Novara Live

The number of young people not in work or training (Neets) has risen to over 1 million between January and March this year, risking “a lost generation” by 2031. Why, and what can be done?

Alex Grace, director of Operation Recomply, a documentary depicting the plight of the Palestine Action affiliated Filton 25, talks to us ahead of the film’s impending London premiere. Tickets available here: http://tiny.cc/qw74101

With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Tony Blair has waded into the Labour leadership debate, accusing Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting of putting the party’s future at risk.

Plus: Reform face a threat from their right flank, and China repeals a policy from the 1950s in an effort to remove hurdles for migrant workers.

With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

As the US & Israel recommence their unsanctioned strikes against Iran and Lebanon respectively, we ask: why now?

Plus: With local byelections going plumber-mad – is Makerfield the only seat Reform’s candidate would like a sniff of?

And with temperatures setting records across the UK, we discuss the latest research on climate change. 

With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.

We speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Demis Hassabis, to discuss the Google DeepMind CEO’s views and politics around AI.

With Michael Walker & James Meadway.

Andy Burnham’s campaign for the Makerfield byelection is officially underway.

Plus: Amazon’s UK boss says young people are not to blame for youth unemployment, Sadiq Khan goes head-to-head with Palantir, and the future of solar energy is looking a little brighter.

With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Louisa Munch.