Rupert Lowe remains silent after backlash to 'despicable' Dunblane massacre comments RUPERT Lowe has remained silent despite outrage at his dismissal of the Dunblane massacre as “one murder”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 10
27 MPs call for investigation into alleged Islamophobia in Reform UK Twenty-seven MPs have called for the equalities watchdog to investigate alleged Islamophobia in the Reform UK party The National (Scotland) · May 27
Labour MPs urge ‘Islamophobia’ probe into Reform UK Afzal Khan, the Labour MP for Manchester Rusholme, said: ‘Reform UK have consistently failed to tackle their growing Islamophobia problem’ The Independent UK · May 27
How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster At one stage the northern mayor looked to be locked out of parliament, again, but he is still only one step along the road to his No 10 ambitions The Guardian - UK · May 15
Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer Health secretary’s move to force race sparks scramble on left of Labour for candidate to oppose him The Guardian - UK · May 13
Man arrested for entering Manchester mosque allegedly carrying axe and knife Police looking for second person seen acting suspiciously at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday evening The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Reform UK’s London mayor candidate condemned for burqa stop and search remarks Laila Cunningham accused of endangering Muslims after saying it ‘has to be assumed’ people hiding their face for a criminal reason The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
MPs urge minister to adopt definition of Islamophobia amid rise in hate crime Forty Labour and independent MPs call on Steve Reed to take ‘important step’ of defining anti-Muslim hatred The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025
Labour MPs support campaign demanding UK reparations for Palestine LABOUR MPs have thrown their weight behind a campaign demanding an apology and reparations from the UK to Palestine for alleged historic… The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025
Cyprus welcomes resignation of UK trade envoy after visit to occupied north Afzal Khan had said visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus was in personal capacity but resigned after furore The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025
UK trade envoy to Turkey resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus Labour MP Afzal Khan said he was visiting for personal reasons, but also held a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Euronews · Aug 16, 2025
Labour MP resigns as trade envoy over northern Cyprus visit A Labour MP has resigned as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey amid controversy over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025
MP resigns as trade envoy over controversial Cyprus visit Afzal Khan stepped down from his position on Friday The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025
MP resigns as trade envoy over northern Cyprus visit The Labour MP for Manchester Rusholme stepped down from his role as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey. Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2024 Palestinians fleeing war in Gaza should be offered same visa as Ukrainian refugees, Labour MP says Andy Slaughter says Palestinians should be able to join relatives in the UK or be hosted by families
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Starmer loses eight frontbenchers in major rebellion over Gaza ceasefire stance High-profile shadow minister Jess Phillips joined several colleagues in leaving the front bench following the Commons vote.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023 The Labour MPs that voted for a Gaza ceasefire - see the full list LABOUR MPs had been ordered to abstain on the SNP amendment calling for a ceasefire in Gaza - yet 56 MPs rebelled against Keir Starmer on Wednesday…
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Starmer suffers major frontbench rebellion in Gaza ceasefire vote Sir Keir Starmer has lost eight frontbenchers following Wednesday’s Commons vote.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Starmer facing frontbench rebellion in Gaza ceasefire vote Four shadow ministers, including Jess Phillips, Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan and Paula Barker – quit on Wednesday evening.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Starmer hit by three resignations as frontbenchers rebel over ceasefire vote Three shadow ministers – Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan and Paula Barker – quit on Wednesday evening to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023 Multiple Labour frontbench MPs break ranks calling for ceasefire in Gaza Multiple Labour frontbenchers have defied Keir Starmer with a pledge to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza in a crunch Commons vote.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023 Labour will not punish calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, shadow minister suggests Keir Starmer has ‘listened’ to rebels and will ‘continue engaging’, says Peter Kyle, amid mounting pressure from senior party figures
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Labour frontbenchers in revolt over Gaza stance as Starmer warned he could lose seats Labour leader warned of ‘existential threat’ in seats with large Muslim population – as more than a dozen shadow ministers back ceasefire call
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Labour left raises Palestinian plight as leadership focuses on Hamas’s bloodshed Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said she has ‘no time’ for pro-Palestinian events being held at the party conference.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 Meter error left retired midwife paying neighbour’s energy bills for six years Judith Stenner, 72, from Manchester, said a ‘weight has gone off my shoulders’ after MPs intervened to help, with ScottishPower apologising.