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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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Dec 12, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Reform Now UK’s Largest Party, Overtaking Labour
Reform UK is now the country’s largest party, following the collapse of Labour’s membership. Plus: The Guardian has revealed that last year Britain threatened to defund the International Court of Justice if it prosecuted Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Juan David Rojas.
Dec 11, 2025 · 58 min
Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States
Venezuela accuses the U.S of ‘piracy’ after they seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country’s coast. Plus: Starmer’s House of Lords reform, and Bonnie Blue Says She “Stands With Nigel Farage” With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly & Luna Doom.
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law
Starmer wants tougher policing of Europe’s borders and reforms of the ECHR. Plus: “High risk of death” for Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, and Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use. With: Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Charlie Winstanley.
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People
In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders
Zelenskyy in Downing Street as peace talks continue. Plus: The failed coup in Benin, Paramount interferes in the potential Netflix/Warner Bros deal, and Zack Polanski’s somewhat controversial reasons for why migration is needed… With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Nigel Farage Now Accused of Racism By TWENTY EIGHT Former School Mates
Twenty-eight of Nigel Farage’s former classmates and teachers have said that they witnessed racist or anti-Semitic behaviour by Nigel Farage during the 1970s and 1980s. Plus: The tech boss who wants to profit from your opinions. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Labour’s Compromise With the Employment Rights Bill
Plus: Reform Party receives £9m donation, Pete Hegseth accused of a war crime, and Valentina Gomez stuns Piers Morgan with her extreme views. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Meg De Meo
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact
Could Reform and the Tories create a pact? Plus: The final Hillsborough report allows those responsible for the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans to face no consequences, the case for decolonising economics, and Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for young people’s views on Israel/Palestine. With: Michael Walker, Tadhg Hickey, Charlotte Hennessy & Surbhi Kesar. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials
David Lammy is expected to announce reforms that would see jury trials ended for sentences of three years or less. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure over budget “lies”, and we discuss Zack Polanski’s economic influences. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr
Zarah Sultana Wins Your Party Conference Showdown
Your Party members are in favour of collective leadership. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Steven Methven.
Nov 28, 2025 · 54 min
Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights
Labour have been accused of breaking another manifesto pledge after watering down their workers rights bill. Plus: The right-wing press are now panicking about emigration as well as immigration, and Rachel Reeves has been accused of misleading the public. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Nov 27, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges?
Rachel Reeves’ budget seems to have appeased the markets, but voters are less convinced. Plus: Net migration has fallen to a four-year low, and we discuss the generational divide in UK politics. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes To All-Time Highs
Rachel Reeves’ Budget unveils all-time high tax rises Plus: The government is preparing to scrap jury trials for most criminal cases in England and Wales, and the ‘deeply alarming’ Palestine Action case gets new judges. With: Michael Walker, James Meadway & Steven Methven. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a-stitch-up-palestine-action-case-gets-new-judges/
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands In Debt
A new report into the Department for Work and Pensions blames repeated Tory failures for pushing hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt and distress. Plus: Why right-wing slop is taking over social media. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG, Dale Vince & Chris Bratt (PeopleMakeGames).
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Labour to Scrap Two Child Benefit Cap in Budget
A revised Ukraine peace plan has been announced. Plus: Looking at Wednesday’s budget – tax rises might be inevitable, Zack Polanski and Andy Haldane trade blows on the BBC, and Trump’s alliance with Mamdani is the only surprise from the weekend… With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Daniela Gabor.
Nov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Will The Bond Markets Topple Rachel Reeves?
Rachel Reeves’ long-awaited budget is looming, as some speculate that bond markets could force her to revise it. Plus: The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting Russian bribes. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jayati Ghosh & Carole Cadwalladr.
Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Andy Burnham Isn’t Ruling Out Challenging Keir Starmer
Pressure continues to mount for Keir Starmer as Andy Burnham won’t rule out a leadership challenge. Plus: New exclusive data shows how climate protesters, not the far-right, are being silenced, and Aditya Chakrabortty on whether a wealth tax will make much of a difference in dealing with inequality in Britain. With: NoJusticeMTG, Steven Methven, Ayeshah Nashua & Aditya Chakrabortty.
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The Knives Are Out For Keir Starmer
Starmer seems to be fighting for leadership survival. Plus: Has the world already admitted defeat on climate change?, Donald Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince over the Khashoggi killing, and is the whole truth finally going to come out about Jeffrey Epstein? With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, Murtaza Hussain & Laurie Laybourn-Langton
Nov 18, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Shabana Mahmood Faces Furious Backlash to Asylum Overhaul
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended Labour’s controversial new asylum plans, with much of the opposition coming from within the party. Plus: The Renters’ Rights Act is set to become law, Zack Polanski hits back at Labour, and we speak to British journalist Sami Hamdi about his detention by ICE. With Michael Walker, Freddie Feltham, Tom Darling, Sami Hamdi, and Beth Gardiner-Smith.
Nov 17, 2025 · 59 min
Shabana Mahmood Announces Tough “Danish-Style” Asylum Plans
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced what she’s described as the biggest shake-up in British asylum policy since WW2. Plus: MP Adnan Hussein has left ‘Your Party’, citing ‘persistent infighting’ as his reason. With Michael Walker, Michelle Pace, and NoJusticeMTG.