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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the rise of UKIP. The founder of the party, Alan Sked, warns that it has become a monster and was never meant to be a right-wing party. Alice Ross, Drone Project Leader at the Bureau for Investigative Journalism, looks at the £135 million the government paid for 5 reaper drones in 2010 -- which have only just become operational. We introduce Healthcare at Home, a company accused of failing to get medicines to NHS patients on time. We take a look at the...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the Iraq war and violence against women with leading human rights advocate Bianca Jagger. Resilient in her fight for equality, she says she’ll never forgive Tony Blair for taking the country to war and wants to keep fighting to ensure women everywhere have the same rights as men. Also in the programme, Scottish Health Secretary Alex Neil defends his stance on not launching an inquiry into NHS Scotland – despite a string of fraud accusations. Plus, why...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the al-Sweady inquiry into the mistreatment and murder of Iraqis by British soldiers. Editor and journalist Richard Norton-Taylor says the probe has already shown the MoD to be arrogant and secretive. Professor Emeritus John Weeks explains why modern economics is based on a myth. Plus, we introduce James Duddridge, the MP who gave a community surgery exclusively for Halifax customers. Breaking Views reveals the truth behind last week's headlines. And Michael...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the next stage of austerity with Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee. Has Osborne’s budget done anything to tackle the massive amount of cuts this government needs to undertake? A staggering new figure reveals just how many of us depend on zero-hours contracts – and it could just be a conservative estimate. We look at how the mainstream media has missed the point when covering the search for the MH370 airliner. Plus, while the government tries to clamp down...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground to discuss plans by designer and activist Ben Westwood to bring London Fashion Week to Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy. Vivienne Westwood’s son hopes to highlight the WikiLeaks fugitive’s plight and defend our democratic right to a moral conscience. We investigate the communications group BICOM, which shapes much of Israel’s favorable media and political coverage, and offer our round-up of prime minister’s questions. Plus, ahead of Sunday’s...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the Tories’ recent announcements that the economy is recovering. But even those within the party disagree – Steve Baker MP tells us it’s a lovely story, but all Osborne’s done so far is produce chaos. The surveillance state is upon us again: this time it’s the NHS, planning to sell off everyone’s personal data to private care companies – but what does it mean for patients? Plus, we reveal where Tony Blair’s been making his millions. And are...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the CIA’s operations in Britain – and veteran CIA analyst, Ray McGovern, says the special relationship has gone too far. They question whether Dr. David Kelly really committed suicide and why Snowden could be next on Obama’s kill list. It turns out the Daily Mail doesn’t mind Europe all that much – but only when it comes to their editor receiving euros to maintain his estate. Riches to rags: why London’s ‘Billionaires Row’ is rotting away....
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground with playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer to talk art, politics and why the CIA infiltrated black student movements in the sixties. The Daily Mail’s city editor Alex Brummer tells us how big bonuses and deregulation tore banks away from the rest of the economy, making them a law unto themselves. While the West imposes new sanctions on Russia and blames Putin for the crash of flight MH17, we look at the time when American soldiers shot down an Iranian passenger...
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George Galloway talks about the Government’s apparent U-turn on voting for war. We look at why G4S and Serco are looking likely to take over the probation service, despite their recent track records. And how much can we trust financial regulators when they seem to fail at regulating anyone – including themselves? We count down some of their biggest flops.
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In this episode of Going Underground, Afshin Rattansi talks to blogger Scriptonite on the new ASBO bill which could restrict protests around the country. The new law grants local authorities, police and even private security firms sweeping powers to bar citizens from assembling lawfully in public spaces. Afshin also looks at Britain's plans to train Myanmar's army on human rights and fact that not all UK citizens know Britain's already in the the EU
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Guy Fawkes night saw massive protests worldwide – including on the streets of the UK. But the mainstream media barely touched the story, much to the anger of those taking part. We discuss police tactics in dealing with protesters with activist Charlie Veitch. And, as Remembrance Sunday approaches, the great White Poppy versus Red Poppy debate heats up.
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on a story making big headlines across the Atlantic – net neutrality. But our own government seems suspiciously quiet on the subject, and leader of the Pirate Party UK Loz Kaye says it’s because politicians want to retain the power to control the internet. Amidst D-Day commemorations across the continent, historian and author of War Horse Michael Morpugo warns against glorifying war. Plus, the Chilcot inquiry is set to review some heavily-redacted evidence:...
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As the UK armed forces face allegations of torture by troops abroad, we grill the former head of the army about how much he knows on the issue. Not much, it would seem. Plus: guilty until proven innocent? Jeremy Corbyn MP tells us the Tories are trying to sneak through amendments which will make it harder for those wrongfully convicted to get compensation. Finally, could it actually be cheaper to live in Barcelona and commute every day to your job in London?
