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Gaza war comments, ghosts of past anti-Semitism rows haunt UK’s Labour Party

Voters in the northern English town of Rochdale go to the polls Thursday in a by-election that has roiled the Labour Party with a new anti-Semitism controversy. Britain’s main opposition party was the clear favourite until its candidate was disowned for espousing conspiracy theories about Israel. The row recalls the…

France 24

Friday briefing: The UK is in urgent need of a sensible home-energy policy

In today’s newsletter: Successive governments’ failure to implement a solution to energy efficiency has serious consequences for fuel poverty – Labour’s U-turn doesn’t help

The Guardian - UK

When is today's Gaza ceasefire vote and what could it mean?

Sir Keir Starmer’s party has shifted its stance to back a call for an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’

Evening Standard

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Emotional, messy and breathtakingly ruthless: the hidden life of Keir Starmer

The most working class leader of the Labour party for a generation, he is well ahead in the polls, but still a mystery to many. His biographer reveals what drives this unusual politician

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer: The Biography by Tom Baldwin review — the most important political book of the year

The sheer velocity with which Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party from the brink of extinction to the brink of power is unprecedented in the modern era. And – just in time – this excellent biography arrives in what is all but certain to be an election year.

Evening Standard

Tory MPs Say Sunak Should Resign If He Refuses To Move More Towards The Right

Since the Labour Party overturned majorities in Kingswood and Wellingborough, Tory MPs have threatened a vote of no confidence and urged Sunak to knuckle down on immigration.

International Business Times UK

OPINION - If the Tories didn't like last night, they may not enjoy the upcoming local elections

This isn't going to be one of those newsletters that opens with a Tony Blair reference, a convoluted 1990s pop culture storyline or a self-deprecating yet witty personal anecdote. We can leave those at home. Instead, allow me to regurgitate three things the godfather of psephology, Sir John Curtice, said…

Evening Standard

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Why has UK’s Labour Party suspended two election candidates over Gaza war?

The party has become embroiled in yet another row over anti-Semitism amid Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

In a London borough home to many Muslims, Labour loses appeal over Gaza

Opposition leader Keir Starmer disappoints those who have traditionally voted for his party.

Al Jazeera

Who is Graham Jones and what did he say? Second Labour MP suspended over Israel comments

The Labour Party has suspended a second parliamentary candidate in the same week for comments about Israel

Evening Standard

Labour suspends second parliamentary candidate for anti-Israel comments

For the second time in 24 hours the Labour Party has suspended a parliamentary candidate over allegations of making disparaging remarks about Israel

Evening Standard

Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate after Israel-Gaza remarks

Party no longer campaigning for Azhar Ali, who suggested Israel had allowed 7 October attack to happen

The Guardian - UK

Sir Keir Starmer slammed for 'tin-eared' response to anti-Israel rant by Labour Rochdale by-election candidate

A shadow minister confirmed that Labour’s campaign backing Cllr Ali in Rochdale would continue

Evening Standard

The Green Party Overtakes The Tories As The Second Most Popular For Voters Under 30

A YouGov poll revealed that for voters aged 18 to 24, the Green Party is nine per cent more popular than the Conservative Party and 12 per cent ahead of the Liberal Democrats.

International Business Times UK

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Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion

With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.

The Guardian - UK

A message to Starmer from the US: ditching your £28bn climate plan isn’t just cowardly – it’s bad politics

Folding in the face of Tory attacks won’t win Labour any votes. Joe Biden has shown how this spending can pay off electorally, says New Republic writer Kate Aronoff

The Guardian - UK

‘Trust is lost’: Muslim voters unhappy with Labour’s stance on Gaza war

Party’s position has shifted with Keir Starmer now calling for a ‘sustainable ceasefire’ but for some voters it is too little too late

Evening Standard

Conservatives 'have failed the nation', says Iceland boss Richard Walker as he defects to Labour

Former Tory donor Richard Walker, who last year attempted to become a Conservative MP candidate, endorsed Sir Keir Starmer to be the next Prime Minister

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Labour And SNP Accused Of Plotting 'Dirty Deal' That Would 'Wipe The Tories Off The Map'

Humza Yousaf says that the SNP and Labour should discuss their "shared interests" as he is "absolutely" sure that Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister.

International Business Times UK

Labour Promises To Save The UK's Business Reputation From 'A New Age Of Insecurity'

As the next general election approaches, MP Rachel Reeves will introduce JP Morgan investors to Labour's plan to regrow the British economy.

The Guardian - UK

An internal Tory drama engulfing our politics? The Rwanda policy feels like Brexit all over again

Even if Rishi Sunak’s bill scrapes through, the Conservative right have again made their agenda all anyone’s talking about, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Forget everything you thought you knew about British politics. In 2024, we’re in the age of chaos

‘Essex man’, ‘Stevenage woman’, ‘red wall’ – labelling voters like this is completely misguided, says author Dan Evans

The National (Scotland)

'He cannot be trusted': Keir Starmer slated for rowing back on Saudi arms pledge

KEIR Starmer has been heavily criticised for threatening to U-turn on a pledge to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia, with opponents insisting he…

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer warns of rising antisemitism and vows never to let it take hold in Labour again

The Labour leader said antisemitism had taken ‘a new shape’ in the wake of Hamas’s 7 October terror attacks on Israel, with those who ‘hate Jews’ hiding behind pro-Palestinian demonstrators

The Guardian - UK

I talked to Keir Starmer for three months: this is what I learned

ITV’s deputy political editor had exclusive access to the Labour leader for a TV profile to be aired this week. Is he fit to be Britain’s next PM?

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