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Donald Trump grilled by journalists over America's stance on Gaza
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- Donald Trump grilled by journalists over America's stance on Gaza
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- 9:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this tense and revealing press conference, former U.S. President Donald Trump is confronted by journalists over America’s stance on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Standing alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after announcing a new U.S.-EU trade deal, Trump finds himself under pressure as reporters shift focus to the worsening conditions in Gaza, where famine, displacement, and violence continue to escalate.
This video captures the most pressing and uncomfortable moments as Trump is grilled on whether the United States will step up efforts to prevent a deepening famine and whether his administration would urge Israel to return to the negotiating table. Journalists challenge the former president on America’s diplomatic role, humanitarian obligations, and the political consequences of continued inaction.
As Trump attempts to pivot back to economic matters, the intensity of the questioning highlights the growing global urgency aro...
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- Go catch the full interview right now
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Inside the dark world of Elon Musk's empire | Sönke Iwersen interview
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- 46:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sönke Iwersen is Head of Investigations at German financial daily Handelsblatt, and co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Tesla Files". In this wide-ranging conversation, Iwersen takes us deep into the shadows of Elon Musk’s empire—unpacking what may be one of the most significant corporate data leaks in recent history.
At the centre of the discussion is the Tesla data leak, a trove of confidential internal documents detailing safety complaints, and internal chaos at one of the world’s most hyped car companies. Iwersen reveals how the files came into his possession, what they revealed about the inner workings of Tesla, and the intense global fallout that followed his reporting.
Beyond the leak, the interview explores Elon Musk’s complex role in global politics—from his influence on U.S. policy and space exploration to his chaotic interventions in geopolitics and his flirtation with authoritarian ideologies. Iwersen also touches on Musk’s volat...
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- Full interview is coming on Sunday 👀
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Full interview drops this Sunday.
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- See more of Richie Jones in today’s podcast clip #ukpolitics #malerolemodels
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- See our full interview with Harry Shukman, the man who infiltrated the far-right #ukpolitics
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Keir Starmer has warned the cabinet that urgent action is required to repair Britain’s social fabric
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Richie Jones of Ipsos joined us on the podcast to break down exclusive new polling
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- 1:06
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- 1 year ago
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- Polling expert breaks down Britain's loneliness epidemic
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- 9:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Ipsos Chief Client Officer and polling expert Richie Jones joins Ed and Oli to explore, in numbers, the growing loneliness epidemic in the UK. Drawing exclusive polling, Richie reveals that one in ten young people aged 16 to 34 say they feel lonely every day, with a third experiencing loneliness at least once a week. It seems that, despite living in an age of constant digital connection, human interaction is becoming increasingly rare.
Richie explains how structural and cultural shifts are contributing to the problem. From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of hybrid working, to the rising cost of living and the decline of affordable, accessible third spaces like pubs, cafes, and gyms, making new friends has become harder than ever.
The discussion also touches on the gendered aspects of friendship and loneliness. Young women are less likely to make new friends or feel confident in doing so, and overall report havin...
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- Trump press sec squirms through Epstein files grilling
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- 8:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this fiery White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt, the newly appointed White House Press Secretary, faces a relentless grilling from the press corps over the Trump administration’s continued refusal to release the full Jeffrey Epstein files. This captures the most explosive and uncomfortable moments as reporters from across the political spectrum demand answers on transparency, accountability, and the public's right to know.
Journalists press Leavitt on why, despite repeated public calls for disclosure, the White House has yet to declassify or release documents that could shed light on Epstein’s powerful network and the extent of his ties to influential figures. As the questioning intensifies, Leavitt struggles to defend the administration’s position, deflecting with vague talking points and stonewalling on direct inquiries.
From pointed questions about the DOJ's role to jabs at the administration’s claims of transparency, this video shows a r...
