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The Latest Breaking News from Diane Abbott

Today, it fell to parliament to hold Keir Starmer to account for the Mandelson scandal. It largely failed

On these occasions, MPs have a solemn duty to reflect the public’s anger and need for answers. A pity that so few seem able to fulfil it, says political commentator Toby Helm

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands descend on central London for anti-racism rally

Today’s protests in central London saw a total of 25 arrests

Evening Standard

Half a million people march in London for biggest anti-far-right demonstration

Organisers say the protest outnumbered a rally organised by extreme right-wing activist Tommy Robinson in September

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Rachel Reeves claims UK economy can beat forecasts again – is she right? Our writers discuss

The chancellor insists Labour has ‘the right economic plan’ for a world that has become ‘yet more uncertain’

The Guardian - UK

Jesse Jackson was ‘direct connection to great civil rights era’, says Diane Abbott

MP leads UK tributes to African American campaigner, who has died aged 84

The Guardian - UK

Diane Abbott slams applause for Keir Starmer as PM vows to stay on after Mandelson-Epstein row

MP Diane Abbott has slammed a round of applause for Keir Starmer following his vow to stay on as prime minister as “staged.”

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer latest LIVE: PM tells Labour MPs 'I won't walk away' as he fights to stay in No10

Anas Sarwar calling on Starmer to resign came as a fresh bresh blow to the embattled Prime Minister after a second key ally quit

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Software firm belonging to Tory donor Frank Hester pays out £50m dividend

Sales and profits surge at TPP Group, whose software is said to be used by 7,800 NHS organisations

The Guardian - UK

Six London Labour MPs break rank to back rejoining Customs Union after Brexit blow to Britain

They include Dame Meg Hillier, Diane Abbott, Fleur Anderson, Marsha De Cordova, Dawn Butler and Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Evening Standard

Lammy’s jury trial plans are ‘massive mistake’, say Labour MPs and peers

Only cases such as murder and rape or offences carrying sentence longer than three years would face jury under plans

The Guardian - UK

Remaining four ‘rebel’ Labour MPs have whip restored

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell are last of series of penalised backbenchers to return to the party

The Guardian - UK

Lammy makes history as first black politician to lead Prime Minister’s Questions

The Deputy Prime Minister was standing in for Sir Keir Starmer while the Prime Minister attends Cop30 in Brazil.

Evening Standard

David Lammy becomes first black politician to lead PMQs

He stood in for Sir Keir Starmer, who is attending Cop30 in Brazil

The Independent UK

Phillipson not addressing issues facing black children in education, Abbott says

The longest-serving female MP, who holds the title Mother of the House, said ‘colour blindness’ when it comes to education is ‘rampant’.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour restores whip to two more child benefit cap rebels

John McDonnell and Apsana Begum were among last still suspended for July 2024 rebellion

The National (Scotland)

BBC failed to act on texts targeting Diane Abbott months before scandal

The texts that led to the resignation of Paul Ovenden, Keir Starmer’s director of political strategy, were shown to BBC Newsnight two months ago,…

The Guardian - UK

A wake-up call for all of us to resist the far right

Letters: Last Saturday’s Tommy Robinson march should focus our minds on the dangerous urgency of the situation, writes John McDonnell MP. Plus letters from Redbridge councillor Shanelle Johnson and other readers

Evening Standard

Up to 300 Tube staff at risk of being deported as Government faces calls to suspend new visa rules

RMT and TSSA union members protest outside Home Office over ‘knee-jerk’ changes to immigration laws

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Evening Standard

Starmer’s standing on world stage ‘diminished’ by Mandelson scandal, MPs told

Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of ‘hiding from Parliament’ because he was not present for the emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s dismissal.

The National (Scotland)

BBC ‘refused to publish Keir Starmer aide's messages’, ex-Labour officials claim

THE BBC knew about derogatory messages about veteran MP Diane Abbott sent by a close Keir Starmer aide before the 2024 General Election but…

International Business Times UK

What Are The Paul Ovenden Messages? Resignation Follows Message Controversy Around Starmer Aide

Labour aide Paul Ovenden resigns after 2017 messages about Diane Abbott surface, sparking criticism and renewed scrutiny of Westminster workplace culture.

The Independent UK

Mandelson ‘did not have national security vetting’ before he was appointed US ambassador: UK politics live

Parliament is holding a three-hour emergency debate on Tuesday to grill the government on the hiring of Lord Peter Mandelson

The Independent UK

Starmer aide resigns after messages about Diane Abbot were uncovered

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer aide’s exit over lewd Abbott jokes deepens crisis as Trump arrives

Labour MPs talk openly about replacing PM, as third senior ally in two weeks departs after publication of messages

Evening Standard

Who could be the next Prime Minister? Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting among bookies' favourites

Should Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership topple, Streeting and Burnham are just two of the names being thrown in the hat to proceed him

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