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Met Police apologise for not investigating Chinese officials 'spying on protesters' outside planned London mega-embassy

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said the blunder demonstrates ‘how ill-prepared we are to deal with this major security threat’

Evening Standard

Deport Egyptian activist over ‘death of Zionists’ social media posts, say Tories

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship

Evening Standard

Government condemns Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

The Conservatives have called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship and deported.

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Government condemns freed Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

Alaa Abd El-Fattah appeared to call for violence towards ‘Zionists’ and the police

The Independent UK

Backlash grows over Egyptian activist’s social media posts after return to UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism for celebrating the return of Alaa Abd El-Fattah on Boxing Day.

Evening Standard

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

MPs pledge support as Jimmy Lai spends 78th birthday in prison ‘for believing in freedom of speech’

British media tycoon’s children raise alarm over his failing health in Hong Kong jail

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Labour minister says China’s ‘covert and calculated’ spying won’t be tolerated - live updates

The Tories have pressed the Government to place China in the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs)

The Independent UK

Chagos deal plan clears first Commons hurdle

Defence minister Luke Pollard insisted the draft new law would see off a legal “threat” to the UK-US military base in the archipelago.

Evening Standard

Politicians attend funeral of ‘inspiring leader’ Norman Tebbit

Conservative grandee Lord Tebbit, who was one of Margaret Thatcher’s closest political allies, died on July 7 aged 94.

The Independent UK

Britain risks being ‘dumping ground’ for forced labour goods, MPs warn

Stronger EU and US regulation means products made with forced labour are more likely to enter the UK

The Independent UK

MPs call for sanctions over British man detained in Dubai for 17 years

Ryan Cornelius was detained for 10 years in 2008 as part of a bank fraud case, and the detention was extended by 20 years in 2018.

Evening Standard

Demands grow for sanctions over British man detained in Dubai for 17 years

Ryan Cornelius has been detained in Dubai since 2008

The Independent UK

Veterans protest against possible repeal of Legacy Act

They marched to Parliament Square in Westminster, brandishing regiment flags and Union flags, and were flanked by a motorbike procession.

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Demonstrators set to gather for multiple protests in London on Saturday

A protest against proposals for a new Chinese embassy will take place at the same time as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in Westminster.

The Independent UK

Government facing ‘walk of shame’ over Chinese embassy decision – Duncan Smith

The former Tory leader described the Government’s response to plans for a new Chinese embassy in London as ‘Project Kowtow’.

The Independent UK

Race to keep British Steel plant alive fuels China trade row

Beijing warns Britain to treat its firms fairly risk future investment

The Independent UK

Race against time to secure future of British Steel as No 10 accuses Chinese owners of not acting in good faith

It comes as senior politicians across the political divide call on Keir Starmer’s government to block China investing in critical UK infrastructure

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Shocking figures reveal UK spends double the defence budget on working age benefits

Analysis by The Independent has revealed the scale of Britain’s welfare bill to the taxpayer

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘not doing enough to end tsunami of sick notes’ pushing up benefits claimants

Iain Duncan Smith has said far more needs to be done to prevent young people leaving school and going ‘straight to their sick beds’

The Independent UK

Deliveries of Chinese Communist Party newspaper to MPs could be stopped

Sir Lindsay Hoyle has asked for review after MPs complained about ‘propaganda’ newspaper China Daily being delivered directly to them.

The Independent UK

Labour rebel ‘couldn’t look my mum in the eyes’ and vote for Starmer’s welfare cuts

Divisions in the Labour Party are emerging over plans to cut benefits for the long term sick and disabled

Evening Standard

Cyclists should have ‘mandatory bell’ in safer roads drive, MP suggests

Conservative MP Sir Julian Lewis suggested mandatory bells for cyclists ‘so they could at least warn pedestrians of their approach’.

Evening Standard

Government urged to take action against Hong Kong ‘bounty hunters’ in UK

MPs heard letters had been distributed to neighbours of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.

Evening Standard

Putin wants sovereignty of Ukraine not territory – Tory former minister

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said Donald Trump is making a ‘completely wrong judgement’ if he think he can appease Putin with territory.

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