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UK ministers accused of ‘embarrassing failures’ in Abd el-Fattah case

Ministers should have appointed an envoy to carry out checks on activist in citizenship row, says Emily Thornberry

The Guardian - UK

Thornberry calls for envoy to stop ’embarrassing failures’ like in El-Fattah case

The chairwoman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Emily Thornberry, criticised ‘serious shortcomings’ in information sharing.

Evening Standard

London families wait 18 years for council home as Government tells Sadiq Khan: 'Build, baby, build!'

Labour MPs spell out full extent of London housing crisis as 330,000 families seek permanent home

Evening Standard

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'Moving to Islington is impossible for an ordinary person,' local MP Emily Thornberry tells Parliament

London MPs lined up during a debate in the Commons to highlight the scale of the housing crisis facing the capital

Evening Standard

MPs press for details given to the PM before show of confidence in Mandelson

The Cabinet Secretary was pushed on why Sir Keir Starner was not initially made aware of emails relating to Jeffrey Epstein

Evening Standard

Cooper defends UK contribution to Gaza peace process

European countries including the UK ‘will all be strongly playing’ their part in the Gaza peace process, Yvette Cooper said.

Evening Standard

Aid cuts ‘a gift’ to UK’s adversaries at the UN, warn MPs

The Government announced plans at the start of the year to reduce aid spending to 0.3% of national income to fund greater defence spending.

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The nuance of flags – why one symbol can have many meanings

Across England, flags are visible like never before. They are being hoisted on lamp-posts. Hastily painted representations of the St George’s flag, typically little more than a couple of red lines painted on an available white background, are popping up on mini-roundabouts and other surfaces.

The Conversation

Mandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign Office

Letter to MPs says former US ambassador went through process only after his new role was announced to public

The Guardian - UK

Starmer ‘not up to the job’ says Labour MP as PM faces furious backlash over Mandelson: UK Politics live

PM’s top aide under scrutiny over reports he pushed hard for Labour grandee’s appointment as US ambassador

The Independent UK

Emily Thornberry drops out of Labour deputy leadership race

MP’s withdrawal along with Paula Barker clears way for contest between Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell

The Guardian - UK

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be Labour deputy

Education secretary and Manchester MP look destined for face-off as three other candidates struggle for MP nominations

The Guardian - UK

Who Is Bridget Phillipson? Net Worth, Husband And Why Is She Leading The List For Next Deputy Leader?

Bridget Phillipson, Education Secretary and frontrunner for Labour's deputy leader, highlights her working-class roots, family life, and focus on unity and renewal.

International Business Times UK

Labour deputy leadership race: Who is in the running to replace Angela Rayner?

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the early frontrunner

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Evening Standard

Who is running in the race to become Labour’s new deputy leader?

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the early frontrunner.

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson pulls ahead in Labour deputy leadership race

Six Labour figures are standing to succeed Angela Rayner, who quit last week.

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister Phillipson one of six contenders for Labour deputy leadership

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is the most senior figure going for the vacant role.

The Independent UK

Voices: Sorry, Bridget Phillipson – you’re not going to be Labour’s deputy leader. Here’s why…

COMMENT: The education secretary is one of the more popular cabinet ministers – but, says John Rentoul, no frontbencher has a hope of winning a contest that’s decided by party members

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Evening Standard

Candidates vye for MPs’ backing in Labour deputy leadership race

Lucy Powell, who was sacked by Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Commons last week, on Tuesday became the fourth MP to announce their candidacy.

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Risk of Labour war over deputy leader race as first poll reveals frontrunner

The short deputy leader contest has led some to accuse the party leadership of orchestrating a ‘stitch-up’, while candidate Bell Ribeiro-Addy described it as ‘unfair’

Evening Standard

Thornberry and Phillipson join contest for Labour deputy leadership

Backbench MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, meanwhile, appears set to be the main candidate from the left of the party.

The Independent UK

Bridget Phillipson emerges as frontrunner for Labour’s deputy leader as six candidates join race

Comes amid allegations that the contest has been designed to prevent opponents of Keir Starmer getting on the ballot as hopeful seek nominations from 80 colleagues

Evening Standard

'We're haemorrhaging votes': London MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy launches bid for deputy Labour leader with blast at Starmer

‘All we seem to do at the moment is chase down Reform and we cannot do that’ - Bell Ribeiro-Addy

The Guardian - UK

Several senior female Labour MPs drop out of party deputy leader contention

Compressed timetable and worries about potentially toxic atmosphere narrows field to replace Angela Rayner

The Guardian - UK

Who is in the running to be the next Labour deputy leader?

Candidates will need at least 80 nominations to stand chance of succeeding Angela Rayner in role

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