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Rebel MPs hit back at Starmer after suspension threat over benefits cuts vote

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The Independent UK

Rhetoric heats up and modern missiles evade defences as the conditions are set for yet more violence in the Middle East

ANALYSIS: Israel’s rhetoric has gone up into the use of the N (azi) word as the battlespace is being shaped for more bloodletting, World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Tel Aviv

The Independent UK

In the wake of Trump’s strikes on Iran, what are Keir Starmer’s options?

NEWS ANALYSIS: The prime minister has repeatedly called for calm in the Middle East. But in the wake of Trump’s strikes on Iran, what are Starmer’s options? Kate Devlin and Millie Cooke explain

The Independent UK

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MP offered private ambulance to parliament amid fears assisted dying bill could come down to one vote

Sorcha Eastwood, a Northern Irish MP, has said she is unable to make it to Westminster for the landmark vote because she has Covid

The Independent UK

What UK involvement in Iran could look like – and the political questions it raises

At the time of writing, US President Donald Trump is deliberating over whether to join Israel’s air campaign to destroy Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons programme. This is already a contentious issue within Washington DC and the Trump administration. But if the president decides to take the US into a war…

The Conversation

Labour rebels say ‘you can’t suspend us all’ as they hit back at threats over benefits cuts vote

Whips have even tried to recruit popular Labour MPs to convince their colleagues to back the measures in a bid to stave off the rebellion

The Independent UK

How bad is the HS2 fiasco now? So bad it’s time to listen to Nigel Farage

Labour now says the botched high-speed rail project will be further delayed. Why not just scrap it, as the Reform leader suggests? asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Give thanks Priti Patel isn’t foreign sec – she’d already be at war with Iran

While Ms Vacant was living up to her moniker, the PM perhaps wisely gave his G7 summit statement to MPs a miss

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner praises ‘amazing’ Independent Brick by Brick campaign as family fleeing abuse get safe haven

Exclusive: The deputy prime minister and housing secretary said helping vulnerable families and children into safe and secure housing ‘is a matter that I hold close to my heart’

The Independent UK

Voices: Can Starmer afford to join Trump in an open-ended war?

COMMENT: The longer the US president takes making up his mind about whether to launch military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and back regime change, the more time the prime minister has to decide whether to support our closest ally – and how, says Mary Dejevsky

The Independent UK

Starmer wishes Lionesses luck ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 tournament

The Prime Minister announced plans for new school sport partnerships as he met the England women’s team at St George’s Park.

Evening Standard

What are the legal issues around Britain helping Trump bomb Iran?

Keir Starmer is weighing up whether to back the US and – as a lawyer – will be aware of the legal landscape

The Guardian - UK

Starmer warns Trump against ‘ramping up’ Middle East conflict by striking Iran

British PM calls for restraint and a return to diplomacy as Trump delays decision for at least two weeks

The Independent UK

Paolo Nutini and Ncuti Gatwa join calls for Labour to suspend Israel arms sales

Paolo Nutini and Ncuti Gatwa are among 100 public figures who have joined calls urging Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel

The National (Scotland)

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Tories back attacking Iran alongside US 'if necessary,' says Priti Patel

THE Conservatives have backed attacking Iran alongside the US if Donald Trump decides to do so

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer needs to crack down on misconduct in politics, John Major says

Former prime minister urges Labour PM to introduce proper sanctions amid concerns over promised ethics commission

The Guardian - UK

Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel-Iran war

Calls follow news that attorney general advised government to limit its involvement to defending allies

The Guardian - UK

Grooming gang survivors tell MPs to stop ‘tug-of-war with vulnerable women’ – as it happened

Two survivors urged politicians and those without experience of abuse to allow women to shape the investigation

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Evening Standard

How to get the Warm Home Discount - as millions to get £150 off bills

Millions of UK households will receive a £150 energy bill discount this winter under the updated Warm Home Discount scheme - here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Attorney general warns UK joining war on Iran may be illegal

Lord Hermer is said to have cautioned against British engagement unless UK personnel are targeted

Evening Standard

Doctor Who star and Dame Judi Dench join calls to end arms sales to Israel

The letter signed by celebrities also calls on Sir Keir Starmer to ‘use all available means’ to ensure humanitarian aid gets in to the territory.

Evening Standard

Israel-Iran war: Starmer urges Trump not to attack Tehran's nuclear sites with bunker-busting bombs

Israel has launched more air strikes on Tehran and Iran hit a hospital in southern Israel

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs against welfare cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs to vote against welfare cuts which are expected to push 50,000 children into poverty

The Independent UK

Assisted dying Bill MP confident Parliament will vote yes

Friday will be the first time the Bill has been debated and voted on in its entirety since last year’s historic yes vote.

Evening Standard

Lammy travels to Washington as Trump weighs strikes on Iran

The high-level meeting comes on the heels of the Prime Minister’s return from the G7 summit in Canada.

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