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Is this the end of Labour in Wales? | Caerphilly by-election report

Title: Is this the end of Labour in Wales? | Caerphilly by-election report
Runtime: 11:36
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: For over a century, Labour has dominated politics in Wales. They're the most successful political party anywhere in the democratic world. Born in the coalfields and forged in solidarity, Labour’s roots in Caerphilly run deep.

In this PoliticsJOE report, Laura travels to the heart of South Wales to ask: is Caerphilly the canary in Labour’s (ex)coal mine? As Reform UK and Plaid Cymru surge, polling shows Labour’s vote share collapsing in one of its safest seats. What’s behind the shift, and could this by-election spell the end of Welsh Labour’s reign?

Laura speaks to local voters, historians, and candidates to uncover how decades of deindustrialisation, disillusionment with Westminster, and anger at Keir Starmer’s leadership have reshaped Welsh politics. From the legacy of the miners’ strike to the heated debate over immigration and the Welsh Government’s “Nation of Sanctuary” plan, this by-election has become a lightning rod for wider frustr...

Title: PMQs Watch-along | PoliticsJOE Podcast
Runtime: 44:06
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Join us live from the PoliticsJOE dungeon where Ed and Laura react live to another instalment of Prime Minister's Questions. Today's is set to be a hoot.

After inflation remained at 3.8% for last month, the cost of living crisis is not letting up for countless Brits. Expect questions for Keir Starmer on the matter. As budget day looms there is ample chance for the Chancellor to catch strays in the debate today as news of tax rises for wealthy Brits gets trailed in the media.

There is renewed pressure on the government as multiple members of the Grooming Gangs Inquiry have stepped down amid concerns over the scope of the investigation. The Conservatives and Reform have long criticised Labour on the matter, so expect more from the blue benches today on the Prime Minister's management of the case.

Fallout from Prince Andrew's stripping of titles continues as Virginia Guiffre's book is set for release, with many politicians from the government benches...

Keep your eyes peeled for our report from the Caerphilly by-election 👀 #ukpolitics

Title: Keep your eyes peeled for our report from the Caerphilly by-election 👀 #ukpolitics
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Are the Tories taking advantage of grooming gang victims?

Title: Are the Tories taking advantage of grooming gang victims?
Runtime: 12:47
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: After Kemi Badenoch used all her questions at PMQs today asking Keir Starmer about the Grooming Gang Inquiry, we wonder whether her conduct was appropriate, considering how sensitive a topic it is.

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Ed Davey calls on Starmer to join Customs Union with EU during PMQs

Title: Ed Davey calls on Starmer to join Customs Union with EU during PMQs
Runtime: 2:43
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Time for a throwback to 2017. Oh, wait. This happened today. #pmqs

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HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer grilled on Grooming Gang Inquiry by Kemi Badenoch at PMQs

Title: HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer grilled on Grooming Gang Inquiry by Kemi Badenoch at PMQs
Runtime: 12:38
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Kemi Badenoch used all eight of her questions at today's session of PMQs to corner Keir Starmer on news coming out of the Grooming Gangs Inquiry that several members have pulled out due to concerns of the scope of the inquiry. #pmqs

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Ayoub Khan denies claims that opposing violent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans coming to the UK is antisemitic

Title: Ayoub Khan denies claims that opposing violent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans coming to the UK is antisemitic
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Ayoub Khan says govt were “bullying and blackmailing” Police for their decision to ban Maccabi.

Title: Ayoub Khan says govt were “bullying and blackmailing” Police for their decision to ban Maccabi.
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Darren McGarvey on how politicians have deepened Britain’s poverty crisis #ukpolitics #politics

Title: Darren McGarvey on how politicians have deepened Britain’s poverty crisis #ukpolitics #politics
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Why I called for Maccabi Tel Aviv ban in my city | Ayoub Khan interview

Title: Why I called for Maccabi Tel Aviv ban in my city | Ayoub Khan interview
Runtime: 16:22
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Independent MP Ayoub Khan speaks candidly about West Midlands Police’s decision to block Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their team’s match in Birmingham on safety grounds — a move that has sparked political controversy and national debate.

