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Novara Live

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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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Episodes

Germany Blocks Arms Exports to Israel

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.

Aug 08, 202558 min

Homelessness Minister Allegedly Cashes in on the Housing Crisis

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.

Aug 07, 20251 hr 3 min

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

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

Aug 06, 202559 min

Netanyahu Pushes To Occupy The Whole Of Gaza

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.

Aug 05, 20251 hr 5 min

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

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.

Aug 04, 20251 hr

Donald Trump Escalates Trade War

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

Aug 01, 20251 hr 9 min

Israel Fires on Starving Children in Gaza

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

Jul 31, 202558 min

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

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

Jul 30, 20251 hr 17 min

Keir Starmer Threatens Israel with Palestinian State Recognition

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

Jul 29, 20251 hr 12 min

U.S President Donald Trump Humiliates Keir Starmer in Scotland

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.

Jul 28, 20251 hr 5 min

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

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

Jul 25, 20251 hr 2 min

UN: People in Gaza Are “Walking Corpses”

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.

Jul 24, 20251 hr 19 min

Aid Agencies Warn Mass Starvation Spreading Across Gaza

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

Jul 23, 20251 hr

David Lammy Denies UK Military Support of Israel

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.

Jul 22, 20251 hr 6 min

Israel Launches Major Assault On Gaza As Palestinians Starve

At least nineteen people have starved to death in a single day in Gaza, while Israel launches new air and ground assault on Deir al Balah. Plus: The UK water regulator faces abolition after review, and arrests are made following a protest outside an asylum hotel in Essex. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dr Mohammed Mustafa & Matt Lawrence.

Jul 21, 20251 hr 5 min

Israel Launches Major Assault On Gaza As Palestinians Starve

At least nineteen people have starved to death in a single day in Gaza, while Israel launches new air and ground assault on Deir al Balah. Plus: The UK water regulator faces abolition after review, and arrests are made following a protest outside an asylum hotel in Essex. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dr Mohammed Mustafa & Matt Lawrence.

Jul 21, 20251 hr 5 min

Bombshell Epstein Report: Trump Threatens to Sue Wall Street Journal

Donald Trump is threatening to sue the Wall Street Journal after they published excerpts from a 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: The government plans to lower the voting age to 16, Diane Abbott is again suspended from the Labour Party. With Michael Walker, Daniel Boguslaw and filmmaker Petra Costa.

Jul 17, 20251 hr 4 min

Israel Bombs Gaza’s Only Catholic Church

Israel has bombed Gaza’s sole Catholic church, killing three and injuring a priest. Plus: The Labour schism over welfare cuts continues, and why James O’Brien is wrong about the doctors’ strike. With: Dalia Gebrial, NoJusticeMTG and Brian Leishman MP.

Jul 17, 20251 hr 24 min

Emergency Conference In Response To Israel’s War Crimes

An emergency conference held in Bogota in response to Israel’s war crimes Plus: A roundup of the various economic news surrounding Labour, hyperinflation is a real issue in Gaza, and Labour suspends multiple MPs With: Helena (NoJusticeMTG), Curtis Daly and Frances Coppola

Jul 16, 20251 hr

Afghans Offered Asylum in the UK After Data Breach

The government’s secret Afghan asylum scheme after deadly data leak exposed Plus: Three general election opinion polls make for interesting reading, a Reform councillor takes a surprising stance on migration and a 12 year-old girl gets ‘punished’ for wearing a Union Jack dress to school. With Aaron Bastani and Helena ( @NoJusticeMTG )

Jul 15, 20251 hr 13 min

MAGA Fallout Over Epstein

The ‘non-existent’ Epstein list causes a MAGA fallout. Plus: The banned Gaza documentary sees the light of day and police make more arrests over support for Palestine Action. With Ash Sarkar, Kieran Andrieu and filmmaker Petra Costa.

Jul 14, 20251 hr 3 min

Unite suspends Angela Rayner, Throws Labour Funding Into Question

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner gets suspended by Unite the Union. Plus: Green Party councillor Mothin Ali on why he’s standing to be the party’s deputy leader; UK Lawyers for Israel get watermelon badges banned in a NHS Trust; and Novara Media hits a pretty big milestone.

Jul 11, 20251 hr 10 min

The One In One Out Migrant Policy

Starmer and Macron announce a ‘one in, one out’ migrant policy Plus; Iran’s, apparent, growing threat to the UK, Francesca Albanese has been sanctioned by the US Government, and, Buying vs Renting, which one can save you £340k? With Dalia Gebrial, Steven Methven and Lou Calvey. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Jul 10, 20251 hr 7 min

Wealth Tax Gains Ground With Overwhelming Public Backing

A majority of Britons are in favour of imposing a wealth tax on the super-rich. Plus: Amnesty International has a new report into the networks of conservative groups trying to roll back our rights; French president Emmanuel Macron mentions Palestine in the House of Commons; and Elon Musk’s Grok has turned full nazi. With Kieron Andrieu, Helena @nojusticemtg and Jonathan Portes.

Jul 09, 20251 hr 4 min

Israel Plans to Concentrate Gaza’s Population in Rafah ‘Humanitarian’ Zone

Israel’s endgame for its Gaza genocide is now public… Plus; What the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Fiscal risks and sustainability report means for you, Tucker Carlson’s Shock Interview With Masoud Pezeshkian and, where have the Epstein files gone to now? With Aaron Bastani and Marcus Barnett

Jul 08, 202558 min

More Than 20 Arrested In Support Of Palestine Action

Arrests have been made following the proscription of Palestine Action Plus, Austerity looms for Keir Starmer, Tony Blair’s staff involvement in the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project and Yanis Varoufakis on UK politics, Palestine and the US. With Ash Sarkar, David Adler and Yanis Varoufakis

Jul 07, 202523 min

Corbyn Confirms He’ll Form New Party With Zarah Sultana

It’s here! Or is it? On this Friday’s show – we’ll be discussing whether the rumblings of a new left party, the proscription of Palestine Action and more. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jamie Driscoll and Omar Abdel-Mannan

Jul 04, 20251 hr 16 min

Rachel Reeves Fights To Stay On As Chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ future is in question after the controversial welfare reform bill Plus: A new direct action group has emerged in the wake of MPs voting to proscribe Palestine Action, and Nigel Farage on the current state of UK politicians With Helena (NoJusticeMTG) and Mike Bankole.

Jul 03, 202556 min
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