New Battlefront In Trump’s “Easily Won” War
Summary
Novara Live hosts Helena and Barry Malone analyze the Houthi blockade of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, discussing Trump’s diplomatic failures and the resulting global oil crisis. They critique UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s lack of substantive change in foreign policy regarding Iran and Gaza. The episode also covers Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s early domestic policies, including business rate cuts for pubs and a £2 bus fare cap, while debating their funding and impact on working-class communities.
Topics discussed
Intro: Houthi attacks, UK policy, and guest lineup
Houthi blockade, Iran nuclear threats, and US strategy
UK Labour government's foreign policy and hypocrisy
Burnham's business rate cuts and media criticism
Patriotic Millionaires call for higher taxes on the rich
Debate on one-state vs two-state solution for Israel
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