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Minister rejects MPs’ calls for UK to push ahead with Palestinian recognition

French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested France could move towards formal recognition of a Palestinian state in the coming months.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

UK lifts more sanctions in Syria to support efforts to rebuild country

The Foreign Office announced restrictions on sectors of the Syrian economy would be eased to facilitate investment in the country.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Fury at Labour silence on UK-made weapons in Israel's latest Gaza strikes

THE UK Government has shown a “total disregard” for the loss of life in Gaza by refusing to answer whether British-made weapons parts have been…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025

Family of British aid worker killed in Gaza make fresh calls for investigation

The family of James Kirby, an aid worker killed in an Israeli drone strike, say they feel ignored by the Government on the anniversary of his death.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Emily Thornberry Outraged After Israeli Minister Secretly Films Her – Demands Immediate Action

Emily Thornberry has hit out after being secretly recorded during a visit to the Israeli parliament.

The Fashion Central · Mar 12, 2025

Raging Labour MP demands action after Israeli minister secretly films her

A SENIOR Labour MP has asked the UK Government to intervene after an Israeli foreign minister secretly videoed their private conversation and shared…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025

UK presses Syria’s interim government to guarantee safety of all Syrians

Hamish Falconer said violence in recent days meant it was a ‘critical moment’ for the interim authorities to demonstrate their aims.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

Minister ‘pushing for peace’ in Middle East attended jazz club event, MPs hear

MP Ellie Chowns was told Middle East minister Hamish Falconer did not reply to her urgent question as he was ‘in the region pushing for a peace deal’.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Labour minister 'in Middle East for Gaza talks' spotted at London jazz club instead

A LABOUR Minister who claimed to be in the Middle East “pushing for a peace deal” was reportedly photographed at a London jazz club instead ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Government in denial about what constitutes genocide, says Labour MP

Brian Leishman also described as appalling a statement from Foreign Secretary David Lammy where he ruled out ‘any discussion of sanctions’.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025