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the aid amounts the UK sends abroad. Pauline Latham MP says it's time money stopped going to China – which has just started investing over here in Britain! Part-time nurses are earning unprecedented amounts of cash, as those hired by the NHS face more cuts. Internet activist Myles Dyer says it's time the Twitter revolutionaries got more attention – as their message is spreading quicker than the mainstream. Plus, it looks like the government is making a...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground as key health unionsballot for strike action.The head of the British Medical Association explains how privatisation is not the answer to NHS woes. New Economics Foundation fellow and former government advisor David Boyle tells us why we should worry about the fate of the middle classes as the 99 percent continue to pay for the one percent. We examine the everyday brands that are funding Israeli state terror and how Britain is looking to America to stave off an...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the government’s love affair with facking with punk pioneer and activist Vivienne Westwood. She calls for more focus on renewable energy and blames corporate interests for the current problems with climate change. Tired of the bedroom tax debate? One think tank says the best way to solve it is to abolish the Department for Work and Pensions! Plus, David Cameron gets lyrical about Gary Barlow’s tax avoidance at this week’s PMQs. And, George Osborne...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on George Osborne’s latest budget, announced earlier this week. Ryan Bourne, from The Institute of Economic Affairs, says that while pensioners are finally getting looked after, the government is getting the benefits system wrong. Not content with drones in the skies over Afghanistan and Yemen, the government is now flying them over England too! Are Russian warships on the way to Britain? We look at what the mainstream media missed this week at Prime...
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Afshin Rattansi and veteran actor Martin Shaw go underground on the state of British TV and whether the legal system is due an overhaul. The Brit awards may have been trending on Twitter on Wednesday, but is dodgy PR the reason? A BUPA whistleblower exposes the state of the country’s care homes – and the conditions that the elderly are forced to live in, as private companies make millions. It looks like the government’s finally lost its patience with ATOS – but their rumored replacement...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on climate change. Greg Barker, a former climate change minister, explains how giving up meat one day a week could save the world, and the promise of new technology when it comes to reducing carbon footprint. Shantha David, a solicitor with Unison, explains why they are bringing a case against the government for charging people to complain about their employers. We introduce John Manzoni, who oversaw oil refinery disasters, health and safety violations, and is...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on a recent Public Administration Committee meeting which seemingly tried to stop an MP asking questions about Scotland’s economy. Paul Flynn walked out of the meeting, saying the whole debate was a political stunt. Internet giants Google and Yahoo have hardly had the best time since the Snowden revelations, but which company is putting its customers ahead of financial gain? We look at what the mainstream media missed at PMQs this week. Plus, is the government...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the MH17 black box reports. Liam Halligan calls the whole situation a “grotesque spectacle,” warning that the British press is not reporting the whole story. Professor Ray Jones, author of “The Story of Baby P”, looks at the risks of child protection services being privatised. With Kate Middleton pregnant again, we take a look at how less well-off parents fare on the NHS. Almost 13 years on from the September 11, 2001 attacks, we ask how successful...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the SNP's plans to leave an independent Scotland free from private security companies. GEO group, which runs part of Guantanamo, has a number of contracts with the UK government, including running a detention center in Scotland infamous for locking up minors. '12 Years A Slave' may have won Best Picture at the BAFTAs but what of Britain's own modern-day slavery? It turns out the number of reported cases of slavery has risen by nearly 50 percent in the last...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the hacking trial outcome. With Rebekah Brooks not guilty and Andy Coulson facing jail time, we ask whether Rupert Murdoch is more powerful than David Cameron. Plus, we hear from one of the authors of a new report which says 3.5 million children will soon be living in absolute poverty, while their parents will have to choose whether to eat or heat their homes. Actor Jack Holden explains why anti-war plays are more important than ever in today's world. In Top...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Nick Clegg’s proposed Recall Bill, endorsed by the Queen in her speech. But Zac Goldsmith, the author of the original draft, warns that the current version is a step backward. A lawyer for Iraqis allegedly tortured by British troops, Phil Shiner, says the government has gone after him in an attempt to deflect from the real issue – did the British Army commit war crimes in Iraq? In Breaking Views, host Afshin Rattansi takes a look at misleading headlines,...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the government’s million-pound relationship with Bahrain, as even royalty head over to show support for its ruling elite. The Campaign Against Arms Trade says our politicians are turning a blind eye to the atrocities in the country to profit from arms deals. Journalist Cory Doctorow says it’s time we wake up to the actions of GCHQ – as it’s revealed they even spy on your porn and gaming habits. Plus, this week’s strangest headlines and how to know...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground with Caroline Lucas about the legal challenge she's launched against GCHQ over illegal spying. We speak to Alice Ukoko about why Boko Haram has suddenly prompted British and US interest in Nigeria. We introduce Sir Mark Waller, the Intelligence Services Commissioner tasked with keeping GCHQ in check. Plus, could the recent rise in the number of self-employed people could be a bad thing? And find out what Tony Blair’s been up to since sending troops to five...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground to bring stories that really matter in the UK. In this episode we hear from Dr Gavin MacFadyen, director of the Centre for Investigative Journalism, who explains what it's really like to blow the whistle on your boss. And do you ever get depressed you can't afford first class rail travel? Don't be - the government is making second class better by introducing third class!
