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.
…
continue reading
Positively Joy brings the light to a dark world. Here, you’ll find God in the everyday … through everyday blessings, everyday happiness and everyday sorrow. On the podcast we look for God in the commonplace, and we find joy in the details. We invite you to listen, and we hope Positively Joy encourages you in your daily life! Positively Joy is ranked #5 of 100 Christian Women’s podcasts as ranked by FeedSpot for traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness.
…
continue reading
The Intentional Encourager Podcast shares connecting, inspiring, entertaining and enlightening stories of incredible people. Guests talk about their triumphs, tragedies, the biggest obstacle they’ve overcome, the lessons learned from it and their biggest piece of Intentional Encouragement. Every episode is an opportunity to get encouraged and stay encouraged!
…
continue reading
1
Kamala Harris Rules Out Blocking Arms to Israel
1:01:16
1:01:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:16
In her first major interview since becoming the presumptive nominee, Kamala Harris has staunchly ruled out an Israeli arms embargo. Plus: Labour draw up new plans to to grant full-time employees the right to a four-day week. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Keir Starmer Doesn’t Rule Out Smoking Garden Ban Proposal
41:36
41:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:36
Keir Starmer is considering a proposal to ban smoking in outdoor public areas. Plus: the UK’s new rail minister has been exposed for getting a worker fired; and good news for UK climate campaigners. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Micha Frazer-Carroll.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Starmer Speaks of “Reset” With Europe in Berlin
57:15
57:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:15
Keir Starmer heads to Berlin to discuss a new treaty with chancellor Olaf Scholz. Plus: Israel conducts the largest West Bank raid since 2002; and Rachel Reeves takes aim at the winter fuel allowance. With Michael Walker and Abi Wilkinson.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Keir Starmer Warns of Painful Autumn Budget in Rose Garden Speech
1:01:49
1:01:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:49
Keir Starmer says things will get worse before they get better in his first major speech as Prime Minister. Plus: Telegram CEO arrested by French authorities; and a Paralympian’s shocking ordeal on public transport. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Kamala Harris Skewers Trump on Abortion During DNC Speech
1:07:04
1:07:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:04
More despatches from the Democrats National Convention, Netanyahu is losing more support in Israel and the energy price cap has gone up again. With Rivkah Brown and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Starmer Rejects EU Deal for Young People, Bisan’s Emmy Nomination Under Attack
50:49
50:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:49
Is Starmer flipflopping on EU policy again? Tim Walz tugs at heartstrings at the Democrats Convention and a documentary about Bisan, the inspirational Gazan frontline journalist has its Emmy nomination threatened.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Yvette Cooper Sets Target For 14,000 Deportations By End Of Year
46:34
46:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:34
Home secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a range of new policies set to tackle irregular immigration, including a target for 14,000 deportations by the end of the year, Plus: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused by his own negotiators of attempting to scupper a Gaza ceasefire deal. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG .…
…
continue reading
1
Democrats Show United Front at Chicago Convention While Gaza Protestors Break Fence
45:41
45:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:41
The US Democratic Party puts on a display of unity as the DNC kicks off. Plus; An Israeli airstrike hits a school housing hundreds of Palestinians; and some right-wing pundits issue a bizarre caveat to their journalistic integrity. With Michael Walker and Mike Bankole.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Blinken Warns of “Last Chance” for Ceasefire During Trip to Israel
50:33
50:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:33
Anthony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel as prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza appear to fade. Plus: UK prisons tip over capacity; and a senior diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel. With Michael Walker.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
The train drivers union have announced fresh strike action on the London to Edinburgh line. Plus: Education minister Jacqui smith has said that some universities may have to close due to the higher education funding crisis; and Donald Trump has decided to insult veterans. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.…
…
continue reading
1
Gaza Death Toll From Israel’s War Hits 40,000 As Ceasefire Talks Resume
51:55
51:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:55
The death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks has topped 40,000 people. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks have resumed in Doha. Plus: the Met police have been found to be failing in key areas; and the train drivers union ASLEF have struck a pay deal with the government. With Mike Bankole and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Heat Records Broken Across Globe As 80-foot Flames Blaze in Greece
