu.

Migrant Hotel System In Chaos After Court Ruling 20.08.2025

More councils in England to challenge asylum hotels after Essex ruling Plus: Record pay rises for CEOs continue, the new documentary out this week on the Israeli genocide in Gaza, and chaos surrounds Kneecap’s Mo Chara’s court appearance. With: Michael Walker, Lou Calvey, Luke Hildyard and Sepideh Farsi Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

European Leaders Fawn Over Trump at Ukraine Talks 19.08.2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European allies have met with Donald Trump for a charm offensive. Plus: Massive anti-war protests rock Israel, the ONS declares average rents in England to be unaffordable, and author Sally Rooney has been reported to the police over her support for Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and Tadhg Hickey.

Zelenskyy and EU Leaders Brace for Meeting With Trump 18.08.2025

Zelenskyy and EU leaders prepare for a crucial meeting with Trump. Plus: UK CEOs offered their third pay rise in a row, Zarah Sultana’s opinion on Labour under Corbyn, and Sally Rooney vows to use BBC royalties to back Palestine Action. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Anatol Lieven & Luke Hildyard.

Trump Threatens Putin With Sanctions Ahead Of Alaska Summit 15.08.2025

Donald Trump has confirmed plans to impose sanctions on Russia ahead of a key summit with Vladimir Putin. Plus: Labour is losing former heartlands to the Green Party in council elections, and supermarket giant Iceland is offering a £1 reward to customers who snitch on shoplifters. With NoJusticeMTG & Curtis Daly.

“Zionism at Its Best” As Israel “Buries” the Palestinian State 14.08.2025

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveils plans to “bury the Palestinian state”. Plus: Grenadian government drops its oath of allegiance to King Charles, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Agapia Stephanopoulos, and an Executive Producer at Al Jazeera speaks on the impact of their journalists being killed. With: Dalia Gebrial, Micha Frazer-Carroll, Professor Gus John, and Laila Al-Arain.

Trump Meets Zelenskyy Ahead of Crunch Putin Talks 13.08.2025

Zelenskyy and European leaders aim to increase pressure on US President Trump Plus: A fourth summer heatwave sparks a proposal to protect workers during summer, and Israel plans forced displacement of Palestinians to South Sudan. With: Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu, Svitlana Romanko, and Shelly Asquith Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Cracks Showing In Labour Over Increased Channel Migration 12.08.2025

Channel crossings are set to hit 50,000 since Labour came into power. Education Minister Jacqui Smith has called that figure “unacceptable”. Plus: Trump deploys the National Guard to Washington, and a former royal advisor condemns the government’s proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and James Butler.

Five Al Jazeera Journalists Killed by Israel in Gaza 11.08.2025

Anas Al-Sharif is among five Al-Jazeera journalists killed by Israel. Plus: Palestine Action protests lead to over 500 arrests, the right’s call for a British revolution, and Richard Madeley grills Labour over branding Palestine Action as terrorists. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Marji Mansfield.

Germany Blocks Arms Exports to Israel 08.08.2025

Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to occupy the whole of Gaza has sparked global condemnation, with Germany halting military exports that could be used against Palestinians. Plus: An interview with Amazon Labor Union co-founder Chris Smalls on his time on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and violent detention by the IDF. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Homelessness Minister Allegedly Cashes in on the Housing Crisis 07.08.2025

Labour MP faces calls to resign in the wake of eviction claims. Plus: European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera said Israel’s actions in Gaza “look very much like genocide’ and Novara Media investigates far-right protests on the rise. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran Andrieu.

Matt Kennard On The Truth About The UK Spy Planes Aiding Israel 06.08.2025

The plan to occupy all of Gaza is gaining momentum Plus: Rachel Reeves is on track to miss her fiscal target this year by £41billion according to a new report, and how the UK government lost £200 billion. With: Michael Walker, Helena (NoJusticeMTG), Matt Kennard and Aydin Dikerdem Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Netanyahu Pushes To Occupy The Whole Of Gaza 05.08.2025

Multiple Israeli media sources have reported that Netanyahu has decided to fully reoccupy Gaza. Plus: What nearly half of Britons get wrong about migration, and how a member of the House of Lords urged ministers to crack down on Palestine Action at the request of a military tech firm. With Aaron Bastani, Karl Hansen and Maryam Eslamdoust.

