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Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Frozen Russian Assets

Moscow has threatened to retaliate against Western companies over the EU’s move to freeze Russian assets indefinitely, promising a harsh response if those funds are used to support Ukraine. Plus: Two protestors have been arrested on suspicion of chanting “globalise the Intifada”, and Trump’s chief of staff has given a tell-all interview on the chaos […]

Dec 18, 20251h 0m

Keir Starmer Says “Don’t Abandon Patients” As Doctor Five-Day Strikes Begin

Starmer calls The Doctor strikes “Utterly irresponsible” Plus: Former Labour elected Mayor Jamie Driscoll joins the Greens, yet ANOTHER bad day for Keir Starmer, and GMP vow to clamp down even more on Pro-Palestine protesters. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Dr Thomas Cheliotis-James & Jamie Driscoll

Dec 17, 20251h 4m

Bondi Gunmen Motivated by Islamic State, Says Australian PM

More details emerge on the Bondi Beach gunmen Plus: MI6 warns of a possible Russian war with Europe, and Donald Trump confirms his plans to sue the BBC for $10bn. With: Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu

Dec 16, 20251h 2m

Gunmen Target Jewish Community In Bondi Beach, Killing 15

Two gunmen have opened fire on a crowd of people celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15. Plus: Resident NHS doctors have voted to go on strike. With Michael Walker, Cody Dahler & Em Hilton.

Dec 15, 202554 min

Reform Now UK’s Largest Party, Overtaking Labour

Reform UK is now the country’s largest party, following the collapse of Labour’s membership. Plus: The Guardian has revealed that last year Britain threatened to defund the International Court of Justice if it prosecuted Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Juan David Rojas.

Dec 12, 20251h 9m

Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States

Venezuela accuses the U.S of ‘piracy’ after they seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country’s coast. Plus: Starmer’s House of Lords reform, and Bonnie Blue Says She “Stands With Nigel Farage” With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly & Luna Doom.

Dec 11, 202558 min

Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law

Starmer wants tougher policing of Europe’s borders and reforms of the ECHR. Plus: “High risk of death” for Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, and Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use. With: Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Charlie Winstanley.

Dec 10, 20251h 12m

Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People

In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

Dec 9, 20251h 12m

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders

Zelenskyy in Downing Street as peace talks continue. Plus: The failed coup in Benin, Paramount interferes in the potential Netflix/Warner Bros deal, and Zack Polanski’s somewhat controversial reasons for why migration is needed… With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

Dec 8, 20251h 3m

Nigel Farage Now Accused of Racism By TWENTY EIGHT Former School Mates

Twenty-eight of Nigel Farage’s former classmates and teachers have said that they witnessed racist or anti-Semitic behaviour by Nigel Farage during the 1970s and 1980s. Plus: The tech boss who wants to profit from your opinions. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Dec 5, 20251h 14m

Labour’s Compromise With the Employment Rights Bill

Plus: Reform Party receives £9m donation, Pete Hegseth accused of a war crime, and Valentina Gomez stuns Piers Morgan with her extreme views. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Meg De Meo

Dec 4, 20251h 3m

Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact

Could Reform and the Tories create a pact? Plus: The final Hillsborough report allows those responsible for the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans to face no consequences, the case for decolonising economics, and Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for young people’s views on Israel/Palestine. With: Michael Walker, Tadhg Hickey, Charlotte Hennessy & Surbhi Kesar. Support Novara […]

Dec 3, 20251h 3m

David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials

David Lammy is expected to announce reforms that would see jury trials ended for sentences of three years or less. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure over budget “lies”, and we discuss Zack Polanski’s economic influences. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

Dec 2, 20251h 8m

Zarah Sultana Wins Your Party Conference Showdown

Your Party members are in favour of collective leadership. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Steven Methven.

Dec 1, 20251h 0m

Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights

Labour have been accused of breaking another manifesto pledge after watering down their workers rights bill. Plus: The right-wing press are now panicking about emigration as well as immigration, and Rachel Reeves has been accused of misleading the public. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

Nov 28, 202554 min

Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges?

