Novara Live

UK Droughts Escalate in October

Novara Live

Show Notes

Severe drought has been declared throughout the South of England, with reservoir storage levels at record lows for this time of year – is nationalisation the answer?

Plus: Ukraine claims its Starlink access has been severely limited since Trump agreed to buy Russian diesel, Labour Councillors have been instructed not to collaborate with their Green counterparts, and an Israeli election debate gives a stark update on the chances of a two-state solution.

With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

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