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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

2025: The Year Labour Died?

December 19, 2025 • 67 mins
2025 has been a rough year for Keir Starmer’s Labour, but was it enough to destroy the party? Plus: A fake AI Varoufakis is going viral, and Bernie Sanders has a message for the tech oligarchs. With Michael Walker & Helena AKA NoJusticeMTG.
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Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Frozen Russian Assets

December 18, 2025 • 60 mins
Moscow has threatened to retaliate against Western companies over the EU’s move to freeze Russian assets indefinitely, promising a harsh response if those funds are used to support Ukraine. Plus: Two protestors have been arrested on suspicion of chanting “globalise the Intifada”, and Trump’s chief of staff has given a tell-all interview on the chaos […]
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Keir Starmer Says “Don’t Abandon Patients” As Doctor Five-Day Strikes Begin

December 17, 2025 • 64 mins
Starmer calls The Doctor strikes “Utterly irresponsible” Plus: Former Labour elected Mayor Jamie Driscoll joins the Greens, yet ANOTHER bad day for Keir Starmer, and GMP vow to clamp down even more on Pro-Palestine protesters. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Dr Thomas Cheliotis-James & Jamie Driscoll
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Bondi Gunmen Motivated by Islamic State, Says Australian PM

December 16, 2025 • 62 mins
More details emerge on the Bondi Beach gunmen Plus: MI6 warns of a possible Russian war with Europe, and Donald Trump confirms his plans to sue the BBC for $10bn.  With: Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu
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Gunmen Target Jewish Community In Bondi Beach, Killing 15

December 15, 2025 • 54 mins
Two gunmen have opened fire on a crowd of people celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15. Plus: Resident NHS doctors have voted to go on strike. With Michael Walker, Cody Dahler & Em Hilton.
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Reform Now UK’s Largest Party, Overtaking Labour

December 12, 2025 • 69 mins
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.
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Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States

December 11, 2025 • 58 mins
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.
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Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law

December 10, 2025 • 72 mins
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.
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Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People

December 9, 2025 • 72 mins
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.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders

December 8, 2025 • 63 mins
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.
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Nigel Farage Now Accused of Racism By TWENTY EIGHT Former School Mates

December 5, 2025 • 74 mins
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
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Labour’s Compromise With the Employment Rights Bill

December 4, 2025 • 63 mins
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
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Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact

December 3, 2025 • 63 mins
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 […]
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David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials

December 2, 2025 • 68 mins
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.
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Zarah Sultana Wins Your Party Conference Showdown

December 1, 2025 • 60 mins
Your Party members are in favour of collective leadership. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Steven Methven.
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Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights

November 28, 2025 • 54 mins
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.
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Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges?

November 27, 2025 • 65 mins
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.
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Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes To All-Time Highs

November 26, 2025 • 64 mins
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/  
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Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands In Debt

November 25, 2025 • 83 mins
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).
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Labour to Scrap Two Child Benefit Cap in Budget

November 24, 2025 • 65 mins
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.
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