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Last night’s Panorama revealed deep, long-term failures by government to ensure NHS staff were as safe possible from Coronavirus. But what will be the consequences?

‘Stare long enough at a bean, or a grain, or an ear of corn, and you’ll begin to see everything – the whole world – inside it.’ James Butler dives into pandemic food shocks and the deep links between capitalist farming and viral outbreaks.

Aaron Bastani asks: where on earth is Labour going on economic policy? Can it avoid fighting the last war? Plus, James Butler asks: are we facing a food crisis? Why? James Meadway: https://novaramedia.com/2020/04/27/dont-fight-the-last-war-why-the-left-needs-to-look-beyond-austerity/ Raj Patel: https://novaramedia.com/2018/05/18/raj-patel-a-history-of-the-world-in-seven-cheap-things/

After weeks off with Coronavirus, Boris Johnson is back at work and the press are already fawning. Plus, the right-wingers pushing to end the lockdown; the revolving door between press and government; and Priti Patel’s pathetic press briefings. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.

Why are Tory politicians speaking about the pandemic as if it’s just a natural disaster? Will the borders close for good – and what happens where they’re already locked shut? Plus, Dominic Cummings in the room: does it matter?

Trump is promoting the injection of bleach and backing protests against the lockdown. Could Covid-19 lose him the presidency? Plus: The UK aren’t controlling international travel. Why?

Nicola Sturgeon has said social distancing will continue until 2021. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discuss the social and political implications. Plus Lara McNeil on the #LabourLeaks NEC meeting.

From 5G to bioweapons to “globalism”, the pandemic provides ample material for conspiracy theorists. James Butler asks: why? And does it tell us anything about the nature of politics?

Keir Starmer took on his first PMQs yesterday: Ash Sarkar asks what we learned about his strategy. What’s changed since Corbyn? Plus, experts and NHS workers ask you to #ChantforPPE