Khan, who represents one of the most diverse constituencies in the West Midlands, explains why he supports the police decision, citing legitimate concerns over public safety amid growing tensions around Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. He argues that police acted responsibly and proportionately, reflecting the real risks of unrest, and condemns the government’s intervention to overturn the ruling as reckless and politically motivated.

Throughout the discussion, Khan situates the issue within the wider context of Britain’s relationship with Israel, saying the government’s stance once again demonstrates double standards when it comes to human rights and public accountability. He draws parallels with previo...

Title: Have Labour given up on Wales?
Runtime: 13:37
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In a clip from today's podcast, Ava, Ed and Seán ask whether Labour has quietly conceded the Caerphilly by-election.

With polls tightening and Reform and Plaid Cymru making noise in Wales, Labour’s campaign in Caerphilly has been a quiet one. Ava recounts what Laura, who was on the ground in Caerphilly, saw, while Ed wonders whether it’s a question of money, message, or political calculation. Are they saving resources for England? Or has their support in Wales really dwindled?

From the realities of local campaigning to the party’s broader communications strategy, the team unpick what’s gone wrong. Why are Labour’s social posts about Beyoncé albums instead of the cost-of-living crisis? Why does every 'relatable' video from a Labour candidate feel so out of touch? And is this a symptom of bad comms or a deeper policy problem? Seán argues that the Labour brand has become patronising online, while Ed suggests the issues are structural.

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We went to Newcastle to ask Geordies if they trust the government #ukpolitics #politics

Title: We went to Newcastle to ask Geordies if they trust the government #ukpolitics #politics
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Asking Geordies if they trust the government

Title: Asking Geordies if they trust the government
Runtime: 8:40
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: We took to the streets of Newcastle to see what the locals made of the record of Keir Starmer's government thus far.

Geordies also tell us where they'll put an X at the next election, and whether Reform and the Greens are cutting through in the area.

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Farha Khalidi on how the manosphere preys on vulnerable men. #politics #podcast

Title: Farha Khalidi on how the manosphere preys on vulnerable men. #politics #podcast
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

MPs absolutely rinse minister for defending Maccabi Tel Aviv hooligans during debate

Title: MPs absolutely rinse minister for defending Maccabi Tel Aviv hooligans during debate
Runtime: 8:53
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: There's nothing this government won't do to defend a group of football hooligans and their right to be hooligans in Birmingham.

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Rachael Maskell stresses the need to focus on victims a’ experiences rather than Jeffrey Epstein

Title: Rachael Maskell stresses the need to focus on victims a’ experiences rather than Jeffrey Epstein
Runtime: 1:04
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Labour MP defends violent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Commons statement

Title: Labour MP defends violent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Commons statement
Runtime: 10:34
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Lisa Nandy took to the despatch box to defend fans of a football team from Israel whose fans are known for being violent, islamophobic and racist, and outlining plans to allow those fans come to Birmingham.

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Seán explains why international sporting bodies must have moral consistency, and ban Israeli teams.

Title: Seán explains why international sporting bodies must have moral consistency, and ban Israeli teams.
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Parliament must strip Prince Andrew of title over Jeffrey Epstein, says MP

Title: Parliament must strip Prince Andrew of title over Jeffrey Epstein, says MP
Runtime: 11:07
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: We spoke to Rachael Maskell MP, who is planning to bring legislation forward to force Prince Andrew to be stripped of his royal titles.

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Why the Maccabi Tel Aviv Aston Villa match has more to do with public safety than politics

Title: Why the Maccabi Tel Aviv Aston Villa match has more to do with public safety than politics
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Should Maccabi Tel Aviv fans be allowed in Birmingham?

Title: Should Maccabi Tel Aviv fans be allowed in Birmingham?
Runtime: 15:08
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In a clip from today's podcast, Ava, Ed, and Seán dissect the growing controversy over Aston Villa’s upcoming Conference League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The game, set to take place in Birmingham on November 6th, incited a media frenzy after West Midlands Police and the local authority decided that away fans would not be allowed to attend, citing serious safety and resource concerns. Keir Starmer publicly condemned that decision, insisting the ban should be overturned.