1:02:59
1:02:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:59
An unprecedented number of heat records are being broken around the world. We speak to heatwave scientist Chloe Brimicombe. Plus: the family of a British aid worker murdered by the IDF are demanding that the UK end all arm sales to Israel. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Starmer Urges Iran Not To Retaliate Against Israel In Call With President
1:03:15
1:03:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:15
In a call with the country’s president, Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to retaliate to Israel’s assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. Plus: Elon Musk and Donald Trump broadcast a conversation on twitter. With Aaron Bastani and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Yvette Cooper: We Need To Restore Respect In Police
53:24
53:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:24
Home secretary Yvette Cooper has said that Britain needs to restore its respect of the police in the wake of far-right riots. Plus: Israel has bombed a hospital in Gaza killing 100; and Ukraine has for the first time invaded Russia.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Riots Fallout: Starmer Blames Social Media, Farage Support Tumbles
53:49
53:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:49
Social media is in the firing line as the government seeks to lay blame for far-right rioting. Plus: More rioters sentenced; and support for Nigel Farage tumbles. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Anti-Racist Demonstrations See Fascists Vastly Outnumbered
53:00
53:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:00
Counter-demonstrations eclipse the far right in a show of defiance against racism. Plus: Climate camp activists pre-emptively arrested; and Ash Sarkar calls out Matt Goodwin’s racism on BBC Radio 4. With Dalia Gebrial and Micha Frazer-Carroll.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Rioters Jailed as UK Braces For Further Far-Right Unrest
43:46
43:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:46
Britain is braced for further far-right disruption this evening, but it remains to be seen how widespread it will be. Plus: Kamala Harris has picked her candidate for US vice president. With Michael Walker and Joshua Virasami.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Far Right Plot Midweek Firebombing of Immigration Lawyers & Advice Centres
1:01:35
1:01:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:35
Racist violence in Britain continues this week with the far-right planning further riots and attacks. Plus: The UK finally suspends arms sales to Israel. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Starmer Pledges “Standing Army” of Cops After Weekend of Racist Riots
1:02:59
1:02:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:59
A weekend of far-right rioting sees migrant hotels, shops and a library torched. Plus: Tory police commissioner defends rioters; and Tommy Robinson hits out at the Daily Mail. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Far-Right Rioters Charged With Violent Disorder
1:02:33
1:02:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:33
An 11-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of torching a police vehicle during the far-right riot in Hartlepool on Wednesday. Seven men have also been charged with violent disorder. Plus: Venezuela’s disputed election; and the gender row engulfing Olympic boxing. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.…
…
continue reading
1
Keir Starmer Pledges New Police Unit to Tackle Far-Right Thugs
53:37
53:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:37
The Southport stabbings suspect has been named in court, with the judge citing online misinformation as his reasoning. As unrest spreads beyond Southport, Keir Starmer has pledged a new police unit to tackle the far right. Plus: The Bank of England cuts interest rates; and we speak to Tom Fowler of The Spycops Info Podcast […]…
…
continue reading
1
Israel Assassinates Hamas Leader in Iran
1:01:06
1:01:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:06
Tensions in the Middle East are heightened after Israeli has assassinated the political leader of Hamas in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Plus: the far-right have rioted in Southport after a stabbing attack that killed three girls. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Lammy Faces Grilling on Palestine for First Foreign Office Questions
51:25
51:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:25
David Lammy has taken his first Commons grilling on Palestine as Foreign Secretary. Plus: Rachel Reeves attempts to justify cutting the winter fuel allowance for ten million pensioners; and Israeli protesters storm two military bases after IDF soldiers arrested for sexual assault. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Mike Bankole.…
…
continue reading
1
Rachel Reeves Announces Cuts, Government Settles With Doctors
58:34
58:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:34
Rachel Reeves has announced new spending cuts, saying the Tories covered up a 22 billion pound hole in the nation’s finances. Plus: Contenders for the next Tory leadership election announced; and tensions rise between Israel and Lebanon following a missile strike in the occupied Golan Heights. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.…
…
continue reading
