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Dame Maureen Lipman says artists should feel shame for stance on Gaza
Actors have urged for there to be humanitarian support in Gaza.
Yet another by-election nightmare looms for the Tories
Ready for round three? After taking a hammering in two by-election ballots this week, the Tories are looking at another electoral showdown.
Nadine Dorries twists the knife, brands Rishi Sunak ‘delusional, desperate’
Refusing to take responsibility for the Mid Bedfordshire by-election defeat this week, Nadine Dorries has come out swinging.
Sunak submits plans for fence around his home
Planning documents submitted to North Yorkshire Council say the fence would not cause harm ‘in heritage terms’.
Steve Coogan condemns ‘horrific’ Hamas attacks as he defends Gaza support letter
The letter calls for an ‘an immediate ceasefire and the opening of Gaza’s crossings to allow humanitarian aid to enter unhindered’.
‘Up to 25 letters of no-confidence’ reportedly submitted against Rishi Sunak
At least try and outlast the lettuce this time: Rishi Sunak is reportedly facing a mini-rebellion from a number of Tory MPs this week.
Swiss go to polls, with right-wing populists and Socialists set for rebound
The general election is for the 200-seat lower house, known as the National Council, and the 46-seat Council of States, the upper house.
Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as Hamas war threatens to spread
Israel has vowed to crush Hamas but has given few details about what it envisions for Gaza if it succeeds.
The challenges facing Rishi Sunak ahead of the next general election
The Prime Minister must contend with delivering his five pledges, choosing when to call an election and criticism from his predecessors.