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SNP to force vote on Palestine recognition if Sunak and Starmer ignore calls
The SNP leader has written to the opposition parties to demand they urgently recognise Palestine as an official state.
Sunak offers tax cut for pensioners in £2.4bn-a-year ‘triple lock plus’
The Prime Minister said the ‘bold action demonstrates we are on the side of pensioners’.
People are convinced the Tories have just copied this Yes Minister scene with national service proposals
"We'd give our young people a comprehensive education to make up for their comprehensive education."
Netanyahu acknowledges ‘tragic mistake’ after Rafah strike kills dozens
The strike on Rafah has brought a new wave of condemnation, even from some of Israel’s close allies.
Government minister says some British Muslims do not support UK values
Anne-Marie Trevelyan said a ‘very small proportion’ of Muslims did not back British values but the majority were ‘peace-loving’.
Israeli strikes kill 35 in Rafah as displaced people hit, say Palestinian medics
The attacks came two days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to end its military offensive in the city.
Prison staff ‘on the brink’ take equivalent of 770 years mental health sick days
In the year to March 2024, some 282,457 working days were lost to mental ill health in HM Prison and Probation Service.
Labour could take up to 25 Scottish seats at Westminster – poll
The survey by More In Common showed the Labour Party started the election campaign with a five-point lead over the SNP.
Minister rejected plans for national service two days before Tory pledge
Andrew Murrison said there were ‘no plans’ to introduce national service, which has now been announced as Tory policy by the Prime Minister.