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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

Political Correspondent

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British armed forces ‘played their part’ in defending Israel from Iran, Defence Secretary confirms

Israel’s foreign minister welcomed the British government’s condemnation of attack

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TOPSHOT - This picture shows projectiles above Jerusalem, on October 1, 2024. Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, state media reported on October. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing (Photo by Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Starmer condemns Iran’s attack on Israel ‘in the strongest terms’

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A Palestinian flag flaps in the air by a message reading "Stop bombs" projected on The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Parliament Square in London on February 21, 2024, on the sidelines of the Opposition Day motion in the the House of Commons calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

October 7 changed face of UK politics

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30/09/2024. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy meet with the families of hostages and the bereaved at a commemoration event in 10 Downing Street ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

Starmer hosts British families of hostages and calls for their immediate release ahead of October 7 anniversary

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I’d move British embassy to Jerusalem, says Robert Jenrick

All four leadership candidates addressed a packed CFI event at Tory party conference

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September 30, 2024 10:14

Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick wearing a hoodie that says “Hamas are terrorists”. Credit: Conservative Friends of Israel

‘Step back from the brink’, Starmer urges Israel and Hezbollah at the UN

The prime minister did not meet Benjamin Netanyahu in New York

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September 27, 2024 11:16

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addresses world leaders at the UN General Assembly on September 26, 2024 in New York, New York. The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly addresses the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation to deal with pressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality while tackling the impacts of ongoing conflicts and global health crises. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Holocaust survivor tells ministers how she evaded the Nazi round-ups

Mala Tribich – sister of the late Olympian Sir Ben Helfgott – shared her story of resilience on her 94th birthday

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September 27, 2024 09:34

(L-R) Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP, Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich MBE, Holocaust Educational Trust Chief Executive KarenPollock CBE. Credit: Holocaust Education Trust

UN has been on our side, not Israel’s, claims Saudi envoy when discussing Yemen war in which 377,000 died

Ambassador made remark while speaking at a event at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool

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September 26, 2024 12:30

The launch of the Labour Foreign Policy Group's Middle East and North Africa Forum. Right to Left: Saudi Ambassador to the UK Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al–Saud, Defence Minister Alistair Carns, Labour Foreign Policy Group co-founder Cllr Peymana Assad and former Pentagon adviser Jasmine El-Gamal. Credit: Labour Foreign Policy Group

Pro-Palestine activist arrested at Labour conference

Activist arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer

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September 25, 2024 16:11

Suspect being dragged away by police at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Credit: Lorin Bell-Cross

‘Please don’t forget my grandpa’, hostage families appeal to Labour ministers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also spoke at LFI event

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September 25, 2024 11:22

Noam Safir (right) speaking to Labour Friends of Israel. Credit: Labour Friends of Israel

Far-left must recognise post-October 7 antisemitism says racism charity

Speaker challenged attendees to “move away from echo chambers” at anti-racist event

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September 24, 2024 14:49

Dr Edie Friedman (in red) speaking at a Stand Up To Racism event

Starmer accidentally calls for release of ‘sausages’ in Labour conference speech

The Prime Minister hit back at a heckler who shouted about Gaza, saying he had a ‘pass for 2019 conference’

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September 24, 2024 14:15

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party conference at ACC Liverpool on September 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England. This is Labour's first conference since voters returned them as the governing party of The UK and Northern Ireland in the July election. The result ended 14 years of Conservative rule with a landslide majority of 172 seats. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

‘We have a Labour government because of you’; jubilant Jewish Labour rally celebrates election success

Sarah Sackman spoke of her ‘pride’ at representing the largest Jewish community in Parliament

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September 24, 2024 14:03

Solicitor General and Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman.

JLM’s role getting Labour into a state fit to govern should not be forgotten

The Jewish affiliate’s fight against antisemitism transformed the Labour Party into an electable one

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September 24, 2024 07:42

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, speaks to attendees of the Jewish Labour Movement one day conference on January 14, 2024 in London, England. Established in 1903, the Jewish Labour Movement is a membership organisation of Labour supporting members of the Jewish Community and formal affiliate of the Labour Party in the UK since 1920. The movement campaigns within the party and the wider community to support Labour values within the UK, Israel and Internationally. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Israeli opposition leader to address Labour Friends of Israel rally tomorrow

Hostage families applauded at fringe event in Liverpool

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September 23, 2024 17:01

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (left) with Israeli opposition party leader Yair Golan (right). Credit: Yair Golan

Rachel Reeves’ speech disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters

Labour has changed from a party of protest to a party of government, chancellor told conference

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September 23, 2024 12:30

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves delivers her keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference 2024 at ACC Liverpool on September 23, 2024 in Liverpool, England. This is Labour's first conference since they were returned as the governing party of The UK and Northern Ireland by voters in the July election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. They won with a landslide majority of 172 seats, and 412 in total. (Footage by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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