Novara Live

By Novara Media

What's Novara Live about?

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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Novara Live episodes:

06.25.2024
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...
06.24.2024
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...
06.21.2024
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...
06.20.2024
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...
06.19.2024
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...
06.18.2024
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.
06.17.2024
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...
06.14.2024
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...
06.13.2024
Starmer Launches Labour Manifesto Slammed As “Return to Austerity”
Moya Lothian-McLean and NoJusticeMTG break down the Labour Party manifesto for the 2024 general election.
06.12.2024
Green Party Launch Manifesto of Bold Policies for “Real Change”
Michael Walker and Grace Blakeley break down the Green Party’s manifesto for the 2024 general election. Plus: a UN report has called out atrocities committed by Hamas and Israel; and Rishi Sunak’s D-day blunder gets worse.
06.11.2024
Sunak Launches Manifesto of Desperate Tax Cuts Amid Dying Campaign
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new Conservative manifesto. Is there anything left to salvage for the now utterly defeated Prime Minister? Plus: The US isn’t being entirely honest about their latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. With Michael Walker and James Meadway.
06.10.2024
Macron Takes Huge Gamble After Surge Of European Far-Right
European parliament election results have seen a surge for the far-right in many countries, particularly in France. French President Emmanuel Macron has responded by calling a snap election. Plus: the Liberal Democrats launch their election manifesto; and a Reform UK...
06.07.2024
Rishi Sunak’s Disaster Campaign Keeps Getting Worse
Rishi Sunak has sparked fury by leaving a D-Day commemoration event early. Both Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage have condemned the move. Plus: A first look at some of Labour’s new manifesto pledges; and Briahna Joy Gray is fired after...
06.06.2024
Faiza Shaheen on Her Campaign to Beat the Tories and Labour
We speak to Faiza Shaheen about her brutal deselection by the Labour Party and her decision to run as an independent. Plus: Dodgy Tory candidate selections revealed; and Israel bombs a UN school. With Moya Lothian McLean and Ash Sarkar.
06.05.2024
Faiza Shaheen Announces Independent Election Campaign
Faiza Shaheen has launched an independent general election campaign after being blocked by the Labour party. Plus: Sunak’s tax lie about Labour; and Starmer’s party welcomes another pro-Israel extremist. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
06.04.2024
Nigel Farage Heads to Clacton and Is Milkshaked Again
Shortly after being crowned leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage was hit in the face by a milkshake in Clacton-on-Sea. Plus: Hezbollah rockets hit Northern Israel; and Sky News hear the powerful testimony of a bomb blast survivor in Gaza....
06.03.2024
Nigel Farage Announces Election Bid With Reform UK in U-turn
After promising he would not run for Reform in the general election, Nigel Farage has now announced he will lead the party. Plus: Kemi Badenoch has a disastrous media round, and we speak to David Adler about the Mexican election...
05.31.2024
Diane Abbott Free to Stand for Labour, Trump Found Guilty at Hush Money Trial
Keir Starmer has confirmed that Diane Abbott is now free to stand as a Labour MP in Hackney North. Plus: Donald Trump has been found guilty of of 34 felony offences in a New York Court; and the IDF have...
05.30.2024
Starmer’s Labour in Disgraceful Purge of Left MP Candidates
Labour’s purge of its political left continues apace – with more candidates being barred from contesting the upcoming general election. Plus: Starmer’s party decide a paid Israel lobbyist is a suitable parliamentary candidate; and the Green Party launch their general...
05.29.2024
Labour Under Fire Over Shoddy Treatment Of Diane Abbott
Labour are under fire over the party leadership’s appalling treatment of veteran MP Dianne Abbott. We speak to Martin Forde KC about the state of the party. With Michael Walker.
05.28.2024
IDF Deliver Findings Over Rafah Massacre; They Don’t Make Sense
IDF have released their initial findings into fires that were caused by an Israeli airstrike and that led to the deaths of at least 50 people in Rafah. Plus: Labour has blocked Dianne Abbott from standing as a candidate at...
05.27.2024
Israeli Airstrike Massacres Dozens in Rafah; Netanyahu Calls It “A Tragic Mistake”
Israel has attacked displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens more in airstrikes. Plus: the Tory general election campaign has faced a disaster start; and the co-founder of Human Rights Watch...
05.24.2024
ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must cease its offensive in Rafah. Plus: Keir Starmer faces his first broadcast grilling of the general election campaign; and Jeremy Corbyn has made his pitch to continue to be the...
05.23.2024
UK Party Leaders Kick Off Election Campaigns
Leaders of UK political parties have launched their campaigns ahead of the July 4th general election. Plus: A pro-Palestine protestor has been charged after using a placard depicting Rishi Sunak as a coconut; and the debate on whether or not...
05.22.2024
Rishi Sunak Announces July General Election
In the pouring rain and 20 points behind in the polls, Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK general election will take place on 4 July. Plus: Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced their intention to recognise Palestine as a...
05.21.2024
Biden Trashes ICC After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Request
US President Joe Biden has rejected the ICC’s arrest warrant request for Benjamin Netanyahu. We speak to Francis A Boyle, professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law. Plus: we speak to Andrew Feinstein – the...
05.20.2024
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu & Hamas Leaders
The ICC has announced that it seeks the arrests of Israeli and Hamas leaders. Plus: the Infected Blood inquiry publishes its damning report; and the Iranian president has been killed in a helicopter crash. With Steven Methven and Mike Bankole.
05.17.2024
General Election Battle Begins, Jeremy Hunt Promises Tax Cuts
With parties gearing up for a general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises further tax cuts. Plus: We speak to Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer; and a British asylum housing tycoon hits the Sunday Times rich list. With Michael Walker and...
05.16.2024
Starmer Launches “First Steps” Ahead of General Election
