Novara Live

Novara Live

The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Moya Lothian-McLean, Dalia Gebrial and more.

Episodes

September 29, 2025 57 mins
Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s pledge to abolish indefinite leave to remain for migrants as “immoral” and “racist”. Plus: The latest from Labour conference, including the arrest of 66 people demonstrating in support of Palestine Action. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
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Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards as a measure against illegal immigration. Plus: The US backs Tony Blair to run the transitional authority in Gaza, and terrorism charges have been dropped against Kneecap’s Mo Chara. With: Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jasleen Chaggar (Big Brother Watch), Morgan Wild (Labour Together), and […]
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September 25, 2025 67 mins
Andy Burnham’s surprise bid to replace Starmer Plus: Political violence is on the rise in the US, Trump shoots down Netanyahu’s bid to annex the West Bank, Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Aseel Baidoun.
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Italy sends help to the Global Sumud Flotilla.  Plus: Trump’s dramatic Ukraine switch, Your Party looks to re-launch their membership portal, and Nigel Farage can’t seem to detach from Trump. With: Michael Walker & Barry Malone
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Israel is ‘burning Gaza to the ground’ Plus: Epping hotel asylum seeker set for 12 months in prison after sexual assault, and thousands attend the funeral service of Charlie Kirk. With: Aaron Bastani & Harriet Williamson
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September 22, 2025 70 mins
Plus: Reform’s plan to cancel indefinite leave to remain for migrants, Yanis Varoufakis on Israel’s attempt to smear the flotilla, TikTok replaces its entire UK safety team with AI, and Corbyn & Sultana hint at unity after legal row With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Yanis Varoufakis Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
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The division between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana grows over the botched launch of a new left party. Plus: TikTok has fired its entire UK online safety team, and we speak to Clive Lewis about the mainstreaming of far-right politics. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
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‘Your Party’ is in chaos over its membership launch. Plus: The revolution that shook Nepal, the British tourist who became front and centre of it, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Charlie Kirk comments sees him taken off air ‘indefinitely’. With: Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial, Harry (Wehatethecold), Dr Chandani Thapa and Nepali rapper OMG Spark.
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Trump arrives in the UK for a historic second state visit Plus: Israel opens route for fleeing Gaza City, and messages from Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer are released. With: Michael Walker, Will Sommer,  Bhargav Srinivasa Desikan, and Mike Bankole
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The United Nations has definitively ruled that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Plus: More Tories defect to Reform, and Keir Starmer absconds from an emergency debate on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. With: Aaron Bastani and Steven Methven.
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Over 100,000 people take part in Far-Right protests over the weekend. Plus: Danny Kruger leaves the Tories for Reform, Starmer aide resigns after sending horrific messages about Diane Abbott, and a wild call from a Fox News host on dealing with homelessness. With: Michael Walker, Harriet Williamson, Sangita Myska and Georgie Laming.
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The primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been named as Tyler Robinson. The 22-year-old is in custody after being turned in with the involvement of his family. Plus: Why English councils are handing over millions in incentives to private landlords. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
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September 11, 2025 64 mins
The manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer continues. Plus: UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been sacked. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and Matt Binder. UPDATE: A senior law enforcement official has contradicted the claim that “ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology” was found at the scene of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The […]
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Poland seeks NATO help after downing Russian drones Qatar insists it has the right to respond following Israel’s attack, another attack on the flotilla in Tunis, and Keir Starmer forced to defend Epstein’s “best pal.” With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Bell Ribeiro Addy MP Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com Cortado: novara.media/thecortado
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Israel has launched a strike on Doha, claiming to have targeted Hamas officials. Plus: An incendiary device has struck one of the ships in the Sumud Flotilla heading toward Gaza, with an eyewitness reporting that it was dropped by a drone and more. With Aaron Bastani, Kojo Koram and Kieran Andrieu.  
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Almost 900 people at Palestine Action protest over the weekend Plus: Angela Rayner’s departure prompts deputy leadership contest, and Lucy Connolly Wheeled Out At Reform UK Conference. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarker, and Carolyn Gelenter
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Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister. Plus: Reform UK conference has begun; and the Chinese are unhappy with the EU. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
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Six Defend our Juries spokespeople have appeared in court, charged under the Terrorism Act. Plus: An interview with Kieran Andrieu from aboard the Sumud aid flotilla and Nigel Farage speaks to the US House Judiciary Committee on free speech in the UK. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia Gebrial.
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted to underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty, but says she won’t resign. Xi Jinping has thrown a massive military parade in Beijing, Ed Balls is on the attack against Zack Polanski, and Graham Linehan has been ordered to stop tweeting after his arrest by the Metropolitan Police. With Michael […]
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Rachel Reeves is facing additional pressure over her upcoming budget as UK borrowing costs hit a 27-year high. Plus: An interview with newly elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and five of the lead organisers of Defend Our Juries have been arrested under the terrorism act. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
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