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Lorin Bell-Cross

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General Election 2024

Sir Ed Davey: Israel has ‘right to defend itself’ but we wouldn’t sell it any weapons

The Liberal Democrat leader also pledged to match the government’s £54m funding for CST

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party Ed Davey celebrates with supporters on May 05, 2023 in Windsor, England. With 61 of the 230 councils counted and declared from yesterday's local elections, the Liberal Democrats have won 315 seats, up 59. They have taken control of Windor & Maidenhad and Brentwood councils and increased their majorities in Hull and Bath & North East Somerset. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Robert Halfon at home reading Tolkein

It’s goodbye from Robert Halfon MP, the Essex man who took on ivory tower bigotry

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Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn in 2019 (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Starmer: Jeremy Corbyn would have been a better PM than Boris Johnson

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Swathe of Labour MP hopefuls using ‘hardline’ pro-Palestinian messages to win votes

Swathe of Labour MP hopefuls using ‘hardline’ pro-Palestinian messages to win votes

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Labour suspends candidate who ‘downplayed’ antisemitism in the party under Corbyn

Rachel Reeves: no place in Labour for people who don’t share our values

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June 19, 2024 16:59

(Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Jeremy Corbyn projected to lose his seat

Labour landslide victory and Conservative wipeout predicted in Ipsos survey

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June 19, 2024 13:24

Jeremy Corbyn No More War 1

Hamas is like Boko Haram, says Kemi Badenoch

The Business and Trade Secretary gives an exclusive interview to the JC

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June 19, 2024 12:06

Kemi Badenoch speaking at the Israel 75 event (Shai Dolev Photography)

Labour’s general secretary under Corbyn declares support for Greens

Controversy-hit Greens have a ‘much more transformative agenda’, claims Jennie Formby

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June 17, 2024 18:17

Jennie Formby Credit: PA Images

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

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon also pictured in leaflet

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June 17, 2024 17:42

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

In these six tightly contested locations, the Jewish community will be courted intensely for votes

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June 12, 2024 14:00

Marginal seats with largest Jewish communities all poised to go Labour

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

Police officer had pleaded guilty to sharing images of Hamas military figures on Whatsapp

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June 5, 2024 10:57

A policeman (Image: Getty)

Meet the Gogglebox star hoping to cause an upset in Hertsmere

Labour’s Josh Tapper is taking on Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden in Hertsmere

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June 4, 2024 17:16

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

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 15:25

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 15:20

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 14:19

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 15:17

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