Keir Starmer has launched six ‘first steps’ ahead of the upcoming general election. Plus: residents in Devon have been told their tap water is not safe to drink following the outbreak of a parasitic disease; and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu...
05.15.2024
On Nakba Day, Joe Biden Pledges New Arms To Israel
As Nakba day arrives and commemorates the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians driven from their homes, Joe Biden has floated another billion dollars of weapon sales to Israel. Plus: we look at events in Georgia after protestors react...
05.14.2024
Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
Israel’s military operation has intensified in Rafah, with tanks reportedly pushing into built up areas in the city’s eastern zones. Plus: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has come out with a bold ambition for Britain; and far-right Israeli settlers have taken their...
05.13.2024
Labour Finally Come Out Against Israeli Arms Sales
Labour have finally said they now oppose arms sales to Israel. Plus: Rishi Sunak has used a keynote speech to say the country would not be safe under Keir Starmer; and shocking details of conditions at an Israeli detention centre...
05.10.2024
Keir Starmer Says He Would Deploy MI5 to Stop the Boats
Keir Starmer has given a speech laying out his plan to stop small boats, saying he will deploy MI5 to tackle people smugglers. Plus: The potential impacts of AI on dating; and Hillary Clinton’s ridiculous message to pro-Palestine protesters. With...
05.09.2024
Biden Tells Israel: No More Weapons If You Invade Rafah
US President Joe Biden has said that Israel will receive no further weapons if the country invades Rafah. Plus: the fallout from Natalie Elphicke’s defection has exposed rifts within Labour; and Israel’s entry at Eurovision has been met with boos...
05.08.2024
Biden Pauses Weapons Shipment To Israel
The United States have halted a shipment of weapons including high munition bombs to Israel. Plus: Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour; and southern Brazil has been hit by catastrophic flooding. With Michael Walker and Femi Nylander.
05.07.2024
Israeli Tanks Capture Rafah Border Crossing As Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire Deal
Israel has begun its long-awaited Rafah operation, with IDF tanks capturing Gaza’s side of the border crossing. Plus: Protest encampments spread across UK universities; and Ash Sarkar goes head to head with Labour’s Emily Thornberry on BBC Politics Live. With...
05.06.2024
Israel Tells 100,000 Palestinians to Flee Rafah
Israel have ordered 100,000 Palestinians to leave the crowded city of Rafah in southern Gaza. Plus: more fallout from the local and mayoral elections including right-wingers fuming that Sadiq Khan has been re-elected. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
05.03.2024
Tories Wrecked in Local Elections
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discuss Tories’ thrashing in local elections. Plus: The Greens make commendable gains; and a Labour source blames an election defeat on Hamas.
05.02.2024
Hundreds Arrested at UCLA Palestine Protest, Immigration Raid Shutdown in South London
Police have arrested hundreds of Palestine protestors at a UCLA encampment. Plus: a south London immigration raid has been blocked by the community; and Labour have diluted yet another policy offer. With Moya Lothian-McLean and @NoJusticeMTG
05.01.2024
Riot Cops & Pro-Israel Mobs: the Crackdown on US College Palestine Protests
Protests against the war in Gaza at US College campuses have been met with a crackdown by law enforcement and violence from a pro-Israel mob. Plus: Jamie Driscoll joins the show live ahead of the North East mayoral election. With...
04.30.2024
Who Will Be Next Leader of the SNP? George Galloway Launches Workers Party Candidate
After Humza Yousaf’s resignation, who will be the next leader of the SNP? We speak to co-editor of Conter David Jamieson. Plus: George Galloway announces a slate of candidates for his workers party; and Keir Starmer is caught lying again....
04.29.2024
Humza Yousaf Resigns As Scottish First Minister
Humza Yousaf has resigned as first minister of Scotland after threats of a no-confidence vote against his position. Plus: the home office have launched a shock operation to detain asylum seekers ahead of the local elections; and speculation is rife...
04.26.2024
Israel’s Biggest Backer Accuses China of Funding Wars
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has has accused China of funding wars, despite their ongoing financial support of Israel’s war in Gaza. Plus: ahead of London mayoral candidate – we speak to the Green Party candidate Zoe Garbett. With...
04.25.2024
Humza Yousaf Faces No Confidence Vote After Scottish Power-sharing Collapses
Power-sharing in the Scottish Parliament has collapsed after First Minister Humaza Yousaf ditched the SNP’s coalition agreement with the Scottish Greens. We speak to author and political commentator Gerry Hassan. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken out against US college students...
04.24.2024
The UN & EU Demand Inquiry Into Gaza Mass Graves
Following the discovery of new mass graves in Gaza since the start of April, The UN Human Rights Commissioner has now called for a full investigation. Plus: Channel 4’s tell-all interview with an anonymous IDF soldier; and Michael Walker debates...
04.23.2024
Sunak Says Rwanda Policy “Compassionate” After Five Die in Channel
In the wake of the Rwanda bill passing its final parliamentary hurdle, five people have tragically died whilst crossing the channel. Plus: Pro-Palestinian protests spread to multiple universities across the U.S; and Starmer lays it on thick for St George’s...
04.22.2024
Sunak’s Last Ditch Bid to Save His Premiership
Rishi Sunak is trying to rescue his premiership by reviving his favourite dead end policy – stopping small boats. Plus: the truth is revealed about Gideon Falter’s clash with police at a pro-Palestine march; and yet another lie about the...
04.19.2024
Israel Launches Strike On Iran
Israel has launched another aerial attack on Iran. There is no indication that Iran will retaliate, potentially signalling a significant de-escalation. Plus: We speak to Alpa Shah about the Indian elections, which are set to be the largest in human...
04.18.2024
US & UK Issue New Sanctions on Iran, Leaks Show US Opposes Palestinian Statehood
The US and UK have issued new sanctions packages on Iran targeting individuals and suppliers of weapons parts. Plus: The Scottish government has dropped a 2030 emissions target for 2030; and the latest scandal coming from a Tory MP is...
04.17.2024
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Make “Own Decision” After Visit From David Cameron
Netanyahu has said Israel will make it’s “own decision” after restraint was urged by British foreign secretary David Cameron. Plus: Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant has been hit by squatters; and the desert city of Dubai is hit by extraordinary flooding. With...