Ava, Ed, and Seán discuss why the police took the decision in the first place, pointing to the recent record of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s supporters in Amsterdam and the tense atmosphere their arrival could create in a city with Birmingham's demographics. They question why Starmer chose to wade in, and whether his comments risk framing a straightforward public-safety issue as something more politically loaded.

They reflect on how accusations of antisemitism are being misapplied, how UEFA’...

Oobah Butler on the rise of hustle culture #ukpolitics

Title: Oobah Butler on the rise of hustle culture #ukpolitics
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Darren McGarvey outlines how deep inequality has been bred into British culture. #ukpolitics

Title: Darren McGarvey outlines how deep inequality has been bred into British culture. #ukpolitics
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

How politicians destroyed the working class | Darren McGarvey interview

Title: How politicians destroyed the working class | Darren McGarvey interview
Runtime: 40:38
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Darren McGarvey, also known as Loki, discusses his explosive new book Trauma Industrial Complex, a searing examination of class, power, and inequality in modern Britain. Known for his fearless social commentary and sharp political insight, McGarvey pulls no punches as he breaks down the class dynamics that continue to shape every aspect of British life — from politics and the media to education, housing, and mental health.

In the conversation, McGarvey explains how Britain’s political elite have consistently betrayed the working class, exploiting their struggles for political gain while doing nothing to tackle the root causes of poverty and trauma. He argues that working-class pain has become a commodity, turned into policy soundbites, TV documentaries, and charity campaigns that sustain inequality rather than dismantle it.

Drawing on both personal experience and years of activism, McGarvey lays bare the hypocrisy of a system that rewards those who talk ab...

The week in Westminster | Chinese spies, housing crisis and peace in Gaza

Title: The week in Westminster | Chinese spies, housing crisis and peace in Gaza
Runtime: 12:13
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Parliament is back and everyone was trying to work out the details of the case of two alleged Chinese spies that was dropped.

Keir Starmer had to field questions on the matter at PMQs this week, after announcing to the House the details of the peace deal between Hamas and Israel.

Earlier in the week, housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa was in front of the Housing Committee giving evidence on the horrific conditions some council tenants are living in, and what must be done to fix the crisis.

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How I conquered the manosphere (as an Onlyfans model) | Farha Khalidi interview

Title: How I conquered the manosphere (as an Onlyfans model) | Farha Khalidi interview
Runtime: 34:58
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Influencer, feminist, and content creator Farha Khalidi sits down to unpack her encounters with manosphere influencers and the deeply rooted misogyny that drives the movement. Known for her incisive social commentary, and viral TikTok videos dissecting online gender dynamics, Khalidi takes viewers inside the toxic world of red pill ideology, explaining how she uses humour, intellect, and empathy to debunk and demystify misogynistic narratives that dominate parts of the internet.

Throughout the conversation, Farha reflects on what motivates men to follow these influencers, the ways algorithms amplify hate and division, and how she navigates the backlash that comes with being a woman challenging patriarchal ideas online. Speaking with clarity and confidence, she exposes the contradictions at the core of the manosphere — where insecurity and entitlement collide — and explains why calling it out publicly is crucial for the next generation of young people growing up online....

Yo-Yo homes: Thatcher's invention that ruined the housing market

Title: Yo-Yo homes: Thatcher's invention that ruined the housing market
Runtime: 29:06
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Today Ava is joined by Greg Barradale from the Big Issue to talk about Yo-Yo Homes. Following a report in the magazine this week, there was outcry over the apparent moneyspinning involved in buying back right to buy homes that were sold off for a song under Thatcher. Greg gives us the lowdown.

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How I became a millionaire in 90 days (with Oobah Butler)

Title: How I became a millionaire in 90 days (with Oobah Butler)
Runtime: 43:20
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: On today's episode of the PoliticsJOE Podcast, Ava and Seán are joined by filmmaker, author, and professional scammer Oobah Butler, whose new Channel 4 documentary How I Made a Million in 90 Days takes aim at the world of “get rich quick” culture and the absurdity of modern capitalism.