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- UNICEF spokesperson James Elder speaks to the horrors in Gaza
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ed breaks down the Epping hotel demonstrations #epping #ukpolitics
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Meet Kemi Badenoch's new shadow cabinet
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- 10:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Ed tests Oli’s knowledge of the Conservative Party’s finest. Who were the key promotions and demotions of Kemi Badenoch's cabinet reshuffle?
James Cleverly is now back in the fold serving as Shadow Housing Secretary. You may remember him from such hits as being Foreign Secretary, being Home Secretary, and his 2019 interview with PoliticsJOE.
Elsewhere, Julia Lopez becomes Shadow Science Secretary. Neil O’Brien, an apostle of Robert Jenrick, lands a new role also. Richard Holden also makes Shadow Transport Secretary.
The episode also dives into roles for Kevin Hollinrake, Andrew Bowie, Nigel Huddleston, Gareth Bacon, and the surprise departure of Edward Argar.
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- Will 16 year olds vote for Reform?
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- 14:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Laura is joined by Luke Tryl, UK Director of More in Common, to discuss the political implications of Keir Starmer's decision to lower the UK voting age to 16.
They explore what this change could mean for the next general election and how different political parties are positioned to respond. Drawing on polling data and research, Luke outlines how younger voters are increasingly disengaged from mainstream politics but remain highly politically aware.
Who stands to benefit from the inclusion of 16 and 17 year olds in the electorate? Reform UK is making gains among young men, but it's the Greens who have captured the hearts and minds of young women. And how might a new party led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana disrupt the political landscape?
Laura and Luke also dive into the "Skeptical Scroller", a generation shaped by the pandemic, digital media, and growing distrust in traditional institutions. This group may be...
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- Kit Malthouse confronted the Foreign Secretary in the Commons yesterday #ukpolitics #palestine
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- MPs plead David Lammy to act in Gaza
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- 9:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In the House of Commons yesterday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a stark condemnation of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation a “grotesque spectacle” that violates international law. Lammy condemned Israel's aid restrictions and military strikes which have left 2 million Palestinians trapped and desperate for food, water, and medical aid.
But Lammy's statement didn't go unchallenged. MPs from across the political spectrum (including Jeremy Corbyn, Kit Malthouse, Florence Eshalomi, and Andy McDonald) grilled the Foreign Secretary over his failure to act decisively on Palestine. He was accused of cowardice, complicity, and presiding over a foreign policy that leaves Britain “irrelevant.” MPs question why the UK continues to support arms sales to Israel and call for an immediate ceasefire, the recognition of Palestinian statehood, and a comprehensive arms and trade embargo.
One MP goes so far as to suggest...
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- See our full Liaisons Committee cutdown #ukpolitics
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The PM faced questions over poverty and more #ukpolitics
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Keir Starmer went before the Liaisons Committee today #ukpolitics #palestine
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Keir Starmer grilled by MPs over abominable poverty in the UK
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- 13:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Keir Starmer faced tough questions from MPs when he went before the Liaison Committee earlier today, having to answer for the UK’s worsening poverty crisis. With millions struggling under the weight of rising bills, falling real wages, and a housing crisis, the Prime Minister is asked to explain how his government has been improving the lives of the country’s poorest.
Starmer responds to bleak forecasts from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Resolution Foundation, which warn that the bottom 40 percent of households are set to become worse off over the next three years. MPs question him on the viability of Labour’s vision for growth, the adequacy of measures like increases to the minimum wage and universal credit, and whether more radical action is needed to address inequality.
Housing is at the centre of the conversation, with criticism of the ongoing freeze to the Local Housing Allowance and Labour's failure to build enough affordable homes. Starmer is...
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- Why are the far-right mobilising in Epping?
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- 10:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, Ed and Oli dive deep on the far-right's mobilisation in Epping, its supposed justification, and the normalisation of this kind of activity across the UK. They explore how responses to violent crimes are increasingly being weaponised by far-right groups to stoke racial tensions, especially when the perpetrator isn't white.
