David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials
https://novaramedia.com/2025/12/02/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.…
Zarah Sultana Wins Your Party Conference Showdown
https://novaramedia.com/2025/12/01/zarah-sultana-wins-your-party-conference-showdown/
Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/28/labours-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.…
Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges?
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/27/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.…
Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes to All-Time Highs
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/26/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/ …
Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds of Thousands in Debt
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/carers-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)…
Labour to Scrap Two Child Benefit Cap in Budget
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/24/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.…
Will the Bond Markets Topple Rachel Reeves?
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/21/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. …
Andy Burnham Isn’t Ruling Out Challenging Keir Starmer
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/20/andy-burnham-isnt-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.…
The Knives Are Out for Keir Starmer
https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/19/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…
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