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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

Political Correspondent

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General Election 2024

SNP accused of ‘divisive politics’ after using Palestinian flag in leaflet

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon also pictured in leaflet

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SNP candidate David Linden (left) alongside campaigning in Glasgow with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (right). Credit: TikTok/ snp.safi

Marginal seats with largest Jewish communities all poised to go Labour

Marginal seats with largest Jewish communities all poised to go Labour

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A policeman (Image: Getty)

Pro Hamas cop spared jail as politicians condemn ‘lenient’ sentence

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Gogglebox star turned Labour candidate Josh Tapper is hoping to unseat the Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, in Hertsmere, at the forthcoming election

Meet the Gogglebox star hoping to cause an upset in Hertsmere

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Tories will defy ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant, says Dowden

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden gave an exclusive interview to the JC

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June 4, 2024 14:25

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden at a Yom HaShoah event

De-selected Chingford Corbynista resigns from Labour, says she was silenced on Palestine

Left-wing economist refuses to rule out standing as an independent

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June 4, 2024 14:20

Faiza Shaheen campaigning with Jeremy Corbyn in September 2019

Diane Abbott officially confirmed as Labour candidate for Hackney and Stoke Newington

Ally of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will contest seat for the party

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June 4, 2024 13:19

Diane Abbott officially confirmed as Labour candidate for Hackney and Stoke Newington

Labour Friends of Israel pamphlet outlines path to Palestinian statehood

Paper calls for “balanced” approach by international community

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June 3, 2024 14:17

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah Jan. 10, 2023. Credit: U.S. Department of State.

At least three Green Party candidates dropped over ‘inappropriate comments’ amid antisemitism row

Green Party co-leader Adam Ramsay made the admission when he was questioned on antisemitism by Laura Kunessberg

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June 3, 2024 12:54

Abdul Malik (right) poses with Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer

Keir Starmer: Diane Abbott is ‘free’ to stand as Labour candidate

The Labour leader’s statement follows days of speculation

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May 31, 2024 14:09

The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP this week attacked her own party’s leadership over what she called a 'cull of left wingers' (Photo: Getty)

Starmer allies replace Corbynistas as Labour candidates as ‘purge’ continues

Allies of Sir Keir have been selected in key parliamentary seats

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May 31, 2024 10:58

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism from supporters of his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, over the appointments (Photo: Getty)

Green Party accused of ‘stirring division’ over Palestinian flag leaflet

Bristol Green leaflet features prominent Palestinian flag

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May 30, 2024 16:53

The Green Party flyer sent to Bristol Central constituents

Corbyn launches election campaign and sends support to Diane Abbott

Former Labour leader to contest Islington North as an independent

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May 30, 2024 14:16

Jeremy Corbyn has refused to accept the conclusions of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report on antisemitism in the Labour Party under his leadership (Photo: Getty)

Starmer removes Corbynite MP candidates in ‘cull of the left’

Candidates blocked as leader’s allies given winnable seats

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May 30, 2024 13:09

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer (Photo: Getty)

Tories demand answers over Diane Abbott antisemitism probe

Conservative Chair Richard Holden has written to Sir Keir Starmer over investigation

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May 29, 2024 14:48

Keir Starmer has insisted 'no decision has been taken to bar Diane Abbott' from standing as a Labour candidate (Photo: Getty)

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