Zack Polanski Wants Keir Starmer’s Old Seat
Summary
Novara Live examines Green Party leader Zach Polanski’s bid for Keir Starmer’s vacated Holborn and St Pancras seat, analyzing the political risks and symbolic value of the challenge. The episode features economist James Meadway discussing the global bond market turmoil, rising US debt yields, and the UK’s structural economic vulnerabilities. Finally, the show covers the appeal of the ‘Filton Four’ Palestine Action activists, who were sentenced as terrorists for damaging military drones, highlighting concerns over the broad application of terrorism laws.
Topics discussed
Intro and upcoming Downstream IRL event
Zach Polanski to stand in Starmer's former seat
Analysis of Polanski's gamble and Labour's candidate
US bond market turmoil and global economic shifts
Palestine Action activists appeal terror convictions
CBS attacks on Abdul El-Sayed and media bias
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