From The Shed at Dulwich to swindling Wall Street, Oobah has built a career on exposing rigged systems. This time, the con gets personal. As he attempts to make a million in just three months, he finds himself navigating a bizarre ecosystem of meme coins, millionaire “manifesters,” and self-proclaimed gurus selling success to the desperate.

He tells Ava and Seán how he faked his way into the finance world, tried to launch a legal sweatshop in the UK, and thought about auctioning off 10% of his future earnings. The big question: Can you get rich and stay moral?

The conversation dives into the psychology of wealth, the performance of entrepreneurship, and th...

Asking Londoners if the Tory party is dead

Title: Asking Londoners if the Tory party is dead
Runtime: 4:20
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Our comrades at The London Economic took to the streets of London this week to ask the public what they thought of the state of the Conservative Party.

Following a scrappy and disorganised conference, questions about Kemi Badenoch's leadership of the party have come to the fore once again.

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PMQs watch-along with Elliot Steel | PoliticsJOE Podcast

Title: PMQs watch-along with Elliot Steel | PoliticsJOE Podcast
Runtime: 1:04:17
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Join Ava, Laura, and comedian Elliot Steel live as they react to Prime Minister’s Questions live. After a busy conference season, Keir Starmer faces off against Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch once again, and the stakes are high.

This week’s session comes off the back of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ confirmation that tax rises and spending cuts could both be on the table. After seeing the first draft of the OBR’s report revealing a £30 billion “fiscal black hole,” Reeves blamed the crisis on “Austerity, Brexit, and Liz Truss’s mini-budget.” She’s promising to end the so-called “doom loop” of annual tax hikes, but can Labour do that while plugging the gap? Meanwhile, the IMF has offered a tiny glimmer of optimism — a 0.1% upgrade in UK growth to 1.3% this year.

And then there’s the China spy scandal — a collapsed prosecution, furious denials, and a diplomatic balancing act that’s testing Labour’s new foreign policy. The CP...

Title: Is Reform a cult of personality?
Runtime: 10:28
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In a clip from this week's live PMQs watch-along, Ava, Laura, and comedian Elliot Steel dive into recent polling suggesting Reform UK could win 36% of the vote. But is this Reform surge a genuine political movement, or would the party fall apart without its leader Nigel Farage?

Elliot argues that the Reform wave feels less like a party and more like a fan club, fuelled by Farage’s social-media savvy and his supporters’ appetite for outrage. The panel pick apart how Reform monetises online anger while offering little in the way of a deliverable policy platform.

They also compare the right’s success at mobilising energy and identity with the left’s more sluggish attempts at grassroots party-building through Sultana and Corbyn's Your Party, which has struggled to gain traction despite a growing appetite for change.

The trio also unpack his week’s Prime Minister’s Questions, unpacking the fallout from the collapsed Chinese spy trial, whi...

PMQs BEST BITS: Keir Starmer cornered by MPs as Parliament returns

Title: PMQs BEST BITS: Keir Starmer cornered by MPs as Parliament returns
Runtime: 8:03
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Keir Starmer was taking it from all angles in the Commons today as PMQs got underway for the first time in a while, and there was plenty of material to quiz the PM on.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch in furious clash over China spy scandal at PMQs

Title: HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch in furious clash over China spy scandal at PMQs
Runtime: 12:49
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In this explosive session of Prime Minister’s Questions, Kemi Badenoch takes on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the China spy scandal that has rocked Westminster. Following shocking revelations about alleged Chinese espionage inside the UK government, and the case being dropped, the two leaders trade accusations in a tense and dramatic Commons showdown.

Badenoch, leading the opposition, accuses Starmer of failing to protect national security and turning a blind eye to Beijing’s growing influence in British politics. She demands answers on how alleged spies were able to infiltrate government departments and whether the Prime Minister’s administration ignored early intelligence warnings.

Starmer hits back forcefully, defending the government’s response and accusing the Conservatives of hypocrisy and opportunism, reminding the House of previous Tory failures to act on foreign interference. The debate quickly escalates, with sharp exchanges over national ...

