Novara Live

Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls, citing Scotland’s scheme as her reason. We ask an expert if she’s right. 

Plus: Europe is further engulfed in flame, Musk gifts further insights into his insanity to The Economist & Saudi Arabia have learned to stop worrying and love The Bomb.

With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Beth Stratford & Dave Ward.

Trump is “very disappointed” by Yemeni Houthis’ attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen.

Plus: Burnham’s first-week policy-blitz continues apace. 

We talk to Julia Davies of Patriotic Millionaires about their latest headline-grabbing plea to pay more tax.  

And finally, a prominent Zionist Democrat gets his clock cleaned by Krystal Ball on Breaking Points.

With NoJusticeMTG, Barry Malone & Julia Davies.

We take a look at the new Prime Minister’s bulging inbox and weigh up his options.

Plus: Mamdani isn’t going to arrest Netenyahu on entering New York, but he isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet either.

Finally, AI lies, cheats and steals its way through the internet, so why are mathematicians championing its latest test results?

With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

Andy Burnham has announced his final cabinet picks and we examine the new policy announcements he claims will ease financial pressures on working people.

Plus: Why Britain needs public ownership of water, and Trump’s tariff war ramps up against Canada.

With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new economy, end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living crisis. Can he deliver? 

Plus: We speak to IPPR North’s Mirte Boot about Burnham’s plan to devolve power away from Westminster.

And finally, what will be the new Prime Minister’s approach to dealing with a certain Donald J. Trump?

With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Mirte Boot.