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Novara Live episodes:

Julian Assange FINALLY Freed After Five Years In Belmarsh

Tories Launch Their Own Inquiry Into Election Gambling Allegations

Starmer’s Offer to Renters Explained

The Tory Election Campaign Is Imploding

Sunak Confronted by Callers in LBC Phone-In

Keir Starmer Snakes His Way Through LBC Phone-In

Nigel Farage Launches Reform UK’s Manifesto

Sunak Says He Is Fighting To Not Come Third As Poll Sees Reform Overtake Tories | #NovaraLIVE

Starmer Launches Labour Manifesto Slammed As “Return to Austerity”

Green Party Launch Manifesto of Bold Policies for “Real Change”

Sunak Launches Manifesto of Desperate Tax Cuts Amid Dying Campaign

Macron Takes Huge Gamble After Surge Of European Far-Right

Rishi Sunak’s Disaster Campaign Keeps Getting Worse

Faiza Shaheen on Her Campaign to Beat the Tories and Labour

Faiza Shaheen Announces Independent Election Campaign

Nigel Farage Heads to Clacton and Is Milkshaked Again

Nigel Farage Announces Election Bid With Reform UK in U-turn

Diane Abbott Free to Stand for Labour, Trump Found Guilty at Hush Money Trial

Starmer’s Labour in Disgraceful Purge of Left MP Candidates

Labour Under Fire Over Shoddy Treatment Of Diane Abbott

IDF Deliver Findings Over Rafah Massacre; They Don’t Make Sense

Israeli Airstrike Massacres Dozens in Rafah; Netanyahu Calls It “A Tragic Mistake”

ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive

UK Party Leaders Kick Off Election Campaigns

Rishi Sunak Announces July General Election

Biden Trashes ICC After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Request

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu & Hamas Leaders

General Election Battle Begins, Jeremy Hunt Promises Tax Cuts

Starmer Launches “First Steps” Ahead of General Election

On Nakba Day, Joe Biden Pledges New Arms To Israel

Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah

Labour Finally Come Out Against Israeli Arms Sales

Keir Starmer Says He Would Deploy MI5 to Stop the Boats

Biden Tells Israel: No More Weapons If You Invade Rafah

Biden Pauses Weapons Shipment To Israel

Israeli Tanks Capture Rafah Border Crossing As Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire Deal

Israel Tells 100,000 Palestinians to Flee Rafah

Tories Wrecked in Local Elections

Hundreds Arrested at UCLA Palestine Protest, Immigration Raid Shutdown in South London

Riot Cops & Pro-Israel Mobs: the Crackdown on US College Palestine Protests

Who Will Be Next Leader of the SNP? George Galloway Launches Workers Party Candidate

Humza Yousaf Resigns As Scottish First Minister

Israel’s Biggest Backer Accuses China of Funding Wars

Humza Yousaf Faces No Confidence Vote After Scottish Power-sharing Collapses

The UN & EU Demand Inquiry Into Gaza Mass Graves

Sunak Says Rwanda Policy “Compassionate” After Five Die in Channel

Sunak’s Last Ditch Bid to Save His Premiership

Israel Launches Strike On Iran

US & UK Issue New Sanctions on Iran, Leaks Show US Opposes Palestinian Statehood

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Make “Own Decision” After Visit From David Cameron

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