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Afshin Rattansi gets the inside track on politics with veteran Labour minister and socialist, Tony Benn. Denouncing illegal wars, Britain’s most famous activist gives his take on the current leadership, austerity and what the future holds. Plus, we go underground on the threat of home-grown terrorism in the UK. And how much can you trust those you hand over confidential data to?
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the UK's drone deal with Israel – a severe sting for the UK taxpayer at £1 billion. A new report by War on Want claims the deal unmasks the UK’s compliancy with Israel's aggression in Gaza. Musician, Captain SKA, waxes lyrical about an anthem for the austerity protests. Lawyer, Mark Lewis, opines on phone hacking and SOCA’s rebranding. Plus, Richard Branson's relentless PR machine ploughs full steam ahead, notwithstanding the risk of cashing in on the...
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Privatisation seems to be the top priority for government these days, but what's with their love for Olympic security company G4S? Afshin Rattansi speaks to War on Want Campaigns & Policy Director Jeff Powell about why the government is still offering them contracts even while they are investigated for fraud. Plus, how an MoD think tank is encouraging the use of proxies in foreign wars to better package them for the British public. Former commander in Helmand Stuart Tootal joins to give his...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the cost of austerity and a spike in class-consciousness. Journalist and author Mary O’Hara describes a growing sense of social division and the scandalous rise of food poverty in her nationwide study, highlighting deep discontent with an ‘out-of-touch’ political class. We ponder the likely outcomes of the secret TTIP deal between the EU and the US, which will allow foreign multinationals to sue Britain, and offer our round up of media misinformation....
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on what really happened to the Shrewsbury 24. The Royle Family star, Ricky Tomlinson, was one the protesters jailed and while the government has seemingly agreed to release papers about their imprisonment, he says he doubts they'll ever know the truth. The government is wasting over 500 million pounds on stockpiling medicines that haven't been properly tested, and and the Editor of the British Medical Journal reveals that bad results are routinely withheld. We...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Britain’s hypocrisy when it comes to nuclear weapons – one rule for NATO, another for the rest. Leading Middle-East expert Norman Finkelstein says the world turns a blind eye when it comes to the likes of Iran procuring a peaceful nuclear program. Thousands of children have been strip-searched by UK police – a practice that the Met’s not looking to stop very soon. Could Theresa May soon start issuing UK visas for the Scots? We break down independence...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Europe and the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership with veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott. Chaos in the Middle East – with an increasingly anti-war public at home, UK & US foreign policy is struggling to deal with changes in the region. ‘Xenophobic’ Britain suspends the student loans of Bulgarian and Romanian students. It’s ‘dunces’ versus ‘muppets’ as we give our round up of this weeks PMQs. And the UK has been branded an...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on the real culprits of the financial meltdown and the controversial RBS bailout. Award winning journalist Ian Fraser reveals how Fred ‘the Shred’ Goodwin became the official pariah, concealing the rotten core of the crisis and failings of then Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Caroline Knowles,Professor of Sociology at Goldsmith's College, navigatesthe path of the humble flip-flop through the backstreets of globalisation. We look at how many taxpayer pounds are...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on why governments fail. Ed Straw, author of Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government, says the failure is a problem with a system simply not designed for the modern world. Jamie Bartlett, author of Dark Net: Inside the Digital Underworld, explains why ISIS have been able to use social media to their advantage, and the threat Bitcoin poses to the established banking system. We introduce the National Cyber Security Programme, tasked with keeping us...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on Clause 119 – pushed through in parliament – which allows Jeremy Hunt to close any hospital he likes, even those that are doing well. In light of the recent arrests of four people suspected of terrorism in Syria, we question whether it’s UK foreign policy that’s to blame. Plus, PWC’s senior economic advisor, Andrew Sentance, is on the show to tells us that it’s time to raise interests rate to help out Britain’s economy. We look at how the press...
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Afshin Rattansi goes underground on recent calls to nationalize AstraZeneca after Pfizer backed out of its controversial takeover bid. MP Kelvin Hopkins, leading the charge, says it’s the only way to ensure pharmaceutical profits go back into public pockets, not private ones. Regulator Ofgem has imposed the largest fine ever on a UK energy supplier – but does it have the power to stop the monopoly of the Big 6? Star of YouTube hit ‘Brothers With No Game’ Zephryn Taitte talks social...
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As the GCHQ inquiry opens to the public, some are calling for the body investigating the spy center to be disbanded. Michael Meacher MP says it’s a fraud and praises Edward Snowden’s leaks. Former MP Lembit Opik explains the shady role of government advisors. We count down the Home Office’s recent immigration policy gaffes. Plus, could the Queen be eligible for the Bedroom Tax?
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