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 […]

Nigel Farage slams inaction over Remembrance Day protests Andrew Neil warned Britain urgently needs “clear and strong leadership” as a row rages over a pro-Palestine march planned for Remembrance Day. The veteran journalist labelled the Met Police weak after the force issued a statement begging protesters to “urgently reconsider” the rally in central London this Saturday. Neil questioned where Prime […]

MP Bob Stewart tells campaigner to ‘go back to Bahrain’ A crowdfund appeal set up to help war hero turned MP Colonel Bob Stewart pay his legal fees in a racism case has raised £10,000 in just 54 hours. The appeal has been backed by Tory MPs including Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson, deputy chairman of the Common Sense Group Tom […]

Minister on pro-Palestine march on Remembrance weekend Humza Yousaf has said planned pro-Palestine protests should “absolutely” go ahead on Armistice Day. The Scottish First Minister also raged at the UK Government’s response to the march, which is demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, due to take place in central London this Saturday. There are fears the planned demonstration could […]

Keir Starmer says ceasefire in Gaza isn’t ‘correct position’ Sir Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure over Palestine this morning after 11 Labour councillors in Burnley issued a join letter of resignation. The group council leader, Afrasiab Anwar, was among those who quit, after a decade in the Labour Party. A statement issued on behalf of the resigning councillors said […]

MPs have said they want extra security at Remembrance events as they fear being harassed or attacked amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. Several MPs have asked parliamentary authorities to provide more protection at wreath-laying events in their constituencies, according to a report. An MP told The Sun on Sunday “many” Parliamentarians have had threats to their security, adding: “I […]

Lawyer ‘obliterates’ BBC News’ Israel war coverage live on air The BBC is facing calls for an inquiry into its biassed reporting of the crisis in Israel and Gaza after it was accused of making another appalling error in its reporting. The 6 o clock News tonight featured footage created for propaganda purposes with Hamas actor Saleh al-Jafarawi but was […]

Humza Yousaf is “dizzy from his own spin” as he tries to justify his government’s “catastrophic mistakes” during the pandemic, Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie has claimed in the wake of the ongoing row over deleted WhatsApp messages. The row over the messages was sparked last week when Jamie Dawson KC into the pandemic, said “no messages” from within […]