Rachel Reeves’ budget seems to have appeased the markets, but voters are less convinced. Plus: Net migration has fallen to a four-year low, and we discuss the generational divide in UK politics. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Nov 27, 20251h 5m

Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes To All-Time Highs

Rachel Reeves’ Budget unveils all-time high tax rises Plus: The government is preparing to scrap jury trials for most criminal cases in England and Wales, and the ‘deeply alarming’ Palestine Action case gets new judges. With: Michael Walker, James Meadway & Steven Methven. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a-stitch-up-palestine-action-case-gets-new-judges/

Nov 26, 20251h 4m

Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands In Debt

A new report into the Department for Work and Pensions blames repeated Tory failures for pushing hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt and distress. Plus: Why right-wing slop is taking over social media. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG, Dale Vince & Chris Bratt (PeopleMakeGames).

Nov 25, 20251h 23m

Labour to Scrap Two Child Benefit Cap in Budget

A revised Ukraine peace plan has been announced. Plus: Looking at Wednesday’s budget – tax rises might be inevitable, Zack Polanski and Andy Haldane trade blows on the BBC, and Trump’s alliance with Mamdani is the only surprise from the weekend… With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Daniela Gabor.

Nov 24, 20251h 5m

Will The Bond Markets Topple Rachel Reeves?

Rachel Reeves’ long-awaited budget is looming, as some speculate that bond markets could force her to revise it. Plus: The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting Russian bribes. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jayati Ghosh & Carole Cadwalladr.

Nov 21, 20251h 1m

Andy Burnham Isn’t Ruling Out Challenging Keir Starmer

Pressure continues to mount for Keir Starmer as Andy Burnham won’t rule out a leadership challenge. Plus: New exclusive data shows how climate protesters, not the far-right, are being silenced, and Aditya Chakrabortty on whether a wealth tax will make much of a difference in dealing with inequality in Britain. With: NoJusticeMTG, Steven Methven, Ayeshah […]

Nov 20, 20251h 4m

The Knives Are Out For Keir Starmer

Starmer seems to be fighting for leadership survival. Plus: Has the world already admitted defeat on climate change?, Donald Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince over the Khashoggi killing, and is the whole truth finally going to come out about Jeffrey Epstein? With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, Murtaza Hussain & Laurie Laybourn-Langton

Nov 19, 20251h 1m

Shabana Mahmood Faces Furious Backlash to Asylum Overhaul

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended Labour’s controversial new asylum plans, with much of the opposition coming from within the party. Plus: The Renters’ Rights Act is set to become law, Zack Polanski hits back at Labour, and we speak to British journalist Sami Hamdi about his detention by ICE. With Michael Walker, Freddie Feltham, […]

Nov 18, 20251h 11m

Shabana Mahmood Announces Tough “Danish-Style” Asylum Plans

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced what she’s described as the biggest shake-up in British asylum policy since WW2. Plus: MP Adnan Hussein has left ‘Your Party’, citing ‘persistent infighting’ as his reason. With Michael Walker, Michelle Pace, and NoJusticeMTG.

Nov 17, 202559 min

Rebel Economist Says Everything You Know About Economics Is Wrong.

As part of a series of economics specials in the run-up to the Autumn Budget, Michael Walker speaks to Professor Steve Keen, who thinks that mainstream economics has got everything disastrously wrong.

Nov 14, 20251h 5m

Absconded Palestine Action Prisoner Speaks Out in Exclusive Novara Media Interview

We speak to absconded Palestine Action prisoner Sean “Shibby” Middlebrough. Plus: The collapse of Starmer’s Labour continues, Kamala Harris is back on the airwaves, and a Tory MP has his feelings hurt by Aston Villa fans. With NoJusticeMTG and Steven Methven.

