Calls for Labour to bar another parliamentary candidate over 'unacceptable' Israel comments
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 There have been calls for another Labour party parliamentary candidate to be barred from standing for election after he allegedly referred to "f***ing Israel" at a meeting of activists.
Shadow Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says Azhar Ali, who is Labour's candidate in the Rochdale by-election, was “totally wrong” for reportedly claiming Israel had "allowed" the deadly attack by Hamas gunmen on 7 October.
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Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay claims Labour is "getting it wrong" in "so many areas". He says: "We promised to hold the new Government to account where we think they are off track, where they could and should be doing more, where we think greater ambition is needed to deliver the positive, inspiring change that people urgently want to see".
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The U.S. ramps up its military presence in the Middle East with the deployment of ballistic missile destroyers and B-52 bombers, as tensions rise following Iranian threats against Israel. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered these strategic assets to enhance deterrence and protect American personnel and allies in the region. This deployment coincides with reports of Iran potentially preparing to launch strikes against Israel, heightening concerns ahead of the U.S. presidential election. As the conflict escalates, including Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, the U.S. reaffirms its commitment to regional stability and defense.
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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets and drones targeting Israeli military positions and settlements, marking a significant challenge to Israel's Iron Dome defence system. The operation unfolded over the course of a day, beginning with coordinated attacks on various locations, including the al-Maslakh neighbourhood and key settlements like Karmiel and Kiryat Shmona. With precision and strategic planning, Hezbollah employed both traditional rocket barrages and one-way drones to strike multiple targets, showcasing their military capabilities and adaptability. The strikes resulted in injuries to Israeli soldiers and civilians, heightening tensions in the region and raising concerns about the efficacy of Israel's defensive measures.
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In a shocking revelation, Kamal Kharrazi, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has raised alarm bells with his recent statements hinting at a possible shift in Iran's nuclear policy. Speaking to the Hezbollah-affiliated channel Al-Mayadeen, Kharrazi suggested that if Iran perceives an "existential threat," it might reconsider its longstanding ban on nuclear weapons development. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions with Israel and follows a history of warnings from Iranian officials regarding military responses to Israeli actions. Kharrazi underscored Iran's technical capabilities to produce nuclear weapons, emphasising that only a fatwa from Khamenei currently restrains such developments. The statement adds fuel to fears of a nuclear arms race in the region, as Khamenei has consistently maintained that building nuclear bombs is both wrong and religiously forbidden
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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Hezbollah launched a deadly missile barrage targeting the Tira Valley, resulting in 19 Israeli injuries. The strikes struck the predominantly Arab town of Tira, located approximately 25 kilometres northeast of Tel Aviv, igniting chaos as emergency services responded to the scene. Israeli officials confirmed that four of the injured individuals were in moderate condition, highlighting the severity of the assault. The missile attack, which included multiple rocket strikes, comes amidst escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, with Hezbollah claiming responsibility for the operation as part of their ongoing conflict with Israel. The assault underscores the fragile security situation in the region, prompting fears of further escalation between the two sides.
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Labour chair Ellie Reeves predicts more “division” and “chaos” within the Conservative Party after Kemi Badenoch was elected as the Tory’s new leader today. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Pat McFadden plays down Rosie Duffield quitting the Labour Party saying, "I don't think in the end her resignation is a big surprise". The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster also dismisses criticisms from Ms Duffield about donations from Lord Alli, insisting "everything that's donated is properly declared". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Delegates at the Labour conference have voted for a motion to reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. The vote is non-binding but showed an overwhelming majority voted in favour of reversing the decision to axe the benefit for millions of pensioners. Sir Keir Starmer was not present at the final day of the conference as he is set to attend the UN Security Council and General Assembly in New York. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The health secretary has vowed to end "two-tier healthcare" in the NHS in a speech delivered at the Labour conference. Wes Streeting said the NHS has let people down in recent years. "We are the generation that will build a national care service worthy of it's name. That's the change Britain voted for," he said.
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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...
Labour faces another parliamentary challenge on Wednesday as MPs prepare to debate calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Lisa Nandy, the shadow international development minister, said that "the humanitarian..
Labour’s Pat McFadden says Sir Keir Starmer has taken the “tough but necessary decision" to withdraw support for Rochdale by-election candidate Azha Ali after "new information and more comments"..