Monday, 30 October 2023

Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions

The Labour leader will use a speech to restate his support for a humanitarian pause, rather than a ceasefire.

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Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason.

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Elon Musk expected to attend AI summit in UK

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would do a live interview with the tech billionaire.

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Andy McDonald: Labour suspends MP after speech at pro-Palestinian rally

The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".

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Aphra Brandreth to stand for Tories in father Gyles's old seat

Aphra Brandreth is chosen to run in Chester South and Eddisbury, which partly covers Gyles's old seat.

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Mark Drakeford backs humanitarian pause for Gaza

Statement comes amid row in Labour over whether Sir Keir Starmer should call for a ceasefire.

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Gaza/Israel protests: Met Commissioner calls for clarity

Sir Mark Rowley says his officers are limited by legal definitions of extremism.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...