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Labour unable to shake claims of left-wing ‘purge’ as ex-Tory MP joins
Labour’s election campaign continues to be overshadowed by uncertainty over Diane Abbott’s future and claims of a cull of party’s left wing.
Everything you need to know about the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ image and why it has attracted backlash
There have been accusations that the image is AI generated and depicts an an orderly, sanitised version of what's going on in Rafah.
Rishi Sunak wears £750 backpack on visit to one of poorest areas of the country
The luxury accessory had his initials engraved on the side.
Tory MP Mark Logan quits party to back Labour at election
Logan, who represented Bolton North East for the Conservatives, said a government led by Sir Keir Starmer was ‘going to be better for the UK’.
Rayner backs Abbott to stand for Labour
“I don’t see any reason why Diane Abbott can’t stand as a Labour MP going forward… I am saying that as the deputy leader of the Labour Party”.
Starmer denies purge of left and heaps praise on Abbott as he seeks to calm row
The Labour leader insisted he wants the best possible candidates to stand for his party on July 4.
Greens hopeful of election ‘breakthrough’ to challenge Westminster ‘powergrab’
Patrick Harvie said only his party can deliver change.
Jon Stewart reacts to news that Faiza Shaheen has not been endorsed for liking one of his videos
"This is the dumbest thing The UK has done since electing Boris Johnson. What the actual f*ck", The Daily Show host said.
No pact with Conservatives who have ‘betrayed Britain’ says Reform’s Tice
Reform UK leader Richard Tice played down comments from Nigel Farage suggesting he would be open to talks with the Tories.