Farage’s ‘Lawless Britain” Claim Is Making Britain More Dangerous 04.08.2025

Farage blames migrants for Britain’s descent into violence. Plus: Hamas releases video of one of the surviving hostages, Rachel Reeves weighs in on Corbyn and Sultana’s new party, and Trump praises Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Donald Trump Escalates Trade War 01.08.2025

Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing new tariff rates, including on some of the world’s poorest countries. Plus: The far-right are set to target another asylum hotel as Tommy Robinson is nowhere to be seen. With: Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG

Israel Fires on Starving Children in Gaza 31.07.2025

The starvation crisis in Gaza continues as the IDF again fires on civilians collecting aid. Plus: Calls to recognise Palestinian statehood cause international rifts, and British nurses prepare to strike if pay demands are not met. With Steven Methven, NoJusticeMTG and Ola Amira. Donate to Reviving Gaza’s campaign: https://chuffed.org/project/123783-gaza-food-water-and-cash-aid

Palestine Action Co-Founder Beats the Home Office to Win Full Judicial Review of Ban 30.07.2025

High Court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban to proceed. Starmer’s Palestinian state threat backfires, Israel risks losing U.S. support and Corbyn tops Farage with Reform voters With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Curtis Daly and Huda Ammori Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Keir Starmer Threatens Israel with Palestinian State Recognition 29.07.2025

UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to a ceasefire Plus: Huwaida Arraf talks about her experience on the Freedom Flotilla, Handala and Kate Sim breaks down the online safety bill With: Steven Methven, Kieran Andreiu, Huwaida Arraf and Kate Sim

EXCLUSIVE: Zarah Sultana’s First Interview Since Resigning From The Labour Party 28.07.2025

Zarah Sultana speaks to Novara Media’s Steven Methven exclusively about why she resigned from the Labour Party, what the plan is with her new political party founded with Jeremy Corbyn, and how the left can defeat Nigel Farage.

U.S President Donald Trump Humiliates Keir Starmer in Scotland 28.07.2025

Keir Starmer has been humiliated in his meeting with Trump. Plus: an exclusive interview with Zarah Sultana on the New Left party; we speak to Robert Wright about AI; Gary Stevenson debunks media scares regarding a wealth tax. With: Michael Walker, Rivkah Brown, Zarah Sultana and Robert Wright.

200,000 People Sign Up To Corbyn and Sultana’s New Party 25.07.2025

Corbyn and Sultana’s new left party has seen a rapid increase in membership. Plus: Doctors are on strike; Mehdi Hasan broke the internet; & the latest from Gaza. With Michael Walker, James Schneider and Helena @nojusticemtg

UN: People in Gaza Are “Walking Corpses” 24.07.2025

Gaza is facing ‘man-made’ starvation as Israel continues to block aid into the territory. Plus: Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have finally announced their new party, the Epstein rabbit hole gets deeper, and The Nelk Boys backlash continues. With: Dalia Gebrial, Curtis Daly and Alex de Waal.

Aid Agencies Warn Mass Starvation Spreading Across Gaza 23.07.2025

Mass starvation is spreading across Gaza Plus: Len McCluskey’s incompetence is being exposed and the Epping asylum hotel riots continue to escalate. With: Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu, Omar Shakir and Novara Media’s Polly Smythe

David Lammy Denies UK Military Support of Israel 22.07.2025

David Lammy labels Gaza genocide as ‘grotesque’ but denies UK military assistance of Israel. Plus: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has reshuffled her cabinet, OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services, Nethanyahu promotes Israel’s genocide on a podcast and Hunter Biden’s wild interview. With: Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG.

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