Pro-Palestine protester asked if they want to abolish Israel Lee Anderson has expressed his surprise that Sir Tony Blair is being considered for a new Middle East peace role to tackle the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The Tory deputy chairman asked: “Hasn’t Tony Blair done enough damage in the Middle East?” The former Prime Minister was forced out in 2008 […]

Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary Allies of sacked former Home Secretary Suella Braverman are set to meet this afternoon to discuss whether they should move to oust the Prime Minister. Express.co.uk has learnt that the influential right-wing Common Sense Group and New Conservatives will come together to discuss their reaction to the Prime Minister’s reshuffle. But a senior member […]

Putin is a 'phenomenal liar' says former PM David Cameron David Cameron is making a shock return to frontline politics this morning, seven years after he stepped down as Prime Minister. Political onlookers’ jaws dropped when they saw the ex-premier walking into No. 10 this morning, with immediate speculation he may replace James Cleverly as foreign secretary. In a statement […]

Nadine Dorries stunned Laura Kuenssberg and her panel this morning after she suggested Michael Gove was “drunk” when he was mobbed by a crowd of protesters yesterday. Disturbing scenes at Victoria Station in central London yesterday showed Mr Gove being surrounded by protesters, some of whom were carrying Palestinian flags. The Levelling Up Secretary had to be escorted by police […]

No10 said the Prime Minister retained full confidence in the Home Secretary as officials continued to look into how the article accusing the police of “playing favourites” towards pro-Palestine protesters was published. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt became the most senior figure to distance himself from his Cabinet colleague as the row continued to fuel splits in the Conservative Party. He said: […]

Police officers should be able to operate “independently” without political interference, the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) has said. The NPCC chair Gavin Stephens says policing could be undermined if “public debate” has an influence on decision making. It comes as Home Secretary Suella Braverman has accused police of being baised in their handling of pro-Palestinian protests. The Metropolitan Police […]

Rishi Sunak will next week discover if he faces a showdown with European judges over the Government’s plans to deport migrants to Rwanda. The Supreme Court will rule whether the £140 million scheme is legal on Wednesday. A defeat for the Home Office will trigger fresh demands for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Many Conservative […]

Imran Hussain may not be one of Labour’s biggest-name MPs. Indeed, some will be forgiven on hearing about his resignation as “Shadow Minister for the New Deal for Working People” to recall what exactly he brought to Sir Keir Starmer’s team. However, his resignation marks a critical point in Labour’s pained effort to unite behind a clear position on Israel’s […]

Labour defence spokesman says Starmer’s comments have caused hurt Backbench Labour MPs have announced an all-out assault on Keir Starmer’s anti-ceasefire position in Gaza this morning, announcing a new tactic that may force more shadow cabinet resignations. A number of hard-left MPs have tabled an amendment to the King’s Speech, delivered yesterday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. The move risks […]

Nigel Farage slams inaction over Remembrance Day protests Pressure is mounting on Suella Braverman to use state of emergency powers to stop this weekend’s pro-Palestinian “hate march” after organisers of a counter-demonstration have raised fears there could be “carnage” on the streets of London. Thousands of people are understood to be prepared to respond to a call for help to […]