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Zack Polanski has called for a 3-year cap on private rents. Elsewhere at Green Party conference, tensions are running high over a motion to declare that Zionism equates to racism.

Plus: Fires have broken out in French schools as students across the country protest funding and conditions, and Suella Braverman’s argument that only white people can be English goes down like a lead balloon with the Question Time audience.

With Michael Walker, Clare Hymer, Molly Harris & Cole Stangler.

Read Clare Hymer’s report here:

Who Does the Green Party’s ‘Zionism Is Racism’ Motion Really Serve?

Andy Burnham’s announcement of a triple lock shakeup has plunged Britain’s competing parties into chaos.

Plus: Another botched execution in the US reopens the death penalty discourse, and Andy Burnham’s wild decision to back Manchester City amid one of the biggest football controversies of all time.

With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial, Maya Foa & Jan Zglinski.

Andy Burnham has laid out major reforms to social care, pensions, and public utilities in his speech to Labour conference.

Plus: Ed Miliband has changed the conversation on Palestine Action – but can he deliver?

With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker & Steven Methven

Palestine is topping the agenda of The Labour Party conference with speeches inside and protests out – our correspondents are on the ground to bring you the latest developments.

Plus: We speak to Secretary of State Yvette Cooper and the Irish football team have thrashed Israel, but should they have boycotted instead? 

With Steven Methven, NoJusticeMTG & Michael Walker.

Israel’s Prime Minister delivers a tirade to a thin crowd at the UN General Assembly.

Plus: Polanski faces down hecklers while calling out Israel’s genocide, Mamdani wins back wages for Doordash workers and our very own Ash Sarkar takes the fight to BBC’s Question time.

With NoJusticeMTG & Barry Malone.

A new Yougov poll predicts that Reform would win fewer seats than Labour and the Tories – with the UK heading for a hung parliament.

Plus: The US and China have agreed to extend their trade war truce, Australia launches an investigation after a medical database was hacked by a rogue OpenAI agent, and Abdul El-Sayed pours cold water on the claims that Israel is not committing a genocide in Gaza.

With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial & Elizabeth Ingleson.

More drama at the UN General Assembly as the US delegation storms out of the Iranian President’s defiant speech.

Plus: A former SPAD to Starmer’s government gives us his take on Burnham’s first meeting with Trump, London is running out of kids to teach and can Trump and Xi agree on an AI slow-down deal?

With Michael Walker, Ben Judah, David Krueger & Banseka Kayembe.

Andy Burnham heads to New York for his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, following a filibuster speech to the UN by the US President.

Plus: Former chancellor and now OpenAI employee George Osborne weighs in on the backlash to UK data centres, and Zohran Mamdani delivers a barnstorming speech to a mayoral summit.

With Aaron Bastani & Ash Sarkar.

Die Linke have won a major election, opening a path to the Berlin mayoralty for Germany’s leftmost party.

Plus: Specialist courts for sexual assault cases are set to be rolled out in England and Wales, fears are rising that war could return to Yemen, and Ed Sheeran has apologised for dropping pro-Palestine rapper Macklemore from his tour.

With Steven Methven, Harriet Williamson, James Jackson & David Wearing.

Former deputy leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson is now working for the controversial US tech firm Palantir.

Plus: Leaks from No. 10 reveal a surprising degree of continuity between the policies of Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham, some eyebrow-raising comments from a former top undercover police officer come to light, and Reform’s Danny Kruger gets humiliated on Question Time.

With Steven Methven, Banseka Kayembe, Martha Dark & Clare Hymer.

Read Clare Hymer & Sam Knights’ full report here:
https://novaramedia.com/2026/09/17/spycops-could-be-authorised-to-have-sex-with-palestine-action-activists-says-ex-special-branch-chief/

A UN fact-finding mission has reported that two US airstrikes which killed at least 178 civilians in Iran constitute war crimes.

Plus: Andy Burnham says he is “determined” to hit net zero by 2050, Sweden’s left-of-centre coalition wins the general election, Netanyahu is pushing to strip IDF critics of their citizenship, and the Oxfordshire village of Piddington has voted to secede from the UK over migrant housing plans.

With Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial & Jack Buck.

Ed Sheeran finds himself isolated as the rest of his warm up acts quit in solidarity with rapper Macklemore’s speech in support of Palestine.

