Novara Live
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Novara Live covers 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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Nigel Farage Calls Out “Anti-White” Police Over Murder of Student 02.06.2026 1h 19minHenry Nowak lay bleeding in Police custody after they callously cuffed him, ignoring his pleading dying breath. As the British political establishment lines up to apportion blame along predictable lines, we take you through the facts. Plus: While Trump & Netenyahu bring out the handbags, Israel pledges to take over even more territory in Gaza. Has Emily Thornberry finally had a Damascian moment over the genocide? Finally, Andy Burnham rules out a general election should he take control of the Labour Party in June. With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
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Mandelson’s “Excruciating” Revelations 01.06.2026 1h 10minA tranche of declassified files throw light on Mandelson’s time as US ambassador, revealing his true opinions on the “beleaguered & bereft” Prime Minister. Plus: Maitlis & Goodall clash over Tony Blair’s assertions over the inevitability of an AI revolution. Finally, after being banned by the UK government from attending SXSW Festival in London, we have an exclusive interview with Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks. With Helena NoJusticeMTG & Steven Methven.
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Netanyahu Says He Wants 70 Percent Of Gaza 29.05.2026 47minWith conflicts in the middle east at a crucial inflection point, is Netanyahu about to alienate his few remaining international allies with even more brazen bloodshed? Plus: After her estranged husband admitted to embezzling money to “bankroll the lavish lifestyle he craved but could not afford”, we ask what Nicola Sturgeon knew, and when? Can AI improve your mental health? The panel on BBC Question Time provided some unexpected answers… And finally, Chinese people account for a fifth of the global population, but how many individuals can you name? We highlight 3 you ought to know… With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe, & Laura Webster.
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Britain Risks “A Lost Generation” 28.05.2026 1h 9minThe number of young people not in work or training (Neets) has risen to over 1 million between January and March this year, risking “a lost generation” by 2031. Why, and what can be done? Alex Grace, director of Operation Recomply, a documentary depicting the plight of the Palestine Action affiliated Filton 25, talks to us ahead of the film’s impending London premiere. Tickets available here: http://tiny.cc/qw74101 With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
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Blair and Burnham Trade Blows in Row Over Labour’s Future 27.05.2026 1h 10minTony Blair has waded into the Labour leadership debate, accusing Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting of putting the party’s future at risk. Plus: Reform face a threat from their right flank, and China repeals a policy from the 1950s in an effort to remove hurdles for migrant workers. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
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US Resumes Illegal War On Iran 26.05.2026 1h 4minAs the US & Israel recommence their unsanctioned strikes against Iran and Lebanon respectively, we ask: why now? Plus: With local byelections going plumber-mad – is Makerfield the only seat Reform’s candidate would like a sniff of? And with temperatures setting records across the UK, we discuss the latest research on climate change. With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
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The Most Powerful Man You’ve Never Heard Of 25.05.2026 1h 1minWe speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Demis Hassabis, to discuss the Google DeepMind CEO’s views and politics around AI. With Michael Walker & James Meadway.
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Burnham Launches Byelection Campaign 22.05.2026 56minAndy Burnham’s campaign for the Makerfield byelection is officially underway. Plus: Amazon’s UK boss says young people are not to blame for youth unemployment, Sadiq Khan goes head-to-head with Palantir, and the future of solar energy is looking a little brighter. With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Louisa Munch.
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Migration Plummets As Starmer’s Challengers Close In 21.05.2026 57minUK net migration has fallen by nearly half – could this be a much-needed political win for Keir Starmer? Plus: US military drones and jets encircle Cuba, Labour attempts to appease left-wing voters, and Donald Trump silences a Republican lawmaker over the Epstein files. With NoJusticeMTG & Ash Sarkar.
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Supermarkets Revolt Over Labour Price Control Plans 20.05.2026 1h 2minUK supermarket bosses are up in arms over the government’s plan to cap prices on key groceries. Plus: Paul Holden explains what Starmer’s inner circle knew about the now-infamous Labour Together investigation, and we speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & James Meadway.
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Burnham Pledges Downing Street Role for Ex-Labour Together Chief 19.05.2026 1h 12minGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection, promising Josh Simons a place in Downing Street as reward for standing aside. Plus: HS2 has been delayed yet again. Why can’t the UK get anything right? With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker, and Mathew Lawrence.
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Bonus Interview: Are China’s Leaders Are Smarter Than the West’s? 19.05.2026 1h 7minMichael Walker speaks to Jostein Hauge about the rise of China as an economic superpower.
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Wes Streeting Is Sabotaging Burnham’s By-Election 18.05.2026 1h 22minWes Streeting has invoked the B-word, and it’s not Burnham for once. Plus: We talk to Ben Walker, co-founder of Britain Elects and Senior Data Journalist at The New Statesman, about his predictions for the Makerfield by-election when adjusted for ‘The Burnham Effect’, legal chaos continues as reporting restrictions covering the convictions of four Palestine Action activists are lifted, while contempt proceedings brought against one of their barristers are chucked out on appeal. Finally, Richard Hames took to the streets at this week’s rally to investigate what, if anything, unites the Unite The Kingdom movement. With Michael Walker and Stephen Methven.
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How Burnham’s By-Election Will Transform UK Politics 15.05.2026 1h 2minWith the Makerfield by-election starting pistol resonating through Westminster, is Andy Burnham going to be quick out of the blocks? After being barred from standing by his own party mere months ago, to being heralded as the man to keep Reform at bay, we chart the career of the man of the moment. Plus: We turn to a Development Economics expert to ask: what lessons can the West learn from China’s economic miracle, and could it only happen under authoritarian rule? With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Jostein Hauge.
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Breaking: Labour Together MP Quits Seat for Andy Burnham 14.05.2026 1h 23minFollowing disastrous local election results for Labour, Wes Streeting has resigned, releasing a statement on why he has lost confidence in the Prime Minister. Plus: Luke Akehurst pleads with MPs to leave Sir Keir alone, and Nadine Dorries is back on the airwaves and more chaotic than ever. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Steven Methven.
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CONFIRMED: Wes Streeting Is Making His Move 13.05.2026 1h 2minWes Streeting is set to resign his cabinet post on Thursday and challenge Keir Starmer. But will he really take the plunge? And who will challenge him? Plus: Who should control the economy, prime ministers? Or the bond market? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
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Starmer Still Clinging on After Mass Resignations 12.05.2026 1h 13minAs Labour MPs abandon the Prime Minister in droves, will they find a candidate willing to mount a challenge? Could it be Andy Burnham & can he even return to Westminster in time to become eligible? With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker & Paul Holden.
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Over Fifty Labour MPs Call for Starmer’s Resignation 11.05.2026 1h 9minThe Labour Party is in crisis following a disastrous set of local election results. Plus: Reform UK’s latest slate of racist councillors, and we discuss whether the Green Party is ready for power. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
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“Don’t Cry!” Labour Candidates Told Ahead of Election Devastation 07.05.2026 1h 12minLabour faces devastating results as voters go to the polls for the local elections. Plus: The retrial of six Palestine Action activists has come to an end, Zack Polanski explains to ITV’s Robert Peston whether he thinks Israel has a right to exist, and we interview an anonymous Google Deepmind worker on the unionization effort within the company’s UK department. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Steven Methven.
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Labour Facing Wipeout, Launches “Project Fear” Against Greens 06.05.2026 58minLabour and the Tories are expected to take a beating in the local elections. Reform is set to make big gains across England and Wales, but London is expecting a Green surge. Plus: Why China is more Communist than you think. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.