MP suggests Israeli ambassador should face expulsion amid war in Gaza John McDonnell called for isolation both economically and militarily for Israel. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
MP Andy McDonald has Labour whip restored after inquiry Middlesbrough MP was placed on precautionary suspension in October over speech at pro-Palestinian rally The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024
Labour’s cynical handling of the Azhar Ali affair will come back to haunt it in government The Rochdale fiasco offers profound lessons about the leadership’s way of doing business – and its use of factionalism, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday briefing: How the Rochdale furore exposed claims of factionalism in Labour’s handling of antisemitism In today’s newsletter: The party has disowned candidate Azhar Ali following his remarks about Israel and Gaza, with accusations of hypocrisy over antisemitism levelled at Starmer’s door The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Azhar Ali row: how Keir Starmer has handled other members’ behaviour Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott and Sam Tarry are among those who have tested the Labour leader The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024
Teesworks review criticises freeport project’s secrecy and value for money Government-backed scheme overseen by Tory mayor cleared of cronyism and corruption, but transparency found wanting The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
Conservative mayor asks UK Government to take back control of council THE UK’s first devolved mayor has asked the Government to take over running the local council. The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023
As Israel-Hamas war flares, chaos grips Britain with Braverman sacked A cabinet reshuffle kicks off a new week in British politics, amid concerns for civil liberties. Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023
Labour MP resignations this year: Who has stood down? Nick Brown, the former chief whip, is the latest party figure to announce his resignation Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023
Labour mayor denies being disloyal to Keir Starmer after calling for Gaza ceasefire Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has denied being disloyal to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after he called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2023
Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory accusing him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas attack Left-winger Andy McDonald accuses Tory backbencher of ‘highly defamatory’ claim The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Pro-Palestine Labour MP threatens to sue over 'defamatory' tweet AN MP suspended from Labour over comments at a pro-Palestine rally has threatened to sue a Tory MP over "highly defamatory" accusations. The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023
Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says Tory Chris Clarkson made a ‘highly defamatory’ statement about him. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Andy McDonald sues Tory MP who accused him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas atrocity MP takes action against Conservative Chris Clarkson over his response to comments made at pro-Palestinian protest The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 ‘From the river to the sea’: What does the Palestinian slogan really mean? Critics have called its use anti-Semitic amid Israel’s war on Gaza. But the slogan has more complex roots.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 ‘From the river to the sea’: where does the slogan come from and what does it mean? Andy McDonald was suspended from the Labour party for borrowing from the phrase, which some say advocates the eradication of IsraelIsrael and Hamas at war – live updates
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Keir Starmer resists Labour rebellion as he warns ceasefire would ‘embolden’ Hamas The Labour leader warns terror group would ‘start preparing for future violence immediately’ weeks after they killed 1,400 in attacks on Israel
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 As Gaza crumbles, those speaking up for innocent Palestinians are being silenced and sacked Simply opposing violence against civilians is to risk career and reputation. Where are the defenders of ‘free speech’ now, asks Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023 Keir Starmer: Labour leader faces revolt as he refuses to back ceasefire in Gaza during 'make or break' speech The Labour leader has been warned his refusal to back a ceasefire in Gaza risks tearing the party apart
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’ Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared in an interview to back cutting off water and power to Gaza – remarks he has since rowed back on.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer The Labour leader is due to make a speech calling on global leaders to work towards restoring peace in the Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 Keir Starmer cautions Israel but refuses to back calls for ceasefire Labour leader criticises Israeli bombardment but says ceasefire is not ‘the correct position now’
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023 Labour MP suspended from party after speech at pro-Palestine rally Labour has suspended its MP Andy McDonald, claiming comments he made at a pro-Palestine rally were “deeply offensive”.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Labour suspends Andy McDonald after speech at pro-Palestine rally A Labour spokesperson said the comments made by the MP ‘were deeply offensive’.