Ed highlights how tragedies are hijacked to promote racist narratives under the guise of public safety. The conversation shines a light on how these groups exploit public fear and trauma to advance a xenophobic agenda.
An example of this was the murder of Sarah Everard, a terrible crime that sparked national outrage and mass protests. Yet, those protests were led by women demanding systemic change in policing and public safety, not by far-right agitators. Why the difference in reaction? Ed and Oli argue that it's because the Sarah Everard case couldn’t be racialised in the same way.
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- Labour minister: Welfare attacks not tolerated #ukpolitics
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Reform have no idea #ukpolitics #nigelfarage
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- I infiltrated England’s far-right, AGAIN | Harry Shukman interview
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- 31:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Oli is joined again at JOETowers by Harry Shukman, a researcher and investigative journalist from HOPE not hate. Since we last heard from him, Harry's been undercover in the largest far-right group you've never heard of.
The Basketweavers disguise themselves as an innocent 'community-building' group, but, behind closed doors, they're a radical network aiming to construct a new far-right elite and a white-only society. With over 1,300 vetted members across the UK and 1,100 more globally, they appeal to the loneliness and worst instincts of disillusioned young men.
Shukman reveals what it was like to infiltrate the group, from attending pub gatherings and extremist conferences to witnessing open racism, antisemitism, and disturbing fantasies of political violence.
He explains how the Basketweavers differ from older far-right organisations like Britain First, and how they've shifted away from traditional street activism to covert, in-person networkin...
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- Why Keir Starmer kicked me out the Labour Party | Brian Leishman MP
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- 12:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Yesterday, Keir Starmer suspended the whip from four Labour MPs known for being outspoken critics of the Government's policy on welfare.
We spoke to one of those MPs, Brian Leishman.
Removing the whip effectively suspends the MPs from the parliamentary Labour Party, meaning they will now sit as independents unless or until the whip is restored. But what triggered this bold step, and what does it mean for the future of the Labour Party?
In this video, we break down the context, causes, and consequences of Starmer’s decision. Whether it’s a response to internal dissent, controversial statements, or breaches of party discipline, Starmer’s leadership style is being tested.
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- Are steroids ruining young men?
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- 9:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- JOE’s intrepid national reporter Tom Usher joins Ava to discuss the rising trend of male steroid use in the UK, the pressures behind it, and what it says about modern masculinity. You can watch his documentary on the subject here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KK15AHWRb0
Why are more and more men turning to steroids and extreme diets? Is it about impressing women, chasing the 'perfect' body, or is something deeper going on? Tom draws from personal experience and recent research, shedding light on how body image issues, once considered a 'female' concern, have quietly become a silent epidemic amongst men.
From “no carbs before Marbs” culture to obsessive calorie counting and performance-enhancing drug use, Tom dives into the toxic expectations surrounding male fitness, mental health, and masculinity. Tom shares his own struggles with body dysmorphia, exposing how fitness influencers, unrealistic physique standards, and peer comparison have pushed...
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- PoliticsJOE react to mental PMQs
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- 54:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a fiery final PMQs before Parliament heads into recess, Kemi Badenoch faces off against Prime Minister, joined in her questioning by Stuart Graham, Ed Davey, and more. Ed, Oli, and Ava host.
Topics ranged from the UK’s position on the war in Gaza and the need for a ceasefire, to the rise in anti-Semitism and mounting concerns over veterans’ rights and the controversial Legacy Act in Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister was repeatedly challenged on both foreign and domestic fronts, as MPs demanded greater clarity, transparency, and moral leadership.
Adding fuel to the fire was growing scrutiny over the government’s handling of the Afghan data breach. Revelations that Conservative ministers used a super-injunction to block reporting on the leak—exposing the identities of Afghans fleeing Taliban rule—have sparked national outrage. Defence Secretary John Healey has been vocal in his condemnation, calling for an end to the “secret resettlement route...
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- EXPLAINED: Keir Starmer's shock purge of leftwing Labour MPs
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- 20:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge discuss the shock sacking of four Labour MPs.