Nov 13, 20251h 2m

Starmer In Crisis After Briefings Against Streeting Backfire

Keir Starmer’s position is looking shaky Plus: Huge protests at the COP summit in Brazil, inside Sudan’s civil war and the role of the UAE, and revelations in Trump’s relationship with Epstein. With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Joseph Sikulu Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Nov 12, 20251h 3m

Starmer Says “Racism Returning To Politics” In Bombshell Interview

The gloves are off as Keir Starmer accuses Reform UK of bringing racism back to UK politics. Plus: A new ITV documentary features shocking testimony from IDF soldiers, and the BBC bias row continues. With: Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

Nov 11, 202559 min

Resignations in the BBC Over Allegations of Institutional Bias

BBC Director General resigns after “error of judgement” over Trump speech. Plus: Jailed climate activist faces deportation, and Lisa Nandy stands firm on her stance surrounding the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. With Kieran Andrieu, Ash Sarkar and Simon Lewis.

Nov 10, 20251h 0m

11 Arrested At Protests As Maccabi Tel Aviv Play Aston Villa

The much politicised Aston Villa football match against Maccabi Tel Aviv has gone ahead with fans of the Israeli team absent from the event. 11 people have been arrested at protests surrounding the event. Plus: Four British prisoners accused of offences related to Palestine Action are on hunger strike over the conditions in which they […]

Nov 7, 202558 min

Wife of British Journalist Arrested by ICE Speaks Out

The wife of British ICE detainee Sami Hamdi raises concerns for his health. Plus: How Elbit Systems planted a story about Palestine Action, and the backlash over John Lewis’ latest Christmas ad. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Soumaya Hamdi.

Nov 6, 202557 min

Zohran Mamdani Seals HISTORIC Win In New York City

Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor Plus: Bhaskar Sunkara on the work that Mamdani can do now, and, would Labour have given Mamdani the chance to run for London Mayor? With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, and Bhaskar Sunkara

Nov 5, 20251h 9m

Huntingdon Hero Named As Samir Zitouni

The ‘heroic’ rail worker who risked his life to save passengers from a mass stabbing on a train has been named as 48-year-old Samir Zitouni. Plus: A leaked report into BBC Panorama says that footage of Donald Trump’s January 6th speech was edited to make the case that he was encouraging the Capitol Hill riot, […]

Nov 4, 20251h 4m

Suspect Charged In Huntingdon Train Stabbing Attack

A suspect has been charged following Sunday’s horrific knife attack on a train. Plus: Wealthy Britons fleeing the UK to avoid tax may face a new settling-up fee, and the Campaign against Zohran Mamdani. With: Steven Methven & Barry Malone

Nov 3, 202559 min

World’s Top Financial Journalist Explains Why Britain Is Broke

In tonight’s special episode of Novara Live we’re taking a break from the news cycle for a deep dive on Britain’s economy with world-leading financial journalist Martin Wolf.

Oct 31, 20251h 4m

Calls For Rachel Reeves To Be Sacked After Rental Law Breaking

Calls For Rachel Reeves To Be Sacked Plus: Wilders’ far-right party and centrist D66 tie in Dutch elections, is the Labour Party dead? And the ‘Your Party’ drama continues. With: @NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial

Oct 30, 20251h 4m

Israel’s Ceasefire Violation Kills At Least 104

The ceasefire in Gaza has been broken, again. Plus: The devastation from Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, and The historian who thinks culture made capitalism. With: Michael Walker, Mouin Rabbani, Mikaela Loach, Faiza Shaheen & Anton Howes. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Oct 29, 20251h 4m

Green Party Surges As Labour Hits Record Low

Green Party membership has surpassed 150,000 – more than that of the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Meanwhile, Labour is polling at their lowest in history. Plus: Agency workers hired to cover the Birmingham bin strikes may now go on strike themselves, and Elon Musk could leave Tesla over a $1 trillion pay dispute. With: […]

Oct 28, 20251h 14m

The Release of the Epping Sex Offender Shows Nothing Works in Britain

The bizarre accidental release of the Epping sex offender shows Britain’s institutions are failing. Plus: British journalist Sami Hamdi, arrested by ICE for criticising Israel, Javier Milei wins in Argentina’s midterm elections, and Reform MP’s anger towards diversity in TV adverts. With: Michael Walker, Curtis Daly & Ernesto Seman.