Plus: An inflation rate spike spells trouble for Burnham, author Taj Ali joins us to talk racism and integration, and Nvidia’s CEO has ducked the tech backlash, until now.

With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Taj Ali.

13 people have been injured overnight in the latest escalation of the Houthis’ attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Plus: A delve into the economic realities that Burnham’s agenda will have to contend with, the Celtic nations of the UK say “Westminster’s time is coming to an end” in a new pact, the US is militarising space, and rapper Macklemore has been kicked off the Ed Sheeran tour for supporting Palestine.

With NoJusticeMTG, Aaron Bastani & Laura Webster.

Steven Methven speaks to Eli Clifton & Ian Lustick, authors of “Israel’s Lobby, America in the Grip of a Foreign Power”

As Reform’s crypto-billionaire backers break consecutive records for political donations, will the government change the rules?

Plus: The Houthis bombing of a Saudi pipeline has sent oil to $108 dollars per barrel, and experts agree that AI development should be slowed, inevitably Trump has other ideas. 

With Michael Walker & Steven Methven.

The Lifeboat charity RNLI has warned its volunteers against wearing its branding in public in light of harassment from far right agitators.

Plus: Albanians have been protesting for over 100 days against a luxury hotel development by the Trump family, we speak to veteran science writer Robert Wright about the growing panic over AI & Hilary Clinton has a surprising stance on October 7. 

With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Robert Wright.

Donald Trump has promised a $5000 check to every American if the Republicans win the mid-terms. Now, JD Vance has appeared to walk back that offer.

Plus: Kemi Badenoch defends massive proposed cuts to benefits, we speak to a Palestine Action activist’s mother who was denied a mortgage by her bank, new far right poster boy Danny Tommo embarrasses himself in front of his footsoldiers, and two of the Inbetweeners declare intergenerational war.

With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial, & Emma Kamio.

As the UK’s Chief Rabbi decries the new settler sanctions, we speak to Palestine’s UK ambassador for his reaction.  

Plus: England’s youth are (nearly) leading the western world in reading, science & maths, and Anthropic loses an employee over their reckless race to AIG.

With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Husam Zomlot & Garrison Lovely.

Foreign secretary Ed Miliband has announced new economic sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Plus: Billionaire Chris Rokos makes headlines as he plans to leave for Greece, but is the UK tax system really to blame?

With Steven Methven, Banseka Kaymebe, Daniel Levy & Tom Guha.

Masked far right thugs gathered in Portsmouth to intimidate a group of asylum seekers last night, organised by a close connection of Tommy Robinson. 

Plus: A shock win for the AfD in German elections has rattled the incumbents, we speak to a climate protestor who helped organise the action at the Reform conference & we stand in solidarity with a great British pint!

With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Isabella Weber.

The fallout from a Channel 4 undercover exposé on Reform has enveloped the nation, but has anyone at their conference noticed?

Plus: Could the failings of Open AI’s security broker a rapprochement with China? Finally, we do some soul searching on our coverage of China. 

With Michael Walker, Jonny Ball & Kyle Chan.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has announced his plan to stand in Keir Starmer’s vacated seat of Holborn and St Pancras.

Plus: The bond markets are already punishing Andy Burnham, Novara’s Harriet Williamson reports from a Palestine Action press conference, and CBS joins Fox News in mounting Islamophobic attacks on Abdul El-Sayed.

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Read Harriet Williamson’s reporting here:

https://novaramedia.com/2026/09/03/palestine-action-prisoners-to-appeal-terrorist-sentences/

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/20/were-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-palestine-action-activists-sentenced-as-terrorists-speak-out/

With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & James Meadway.

A US missile strike has killed at least five people at a civilian wedding in Iran.

Plus: Andy Burnham faces Kemi Badenoch in his first PMQs, a new study has found that almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every year, and Gal Gadot has defended her role an upcoming movie about Bitcoin, that will feature entirely AI-generated sets.

With Steven Methven, Baneska Kayembe, Vira Ameli & Jayakumar Chelaton.

2026 has been the most violent year on record for Palestinians in the West Bank, with 76 people having been killed either by settlers or the IDF.

Plus: Keir Starmer is stepping down as an MP, a global backlash to Meta smart glasses is growing, and the British Museum has treated Peter Thiel to a private viewing of the Bayeux tapestry.

With Steven Methven, Michael Walker & Tom Guha

Michael Walker speaks to climatologist Zeke Hausfather about global warming, geoengineering & more.

