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Just US Congressmen GRILLING Farage on Epstein, Musk, and free speech
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- Just US Congressmen GRILLING Farage on Epstein, Musk, and free speech
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- 13:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Watch as US Congressmen dismantle Nigel Farage's positions on Epstein, Musk, and free speech.
Farage appeared before the committee yesterday to warn about the so-called dangers of the UK’s Online Safety Act, but Representatives Jamie Raskin, Hank Johnson, and Mike Moskowitz accused him of using the platform as nothing more than a PR stunt to boost his profile in the United States. In a fiery exchanges, they highlighted the irony of Farage presenting himself as a defender of free speech, pointing to his long career calling for bans on the voices of those he disagrees with.
The congressmen recalled Farage’s past work with Russia Today (RT), his comments about Vladimir Putin, and his willingness to appear alongside authoritarian figures while claiming to stand for liberty. Raskin’s critique cut to the core of Farage’s contradictions, exposing the gap between his rhetoric and his record.
The confrontations underscored the growing scrutiny of ...
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- The ECHR debate is just another Brexit
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- PMQs watch-along with James Schneider and Zoe Gardner | PoliticsJOE Podcast
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- 48:16
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Join us for a live watchalong of Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) with former Jeremy Corbyn adviser James Schneider and migrant rights activist Zoe Gardner on the PoliticsJOE Podcast. In today’s PMQs, Labour leader Keir Starmer faces tough questions on some of the most pressing issues dominating the political agenda: the future of asylum hotels, the government’s increasingly shaky handling of the UK economy, and his curious new obsession with flags and patriotic symbolism.
As Starmer takes on Conservative MPs and Prime Minister’s questions unfold, our panel will provide sharp, insightful and entertaining commentary in real time. Expect a lively mix of analysis, critique and humour as Schneider — former Corbyn campaign director — and Gardner — writer and campaigner on migration — break down the political theatre at Westminster.
With asylum hotels becoming a flashpoint in Britain’s asylum and immigration debate, today’s PMQs could be pivotal...
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- Nigel Farage absolutely destroyed by Democrat Congressman in Committee Hearing
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- 10:59
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In this explosive clip from the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Jamie Raskin takes direct aim at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, dismantling his testimony and questioning why he was even invited to Washington in the first place.
Farage had appeared before the committee to warn about the so-called dangers of the UK’s Online Safety Act, but Raskin accused him of using the platform as nothing more than a PR stunt to boost his profile in the United States. In a fiery exchange, Raskin highlighted the irony of Farage presenting himself as a defender of free speech, pointing to his long career calling for bans on the voices of those he disagrees with.
The congressman recalled Farage’s past work with Russia Today (RT), his comments about Vladimir Putin, and his willingness to appear alongside authoritarian figures while claiming to stand for liberty. Raskin’s critique cut to the core of Farage’s contradictions, exposing the gap between his rhetoric and h...
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- Rise of Reform, Israel's crimes in Gaza, and flags | PMQs best bits
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- 8:22
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- This video brings you a compilation of the best moments from today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons, where Keir Starmer faced tough questions from MPs on some of the most pressing and divisive issues in UK politics.
One of the central themes of today’s session was the rise of the far-right in Britain, with MPs raising concerns about growing extremism, community division, and the surge in support for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, as shown in the latest polling. Starmer was pressed on how Labour intends to counter these forces and provide a credible alternative that addresses public anger while standing firm against intolerance.
MPs also demanded answers on the ongoing atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza, questioning the government’s stance on the humanitarian crisis and Britain’s role in pushing for a ceasefire, aid access, and accountability for breaches of international law. The exchanges highlighted the deep divisions ac...
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer faces off against Kemi Badenoch at PMQs
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- 8:39
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- PMQs is back, baby.
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- Just Zack Polanski being a legend
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- 8:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- This video brings together the best moments from Zack Polanski’s media interviews following his victory in the Green Party leadership race, where he outlines his left-wing credentials and his vision for a more just, sustainable, and inclusive future for the UK.