Oct 27, 20251h 2m

Labour Suffer HUGE Blow In Caerphilly By-Election

Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle has taken a historic Labour stronghold in the Caerphilly by-election. Plus: Ireland goes to the polls to elect a new President, why Zack Polanski’s brand of eco-populism is infuriating the right, and we speak to Times Columnist James Marriott about the decline of reading. With: Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani. Support […]

Oct 24, 20251h 7m

Trump Says Israel’s West Bank Annexation “Won’t Happen”

Trump rejects Israel’s plan for West Bank annexation. Plus: New polling shows that ‘wealth tax’ is gaining momentum, KCL withdraws a student’s visa sponsorship after pressure from a pro-Israel lobby group, and Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo clash in the final Mayoral debate With NoJusticeMTG , Ash Sarkar & Harriet Williamson.

Oct 23, 20251h 7m

Why the Grooming Gangs Inquiry Is Collapsing Before It Started

A fourth survivor quits the grooming gangs inquiry Plus: Reform faces big test in Welsh By-Election, the warnings about superintelligence are getting louder, and Andrew Marr gets hit by reality With: Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dan Evans and Ben Cumming Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Oct 22, 20251h 2m

Prince Andrew Under Pressure To Leave Public Life Forever

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir has been published in the UK, putting Prince Andrew and his links to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein back in the spotlight. Plus: The row over Maccabi Tel Aviv continues, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail, and Zack Polanski takes on Robert Peston as the Green Party continues to […]

Oct 21, 20251h 10m

Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire, Killing at Least 99

Israel violates Gaza ceasefire… again. Plus: The ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans continues to prove divisive, and Prince Andrew gives up royal titles as Epstein links increase. With Ash Sarkar and NoJusticeMTG.

Oct 20, 202557 min

Starmer Attacks Ban on Israeli Football Hooligans

Keir Starmer has leapt to the defence of Israeli football hooligans, condemning a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming Europa League game against Aston Villa. Plus: The government have failed to stop a legal challenge against the controversial proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

Oct 17, 202555 min

The Death Toll in Gaza Rises, Despite Ceasefire

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is looking shaky. Plus: Investigating the US and UK military industrial complex, and the union leader accused of harassment and heading up a ‘sexist boys club’. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Khem Rogaly & Simon Childs.

Oct 16, 20251h 9m

The UK Can’t Get Its Story Straight On China

Two men accused of spying for China Plus: Trump’s trade war with President Xi, Piers Morgan sells himself to the highest bidder, and OpenAI delves into… erotica. With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Kyle Chan

Oct 15, 20251h 0m

Israel Accuses Hamas Of Breaking Ceasefire, Kills Multiple Palestinians

Cracks have begun to show in the peace deal between Israel and Hamas as the Israeli military continues to kill Palestinians. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure to raise income tax in the upcoming autumn budget, and the government is accused of covering up evidence pertaining to a Chinese spying trial. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran […]

Oct 14, 20251h 12m

Israeli and Palestinian Captives Released, Trump Meets Leaders in Egypt

Palestinian and Israeli captives have been released. Plus: Israel refuses to release Marwan Barghouti, and the Green Party reaches 100,000 members. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Andreas Krieg and Milena Ansari.

Oct 13, 20251h 0m

Can The Gaza Ceasefire Hold?

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to the North of Gaza as Israel says a ceasefire is now in effect. Plus: Donald Trump’s big Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, Keir Starmer’s trade mission to Mumbai, and the showdown between Zack Polanski and Zia Yusef on BBC Question Time. With Michael Walker, Omar Rahman, Arjun Ramani and […]

Oct 10, 202559 min