Speaker scolds Tory hecklers as Starmer addresses China spy scandal before PMQs

Title: Speaker scolds Tory hecklers as Starmer addresses China spy scandal before PMQs
Runtime: 4:01
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Keir Starmer spoke in the House before PMQs kicked off today to address the scandal surrounding a case where people on trial for spying for China was thrown out.

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle had a pop at Conservative MPs that were interrupting the Prime Minister's speech.

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Housing campaigner details horrific social housing conditions in Select Committee

Title: Housing campaigner details horrific social housing conditions in Select Committee
Runtime: 10:55
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In this vital appearance before a parliamentary select committee, housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa delivers a passionate and unfiltered plea for urgent action on the UK’s social housing crisis.

Speaking on behalf of thousands living in uninhabitable and dangerous conditions, Kwajo shares real stories, stark realities, and an emotional call for accountability and reform. With lived experience and years of campaigning behind him, he challenges policymakers to act—not just talk—before more lives are put at risk.

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MPs grill Keir Starmer over Gaza peace plan during Commons debate

Title: MPs grill Keir Starmer over Gaza peace plan during Commons debate
Runtime: 13:54
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Today in the House of Commons MPs from across the political divide came together to question Keir Starmer's position on the Gaza peace deal which US President Donald Trump publicly took praise for on Monday in Egypt and Israel.

This video brings together the most powerful, emotional, and revealing House of Commons reactions to Keir Starmer’s statement on the Gaza peace plan. Following the Prime Minister’s address outlining the UK government’s position on Israel and Gaza, MPs from across the political spectrum respond with passion, criticism, and deep concern over Britain’s role in the region’s future.

This House of Commons highlights video captures the full range of political response — from fiery opposition speeches to cautious endorsements — painting a vivid picture of the divisions inside Westminster over the UK’s foreign policy. Whether you support or oppose the plan, these statements reveal the moral, political, and diplomatic stakes at th...

This Labour voter thinks Keir Starmer is a war criminal. See the full video.

Title: This Labour voter thinks Keir Starmer is a war criminal. See the full video.
Runtime: 0:29
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Scousers are not happy with Keir Starmer

Title: Scousers are not happy with Keir Starmer
Runtime: 8:02
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Is Liverpool still a Labour city? With talk of Nigel Farage's Reform gaining ground in what’s long been one of Labour’s safest strongholds, Laura headed up to Liverpool to find out what Scousers really think of Keir Starmer and his government one year in.

Lifelong Labour supporters were frustrated by cuts to child benefits and fuel allowances, and accused Starmer of “pushing Labour to the right.” Some say he’s trying to win over Reform voters but losing support from the left in the process. Others defend him, saying constant leadership changes would only make things worse.

From concerns about the NHS, housing, and the cost of living, to anger over immigration policy and environmental cuts, the people of Liverpool aren’t holding back. Some feel abandoned by a party they once trusted. Others see no real alternative. A few say they’re tempted by Reform or the Greens.

As one resident puts it: “The policies hurt the people with the leas...

The whole of the West is completely subservient to the United States, Yanis Varoufakis says

Title: The whole of the West is completely subservient to the United States, Yanis Varoufakis says
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Israel jailed me for bringing aid to Gaza. This is what they did to us | Tadhg Hickey interview

Title: Israel jailed me for bringing aid to Gaza. This is what they did to us | Tadhg Hickey interview
Runtime: 16:26
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Tadhg Hickey is an Irish comedian and activist who was part of the Gaza freedom flotilla attempting to deliver much-needed aid to the strip as Israel continued to prevent the flow of food and medicines into Gaza.

He was imprisoned by the Israeli army during the humanitarian mission and released days later, having experienced poor treatment while in the custody of the IDF. He spoke to us about his experience.

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As Trump’s peace plan gets underway in Gaza, will protests against Israel’s crimes continue?

Title: As Trump’s peace plan gets underway in Gaza, will protests against Israel’s crimes continue?
Runtime: 1:17
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Will Keir Starmer's complicity in Gaza see him remembered the same way Blair is for the Iraq War?

