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Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions Reuters By Iain Watson & Becky Morton BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to set out his position on the Israel-Gaza war, amid growing tensions within the party over the conflict. In a speech on Tuesday, Sir Keir is expected to… Continue reading Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions

Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Shambolic dysfunction in Downing Street, with thousands upon thousands of lives at stake. That is the claim, to the Covid inquiry, from some of those who worked very closely alongside Boris Johnson during the pandemic. They are painting a… Continue reading Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister Getty Images Housing minister Rachel Maclean has confirmed a bill to phase out some leaseholds in England and Wales will be included in the King’s Speech. The speech on 7 November will set out government plans for the coming year. Ministers have long-promised to change… Continue reading Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister

Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss Any sale of NHS data gathered under a £500m contract would be a decision for the government, the head of a US tech firm has told the BBC. Alex Karp said his firm Palantir would not have access to the data given the way its… Continue reading Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss

First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza PA Media Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf says he has finally made contact with his family in Gaza following a communications blackout. Mr Yousaf’s in-laws have been trapped in the territory since the deadly attacks by Hamas in Israel. The first minister said he heard… Continue reading First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in Gaza

Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire PA Media Labour London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, putting him at odds with his party leader Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir has stopped short of making such a call, instead backing “humanitarian pauses” in the conflict as… Continue reading Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire

Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance? PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News On the horror in the Middle East, and in particular whether there should be a ceasefire in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, the prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have the same position. Israel… Continue reading Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance?