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George Galloway wins Rochdale byelection
George Galloway of The Workers Party of Britain gives a speech following his victory in the Rochdale by-election
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Counting begins in the Rochdale by-election
Counting of votes begins at the Rochdale Leisure Centre to determine the winner of the Rochdale by-election.
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Jewish communities to receive £72 million security funding amid rise in antisemitism
Jewish schools, synagogues and other community centres are to be given a £72 million security package in a bid to tackle a rise in antisemitism seen in recent months.
The Home Office said the announcement involves £54 million of new...
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Starmer declines to say whether Labour would work with SNP on new ceasefire motion
Sir Keir Starmer has declined to say whether Labour would work with the SNP on a new Gaza ceasefire motion.
Asked about SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn’s calls for support for a fresh motion, the Labour leader told broadcasters in...
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Activist turned nature minister: ‘At times you’d love to be protesting with them’
Malcolm Noonan, who was a climate activist for 20 years before becoming a councillor, mayor and TD, said that having a strong civil society is important, as is having “idealistic” politicians.
Asked whether he wonders if he is on the...
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'No to Terror' rally takes place in Tavistock Square
Palestinian activist John Aziz and Nova festival massacre survivors Hila Fakliro (right) and Bar Vilker speak to PA Media at a 'No to Terror' rally at Tavistock Square, central London.
Ms Fakliro told the rally: “We need to stand...
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British Palestinian ‘received death threats’ for advocating peace with Israel
A British Palestinian activist said he has received death threats for advocating for peace with Israel, as he addressed a rally in support of returning Israeli hostages.
John Aziz said rhetoric between Palestinians and Israelis during...
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Politics daily briefing: February 23
All latest political news as Sir Lindsay Hoyle is facing continued pressure to step down as Commons Speaker over his handling of the Gaza ceasefire debate on Wednesday.
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Politics daily briefing: February 22
A look at all the latest political statistics on February 22, as the Speaker of the House of Commons is under pressure over his handling of a debate on Gaza, which resulted in MPs passing Labour’s amendment calling for an “immediate...
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Sunak says 'intimidation' in Parliament is 'concerning' for the Government
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his thoughts on the Gaza vote chaos in Parliament on Wednesday night.
Mr Sunak was speaking on visit to an Openreach exchange in Anglesey, North Wales.
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Keir Starmer denies pressuring Commons Speaker ahead of Gaza vote chaos
Sir Keir Starmer has “categorically” denied threatening Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to select Labour’s amendment in the Gaza ceasefire debate, in a move that unleashed parliamentary chaos.
Sir Lindsay came under pressure amid...
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Sunak criticises Hoyle’s handling of Gaza ceasefire vote as ‘concerning’
Rishi Sunak has criticised Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s handling of the Gaza ceasefire vote as “very concerning” and warned parliamentarians should never be intimidated by “extremists”.
The Prime Minister condemned the way the Commons Speaker...
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Lord Cameron answers questions on the Israel/Gaza conflict in the House of Lords
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron speaking in the House of Lords during a question and answer session as he calls for a 'sustainable ceasefire' in the Israel/Gaza conflict to allow humanitarian aid to reach the area.
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Suella Braverman joins thousands at London rally ‘in solidarity with Israel’
Former home secretary Suella Braverman joined thousands in central London “in solidarity with Israel” ahead of the 100th day since Hamas launched its attack.
She chanted “bring them home” with the crowd – referencing the remaining...
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Former home secretary Suella Braverman attends a pro-Israel rally in London
Former home secretary Suella Braverman has attended a pro-Israel rally in Trafalgar Square.
In a blue coat and a grey beanie, she could be seen talking to others in attendance and clapping at speeches.
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Palestine protesters gather at Bank Junction ahead of global rallies
Pro-Palestine protesters rally at Bank Junction as 60 marches are being held across the world as part of global day of action for Palestine.
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Pro-Palestine protesters march through the City of London
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters have taken to the streets of London as part of a global day for action involving 30 countries.
Hundreds of police officers are on duty in the capital on Saturday, with protesters warned that they...
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Thousands attend seventh national march for Palestine in London
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters have taken to the streets of London as part of a global day for action involving 30 countries.
Hundreds of police officers are on duty in the capital on Saturday, with protesters warned that they...
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Van displays 'genocide' definition by Parliament as campaigners claim Israel committed genocide in Gaza
Campaigners drive a van around Parliament Square with a sign giving the definition of 'genocide', in an attempt to raise awareness of its assertion that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza.
The newly established Palestine Affairs...
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Irish minister says South Africa has made ‘irrefutable’ points on Gaza conflict
One of the leaders of Ireland’s coalition Government has said there are “irrefutable” points in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
South Africa says the scale of the deaths and...
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Irish opposition calls on Government to join South African case against Israel
The Irish Government has been accused of “cowardice” as the main opposition parties called on Ireland to join South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
South Africa says the scale of the deaths and...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters stage sit-in at Westminster Bridge
Pro-Palestinian protesters have staged a sit-in at Westminster Bridge in their first major demonstration of the new year.
Hundreds of protesters blocked off the bridge and surrounding roads following a march from London’s St James’s...
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David Cameron warns Houthi rebels to end Red Sea attacks or 'action will be taken'
On a visit to Pristina, Kosovo, to visit UK troops, Foreign Secretary David Cameron warned the Houthi rebels to end attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea or "action will be taken". The UK was one of 12 countries to issue a joint...
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Politics daily briefing: December 29
Daily politics briefing for December 29 as David Cameron warned against any escalation in the conflict in Gaza, as he met the Lebanese prime minister.