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Courts will sit for extra days to tackle growing backlog

The announcement comes as judges have apologised to defendants and victims for delays in bringing cases to trial.

The Independent UK

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe calls for end to ‘fundamentally wrong’ indefinite jail terms in Britain

Exclusive: Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who was detained for six years in Iran, has urged justice secretary David Lammy to help thousands trapped on IPP jail terms, adding: ‘Punishment should fit the crime’

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham calls for UK to rejoin EU within his lifetime and rejects claim he is fiscally irresponsible – as it happened

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he would have to be ‘wrenched’ out of city and says he wants UK to rejoin EU

The Guardian - UK

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Meet the industry bosses running UK Government departments

THE former CEO of BAE Systems, the British Airways executive who oversees its lobbying team, the chairman of the Petrochemical giant Ineos and…

The National (Scotland)

Labour to expand ‘intensive supervision courts’ to tackle reoffending

Justice Secretary David Lammy is expected to announce an expansion of ‘intensive supervision courts’ during Labour’s annual conference.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer urges Labour Party unity to fend off Nigel Farage's Reform UK threat

Starmer appealed to his Labour Party colleagues to have more trust in the government and display a united house, warning them to prepare for the “fight of our lives” amid Nigel Farage’s poll-topping Reform UK party threat.

Euronews

David Lammy: ‘I grew up in house full of flags’

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said: ‘In politics you’re nothing, really, unless you have an account for place and belonging.’

Evening Standard

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Gucci Westman: Making Cameron Diaz not look gorgeous … that was a challenge!’

Make-up artist Gucci Westman on working with the stars and her top beauty tips

Evening Standard

David Lammy says ‘indefensible’ conflict in Gaza must end now

The deputy Prime Minister told the UN that ‘concerted diplomatic action’ was needed to keep ‘the hope of peace alive’.

Evening Standard

Crown court backlog in England and Wales hits new record of almost 80,000 cases

Ministry of Justice data shows 10% increase in open cases as waiting times for trial dates reach up to four years

The Guardian - UK

Crown court backlog hits record level

The number of outstanding cases was 78,329 at the end of June, up 10% from a year earlier.

Evening Standard

‘We will never, ever escape’: inside the ever-tightening siege of the Sudanese city of El Fasher

For 500 days, 260,000 people have been trapped by the paramilitary RSF. While political progress stalls, those who attempt escape are killed and those who remain inside are starving. Experts believe the city will soon fall and the endgame has begun

The Guardian - UK

Home Office refused permission to challenge ruling on deportation of migrant

Last week, Mr Justice Sheldon granted the man 14 days to make representations to support his trafficking claim.

Evening Standard

David Lammy dismisses calls for police probe into Morgan McSweeney donations row

DEPUTY Prime Minister David Lammy has dismissed calls for a police investigation into Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney ...

The National (Scotland)

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International Business Times UK

Starmer Recognises Palestine — What It Means For UK And The World

Keir Starmer formally recognises Palestine, joining Canada & Australia in a 2025 push for a two-state solution. Netanyahu slams it as a 'terrorism reward' amid rising UN genocide claims. Here's what it means for UK foreign policy & global peace efforts.

Evening Standard

What does UK recognition of a Palestinian state actually mean - and what happens next?

The key questions answered as UK recognition of the state of Palestine triggers a fresh international row

The Independent UK

UK formally recognises Palestinian state marking major milestone in push for peace in Middle East

The move will spark fury in Israel, but the prime minister insists ‘this solution is not a reward for Hamas’

The Guardian - UK

‘Not enough in itself’: wary welcome in West Bank over recognition of Palestine

People in territory call for symbolism of imminent move by UK and others to be translated into practical measures

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Evening Standard

Human rights laws ‘must be fit for times we live in’ says Lammy

Justice Secretary David Lammy said human rights laws were being abused to make it harder to deport migrants,

Evening Standard

Tories demand investigation into McSweeney over think tank donations

David Lammy accused the Opposition of ‘muckraking’ over its calls for an investigation into the Prime Minister’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.

The Guardian - UK

Lammy hints at U-turn to allow Palestinian scholars to bring children to UK

Group of students from Gaza with places at British universities are due to arrive in the UK within days

International Business Times

UK To Recognise Palestinian State Ahead Of UN Debate

Britain was set Sunday to recognise a Palestinian state with a landmark announcement due from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as several nations were poised to follow at UN talks to pressure Israel over the Gaza war.

Evening Standard

Lammy: ‘No serious prospect’ of being next ambassador to US

David Lammy had been suggested as a potential replacement for Lord Mandelson, who was sacked over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Independent UK

David Lammy says Palestinian state won’t happen overnight

Deputy prime minister David Lammy has said that a Palestinian state won’t happen over night in a debate with Trevor Phillips on Sky News.

Evening Standard

Lammy: recognising Palestine will keep two-state Middle East peace hopes alive

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy acknowledged there would be little immediate change from the UK recognising a Palestinian state.

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