Across television, radio, and online platforms, Polanski makes the case for progressive politics at a time when Britain faces overlapping crises of climate breakdown, inequality, and political mistrust. He highlights the Green Party’s long-standing commitment to climate action, workers’ rights, and a fairer economy, positioning the Greens as the authentic voice of the left in British politics.
Polanski speaks on the need for radical solutions to the climate emergency, not watered-down pledges, stressing that real leadership means confronting the fossil fuel industry and investing in renewable energy, green jobs, and sustainable transport. He also lays out his commitment to social justice, tackling...
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- We went to Clacton to hear from the people who voted in Nigel Farage about the migrant crisis
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Just Yvette Cooper contradicting herself on immigration
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- 8:01
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- For almost a decade, Yvette Cooper has been one of the most prominent voices in Britain’s immigration debate. But has her position stayed the same?
Hear Cooper’s changing asylum and immigration rhetoric from 2015 to her speech in the Commons yesterday as Home Secretary, from when she pressed Britain to take more responsibility for unaccompanied children in 2015 to her temporary closure of family asylum routes yesterday.
She also made a strong case for the respect of international law, only to promise changes to how the UK interprets Article 8 of the ECHR. Cooper is the now the one insisting on tougher border enforcement, and the progressive arguments she once made from the opposition benches stand in stark contrast to the tougher rhetoric she delivers from the Despatch Box as Home Secretary.
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- Dale Vince breaks down why Elon Musk should never be let near Britain’s energy grid #politics
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Zack Polanski, Elon Musk and the future of British politics | Dale Vince interview
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- 18:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Green energy entrepreneur and political activist Dale Vince reacts to Zack Polanski’s victory in the Green Party leadership race and reflects on what it means for the future of left-wing politics in the UK. Vince, a long-time supporter of progressive movements, outlines his vision for how the Green Party can seize this moment to challenge the crumbling authority of Labour under Keir Starmer.
The conversation goes beyond party politics, tackling global crises that define our age. Vince shares his response to the ongoing destruction of Gaza by Israel, highlighting the urgent need for international solidarity, accountability, and humanitarian intervention in the face of relentless bombardment and blockade.
Closer to home, he considers how the downfall of the Conservative Party has been accelerated by internal chaos, economic mismanagement, and public anger at years of austerity. Vince argues that this decline creates both opportunities and challenges for progre...
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- Farage’s constituents explain how to stop the boats #politics
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Labour move further right on refugees
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- 12:41
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Seán and Laura break down Home Secretary Yvette Cooper’s announcement from the House of Commons yesterday that Labour will suspend family asylum routes until reforms to the immigration system are introduced.
Is the broken asylum system a genuine priority for Starmer's Labour, or are they simply pandering to the right after a recess of pressure? Seán and Laura explore how Labour’s rhetoric on immigration, asylum hotels, and the use of potential warehouse housing reflects a wider battle with a narrative dominated by Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
They also ask whether this approach risks alienating progressive voters while failing to win over those already committed to the far right. Can Labour ever be “right-wing enough” for the voters it’s trying to attract, or is it walking into a political trap? Such are the risks of engaging in what they describe as a “race to the bottom” on asylum policy.
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- WATCH: Labour pander to the right on immigration
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- 15:37
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on the UK government’s asylum policy. Speaking from Westminster, Cooper outlined new measures designed to cut down on the number of asylum seekers entering Britain, framing the plans within a broader narrative of national security, responsibility, and border control.
During her address, Cooper made tacit references to patriotism, echoing language often heard from the right of British politics. This rhetoric comes in the wake of the summer riots outside asylum seeker hotels across the UK, events that have fuelled public debate over immigration, integration, and the government’s response to rising tensions.
While Labour has traditionally taken a more progressive stance on migration, today’s announcement signals a subtle shift in tone. Observers argue it demonstrates a willingness to appease right-wing voters, with Cooper stressing that the UK must take back control of its asylum system while upholding its i...
