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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

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General Election 2024

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

Candidates put out social media posts in the colours of the Palestinian flag

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

(Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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

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Jeremy Corbyn No More War 1

Jeremy Corbyn projected to lose his seat

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

Hamas is like Boko Haram, says Kemi Badenoch

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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.

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 13:54

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 15:09

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 11:58

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