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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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  • July 2 · 1 hr 2 min

    Russian Drone Strikes Kill Dozens In Kyiv

    As Russia batters Kyiv, we take a look at the vanishing concept of the frontline in an age of drone warfare. A new report sheds light on the horrific, systemised use of sexual violence by Irsraeli forces on Palestinian detainees. Read the full report here: https://predatorystate.org/ Plus: Morgan McSweeney sticks his head above the parapet & newly-crowned ‘lesbian fashion icon’ Keir Starmer claims the “gayest parliament in the world”. With Helena NJMTG, Steven Methven & Professor Stephanie Wahab.

  • July 1 · 46 min

    TOP ECONOMIST: We MUST Move Beyond Growth

    We speak to a top economist about her vision for moving past economic growth as the bench mark for a country’s success. With Michael Walker & Professor Jayati Ghosh.

  • June 30 · 1 hr 4 min

    Starmer Announces Cuts To Pay For Defence

    The Prime Minister has announced a £15bn increase in military spending, to be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas. Plus: Anti-immigrant protests sweep South Africa, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of child sexual abuse, and a look at the ‘anti-woke Davos’ taking aim at UK net-zero policies. With Steven Methven, Barry Malone & Khem Rogaly.

  • June 29 · 1 hr 5 min

    Burnham Unveils Devolution Plan

    Andy Burnham has laid his plan for devolving power away from Westminster over the next decade, pledging a ‘No 10 for the north’ and ‘growth in every postcode’. Plus: Trump has announced new peace talks with Iran, and we discuss the new Democratic Socialists taking the US by storm. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & James Meadway.

  • June 26 · 50 min

    Is Burnham Just Starmer 2.0? | With Jeremy Corbyn

    Is Andy Burnham capable of leading Britain in a more positive direction? We asked Jeremy Corbyn. Plus: The real reason why Europe is losing to Asia. With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.

  • June 25 · 1 hr 5 min

    Burnham Picks Former Blair Minister As Chief of Staff

    Andy Burham has thoroughly disappointed the Labour left, appointing a former Blair minister as his Chief of Staff. Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman about his fight for affordable housing in London. With NoJusticeMTG & Dallia Gebrial.

  • June 24 · 26 min

    Britain Is Boiling

    With Britain experiencing a record heatwave, our studio is currently above safe working temperatures for our staff and streaming equipment. In place of a live episode, we spoke to Dr Ella Gilbert about the present climate emergency. With Michael Walker.

  • June 23 · 1 hr 22 min

    Andy Burnham: 7th Prime Minister In A Decade?

    Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain’s 7th leader in ten years. Can he do a better job than his predecessors? Plus: Climate scientists warn that record June temperatures in the UK should be a wake-up call, and a decade on from Brexit we check in on how Nigel Farage is doing. With NoJusticeMTG & Paul Holden.

  • June 18 · 1 hr 4 min

    Will This Byelection Change The Course Of History?

    Voters go to the polls in Makerfield for a byelection that could lead to Andy Burnham becoming the Prime Minister. Plus: Donald Trump signs a peace deal with Iran. With NoJusticeMTG & Steven Methven.

  • June 17 · 1 hr 5 min

    Starmer Makes DESPERATE Last Ditch Offer To Burnham

    Starmer “intends to fight” any potential leadership challenge, could he bribe his way out of it instead? Plus: A holidaying English couple are startled by live-fire from a Russian warship off the coast of the Isle of Wight. The French want to build their own AI and we speak to a Tech CEO who built a SimCity, then let Grok loose with a box of matches. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Satya Nitta.

  • June 16 · 1 hr 6 min

    Streeting Calls on Starmer to Resign After Makerfield Byelection

    Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on Keir Starmer to resign after the Makerfield by-election, with Andy Burnham ahead in the polls for the seat. Plus: Trump claims the US-Iran peace deal will leave the Strait of Hormuz open and “toll-free”, and FIFA tells Iranian monarchists to hide their colours at the World Cup. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

  • June 15 · 1 hr 18 min

    Court of Appeal Re-Proscribes Palestine Action

    The court of appeal has ruled that the Home Secretary’s decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group was lawful. We speak to Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori about what’s next for the organisation. Plus: A school-girl suggests an innovative source of entertainment after Starmer announces new social-media restrictions. And finally, Iran confirms that Trump’s claim of a new peace deal is, in fact, correct for once. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Huda Ammori & Esfandyar Batmanghelidj.

  • June 12 · 1 hr 12 min

    Race-Baiter Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire

    Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, what does it mean for the rest of us? We bring you the latest updates from the Palestine Action sentencing hearing as it happened. Plus: A GB News presenter refuses to believe her own eyes. With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Mathew Scherer.

  • June 11 · 1 hr 25 min

    Racist Rioting Spreads From Belfast to Glasgow

    Ignited by a knife attack in Belfast on Monday, racist violence continued in Northern Ireland while spreading to Glasgow, as minorities of many denominations were forced to flee for their lives. Plus: Defense Secretary John Healy falls on his sword, or lack thereof, citing insufficient defence spending. The Southampton rioters are read the riot act by their presiding Judge, and a look at the struggling fortunes of privatised education. With NoJusticeMTG & Steven Methven.

  • June 10 · 1 hr 23 min

    Anti-Immigrant Violence Engulfs Belfast

    Anti-immigrant violence erupts in Belfast following a horrific knife attack. Plus: The US launches multiple strikes on Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter, and we speak to the mother of a Palestine Action activist, who was herself held in solitary confinement for five days. With Steven Methven, Aaron Bastani, Amanda Ferguson & Emma Kamio.

  • June 9 · 1 hr 30 min

    Belfast Braces for Unrest After Horrific Knife Attack

    A horrific knife attack in Belfast threatens to trigger unrest in the city. Plus: The latest on the upcoming Makerfield byelection, a top referee has been denied entry to the US ahead of the World Cup, and a viral Jennifer Lopez clip sparks debate on who gets to be a New Yorker. With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden. Novara’s biggest upgrade yet:

  • June 8 · 1 hr 8 min

    Israel & Iran Exchange Missiles After Deadly Beirut Strikes

    Iran & Israel exchange missile fire for the first time since April, in direct contravention of Trump’s orders. Plus: JD Vance has waded into the debate around Henry Nowak’s death, and following his ban from the UK, Hasan Piker goes head-to-head with Lewis Goodall on LBC. With Steven Methven, Ash Sarkar & Richard Sanders.

  • June 5 · 1 hr 24 min

    Four Palestine Action Activists Fight Secret Terror Link

    Four Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists under legislation being used for the first time. We speak to the author of a new report who’s fighting back. Plus: Zelenski attempts to call out Putin for a face to face meeting on neutral ground. Finally, the Question Time Makerfield special has a notable absence. With Steven Methven & Aaron Bastani. ‘Britain’s Political Prisoners’ Report: https://ccccjustice.org/publications/