US ‘holding back Israel from strike against Hezbollah’ Hawks call for action after attacks on settlements in the north, while Rishi Sunak urges caution to prevent the conflict spreading The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Toxic Netanyahu could drag Biden down in his fight for political survival The US president now ‘owns’ this war. Israel’s prime minister has no exit strategy and if he gets the long conflict he wants, the US may be drawn in ever deeper The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 15 As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 15th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023
Zac Goldsmith and Nadine Dorries urge voters to desert Tories: ‘The PM simply could not care less’ Former Tory minister said ‘anyone who cares about animal welfare’ should vote against the Conservatives The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
James Cleverly: Gaza humanitarian access ‘must not be one-off’ The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was opened to allow an aid convoy into the besieged territory. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
Rishi Sunak plots tax and stamp duty cuts to win back voters after by-election drubbing The threshold for paying the 40 per cent higher rate of income tax could be raised in the 2024 spring budget, according to one report The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Watch view of Rafah crossing as humanitarian aid enters Gaza Watch a view of the Rafah crossing on Saturday 21 October as humanitarian aid entered Gaza. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Cruises, golf and private health: how baby boomer spending has kept UK inflation stubbornly high The postwar generation has benefited from good pensions and now interest rate rises, but while its spending has boosted the economy, it has many downsides – not least prices The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Children at ‘existential risk’ from climate crisis, UK’s top paediatrician says Exclusive: Physical and mental impact on young people needs immediate action, Dr Camilla Kingdon says The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Rishi Sunak ‘considering tax cuts to win back lost Tory voters’ after byelection defeats The threshold for paying the 40 per cent higher rate of income tax could be raised in the 2024 spring budget, according to one report The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Palestinian supporters to march in London as Gaza aid efforts intensify Rishi Sunak said the Rafah crossing should reopen ‘imminently’ to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Rishi Sunak considers tax cut for top earners after byelection defeats Tories may also reduce stamp duty in bid to win back voters and reduce pressure on PM, reports say The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 15 Gaza City hospital under ‘imminent’ threat’ after Israeli military order, says Palestinian Red Crescent group; Hamas releases two US hostages The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023
Tory by-election defeats: John Rentoul answers your questions from Farage’s return to election timeline John Rentoul answers your questions as Sir Keir Starmer declared Labour was ‘redrawing the political map’ following a historic Tory by-election trouncing The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Labour MPs told to ‘keep feet on ground’ after historic byelection wins Starmer’s aides warn against complacency as huge swings from Tories raise prospect of 1997-style landslide next year
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak says aid crossing should open ‘imminently’ after talks with Egyptian and Palestinian leaders The PM met the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas days after he refused to see Joe Biden
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak says by-election defeats ‘disappointing’ but blames ‘local factors’ Labour took both Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire from the Conservatives in results announced on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Senior Tories say party seems to be giving up after byelection defeats Sunak appears safe but divisions widening on strategy, as MP bemoans lack of support in Tamworth
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Sunak says by-election defeats ‘disappointing’ but blames ‘local factors’ Labour took both Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire from the Conservatives in results announced on Friday.
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 Rafah border crossing to reopen ‘imminently’ as Sunak meets Middle East leaders The Prime Minister says the ‘immediate priority’ is to get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Tory cheerleaders dig deep to keep upbeat after byelection calamities Greg Hands and fellow party apologists spin themselves in circles in search of positive twist on historic defeats
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Lawyer welcomes Government policy change on Afghans trying to relocate to UK News of the development followed a High Court hearing in London on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 The Guardian view on Labour’s byelection victories: the party is edging closer to power Editorial: This has been a terrible week for Rishi Sunak. But Sir Keir Starmer needs to correct course too
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Sunak reiterates support for two-state solution in meeting with Abbas PM met Palestinian Authority leader in Egypt as part of tour of the region to try to prevent the conflict escalating
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Labour asks watchdog to investigate Sunak over wife’s interest in startup fund PM’s much-criticised Future Fund, set up during the pandemic, gave £2m to companies co-owned by Akshata Murty