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Sir Keir Starmer ready to sack Labour frontbenchers who defy him over Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer stands ready to sack any Labour frontbenchers who defy him in the Commons over a Gaza ceasefire.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

Public losing confidence in Sunak government’s competence and integrity – poll

A poll by Ipsos UK found the public was more than twice as likely to say Labour would give Britain a fresh start than the Conservatives.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Nadine Dorries’ bizarre new book — your guide to the highlights

Boris Johnson’s No 1 fan hurls insults at Tories she claims brought her hero down

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

SNP amendment to King's Speech to force Labour into ceasefire vote

AN SNP amendment to the King’s Speech is likely to force Labour into a vote on whether to support a ceasefire in Gaza.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

Criticism of Israel exposes generational and ideological rifts in Democratic party

Some US progressives call for ceasefire while others continue to staunchly support Israel’s actions, seemingly splitting the group

The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023

Maybe Sunak does have a grand plan. But that king’s speech looked more like an admission of failure

This ragbag of unambitious measures bears all the hallmarks of a programme that can be quietly abandoned later, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Sunak to hold Met chief Rowley ‘accountable’ for pro-Palestine rally

Rishi Sunak will hold Sir Mark Rowley accountable for safeguarding remembrance events and keeping the public safe during the Armistice Day march.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Israel, Palestine and the Labour party history that has made Keir Starmer's position so difficult

I said: “I found the British still very emotional about Palestine. Why?” And he said: “It’s associated, don’t you think with partisanship with one side or the other. I can’t think of any colony or mandate that was as demanding intellectually and emotionally as Palestine.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023

Labour MP resignations this year: Who has stood down?

Nick Brown, the former chief whip, is the latest party figure to announce his resignation

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

Tories 'politicising the police' in Armistice Day Palestine protest row, says MP

THE Tories have been accused of “politicising” the police with the row over pro-Palestine protests planned for Armistice Day.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023