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Rachel Maskell and Chris Hinchliff have had the party whip removed, meaning the MPs will sit as independents in the House of Commons.
Senior Labour sources have not ruled out further MPs, including from earlier parliamentary intakes, being suspended later today.
Duncan-Jordan, Leishman and Hinchliff were all elected as Labour MPs for the first time last year.
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- PMQs BEST BITS: Labour MPs rally against Starmer over Israel
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- 8:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Before parliament's summer break, tune into the best bits of this season's final PMQs session.
Keir Starmer faces questions from Stuart Graham, Imran Hussain, Ed Davey, Desmond Swayne, and Colum Eastwood. Topics range from the UK’s stance on the war in Gaza and calls for sanctions to concerns over rising anti-Semitism in the UK. There were also pointed questions about veterans’ rights and the government’s approach to the Legacy Act in Northern Ireland.
Elsewhere, the Prime Minister was pressed on the handling of the Afghan data breach, the legality of promises made to veterans, and the implications of potential compensation claims. The increasingly polarised debate around Israel and Palestine featured heavily, with repeated calls for a ceasefire, accountability, and clarity on the UK government’s position.
Tensions flared as criticism of both domestic and foreign policy was levelled at the Prime Minister, while party leaders and backbench ...
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- Stuart Graham had choice words for Keir Starmer at PMQs today #ukpolitics #pmqs
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WATCH AGAIN: Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch in last PMQs before recess
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- 41:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Tune in for what promises to be a fiery and consequential session of Prime Minister’s Questions, the last before Parliament breaks for recess. Labour leader Keir Starmer takes to the despatch box with the political weather unusually in his favour, as the Conservative front bench reels from a growing scandal involving a suppressed data breach that endangered Afghan nationals seeking asylum in the UK.
The revelation that Conservative ministers used a super-injunction to suppress news of the breach which exposed the identities of Afghans applying to flee Taliban rule has triggered outrage, urgent inquiries, and mounting pressure on the government. The fallout has dominated headlines, casting a long shadow over Rishi Sunak’s administration and providing fertile ground for Starmer to go on the offensive.
Defence Secretary John Healey has been front and centre in the media storm this morning, underscoring his role in lifting what he called an “unprecedented”...
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer rinses Kemi Badenoch at final PMQs of the season
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- 8:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Watch Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch's last dance in the Commons before parliament enters recess. The Prime Minister takes to the despatch box with the political weather unusually in his favour, as the Conservative front bench reels from a growing scandal involving a suppressed data breach that endangered Afghan nationals seeking asylum in the UK.
The revelation that Conservative ministers used a super-injunction to suppress news of the breach which exposed the identities of Afghans applying to flee Taliban rule has triggered outrage, urgent inquiries, and mounting pressure on the government. The fallout has dominated headlines, casting a long shadow over Rishi Sunak’s administration and providing fertile ground for Starmer to go on the offensive.
Defence Secretary John Healey has been front and centre in the media storm this morning, underscoring his role in lifting what he called an “unprecedented” High Court gag order. He is expected to use today’s ...
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- MP Ian Byrne told us how he’s trying to “save the party from itself” #ukpolitics #liverpool #labour
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Full interview with Ian Byrne live now #ukpolitics #liverpool
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Make officials lying illegal | Ian Byrne interview
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- 34:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Ava is joined by MP for Liverpool West Derby Ian Byrne to talk about the Hillsborough Law, which was blocked in parliament last week. He also speaks to his experience being a progressive Labour MP in an era of welfare cuts.
A Hillsborough survivor himself, Byrne has spent years fighting for truth and justice. And not just for the 97 who lost their lives at Hillsborough, but for every victim of institutional failure and state cover-ups.
The law, originally drafted by lawyers Pete Weatherby KC and Elkan Abrahamson, has two key principles: duty of candour and parity of arms. The first would see officials have to the truth in public inquiries, and the second would mean that any independent party can match the legal resources of the state in court.