Labour is set to announce a massive black hole in the nation’s finances – and their solution is likley to be higher taxes. Plus: The government confirms it will withdraw its objection to the ICC’s arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu; and Donald Trump’s running mate threatens to drag down the campaign. With Michael Walker and […]…
…
continue reading
1
UK Poised to Halt Arms to Israel & Withdraw Objections to Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant
1:01:54
1:01:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:54
The UK is poised to halt arms sales to Israel, but doing so would require Keir Starmer to break with US strategy. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress; and a police officer is filmed kicking an unarmed man in the head. With Moya Lothian-Maclean and Rivkah BrownBy Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Starmer Suspends 7 Left MPs For Voting To Scrap Benefits Cap
55:36
55:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:36
Keir Starmer’s suspension of 7 MPs for breaking the whip is unprecedented. We speak to Zarah Sultana on how it happened, and what she’ll do next. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Starmer Could See First Rebellion Tonight Over Two Child Benefits Cap
1:06:19
1:06:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:19
Keir Starmer is facing opposition from his own MPs in the commons over the two child benefit cap. Plus: Violence against women and girls is a ‘national emergency’ according to police chiefs; and a unity deal has been reached between Palestinian political factions Hamas and Fatah to govern Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Jonas Marvin.…
…
continue reading
1
Democrats Unite Around Kamala Harris After Joe Biden Drops Out
1:01:10
1:01:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:10
With Joe Biden pulling out of his bid to be re-elected as US President, vice president Kamala Harris is the democrat now under the spotlight to replace him. We speak to political commentator Matt Binder from the Majority Report. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
ICJ Give Landmark Ruling SLAMMING Israeli Apartheid and Palestinian Occupation
1:05:28
1:05:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:28
Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has been found to be in breach of international law and illegal, the international court of justice has ruled. We speak to Clive Baldwin, senior legal advisor at Human Rights Watch. Plus: the biggest IT outage in history causes havoc across the world; and Donald Trump gives his speech at […]…
…
continue reading
1
Just Stop Oil Receive Longest Jail Sentences for Peaceful Protest in British History
45:26
45:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:26
Five Just Stop Oil protestors have received record-breaking jail sentences in the history of peaceful protest in Britain. Plus: Keir Starmer attempts to repair relations with Europe; and the Covid Inquiry slams Hancock and Hunt in their first report. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Labour Set Out Their Plans For Britain In King’s Speech
1:03:43
1:03:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:43
The new Labour government have set out their legislative ambitions for the next parliament in the King’s Speech. Plus: The BBC’s appalling coverage of the killing of a disabled Palestinian man in Gaza. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Teen mom's journey to self-confidence through prayer
25:23
25:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:23
Pamela D. Smith is a prayer warrior, who uses prayer not only to evangelize, and communicate and give glory to God, but to help her self-confidence. Pamela shares her story today of being a teen mom, and all the insecurity and doubt that came with her journey. But she loves her children and is so proud of them. Today Pamela teaches us what prayer i…
…
continue reading
1
Vaughan Gething Resigns As Welsh First Minister
59:21
59:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:21
Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething has resigned from his position after a slew of resignations from his cabinet and months of corruption scandal surrounding him. Plus: Donald Trump has chosen his running mate for the upcoming US presidential election; and Joe Biden has said he has done more than anyone else for the Palestinian people. […]…
…
continue reading
1
The Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
59:42
59:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:42
20-year-old Matthew Crooks has been named as the shooter responsible for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: health secretary Wes Streeting has extended the ban on puberty blockers; and foreign secretary David Lammy has visited Israel and met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker and David Adler.…
…
continue reading
1
Biden’s Cringeworthy Gaffes Intensify Push for New Candidate
1:04:22
1:04:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:22
Joe Biden faces renewed pressure to step aside after more disastrous gaffes during a NATO press conference. Plus: Labour’s plan to solve the prison crisis; and Britain’s complicity in the Gaza genocide. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Labour Under Pressure to Scrap “Cruel” Two Child Benefit Cap With 1.6 Million Affected
56:08
56:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:08
Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap as new figures reveal the devastating impact of the policy. Plus: Mixed messages from Ed Miliband on oil and gas exploration licences; and Thames Water is put into special measures. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Starmer Lands At NATO Summit, Ignores Atrocity In Gaza
