'Not much difference' between Scotland and UK Labour's ceasefire position, says Sarwar
Sunday, 18 February 2024 Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted there is "not much difference" between his and Sir Keir Starmer's position on a ceasefire in Gaza.
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 situation in Gaza has nearly collapsed" and that it is why Labour in recent days has "shifted...
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Scottish government ministers and staff are to be banned from using informal mobile messaging apps - including WhatsApp - on official devices. Sky News
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden held a press conference during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh, where Pat McFadden defended Labour's record on reducing child poverty.
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With Labour's general election victory in the rearview mirror, eyes are turning to the next battle: who will be the party's next candidate for London mayor. Sky News
Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about changes to the state pension age. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded saying, "the number one job of this government was to put the finances back in order after the last government lost control". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The homelessness minister says compensating Waspi women over changes to the state pension age "wouldn't be an appropriate use of taxpayers' money". Rushanara Ali adds the government "recognises this is going to be disappointing for women born in the 50s", but that Labour remains committed to the "vital" triple-lock system. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer stressed the balance needed on artificial intelligence as his government consults on plans which could allow AI firms to scrape media companies' content, unless they specifically opt out. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has rejected the suggestion that the UK would have to choose between a closer trade deal with the EU and a free trade agreement with the US. The Prime Minister told the Liaison Committee "we can pursue both" and that he is ensuring a "good relationship" with incoming president Trump.
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The United States has launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen, including missile storage and command centers, after the Houthis launched a hypersonic missile attack on Tel Aviv, injuring at least 16 people. The attack comes amidst rising tensions, with the Houthis also targeting vessels in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians during the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. In this video, we cover the latest developments and airstrike footage from both sides, highlighting the escalation in the Middle East and its potential global repercussions.
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Yemen's Mohammed Ali al-Houthi declared unwavering support for Gaza, dismissing U.S. threats of war. He emphasized Yemen's readiness for confrontation, citing decade-long resilience against aggression and ongoing military operations across key regions. Al-Houthi urged ending U.S. support for Israel to stop the conflict.
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Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) militants have declared their intentions to expand their influence across the Middle East, following their capture of Damascus in December 2024. In a video posted by Althawra Network, they stated that their conquest of Damascus was only the beginning, and that they aim to enter Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, and the Kaaba in Mecca. They called for patience from the people of Gaza, promising to reach Jerusalem soon. HTS's ambitions highlight their growing power in the region, alongside their Salafi ideologies and controversial stance on governance.
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