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- Ava slates Mail journo for defending Israel’s attack on journalists 👀
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Silicon Valley is taking over Britain
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- 13:52
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Ed returns as a citizen to join Seán in unpacking Coventry City Council’s recent decision to sign a £500,000-a-year contract with US data tech company Palantir.
The council previously ran a pilot scheme in its children’s services department, using Palantir’s AI to transcribe case notes and summarise social workers’ records. Now, it plans to extend the technology to supporting children with special educational needs. But is outsourcing such sensitive work to a controversial Silicon Valley giant really the future of local government?
Palantir isn’t just any AI company. Co-founded by Peter Thiel, the PayPal billionaire who bankrolled Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign, Palantir facilitates Trump’s deportation agenda and supplies technology to the IDF.
Seán and Ed debate whether councils should trust companies like Palantir with public services, pointing out the risks of data sovereignty, automation errors, and lessons from past sc...
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- The most mental things Trump did this week | Week 2
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- 8:18
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Despite reports, Donald Trump is alive and golfing. See what the President of the United States got up to this week, from a bilateral meeting with his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung to his attempts to rename the Department of Defence.
Can he really just call it the Department of War? Himself and Pete Hegseth seem to think so. Hear the funny moments, bizarre choices, and viral scenes from the pair's press conferences, as well as Trump's cabinet making the case for his Nobel Peace Prize.
See also the escalation of Trump's feud with the Democrat governor of California Gavin Newsom, as the latter accuses the former of being a dictator. Granted, Trump seems to like the idea.
Finally, hear the President speak live from the scene of the soon-to-be-decommissioned Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility. As he looks to send the National Guard to more American cities after Washington D.C., just how far will the President go?
L...
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- Nigel Farage's constituents find out he wants to take their rights away
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- 8:52
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In this video, we head to Clacton-on-Sea to hear directly from the constituents of Nigel Farage after a major political revelation: their own MP and Reform UK leader is calling for Britain to withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Farage, who won Clacton at the 2024 general election, has been vocal in his belief that leaving the ECHR is the only way to “take back control” of Britain’s borders and stop small boat crossings in the English Channel. But critics argue that such a move would rip up hard-won protections for ordinary people – from the right to a fair trial and freedom of speech, to safeguards against torture and unlawful detention.
In Clacton, many residents were shocked to learn that their representative wants to dismantle these fundamental rights. Others voiced concern about how leaving the ECHR could affect everything from workers’ protections to women’s rights and safeguards for disabled people. For some, it raised a ...
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- “The Taliban hasn’t been the best over the years, what with the wars and all”
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Asking Nigel Farage's constituents how to stop the boats
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- 8:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In this video we head to Clacton-on-Sea, Nigel Farage's constituency, to hear directly from his constituents about one of the most divisive issues in British politics: how to stop small boats crossing the English Channel.
Since the Brexit referendum, immigration and border security have remained central to the political debate, and coastal towns like Clacton are often at the heart of the conversation. With record numbers of asylum seekers and migrants arriving in small boats from France, the government faces mounting pressure to deliver on its pledge to “stop the boats.”
On the streets of Clacton we ask residents how they believe the UK should tackle the Channel crossings. Do locals agree with Farage’s tough stance on border control, or do they see deeper causes behind the crisis? From calls for stronger enforcement and military intervention, to appeals for humanitarian solutions and fairer asylum processes, the responses reveal the complexity of an issu...
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- Free speech, Palestine Action, and Britain as a pariah state | Amnesty interview
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- 36:11
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Sacha Deshmukh is the Chief Executive of Amnesty UK. He came by the studio to speak to us about Amnesty's decision to issue an Urgent Action against the UK government for their crackdown on free speech, seen most recently at pro-Palestine Action demonstrations in London.