57:16
57:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:16
Keir Starmer has headed to Washington for the 75th anniversary of NATO. We speak to foreign affairs writer Lily Lynch. Plus: Keir Starmer shows his hypocrisy on atrocities in Gaza and Ukraine; and Labour are considering one proposal that could see thousands of prisoners released this summer. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.…
…
continue reading
1
MPs Sworn in to the Commons, Greens & Farage Give First Speeches
1:02:18
1:02:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:18
Keir Starmer has been asked how he will address voters lost over Gaza. His response isn’t encouraging. Plus: Suella Braverman takes aim at the pride flag; and the Tony Blair Institute is banging the drum for AI. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Left Pull Off Shock Win in France, As Far-Right Beaten Back
56:28
56:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:28
The left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire has pulled off a surprise victory in the French election, beating back the far right. Plus: Rachel Reeves’ first speech as chancellor, and a controversial appointment to Starmer’s cabinet. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Labour Wins Massive Majority on Low Vote Share, Gaza Costs Starmer
54:17
54:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:17
Labour has won a landslide majority of 170 seats. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani break down the general election results.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Tories Concede Defeat in Last Day of Campaign
56:34
56:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:34
With less than 24 hours to go before the polls open senior Tories have already conceded defeat. Plus: We speak to journalist Daniela Gabor about Labour’s relationship to private investors; and a Novara scoop on the man running against Jeremy Corbyn. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Tory Campaign Reaches New Levels of Desperation
59:46
59:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:46
With the Conservative campaign in tatters Rishi Sunak has resorted to a desperate new line of attack against Keir Starmer. Plus: More than 200 candidates withdraw from the French election in an effort to block the far right. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Labour Plot to Replace NHS England Chair, Line up Billions in Corporate Bungs
54:50
54:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:50
Labour are reportedly plotting to replace the chair of NHS England with a party loyalist. Plus: France falls to the far right in the first round of elections; and a Palestinian doctor tortured in Israel’s infamous Shin Bet detention facility has spoken out. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Donald Trump VS Joe Biden Debate: Are The Democrats Doomed?
59:53
59:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:53
Joe Biden’s performance in the first Presidential debate against Donald Trump was an unmitigated disaster. Is this curtains for the Democratic Party? Plus: We speak Green Party candidate for Brighton Pavillion Sian Berry. With Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
…
continue reading
1
Polling Shows Colossal Disapproval for Sunak and Starmer
55:50
55:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:50
Recent polling shows pitiful approval ratings for both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, suggesting that a Labour landslide may come down to the self-destruction of the Conservative Party. Plus: Junior Doctors are on strike; and the President of Bolivia has poured cold water on an attempted coup. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.…
…
continue reading
1
Julian Assange Touches Down In Australia As A Free Man
51:54
51:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:54
Julian Assange has arrived in Australia after 5 years in Belmarsh prison and over a decade of persecution by the United States government. Plus: the election betting scandal keeps getting worse with Labour now implicated; and we speak to Faiza Shaheen about her independent campaign in Chingford & Woodford Green. With Michael Walker and Ash […]…
…
continue reading
1
Julian Assange FINALLY Freed After Five Years In Belmarsh
1:02:36
1:02:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:36
Julian Assange has been released from Belmarsh prison after five years of incarceration over an extradition case to the United States. We speak to Yanis Varoufakis, a friend of the WikiLeaks founder who has been campaigning for his freedom. Plus: exclusive polling on Corbyn’s constituency of Islington North. With Michael Walker and Grace Blakeley…
…
continue reading
1
Tories Launch Their Own Inquiry Into Election Gambling Allegations
40:09
40:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:09
Rishi Sunak has said the Conservative party are now conducting their own inquiry into allegations of Tory MPs, candidates and staffers gambling on the date of the general election. Plus: Nigel Farage has come under fire for saying that the war in Ukraine was provoked by the west; and Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted he is […]…
…
continue reading
Labour leader Keir Starmer has vowed to end the scourge of ‘bidding wars’ in the UK rental market. We speak to Generation Rent’s Conor O’Shea about the reality of renting in Britain. Plus: the worrying links between far-right group Turning Point UK and Conservative party politicians; and a new video has emerged that further exposes […]…
…
continue reading