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Frontbencher quits as shadow ministers defy Starmer ahead of ceasefi...
November 15, 2023 07:12 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAYasmin Qureshi confirmed that she would step down as shadow women and equalities minister, ahead of the Commons vote.

Layla Moran confirms death of family member in Gaza
November 15, 2023 07:05 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Liberal Democrat MP told the Commons that backing a ceasefire in Gaza was about ‘more than just party politics’.

Windsor Framework did not correct ‘underlying mistake’ in protocol,...
November 15, 2023 07:04 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe claim was made during a public evidence session to the House of Lords European Affairs Sub-Committee on the Windsor Framework.

Protesters call for expulsion of Israeli ambassador in Dublin
November 15, 2023 06:55 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe protest came ahead of a vote on a motion proposed by the Social Democrats calling for a range of economic and diplomatic sanctions against Israel.

Man, 71, among four arrested on suspicion of teenager’s murder
November 15, 2023 06:46 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPolice were called to reports of a fight in Hounslow in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Nearly 250,000 people awaiting adult social care needs assessment –...
November 15, 2023 06:26 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIATwo reports out on Thursday highlight the challenges facing the social care sector.

Scottish Tories fail in bid to force investigation into Covid WhatsA...
November 15, 2023 05:48 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAFirst Minister Humza Yousaf and his deputy Shona Robison deny misleading the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

Police arrest further seven people after Bonfire Night disorder
November 15, 2023 05:46 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA total of nine arrests were made after violence in Edinburgh and Glasgow involving fireworks, on November 5.

STUC joins Yousaf in demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
November 15, 2023 05:41 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe First Minister met with the STUC general secretary Roz Foyer during a bi-annual meeting where they discussed tackling prejudice in Scotland.

Two more people arrested in connection with Armistice Day unrest
November 15, 2023 05:41 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe individuals were arrested over separate incidents at Waterloo and Victoria stations in London on Saturday.

Frontbenchers defy Starmer with pledge to back ceasefire in Commons
November 15, 2023 05:37 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThree Labour frontbenchers have so far defied the Labour leader to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza in a Commons vote.

Teenagers celebrated 14-year-old’s murder with rap lyrics, court hea...
November 15, 2023 05:36 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAGordon Gault was stabbed in the arm with a machete like one used by British Army Gurkhas, jurors were told.

Evacuated Bristol tower block was not built according to plans – cou...
November 15, 2023 05:28 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMore than 400 residents were told to evacuate Barton House in Bristol on Tuesday evening.

Former civil servant in High Court fight after being sanctioned
November 15, 2023 05:28 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAGraham Phillips, who has been described as a ‘pro-Russian propagandist’ in Parliament, was made the subject of an ‘asset freeze’ in 2022.

‘No going back’ for William and Harry, royal writer Omid Scobie says
November 15, 2023 05:25 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe author claims the Prince of Wales is quietly co-operating with the UK press to undermine Harry, People magazine reported.

Why was Rwanda policy blocked by courts and what is Sunak’s Plan B?
November 15, 2023 05:21 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Prime Minister is pinning his hopes on soothing the court’s concerns by agreeing a new legally binding treaty with Rwanda.

Stunt driver breaks record driving pickup truck on two wheels throug...
November 15, 2023 05:21 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe record-breaking effort was achieved as part of Guinness World Records Day 2023.

Stunt driver breaks record driving pick-up truck on two wheels throu...
November 15, 2023 05:21 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe record-breaking effort was achieved as part of Guinness World Records Day 2023.

VR tool aims to help rail passengers spot and safely tackle sexual h...
November 15, 2023 05:05 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPassengers at Edinburgh Waverley will be able to try the ‘immersive’ experience on Thursday.

Sunak promises emergency legislation to prevent Rwanda ‘merry-go-rou...
November 15, 2023 05:03 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Prime Minister vowed: ‘I will not allow a foreign court to block these flights.’