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- Adam Friedland exposes how irrelevant the Democrats are
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- 9:17
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Oli and Seán dive into the latest episode of The Adam Friedland Show, where friend of the podcast Adam sits down with prominent pro-Israel Democrat Ritchie Torres. The conversation becomes a springboard for a wider discussion about the growing disconnect between the political class, both in America and at home, and the people they’re supposed to represent.
As Oli and Seán unpack the interview, they highlight how Torres comes across as patronising and out of touch, and reflect on the Democrats' flawed comms strategy as they struggle for relevance in an era dominated by Donald Trump.
Friedland opens up candidly about his experience as a Jewish American, trying to find the human in Torres, but the responses feel more like talking points than engagement, showing the gulf between lived experience and political messaging.
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- Farage cosies up to the Taliban
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- 8:45
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In today's podcast clip, Ed returns as a citizen to join Oli and Ava for a discussion about Reform UK's new migration plan. It was announced yesterday by party leader Nigel Farage and the "good at maths" Zia Yusuf.
The plan proposes striking returns deals with all willing countries, including Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Reform argue this is the solution to controlling immigration, but as the team point out, the proposal is fraught with problems. Ava explains why such a policy is not only morally questionable, but also logistically impossible.
With flags flying and protests still popping up, immigration remains one of the most divisive issues in UK politics. Reform UK’s proposal to work with regimes like the Taliban raises urgent questions about credibility, morality, and strategy. What does it mean for this to be a serious plan?
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- A group called Palestinian Martyrs for Justice rammed through the barriers of Moog Aircraft Group
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Donald Trump keeps saying Americans want a dictator
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Is the St. George's Cross racist?
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- 11:20
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- English and British flags are popping up all over the country. Seán, an Irishman, and Laura, a Scot, discuss who's flying these flags and why.
From football stadiums to government buildings to asylum hotels, British and English flags have become symbols charged with very different meanings depending on where you see them. The two explore why some people view the Union Jack as a unifying emblem, while others see the St George’s Cross as a marker of exclusion, anger, and far right politics.
Drawing comparisons with Northern Ireland, they discuss the 'Ulsterisation' of Britain, and how flags can be used to carve out territory, define in-groups and out-groups, and foster a siege mentality. They ask whether England has ever really answered the question of what its flag stands for, or if that vacuum has allowed extremist groups to hijack national symbols.
The conversation also touches on Brexit, migrant hotel protests, and Nigel Farage’s new mass d...
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- BEST BITS: Ed Campbell through the years
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- 1:00:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The Goldenboi departs. In this PoliticsJOE special presentation, Oli Dugmore sits down with Ed Campbell for a conversation on his last day (as a full-time employee). Charting his rise from visually-impaired videographer to broadcasting titan, the two reflect on Ed's years at JOETowers.
From his early vox pops to hits like Pornstar University, visiting the most Brexit place in Britain, and his various clashes with Jacob Rees-Mogg, we hear about the challenges of building a career in political journalism, the importance of telling stories with empathy, and how everyone has a front-page story. The conversation captures not just the end of an era for PoliticsJOE, but also the spirit of what made Ed’s reporting stand out.
As Ed moves on to the next chapter, Campbell on Campbell acts as both send-off and celebration. He'll still be on the podcast.
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- The most mental things Trump did this week | Week 1
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- 9:10
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Rarely is it a quiet week for Donald Trump. From hosting world leaders at the White House to redecorating iconic American landmarks, the US president delivered a string of bizarre, funny, and downright surreal moments. In this supercut, we bring you everything Trump did last week.
At the summit of European leaders, Trump stole the spotlight once again with unscripted remarks, awkward encounters, and his trademark unpredictability. His bilateral meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy was no less eventful, packed with off-beat exchanges that raised eyebrows in Washington and beyond.
But Trump didn’t stop there. He turned his attention to the Kennedy Centre, giving the cultural landmark a makeover in his image. Hear about his choice of paint, and, of course, marble.
Finally, FIFA president Gianni Infantino dropped by the White House to talk about the upcoming World Cup. The president was allowed to hold the tournament's trophy, and ev...