As Meta cedes in court to the tune of billions & datacentre protests pick up momentum, is techno-futurism crashing?

Plus: Digging up a golf green could be charged as terrorism & we speak to Nate Soares about the latest AI catastrophes.

With Michael Walker, Richard Hames & Nate Soares.

The US government has issued sanctions against Palestine Action, branding them a “transnational terror group”.

Plus: Experts link deadly flash flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border to glacial collapse, we discuss whether it’s time to ditch the Office for Budget Responsibility, and why Fox News has made Hasan Piker its enemy no. 1.

With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Steven Methven.

Dolly Parton, singer, film star & philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. 

Plus: A vaccine for melanoma fuels hope in a cure for cancer & we take a look at the crypto company linking the fortunes of Trump & Reform.

With Michael Walker, Joe Stone, Saloni Dattani & Sam Bright.

The Trump administration has unveiled widespread sanctions against “Iran’s financial connections around the globe”.

Plus: Two proposed datacentres could surpass the entirety of ExxonMobil’s UK emissions, and Rupert Lowe is earning eyewatering sums from posting on Elon Musk’s X.

With Steven Methven, Banseka Kayembe & Trita Parsi.

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Burnham visits Ukraine to affirm support & share long range missile designs.

Plus: Mark Ruffalo Vs The Israel Lobby, a Chinese robot is faster than Usain Bolt & Sam Altman is having second thoughts.

With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.

With the record heatwaves subsiding & El Nino on its way, Havering council decides this is the perfect moment to announce the UK’s largest datacentre build. 

Plus: We interview the authors of a new book on Israel’s lobby, and Greenpeace send a scorched earth message to Andy Burnham.

With Steven Methven, NoJusticeMTG, Eli Clifton & Ian Lustick.

The IDF has opened a criminal investigation into the murder of five year old Hind Rajab, her family and 15 other Palestinians in Gaza in 2025.

Plus: Ed Milliband is talking tough on West Bank settlements and is the UAE the most rogue actor to ever be called an ally?

With NoJusticeMTG & Barry Malone.

As pressure mounts on the PM over the future of North Sea oil, we speak to Dale Vince, founder of the world’s first green energy company, about why he’s had a change of heart over drilling.

Plus: Good news as ULEZ proves its worth in the lungs of the capital’s children and the jury returns no-verdict on all charges against seven defendants in the Elbit Systems break-in.

Finally, we look at some of your feedback on the Jason Arday tragedy.

With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Dale Vince & Dr Laura-Jane Smith.

Tens of thousands have attended a Trafalgar Square vigil to pay tribute to the late Professor Jason Arday.

Plus: Reform proposes a £50bn welfare cut.

This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, don’t hesitate to reach out to Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan

With NoJusticeMTG & Banseka Kayembe.

Professor Jason Arday has been found dead at his home, following intense scrutiny of his personal life and academic career by the media.

This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, don’t hesitate to reach out to Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan

With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

Farage is victorious in his valiant quest to wrest control of Clacton-On-Sea from the clutches of an intergalactic bin! So why didn’t he show up to celebrate? 

Plus: Ed Milliband breaks back into the climate debate as wildfires cause hospitalisations & property damage in the Midlands.

With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.

Last month, Nigel Farage resigned as an MP, in the hope that winning a by-election would clear his name as questions mounted over his personal finances. Voters in Clacton go to the polls today, but will his gamble pay off?

Plus: A former Israeli combat medic details war crimes against children in an interview with Haaretz, Owen Jones takes on one of Israel’s cheerleaders, and Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House.

With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Burnham belatedly calls an emergency COBRA meeting on the UK droughts, will it be too little too late?

Plus: The UK heatwave has pummelled productivity & the ascendant US Democratic Socialists narrowly lose the primary race for governor of Wisconsin.

With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Branco Marcetic.

Burnham unveils a raft of measures to save the local high street while Britain continues to burn. 

Plus: Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms are being blamed for the chronic overcrowding in prisons & is “Shrinkflation” the ultimate signifier of late stage capitalism?

With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

UK farmers have warned that food shortages are likely following ‘very poor’ crop yields caused by droughts.

Plus: Student loan holders face a ‘ticking timebomb’ of debt and higher taxes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez weighs in on Woke 1.0, and several football federations are calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign.

With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Paul Behrens.

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Chris Packham’s petition to hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.