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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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  • August 7 · 1 hr 6 min

    Thetford Anti-Migrant Protests Drive Asylum Seekers From Their Homes

    A third night of anti-migrant protests in Thetford, Norfolk has forced asylum seekers to flee their homes. Plus: Controversial plans to build a data centre in Brick Lane have been approved, droughts are changing the face of England, and the Cambridge plagiarism scandal surrounding Jason Arday continues to dominate the headlines. With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Adrienne Buller.

  • August 6 · 1 hr 12 min

    Trump Begins Building Gaza Military Base

    Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Board of Peace’ has issued its first building contract in Gaza, and it’s for a military base. Plus: New EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force, Kemi Badenoch appoints a former neo-nazi to an advisory position, and Rupert Lowe gives a car-crash interview to BBC Radio 4. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Caroline Russell.

  • August 5 · 1 hr 2 min

    Polanski Demands Fossil Fuel Industry Foots Bill For Fighting Wildfires

    Greens Leader Zack Polanski attempts to apply pressure on the PM to move the climate crisis up his agenda. Plus: The Israel Lobby finally loses a race in the US senate & we speak to an expert about the latest AI powered security breaches. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Dr Adel Bibi.

  • August 4 · 1 hr 6 min

    Burnham Cuts Early Prison Releases Short

    Andy Burnham has tightened the rules on early prison releases, preventing serious sex offenders from being freed under the scheme. Plus: A Cambridge plagiarism scandal enters the political mainstream, and former cabinet minister Harriet Harman says men should be barred from the next Labour leadership race. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

  • August 3 · 1 hr 17 min

    Reform Promises “Military Operation” To Stop Migrant Boats

    The Ceuta migrant crisis effects continue to ripple throughout politics at home and abroad. Plus: Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pictured meeting with the Red Cross, her first sighting in over two years. Is the Burmese military leadership finally softening its stance on the controversial figure? With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

  • July 31 · 1 hr 25 min

    Burnham’s Devolution Revolution Funding Revealed

    Burnham and Louise Haigh have unveiled their plans for funding devolution, do they stack up? Plus: A number of Burnham’s new ministers are under scrutiny for historic statements on Israel’s genocide, Spain’s army tries to stop African migrants entering its African enclave, and Diane Abbott has been re-admitted into the Labour Party. With Steven Methven & Paul Holden.

  • July 29 · 1 hr 8 min

    Burnham Stakes Early Grace On Fixing Broken Care System

    We look at Andy Burnham’s proposals for fixing a care system that is universally regarded as unfit for purpose. Plus: We ask The Greens’ Manchester Mayoral candidate about the latest controversy surrounding her party, FIFA President Infantino can’t stop/won’t stop making headlines and is the Anthropic CEO going to be the first person to rise up against our new digital overlords, even as he builds them? With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

  • July 28 · 1 hr 25 min

    Burnham Vows To Tackle Youth Unemployment

    Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target. Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown, With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

  • July 27 · 57 min

    Europe Is Burning

    Firefighters are still battling devastating wildfires across Europe, with hundreds of thousands of people having been evacuated from their homes. Plus: Burnham lays out his plan for social care in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, a woman has been killed in a horrific attack on Berlin Pride, and India’s Cockroach Janta Party strikes a blow against Modi. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Laurie Laybourn & Jayati Ghosh.

  • July 24 · 1 hr 12 min

    Angela Rayner Rules Out Rent Controls

    Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls, citing Scotland’s scheme as her reason. We ask an expert if she’s right. Plus: Europe is further engulfed in flame, Musk gifts further insights into his insanity to The Economist & Saudi Arabia have learned to stop worrying and love The Bomb. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Beth Stratford & Dave Ward.

  • July 23 · 1 hr 18 min

    New Battlefront In Trump’s “Easily Won” War

    Trump is “very disappointed” by Yemeni Houthis’ attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen. Plus: Burnham’s first-week policy-blitz continues apace. We talk to Julia Davies of Patriotic Millionaires about their latest headline-grabbing plea to pay more tax. And finally, a prominent Zionist Democrat gets his clock cleaned by Krystal Ball on Breaking Points. With NoJusticeMTG, Barry Malone & Julia Davies.

  • July 22 · 1 hr 8 min

    Burnham Faces First Big Dilemmas

    We take a look at the new Prime Minister’s bulging inbox and weigh up his options. Plus: Mamdani isn’t going to arrest Netenyahu on entering New York, but he isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet either. Finally, AI lies, cheats and steals its way through the internet, so why are mathematicians championing its latest test results? With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

  • July 21 · 1 hr 1 min

    Burnham Unveils ‘Cost Of Living’ Government

    Andy Burnham has announced his final cabinet picks and we examine the new policy announcements he claims will ease financial pressures on working people. Plus: Why Britain needs public ownership of water, and Trump’s tariff war ramps up against Canada. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

  • July 20 · 1 hr 14 min

    Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister

    In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new economy, end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living crisis. Can he deliver? Plus: We speak to IPPR North’s Mirte Boot about Burnham’s plan to devolve power away from Westminster. And finally, what will be the new Prime Minister’s approach to dealing with a certain Donald J. Trump? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Mirte Boot.

  • July 17 · 1 hr 6 min

    Andy Burnham Accepts Labour Leadership

    Andy Burnham gives his first speech as leader of the Labour Party ahead of moving into Number 10 on Monday. Is Farage already on the run? Plus: The US is ramping up its attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. A risky strategy ahead of the midterms? Finally, Infantino unveils a new Superbowl-style FIFA World Cup winners ring. Is there anything he won’t hawk? With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.

  • July 16 · 1 hr 7 min

    Britain Is Burning

    Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Britain, as the Met Office warns that extreme UK weather is becoming “the new normal”. Plus: Starmer marks his last day as Labour leader, Gary Lineker takes Andy Burnham to task on Gaza, and right-wingers are losing it over Argentina’s World Cup performance. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Joanne Trafford.

  • July 15 · 1 hr 3 min

    Shabana Mahmood Set To Be Chancellor

    Burnham has appeared to rule out Ed Miliband as chancellor, seen by many as the progressive choice – what does it mean for his impending premiership? Plus: It’s England vs Argentina, on and off the field! We dissect Aaron’s recent viral appearance on The Telegraph with the man himself. Finally, a victim of the forced adoption scandal tells us of the “genetic bewilderment” she and many like her have endured for decades. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Debbie Iromlou.

  • July 14 · 1 hr 8 min

    The Never-Ending Battle for the Strait of Hormuz

    The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

  • July 13 · 1 hr 6 min

    Terror Police Lead Widdecombe Probe

    The investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police’s initial announcements. Plus: Can Shabana Mahmood avoid a diplomatic incident with Pakistan over the deportation of a convicted sex offender? It’s England vs Argentina, again! We take a look at the high-mileage derby through the ages. Finally, in this summer of sport, Stevenson faces off against Neidle in a heavyweight economist slugfest. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.

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