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Daily politics briefing - November 9
All the latest political news as the UN commissioner for human rights accuses Israel of commiting war crimes with its continued bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
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Daily politics briefing - November 8
All the latest political news, as a Labour frontbencher resigns over Sir Keir Starmer’s position on the crisis in the Middle East, adding to pressure on the party leader over his stance on the conflict.
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Labour frontbencher resigns over party’s stance on Gaza
A Labour frontbencher has resigned over Sir Keir Starmer’s position on the crisis in the Middle East, adding to pressure on the party leader over his stance on the conflict.
Bradford East MP Imran Hussain said he was quitting his role...
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Taoiseach says Government doing its 'best' to get around 40 Irish citizens out of Gaza.
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said the Government is doing its “best” to get around 40 Irish citizens out of Gaza.
Speaking to reporters in Co Cork, Mr Varadkar said: “There are in and around 40 Irish citizens in Gaza and we’re doing...
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Pro-Palestinian marches on Armistice Day should ‘absolutely’ go ahead, says Humza Yousaf
Scotland’s First Minister has said plans for pro-Palestinian marches in London on Armistice Day should go ahead, and that he was “beyond angry” at the UK Government’s response.
The plans have caused concerns and been condemned by the UK...
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Police have Government’s 'absolute and total backing' to tackle criminality, says Rishi Sunak
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said police have the Government’s “absolute and total backing” to tackle criminality, amid objections to a pro-Palestinian march due to take place on Saturday, Armistice Day.
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Horse-drawn hearse delivers children's shoes during pro-Palestinian protest in Dublin
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in Dublin, during a procession with a horse-drawn hearse to deliver children's shoes to the British, US and Israeli Embassies and the European Commission Representation.
The stunt was organised to...
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Baitul Futuh Mosque holds the "Prayers for Peace" event
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community holds a special ‘Prayers for Peace’ event, bringing together communities in solidarity, to pray for the innocent victims of the conflict and to call for a lasting peace in Israel and Palestine.
Guests...
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Silent vigil held outside Holyrood to remember Hamas hostage victims
A silent vigil was held outside of the Scottish Parliament to remember the victims taken hostage by Hamas amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.
Dozens of red heart-shaped balloons were tied to shoes outside the Scottish...
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Residents protest outside LBC following David Lammy's comments on Gaza refugee camp airstrike
More than 35 pro-Palestine gathered outside LBC radio on Sunday morning in opposition to David Lammy's comments last week that an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Gaza could be “legally justified".
The protest, organised by...
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Pro-Palestine rally takes place outside the US consulate Belfast
Footage of a Pro-Palestine rally taking place outside the US consulate Belfast.
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Micheal Martin rejects calls to expel Israel's ambassador to Ireland over 'disproportionate' war in Gaza
Expelling Israel’s ambassador to Ireland would undermine efforts to get Irish citizens out of Gaza, the country’s deputy premier has insisted.
Micheal Martin was responding to a call from Ireland’s main opposition party Sinn Fein, which...
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Pro-Palestine protesters gather in central London for fourth consecutive week
Protesters gathered in central London on Saturday for the fourth consecutive week of protests against Israel's bombardment of Gaza following Hamas's bloody assault on Israel on October 7.
Footage of protests in and around Trafalgar...
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Politics daily briefing: November 4
All the latest political developments as the Foreign Secretary welcomes safe passage out of Gaza for British citizens.
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Israeli ambassador’s position is ‘now untenable’, says Sinn Fein leader
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the position of the Israeli ambassador to Ireland is “now untenable” and said there needed to be consequences for Israel “ignoring” calls for a ceasefire.
Sinn Fein councillors had been...
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Mayor of London says security minister should stop 'posturing' about Pro-Palestine protests
Sadiq Khan has said Tom Tugendhat should stop “posturing”, after the security minister wrote to the Mayor of London regarding pro-Palestine protests over Remembrance weekend.
Mr Khan told the PA news agency: “If this security minister...
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Shapps on Palestinian civilian casualties
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is asked about Israel's responsibility in terms of Palestinian civilian casualties during a visit to Rolls-Royce Submarines' Derby facility.
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Defence secretary says Israel “has a responsibility to adhere to international humanitarian law”
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said on Friday that Israel “has a responsibility to adhere to international humanitarian law”.
He was speaking as he toured the Rolls-Royce site in Derby, with the Australian deputy prime minister and...
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Douglas Emhoff meets members of the UK Jewish community
The husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, meets members of the UK Jewish community at Wychwood House in London.
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Iran Likely Won't Get Directly Involved in War: Ghosh
Bloomberg Opinion editor and columnist Bobby Ghosh says Iran likely won't get directly involved in the Israel-Hamas war since it already uses proxy militias across the Middle East. He speaks on "Bloomberg Brief."
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Mark Esper on Israel, Ceasefire, Ukraine Aid
Former US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, discusses whether or not it is possible for Israel to enter Gaza and attack Hamas while simultaneously try to free hostages. He also gives his insight on talks over a ceasefire and funding aid...
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Showdown Over Israel, Ukraine Aid
Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson and Jack Fitzpatrick discuss the big split between Republican Congress members as Speaker Johnson's Israel aid bill is hit with opposition from members in the Senate. Both Wendy and Jack speak with Annmarie...
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We Have Dual Obligations: Sen. Mullin on Israel, Ukraine Aid
Republican Senator of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, discusses why he supports aid to both Israel and Ukraine, and gives his insight on how he sees the Senate and House coming together to create aid for both, even though Speaker Johnson...
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Protests as Starmer delivers speech defending his stance on a ceasefire
Protesters gathered outside Chatham House on Tuesday as Keir Starmer delivered a speech inside in which he argued that a permanent ceasefire in Israel and Gaza could currently risk more violence.