Title: Will Keir Starmer's complicity in Gaza see him remembered the same way Blair is for the Iraq War?
Runtime: 1:10
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

BEST BITS: Donald Trump embarrasses himself in rambling Israeli Knesset speech

Title: BEST BITS: Donald Trump embarrasses himself in rambling Israeli Knesset speech
Runtime: 12:50
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: U.S. president Donald Trump delivers nearly an hour of rambling remarks, self-congratulation, and chaotic digressions as he praises himself for what he calls the historic Gaza peace deal. Speaking before Israeli lawmakers, Trump repeatedly claims credit for ending the conflict, boasts about his role as the greatest dealmaker in history, and veers off into anecdotes about world leaders, planes, and his popularity at home.

The Knesset speech quickly spirals from formal diplomacy into vintage Trump showmanship. Between the applause lines and the confusion, Trump insists that no one else could’ve done this, that everyone said it was impossible, and that people are saying it’s the most beautiful peace deal ever signed. The video captures his trademark tangents — from nicknaming Israeli politicians to waxing lyrical about his achievements in office — offering a surreal glimpse into a moment that’s both bizarre and revealing.

This highlight reel condenses T...

Title: Has Zack Polanski ruined Your Party?
Runtime: 13:31
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In a clip from today's podcast, Oli and Seán discuss Your Party's launch in Liverpool last Thursday, as Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn put aside their differences and announced next steps. They had the difficult task of distinguishing themselves from the 'bold politics' of Zack Polanski's new-look Green Party, who have stolen much of their base.

After weeks of infighting and public spats, Sultana and Corbyn appeared side-by-side to present a united front for their fledgling political project. Seán and Oli break down what really happened at the launch, how the party is struggling to find direction, and why so many on the left are wondering if Your Party has already missed its moment.

While Corbyn and Sultana try to revive grassroots hope, Zack Polanski is surpassing 100,000 members and positioning the Greens as the true home for disillusioned progressives. Seán calls Your Party “a disorganised Green Party without the infrastructure,” while Oli questions...

Yanis Varoufakis on how the left neglected the working classes

Title: Yanis Varoufakis on how the left neglected the working classes
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: "It was easier to get into Harvard if you were a woman or black, than if you were a poor white boy.

"You only need to say that to realise where the manosphere, the neofascists, the Donald Trumps got their umph from."

Yanis Varoufakis on how the left failed the working class.

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The most mental things Trump did this week | Week 6

Title: The most mental things Trump did this week | Week 6
Runtime: 8:02
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Another week, another deployment of the National Guard.

The US President dominated headlines again this week with a renewed campaign to win the Nobel Peace Prize, his reaction to being passed over in favour of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the continued U.S. government shutdown, and his controversial decision to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

Watch the surreal scenes from Portland as anti-ICE demonstrators dressed as frogs were dispersed with tear gas, and Trump's cabinet scrambled to justify the actions as necessary to restore law and order. Stephen Miller even suggested the president had "plenary authority", before seeming to freeze on national television.

Meanwhile, as Donald Trump's plan for peace between Israel and Palestine in the Middle East begins, his public comments on the Nobel Committee’s decision reignited debate over his foreign policy record and international credibility.

As well as this,...

How to save the world from fascism | Yanis Varoufakis interview

Title: How to save the world from fascism | Yanis Varoufakis interview
Runtime: 35:52
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In this interview, renowned economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses his powerful new book, Raise Your Soul: A Personal History of Resistance. Speaking with striking clarity and urgency, Varoufakis reflects on the growing wave of authoritarianism and right-wing populism sweeping across the world, from Europe to the United States and beyond, and offers a radical diagnosis of how we got here.

Drawing on decades of political experience and personal struggle, Varoufakis argues that the left has lost its connection with the very people it set out to represent. He explores how decades of neoliberalism, technocratic politics, and moral detachment have driven working-class communities toward the far right, creating fertile ground for the politics of division and resentment. Varoufakis sets out a vision of renewal, urging the left to reclaim empathy, solidarity, and collective action as tools of transformation.

In Raise Your Soul, Varoufak...