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Starmer’s historic Palestine plan is driven by weakness — not strength

NEWS ANALYSIS: While most people believe the prime miniser has come to the right decision on recognising a Palestinian state, there are question marks over whether he has done it for the right reasons, writes David Maddox

The Independent UK

UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could

Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit unconditional, pledge from the French president, Emmanuel Macron.

The Conversation

First Thing: Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami alerts in US and Japan. Plus, eight profound reasons to be hopeful for the future

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OPINION - Podcast: UK to recognise Palestine as a state in September unless Israel agrees to ceasefire

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Evening Standard

Nearly half of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Gaza suffering severe malnutrition, warns charity

Health worker tells of treating two young severely malnourished children who have been surviving on just dry bread and tea ‘on their luckiest day’ as hunger crisis deepens

The Independent UK

‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine

The Guardian - AU

Starmer’s Palestine ultimatum is as empty as it is dangerous

COMMENT: Far from a return to a “two state process” as demanded by Starmer, Israel is certain to annex what it wants of the West Bank, pen the remaining Palestinians in and hope that they eventually clear off too, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Voices: Putting conditions on recognising a Palestinian state is a humiliating joke for my people

COMMENT: When I asked my sister in Gaza what she thought of Keir Starmer’s announcement, she laughed – because it means we only gain statehood if we continue to be killed, says Ahmed Najar

The Independent UK

Migration fuels second-biggest population rise in 75 years

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to bring down migration with a ban on the recruitment of overseas care workers and increased English language requirements for immigrants

The Independent UK

SNP to press ahead with Palestine recognition vote as Labour 'bargaining' with Israel

THE SNP have confirmed they will press ahead with a bid to force a vote on recognising Palestine – saying that Palestinians’ right to…

The National (Scotland)

Freed hostage Emily Damari accuses Starmer of being on wrong side of history

Sir Keir announced on Tuesday that the UK could take the step of recognising Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of a major UN gathering.

The Independent UK

Voices: Will Keir Starmer’s decision to recognise Palestine shore up his waning popularity?

COMMENT: Prime minister’s diplomatic masterstroke to enable peace in the Middle East could also help end the Labour Party’s summer of discontent, says Andrew Grice – but don’t hold your breath

The Independent UK

Donald Trump launches fresh attack on 'stupid' Sadiq Khan — and says people agree with his criticism

US president tells reporters on Air Force One that Sir Sadiq is a ‘horrible mayor’ and a ‘stupid guy’

Evening Standard

UK may recognise Palestine: What would it mean and on what conditions?

The UK plans to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel does not cease its actions in Gaza, raising questions about implications and conditions

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The Guardian - UK

France and Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state won’t stop Israel’s onslaught

Netanyahu’s government will be emboldened by what amounts to a distraction. The priority must be ending the butchery in Gaza

Evening Standard

Farage 'Jimmy Savile' row escalates as minister says his stance against Online Safety Act helps cyber flashers

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Reform UK leader is ‘happy for there to be a free for all on the internet’

The National (Scotland)

Labour minister doubles down on 'Nigel Farage on Jimmy Savile's side' claim

Heidi Alexander has doubled down on her fellow Cabinet minister’s claim that Nigel Farage is on the side of “people like Jimmy Savile”.

The Independent UK

Voices: Why Starmer needs a tabloid bruiser on his Downing Street team

COMMENT: The appointment of ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore as communications chief will help the prime minister sort out government messaging and stay in touch with ordinary voters, says Chris Blackhurst

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Evening Standard

Move to recognise Palestinian statehood is not gesture politics, says minister

Heidi Alexander said the announcement is ‘about the Palestinian people’.

The Independent UK

Gary Neville hits out at Rachel Reeves over national insurance hike

The former Manchester United star said the chancellor’s tax hikes were a ‘challenge’ for businesses

The Independent UK

Freed Hamas hostage says Starmer on ‘wrong side of history’ over Palestine recognition

Emily Damari said Keir Starmer was guilty of a ‘moral failure’ after his move to recognise the state of Palestine

The Guardian - UK

Family of British couple held in Iran urge UK to raise case in talks with Tehran

Son of Lindsay Foreman, held with her husband since January, says British government is neglecting duty of care it owes its citizens

Evening Standard

Minister doubles down on colleague’s claim Farage on side of Jimmy Savile

The Reform UK leader has said his party would scrap the Online Safety Act.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf pleads for 'meaningful action' in Gaza after family member killed

HUMZA Yousaf has pleaded with the Prime Minister to take “meaningful action” in Gaza as he revealed a family member was killed by Israeli forces.

The Guardian - UK

Zack Polanski claims he can ‘cut through’ at Green party leadership hustings focused on how to counter Farage – as it happened

Would-be co-leader, standing with Adrian Ramsay, faces ‘eco-populist’

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