Israel-Gaza latest: Water partially back on as UK politicians stress concern for civilians October 15, 2023 Israel has restored water to parts of southern Gaza, a US official has said, following a days-long siege of the territory, as tanks reportedly mount on the border ahead of a ground invasion. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN Sunday that Israeli officials had confirmed water pipes in southern Gaza have been [...]
Thousands attend pro-Palestinian marches as Gaza braces for invasion October 14, 2023 Thousands of people have gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK, amid international concern over the situation in Israel and Gaza. A gathering in London attracted a crowd of thousands, with police warning in advance that anyone showing support for militant group Hamas could face arrest. More than 1,000 officers were deployed by the Metropolitan [...]
Thousands to march in London pro-Palestinian protest as Gaza expects invasion October 14, 2023 Thousands of people are expected to march in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London as police warn that anyone showing support for Hamas or deviating from the route could face arrest. The Metropolitan Police Service will deploy more than 1,000 officers to police the demonstration, in which people will be marching in solidarity with Palestine [...]
No 10 announces £3m to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population – as schools closed over fears October 13, 2023 A number of Jewish schools were forced into closure after a spike in antisemitic hate crime.
‘Toxic and bullying’ treatment cited as SNP MP Lisa Cameron defects to Tories October 12, 2023 The Prime Minister said he is “delighted” at her decision while the SNP called on her to “do the right thing” and allow a by-election to take place.
Rent reform is the main battleground if parties want to woo Gen Z voters October 12, 2023 If Labour or the Conservatives want to get Gen Z turning up at the polling station, they will have to address the issue of rent reform writes Shira Jeczmein
Vape firms warned Labour will ‘come down like tonne of bricks’ October 11, 2023 A Labour government will “come down like a tonne of bricks” on vaping firms marketing products to children under 18, Wes Streeting has said. The shadow health secretary accused the vape industry of seeking to “addict a generation” and suggested appealing flavours like “rainbow burst” were designed to attract kids. Delivering his speech at Labour [...]
Solar clampdown would repeat mistakes of onshore wind ban, energy boss warns October 11, 2023 The government could be about to repeat the mistakes that lead to onshore wind's demise through a clampdown on farmland solar.
Starmer vows Labour will ‘fight election on economic growth’ in glitter-hit speech October 10, 2023 Starmer said Labour would “champion the need for a competitive tax regime” and the party recognises that “private enterprise is the only way this country pays its way in the world”.
London Stansted Airport passenger revival sparks fresh calls to scrap tourist tax October 10, 2023 London Stansted airport has beaten pre-pandemic passenger levels for the second month running, sparking fresh City calls to scrap the so-called 'tourist tax.'