Byrne describes how, despite public commitments from the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the bill was unceremoniously shouted down in Parliament. He explains how this law applies not just to the Hillsborough fa...
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- Labour MPs impassioned speech railing against Tory push for more poverty
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- 8:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Tories are today using an opposition day debate to rule out ever lifting the two-child benefit cap.
Originally, the measure was brought in by George Osborne as part of his austerity crackdown.
Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch believes parents should make careful financial decisions before having children, and therefore should not receive a stipend from the government.
More sensible people acknowledge it would reduce poverty for over one million children.
Tom Hayes is the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, speaking out his own lived experience on the matter.
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- Donald Trump hates Putin now: Press Conference with NATO boss
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- 8:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Donald Trump has agreed to send "top of the line weapons" to NATO to support Ukraine - and threatened Russia with "severe" tariffs if it doesn't agree to end the war.
Speaking with NATO secretary general Mark Rutte during a meeting at the White House, the US president said: "We've made a deal today where we are going to be sending them weapons, and they're going to be paying for them.
Trump also said he was "very unhappy" with Russia, and threatened "severe tariffs" of "about 100%" if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
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- Ed Miliband pleads with Parliament to take Climate Change seriously
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- 11:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Climate and Energy Secretary took to the despatch box today in the face of rampant climate skepticism.
He explains that the UK is ‘getting hotter and wetter, with more extreme events’, referencing the Met Office’s report that has been published today.
He says the last decade as seen the 10 hottest years on record globally.
In a world where some politicians do not believe in the existence of climate change, he says MPs must take it as seriously as the public do.
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- Wes Streeting squirms in House of Commons Health Select Committee
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- 11:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Health Secretary appeared before Select Committee on Monday 14th July to discuss the upcoming BMA Doctor’s strike.
He described the tactics of the BMA Union as “shockingly irresponsible”.
Doctors say they have not been paid correctly since 2008 and are looking for full pay restoration.
They also argue that while headlines report they received an eye-watering 22% pay increase just last year, many did not receive this.
Some even report receiving as little as 2%.
Wes Streeting was in Parliament to face questions over his handling of the NHS.
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- Is Reform's youngest councillor already breaking promises?
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- 8:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a clip from today's podcast, reverse nepo baby Oli Dugmore breaks an exclusive story from the West Midlands uncovered by his own father: Mapgate.
When not woodturning, Dugmore Sr has become a citizen watchdog for Reform UK's eighteen year old councillor George Finch, and has uncovered a plot that could send ripples through Warwickshire and beyond. Finch, who has recently gained the attention of the national media, gave an interview to the Daily Express in which he claimed that “detailed transport plans” were already in place for Warwickshire. Skeptical of how such plans could be drawn up so quickly after local elections, Oli’s father sent a formal request asking to see the transport proposals. Finch responded almost immediately, stating that he could not share the plans as they were part of a tender process and subject to commercial confidentiality.
This prompted Dugmore Sr to investigate further. He searched the local council’s website for active t...
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- Full interview is out right now
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- I have been to Gaza. This is what I saw | James Elder interview
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- 26:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this powerful and deeply moving interview, UNICEF’s Global Spokesperson James Elder shares his firsthand account of what he has witnessed on the ground in Gaza since October 2023. Speaking from one of the world’s most dangerous and devastated conflict zones, Elder details the human cost of the war, the dire humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian children, and the urgent need for sustained international attention.
Having spent months working directly in southern Gaza, Elder describes the unimaginable conditions in overcrowded shelters, the collapse of health systems, and the trauma being endured by families who have nowhere left to run. He speaks about the devastating impact of airstrikes on civilian areas, the destruction of basic infrastructure, and the staggering toll on children — both those killed and those left physically or emotionally scarred.
Elder also highlights the impossible working conditions faced by aid workers and the desperate need fo...
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- Full interview drops this Sunday
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Watch the full interview now
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- I will unite the British left. This is how | Zack Polanski interview
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- 52:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Seán and Ava are joined at JOETowers by Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party and candidate in their upcoming leadership race. With ambitions to reshape the party into a more dynamic, combative, eco-populist force, Zack shares his bold vision for uniting the British Left and making the Greens a serious political contender.
He argues that the Green Party must move beyond its perception as a single-issue party and instead offer a coherent progressive alternative that champions environmental, social, and economic justice. He outlines a platform that includes progressive taxation, nationalising water companies, lowering household bills, and investing in communities neglected by both Labour and the Conservatives. He also discusses the importance of strong, values-led storytelling and a much more active media strategy that puts Green values front and centre in public debate.
The conversation also touches on the internal structure of the Green Party, its u...
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- Asking landlords if they should pay a wealth tax
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- 9:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this video, Ed visited the National Landlord Investment Show at Old Billingsgate in London to ask landlords if they should pay a wealth tax.
With the UK facing a deepening housing crisis, the conversation around wealth inequality and the role of property ownership is becoming more urgent. Landlords sit at the centre of that conversation, often criticised for benefiting from a housing system that many argue is no longer fair or sustainable.
The convention brought together hundreds of landlords, investors, developers, and letting agents, all looking to expand or protect their interests in the property market. Against that backdrop, I asked what they think about a potential tax on their accumulated wealth, whether it’s fair to ask the wealthiest property owners to contribute more, and how they view their place in the broader economy.
It’s not often that landlords are asked difficult questions in public, especially in a space designed to supp...
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- WATCH AGAIN: Keir Starmer comes under fire amid vote on new cuts at PMQs
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- 38:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Join us live from the House of Commons for this week’s highly anticipated session of Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), as Keir Starmer prepares to face a grilling from across the political spectrum. With tensions rising inside and outside Parliament, today's PMQs promises fiery exchanges and key insight into the direction of the Labour government.
At the heart of today's debate are proposed changes to rules around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools. MPs are set to press the Prime Minister on how these reforms will impact families, teachers, and children who rely on additional support. Critics have warned of a potential dilution of protections and funding, while the government insists reforms are aimed at streamlining provision and improving outcomes.
Also dominating the chamber today are growing rumours of tax hikes expected in the autumn budget. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves yet to rule out increases, opposition MPs — and some...
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- Twitter boss grilled over hate speech on platform by Speaker and MPs
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- 19:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a tense and revealing session at the Speaker's Conference, Claire Dile, Government Affairs Director for Europe at X (formerly Twitter), is put under heavy scrutiny by Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle and cross-party MPs. The heated exchange centres on the platform’s handling of hate speech, racist abuse, and violent threats — particularly those aimed at elected officials and marginalised communities.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle delivers a stark warning about the role X plays in endangering public servants, accusing the platform of failing to take responsibility for toxic content. MPs from across the political spectrum join the interrogation, questioning whether X is doing enough to moderate content, enforce its own policies, and protect users from harassment and abuse.
Claire Dile attempts to defend the platform’s policies on free expression and moderation, but is repeatedly challenged on the company’s slow response to flagged content, its controversial...
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- What could a wealth tax look like in the UK?
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- 10:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In a clip from today's PMQs reaction (still available in full on audio platforms), Oli and Ava debate the future of taxation in the UK, and outline what a more progressive system might look like. After last week's welfare rebellion and the Autumn budget fast-approaching, Rachel Reeves has holes in government finances to fill and limited options.
Reacting to recent proposals from Aaron Bastani, Oli and Ava debate the idea of lowering the income tax threshold from £12,500 to £8,000, and what that could mean for fairness, revenue generation, and public perception. They also explore broader proposals like a wealth tax, land value tax, inheritance tax reform, and fixing the broken council tax band system.
Would taxing household income rather than individuals create a fairer system? Is it time to overhaul how we fund local services, given ballooning council deficits? Ava and Oli grapple with these questions and the longer term economic case for public investment, ...
