Novara Live Oil Prices Skyrocket As Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran
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Apr 2, 2026 Tense talk about US threats to Iran and how hawkish rhetoric sent oil prices surging. Debate over shifting US war aims, diplomatic fallout, and how military bluster risks global realignment. Deep dive into planned welfare cuts, the politics of pensions, and Reform UK's pitch to older voters. Critique of evangelical influence on US foreign policy and the dangers of faith-driven war narratives.
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Choose Diplomacy Over Grandstanding
- Pursue diplomacy not military grandstanding to stabilise the region, as Emmanuel Macron recommended.
- Macron urged calm and said reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires agreement with Iran, not press spectacle.
Labour Cuts Will Create Two-Tier Disability Support
- Labour's welfare changes will halve the UC health element for new claimants and freeze it, creating two-tier support.
- Hosts warn this hits newly disabled people and contradicts Labour manifesto promises about disability rights.
Motability Funding Cut Will Hurt Disabled Users
- Labour cut Motability funding by £350 million after a misinformation campaign, raising costs for disabled users.
- The Motability charity warned beneficiaries will face price increases or reduced scheme benefits as a result.