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Daily Politics Briefing: May 18
All the latest news and headlines in the UK, as UK aid arrives in Gaza as part of the first delivery using a temporary pier off the region’s coast.
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Encampment ‘just the start’ of Gaza protests at Irish universities, says student
Interview with University College Dublin student Palestine solidarity camp spokesperson and cofounder of Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) group, Eabha Hughes.
Around 100 people are said to have gathered at a pro-Palestine encampment...
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Politics Daily Briefing: May 8
Daily politics briefing for May 8, as Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell told MPs the Government could not say if Israel might breach international law as it appears ready to launch a full-scale assault on the southern Gazan city of...
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Simon Harris: The right thing to do is to recognise the state of Palestine
Taoiseach Simon Harris reiterates his desire to recognise the state of Palestine, following talks with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
He spoke answering questions after announcing the Government’s new Dublin City Taskforce.
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Protesters call on Irish national broadcaster RTE to boycott Eurovision
Protesters call on Irish national broadcaster RTE to boycott Eurovision. Includes actor Stephen Rea reading a poem.
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Arrests made as pro-Palestine protesters target BAE Systems and Government
Police made three arrests as more protests were held outside factories across the UK and a Government department by demonstrators campaigning against military arms being sent to Israel.
Organisers said more than 1,000 workers and trade...
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Pro-Palestinian protests gather outside BAE Systems
Pro-Palestinian protesters protest outside BAE Systems in Salisbury.
The protesters hold 'Free Gaza' and 'Workers against Genocide' signs while standing in the road at the Defence company's site in Salisbury.
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Protesters blockade BAE Systems in Glasgow
Protesters blockade outside weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow, in protest over the Israel-Gaza conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Interview with activist Jamie (no surname given).
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Pro-Palestine march takes place in London
People take part in a pro-Palestine march on Waterloo Place in central London.
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Eamon Ryan speech at the Green party's pre-election conference
The main goal of the far right is to stop the green transition, Eamon Ryan has told his party’s pre-election conference.
Speaking at the RDS in Dublin on Saturday, the Green party leader said an alternative politics based on fear and...
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Crowds march in Dublin city centre to support Palestine
People take part in a national demonstration in support of Palestine in Dublin's city centre. Singer song writer Christy Moore also performs during a national demonstration in support of Palestine at a rally outside Leinster House in...
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Starmer 'deeply concerned' about the prospect of escalation in the Middle East
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged restraint on all sides in the Middle East after reports of an attack on Iran by Israel.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had earlier called for “calm heads” to prevail while also warning the UK’s ally...
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Sunak calls for 'calm heads' to prevail after reports of Israel attack on Iran
Rishi Sunak called for “calm heads” to prevail in the Middle East after reports Israel carried out an attack on Iran.
Answering a question after a speech on welfare reform, the Prime Minister said: “As you would appreciate, it’s a...
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Palestinian Prisoner's Day vigil held in Trafalgar Square
Members of the Palestinian Youth Movement hold a Palestinian Prisoner's Day vigil in Trafalgar Square, London, to commemorate Palestinian prisoners who have been held by Israeli forces since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.
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Vigil held by Palestinian Youth Movement for prisoners held by Israeli forces
Members of the Palestinian Youth Movement hold a Palestinian Prisoner's Day vigil in Trafalgar Square, London, to commemorate Palestinian prisoners who have been held by Israeli forces since the Hamas attack on Israel in October...
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'All measures should be taken in order to ensure safety of all of our populations' - chief rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaking at the UK Hostages & Missing Families Forum for the unveiling of "The Empty Seder Table" installation which features a display of 133 chairs, each representing a hostage in Gaza.
Also speaking is...
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I feel more hopeful and optimistic about British-Irish relations for the future, says Taoiseach
Irish Premier Simon Harris says he feels more "hopeful and optimistic" about British-Irish relations for the future, as he gave a speech at the 66th plenary of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, being held in Co Wicklow.
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Michael Martin appeals to Iran to step back to prevent escalation of tension with Israel
Ireland’s deputy premier Michael Martin has appealed to Iran to “step back from an escalation”, after it pledged to retaliate against Israel over the attack on its consulate in Damascus.
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Sunak condemns Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ on Israel in ‘strongest terms’
Rishi Sunak has condemned 'in the strongest terms' Iran’s 'reckless attack' against Israel after officials in Jerusalem said Tehran had launched drones towards the country.
The Prime Minister said the UK will 'continue to stand up for...
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Recognition of Palestinian statehood by EU countries much closer – Irish premier
Irish premier Simon Harris has said that the point at which Ireland and Spain can recognise the State of Palestine is “coming much closer”.
He made the comments following a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Government...
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Yvette Cooper renews calls for Government to publish legal advice on Israel’s military action in Gaza
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper has renewed Labour’s calls for the Government to publish its legal advice on Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying there were “real, deep, serious concerns” about the war. Cooper was on a visit to...
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Pro-Palestine protestors spray red paint over Ministry of Defence building
Pro-Palestine protestors have sprayed red paint over the Ministry of Defence headquarters in London.
The groups Youth Demand and Palestine Action jointly carried out the protest on Wednesday demanding that both the Tories and Labour...
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Pro-Palestine protesters spray red paint over Ministry of Defence building
Pro-Palestine protesters have sprayed red paint over the Ministry of Defence headquarters in London.
The groups Youth Demand and Palestine Action jointly carried out the action on Wednesday demanding that both the Conservative and...
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Politics daily briefing: April 10
All the latest political developments, as the Government says will not suspend arms exports to Israel following the killing of seven aid workers.