Novara Live

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.

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

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, […]

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

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.

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

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

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: […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Initial stages of the Gaza ceasefire begin. Plus: Millions in the UK to pay even more for water bills, and guess who Robert Jenrick didn’t see on his trip to Birmingham? With NoJusticeMTG, Trita Parsi, and Dalia Gebrial.

The UK to hike drug prices to fight tariffs Plus: Kemi’s speech at Tory Conference, and is Nigel Farage a fascist? With: Michael Walker, Helena(@NoJusticeMTG), Nick Dearden & James Meadway Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Two years on from October 7th, we discuss how the world has changed. Plus: The disaster that is the Tory conference, and why a Gen Z protest movement in Madagascar is taking on the government. With Steven Methven and Barry Malone.

Trump urges “fast” Gaza deal as famine and airstrikes intensify. Plus: French PM resigns after less than a month, Greta Thunberg deported from Israel, and the Trump goon squads the UK Right wants to copy. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Daniel Levy and Olly Haynes.

Britain’s Jewish community is still reeling from the vicious terrorist attack on a Manchester Synagogue while worshippers celebrated Yom Kippur. Plus: We speak to Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and the last boat from the Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally intercepted by Israel. With Michael Walker and Curtis Daly.

Following the illegal interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by the Israeli military, protests have erupted all over the world in solidarity with the activists now held by Israel With Steven Methven and Dalia Gebrial. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have appeared at a joint press conference in Washington, where they unveiled Trump’s latest Gaza peace plan. Plus: Keir Starmer delivers conference speech amid dismal polling, and Owen Jones is banned from Labour conference. With Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven and Paul Holden.

Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s pledge to abolish indefinite leave to remain for migrants as “immoral” and “racist”. Plus: The latest from Labour conference, including the arrest of 66 people demonstrating in support of Palestine Action. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards as a measure against illegal immigration. Plus: The US backs Tony Blair to run the transitional authority in Gaza, and terrorism charges have been dropped against Kneecap’s Mo Chara. With: Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jasleen Chaggar (Big Brother Watch), Morgan Wild (Labour Together), and […]

Andy Burnham’s surprise bid to replace Starmer Plus: Political violence is on the rise in the US, Trump shoots down Netanyahu’s bid to annex the West Bank, Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Aseel Baidoun.

Italy sends help to the Global Sumud Flotilla. Plus: Trump’s dramatic Ukraine switch, Your Party looks to re-launch their membership portal, and Nigel Farage can’t seem to detach from Trump. With: Michael Walker & Barry Malone

Israel is ‘burning Gaza to the ground’ Plus: Epping hotel asylum seeker set for 12 months in prison after sexual assault, and thousands attend the funeral service of Charlie Kirk. With: Aaron Bastani & Harriet Williamson

Plus: Reform’s plan to cancel indefinite leave to remain for migrants, Yanis Varoufakis on Israel’s attempt to smear the flotilla, TikTok replaces its entire UK safety team with AI, and Corbyn & Sultana hint at unity after legal row With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Yanis Varoufakis Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

The division between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana grows over the botched launch of a new left party. Plus: TikTok has fired its entire UK online safety team, and we speak to Clive Lewis about the mainstreaming of far-right politics. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

‘Your Party’ is in chaos over its membership launch. Plus: The revolution that shook Nepal, the British tourist who became front and centre of it, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Charlie Kirk comments sees him taken off air ‘indefinitely’. With: Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial, Harry (Wehatethecold), Dr Chandani Thapa and Nepali rapper OMG Spark.

Trump arrives in the UK for a historic second state visit Plus: Israel opens route for fleeing Gaza City, and messages from Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer are released. With: Michael Walker, Will Sommer, Bhargav Srinivasa Desikan, and Mike Bankole

The United Nations has definitively ruled that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Plus: More Tories defect to Reform, and Keir Starmer absconds from an emergency debate on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. With: Aaron Bastani and Steven Methven.

Over 100,000 people take part in Far-Right protests over the weekend. Plus: Danny Kruger leaves the Tories for Reform, Starmer aide resigns after sending horrific messages about Diane Abbott, and a wild call from a Fox News host on dealing with homelessness. With: Michael Walker, Harriet Williamson, Sangita Myska and Georgie Laming.

The primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been named as Tyler Robinson. The 22-year-old is in custody after being turned in with the involvement of his family. Plus: Why English councils are handing over millions in incentives to private landlords. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.

The manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer continues. Plus: UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been sacked. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and Matt Binder. UPDATE: A senior law enforcement official has contradicted the claim that “ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology” was found at the scene of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The […]

Poland seeks NATO help after downing Russian drones Qatar insists it has the right to respond following Israel’s attack, another attack on the flotilla in Tunis, and Keir Starmer forced to defend Epstein’s “best pal.” With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Bell Ribeiro Addy MP Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com Cortado: novara.media/thecortado

Israel has launched a strike on Doha, claiming to have targeted Hamas officials. Plus: An incendiary device has struck one of the ships in the Sumud Flotilla heading toward Gaza, with an eyewitness reporting that it was dropped by a drone and more. With Aaron Bastani, Kojo Koram and Kieran Andrieu.

Almost 900 people at Palestine Action protest over the weekend Plus: Angela Rayner’s departure prompts deputy leadership contest, and Lucy Connolly Wheeled Out At Reform UK Conference. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarker, and Carolyn Gelenter

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister. Plus: Reform UK conference has begun; and the Chinese are unhappy with the EU. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Six Defend our Juries spokespeople have appeared in court, charged under the Terrorism Act. Plus: An interview with Kieran Andrieu from aboard the Sumud aid flotilla and Nigel Farage speaks to the US House Judiciary Committee on free speech in the UK. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia Gebrial.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted to underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty, but says she won’t resign. Xi Jinping has thrown a massive military parade in Beijing, Ed Balls is on the attack against Zack Polanski, and Graham Linehan has been ordered to stop tweeting after his arrest by the Metropolitan Police. With Michael […]

Rachel Reeves is facing additional pressure over her upcoming budget as UK borrowing costs hit a 27-year high. Plus: An interview with newly elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and five of the lead organisers of Defend Our Juries have been arrested under the terrorism act. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

Protests outside migrant hotels continue as a spate of racist violence is being documented on social media. Plus: Manchester Mill journalist Jack Walton explains his investigation on a ‘raise the flag’ activist with a prior conviction for illegally smuggling migrants. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Israel is claiming discrimination against after the UK disinvited its delegation from an arms fair. Plus: A Labour MSP has been accused of planting a camera in a bathroom of the Scottish Parliament. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.

Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv have sparked an international incident after British Council and EU buildings were damaged in the attack. Plus: The IPC confirms that a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza are now starving. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and UNICEF’s Tess Ingram.