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MP Andy McDonald has Labour whip restored after inquiry

Middlesbrough MP was placed on precautionary suspension in October over speech at pro-Palestinian rally

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s cynical handling of the Azhar Ali affair will come back to haunt it in government

The Rochdale fiasco offers profound lessons about the leadership’s way of doing business – and its use of factionalism, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How the Rochdale furore exposed claims of factionalism in Labour’s handling of antisemitism

In today’s newsletter: The party has disowned candidate Azhar Ali following his remarks about Israel and Gaza, with accusations of hypocrisy over antisemitism levelled at Starmer’s door

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Azhar Ali row: how Keir Starmer has handled other members’ behaviour

Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott and Sam Tarry are among those who have tested the Labour leader

The Guardian - UK

Teesworks review criticises freeport project’s secrecy and value for money

Government-backed scheme overseen by Tory mayor cleared of cronyism and corruption, but transparency found wanting

The Guardian - UK

Conservative mayor asks UK Government to take back control of council

THE UK’s first devolved mayor has asked the Government to take over running the local council.

The National (Scotland)

As Israel-Hamas war flares, chaos grips Britain with Braverman sacked

A cabinet reshuffle kicks off a new week in British politics, amid concerns for civil liberties.

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Labour MP resignations this year: Who has stood down?

Nick Brown, the former chief whip, is the latest party figure to announce his resignation

Evening Standard

Labour mayor denies being disloyal to Keir Starmer after calling for Gaza ceasefire

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has denied being disloyal to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after he called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Evening Standard

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory accusing him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas attack

Left-winger Andy McDonald accuses Tory backbencher of ‘highly defamatory’ claim

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestine Labour MP threatens to sue over 'defamatory' tweet

AN MP suspended from Labour over comments at a pro-Palestine rally has threatened to sue a Tory MP over "highly defamatory" accusations.

The National (Scotland)

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says Tory Chris Clarkson made a ‘highly defamatory’ statement about him.

The Independent UK

Andy McDonald sues Tory MP who accused him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas atrocity

MP takes action against Conservative Chris Clarkson over his response to comments made at pro-Palestinian protest

The Guardian - UK

‘From the river to the sea’: What does the Palestinian slogan really mean?

Critics have called its use anti-Semitic amid Israel’s war on Gaza. But the slogan has more complex roots.

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The Guardian - UK

‘From the river to the sea’: where does the slogan come from and what does it mean?

Andy McDonald was suspended from the Labour party for borrowing from the phrase, which some say advocates the eradication of IsraelIsrael and Hamas at war – live updates

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer resists Labour rebellion as he warns ceasefire would ‘embolden’ Hamas

The Labour leader warns terror group would ‘start preparing for future violence immediately’ weeks after they killed 1,400 in attacks on Israel

The Guardian - UK

As Gaza crumbles, those speaking up for innocent Palestinians are being silenced and sacked

Simply opposing violence against civilians is to risk career and reputation. Where are the defenders of ‘free speech’ now, asks Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer: Labour leader faces revolt as he refuses to back ceasefire in Gaza during 'make or break' speech

The Labour leader has been warned his refusal to back a ceasefire in Gaza risks tearing the party apart

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The Independent UK

Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared in an interview to back cutting off water and power to Gaza – remarks he has since rowed back on.

The Independent UK

Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer

The Labour leader is due to make a speech calling on global leaders to work towards restoring peace in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer cautions Israel but refuses to back calls for ceasefire

Labour leader criticises Israeli bombardment but says ceasefire is not ‘the correct position now’

The Independent UK

Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MP suspended from party after speech at pro-Palestine rally

Labour has suspended its MP Andy McDonald, claiming comments he made at a pro-Palestine rally were “deeply offensive”.

The Independent UK

Labour suspends Andy McDonald after speech at pro-Palestine rally

A Labour spokesperson said the comments made by the MP ‘were deeply offensive’.

The Independent UK

Labour MP Andy McDonald suspended over ‘between the river and the sea’ Pro-Palestine speech

Some believe the slogan is antisemitic and calls for the destruction of Israel but pro-Palestinian protesters have contested this definition

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