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- UNICEF’s Tess Ingram on the IPC report on famine in Gaza
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- I am witnessing a famine in Gaza. Israel must be stopped | Tess Ingram interview
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- 17:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Tess Ingram is a UNICEF spokesperson on the ground in Gaza. she spoke to PoliticsJOE following the release of an IPC report declaring famine in Gaza city, with the potential for famine conditions to spread to Deir Al-Balah and Khan Younis as early as next month.
Nearly two years since the conflict began on 7 October 2023, children and families in Gaza are facing famine conditions—and the warning signs have tragically become reality.
Since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, Israel has imposed sweeping aid restrictions and a long-running blockade, including periods of total siege, that have devastated food systems across the region. As a result, agricultural infrastructure, bakeries, flour mills, and stores have been destroyed or rendered inaccessible.
UNICEF reports that malnutrition in Gaza has surged—particularly in Gaza City, where rates have quadrupled since February.
On 22 August 2025, the UN-backed IPC officially confirmed ...
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- This man in Epping destroys anti-refugee sentiment #ukpolitics #vox
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Man in Epping says asylum hotel protests aren’t racist #ukpolitics
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Furious locals react to asylum hotel closure | Epping report
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- 10:45
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Since July 2025, the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, has been a focal point in escalating tensions between anti-asylum hotel protesters and anti-racist counter-protesters.
While the procurement of asylum hotels ramped up under the last Conservative Government, the latest disorder at the Bell Hotel was triggered by the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl by an asylum seeker housed there. The 38-year-old has been charged, but denies all allegations.
Initially peaceful, the protests turned violent as, it's alleged, far-right agitators descended on Epping, alongside upset locals. Demonstrators threw bottles, flares, and projectiles; police used crowd‑control measures. Several officers and hotel staff were injured, and vehicles were damaged. Arrests followed, including for violent disorder and criminal damage.
In response, Epping Forest District Council demanded the Bell Hotel’s immediate closure, arguing it was unsuitable for asylum accommodation,...
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- This Kneecap supporter breaks down how the government will be remembered #ukpolitics #palestine
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- This woman rails against Keir Starmer’s crackdown on free speech
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Your Epping hotel anger is misplaced (with Jovan Owusu-Nepaul)
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- 12:37
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, political campaigner and former challenger to Nigel Farage's Clacton seat Jovan Owusu-Nepaul joins Ava and Laura at JOETowers to unpack the controversy surrounding the Epping hotel asylum seeker row. While protests and headlines have focused on asylum seekers housed in the Bell Hotel, Jovan argues that the real anger should not be directed at vulnerable people fleeing desperate circumstances, but at the systems of capitalism, austerity, and Home Office mismanagement that have created the crisis in the first place.
The conversation explores how the injunction against the Bell Hotel has fuelled division in Epping, with residents torn between hostility, compassion, and frustration at a failing system. Jovan explains how outsourcing asylum accommodation to private landlords has turned a public responsibility into a lucrative business model, where taxpayers’ money lines the pockets of wealthy hotel owners without addressing either the needs of ...
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- Kneecap fans take over London as Mo Chara stands trial
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- 11:08
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Outside Westminster Magistrates Court, the atmosphere was charged as fans of Belfast rap trio Kneecap flooded the streets of London in solidarity with group member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara), who faced a court hearing on terrorism charges. This video captures the sights and sounds of the protest, as hundreds of Kneecap supporters turned Westminster into a sea of chanting voices, pounding music, and passionate speeches.
The demonstration highlighted how deeply Kneecap’s message resonates with their audience. Supporters waved banners, sang along to the group’s lyrics, and demanded justice for Mo Chara. In this report, you’ll hear directly from fans who travelled across the UK and Ireland to stand by Liam Óg. Their testimonies reveal the power of Kneecap’s cultural influence, as well as the sense of community the group has built through their uncompromising music and politics.
The video also includes exclusive clips of Mo Chara addressing the crowd,...
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- Holocaust survivor condemns genocide-denying Zionists. See the full interview. #israel #gaza
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Holocaust survivor details the “racism and militarism” he experienced visiting Israel #israel #gaza
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- “The story is more than just about me, it’s about Palestine”.
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Epping asylum hotel forced to close
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- 10:59
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Ed, Oli, and Ava dive into the controversy surrounding the Bell Hotel in Epping and the interim injunction that will stop it from accommodating asylum seekers. Following a decision by Epping Forest District Council, the asylum seekers currently housed there will be forced to leave within just 14 days.
The panel discuss what this ruling means, the public anger it has stirred, and the wider failures that underpin it. Ava highlights that while local frustrations are real, the target of that anger is misplaced. Instead of directing hostility at vulnerable people seeking refuge, communities should be questioning why the Home Office has failed to process asylum applications efficiently, leaving people stuck in limbo.
The conversation also touches on the Tories’ decade of austerity, which has hollowed out public services and fuelled resentment, and the role of Labour ministers, who continue to leave the taxpayer footing the bill for ...
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- Trump speaking to Macron after meeting with Zelenskyy
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh of KNEECAP is at Westminster Magistrates today #kneecap #ukpolitics
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Sally Rooney to sponsor Palestine Action through book sales
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- 9:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Laura and Seán dive into the controversy surrounding acclaimed Irish author Sally Rooney, after her statement in the Irish Times declaring that she will donate royalties from her books, including Normal People and Conversations with Friends, to Palestine Action, an organisation recently proscribed in the UK.
Rooney’s announcement has ignited a heated debate on the boundaries between political activism, free speech, and terrorism laws. Since Palestine Action was officially proscribed on July 5th, offering financial support could now be considered a breach of the UK’s Terrorism Act. What would this mean for publishers, booksellers, and even readers?
Laura and Seán unpack the legal and cultural implications of Rooney’s decision, the UK government’s response, and the wider debate about solidarity with Palestine, artistic responsibility, and the risks faced by public figures who take strong political stances. They also refl...
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- What the media is getting wrong about Gaza | Podcast clip
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- 11:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The dudes rock again.
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- Protesters made JD Vance’s holiday in the Cotswolds a nightmare
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Just Donald Trump pretending he's tough on Putin
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- 8:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Filmed inside the Oval Office, this video captures President Donald Trump taking questions from journalists ahead of his highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting, set to focus on the future of Ukraine, is already drawing global attention for its potential to reshape U.S.–Russia relations and the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe.
In this tense and at times combative press exchange, Trump fields pointed questions about his strategy going into the talks, his stance on Russia’s military actions, and the role the United States should play in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Reporters press the President on whether he will push Putin on issues like territorial integrity, NATO’s presence in Eastern Europe, and the controversial question of sanctions.
The discussion also touches on the significance of Alaska as the summit location—a symbolic midpoint between Washington and Moscow—and what that m...
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- 👀
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Is university worth it anymore? A-Level special
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- 14:21
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Ed and Oli snuck in to get a boys only pod out into the ether today and it was a tasty one.
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- Just Liz Truss' unhinged ranting with Ben Shapiro
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- 8:01
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Watch the most bizarre moments from former British Prime Minister Liz Truss' interview with Ben Shapiro, in which Truss reflects on her historic 45 days in Downing Street. She also shares her insider perspective on the challenges of leading Britain, her clashes with the political establishment, and why she believes the deep state and global elites hold far too much influence over democracy in the UK and abroad.
The discussion covers hot-button topics including immigration in Britain, the pressures of global markets, and the ways in which entrenched bureaucracies can undermine elected leaders. Liz Truss also draws comparisons between herself and Donald Trump, arguing that future British leaders must learn from Trump’s outsider approach to successfully challenge the status quo.
Truss outlines her vision for the future of UK politics, calling for the rise of alternative media to hold those in power accountable and to give ordinary citizens a voice.
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