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Critics say Starmer is no Attlee – and they’re right. Labour must look to the future, not the past | Martin Kettle
ByMartin Kettle July 31, 2025

All Labour leaders live in the shadow of his postwar triumphs. But he wasn’t perfect – and didn’t face the challenges of todayWe raised a glass last Saturday evening, the four of us, to toast the 80th anniversary of the 1945 Labour government. None was…

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Critics say Starmer is no Attlee – and they’re right. Labour must look to the future, not the past | Martin Kettle
ByMartin Kettle July 31, 2025

All Labour leaders live in the shadow of his postwar triumphs. But he wasn’t perfect – and didn’t face the challenges of todayWe raised a glass last Saturday evening, the four of us, to toast the 80th anniversary of the 1945 Labour government. None was…

Read More Critics say Starmer is no Attlee – and they’re right. Labour must look to the future, not the past | Martin Kettle
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Freed British-Israeli hostage accuses Starmer of ‘moral failure’ over move to recognise Palestine
ByHarriet Sherwood July 30, 2025

Emily Damari was held captive by Hamas for more than 15 months and says decision ‘risks rewarding terror’A British-Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas for more than 15 months has accused Keir Starmer of “moral failure” after he set the UK on co…

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Palestine Action co-founder wins permission to challenge ban
ByHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Judge says ban on direct action group could have ‘chilling effect’ on legitimate political speechThe co-founder of Palestine Action can bring an unprecedented legal challenge to the home secretary’s decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws, …

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Keir Starmer faces pushback after announcing UK will recognise state of Palestine unless Gaza crisis ends – UK politics live
ByAndrew Sparrow (now); Joe Coughlan (earlier) July 30, 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu says announcement rewards ‘Hamas’s monstrous terrorism’ as Starmer says UK could recognise statehood in SeptemberPriti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, was doing a media round this morning. The Conservatives have been strongly cr…

Read More Keir Starmer faces pushback after announcing UK will recognise state of Palestine unless Gaza crisis ends – UK politics live
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Zack Polanski claims he can ‘cut through’ at Green party leadership hustings focused on how to counter Farage – UK politics live
ByAndrew Sparrow (now); Joe Coughlan (earlier) July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Would-be co-leader, standing with Adrian Ramsay, faces ‘eco-populist’Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, was doing a media round this morning. The Conservatives have been strongly critical of Keir Starmer’s decision to recognise Palestinian stat…

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Starmer hopes his ‘pathway to peace’ will end war in Gaza. History suggests he may struggle
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter July 30, 2025

From the Balfour declaration of 1917 to Tony Blair’s role as envoy, the UK has struggled to make meaningful progress towards peace in the Middle EastThe former British prime minister Harold Macmillan once said that there was no problem in the Middle Ea…

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From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace
ByJohn Crace July 29, 2025

The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of GazaWhat a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday, Keir Starmer batted away all invitations to recognise the state of Palestine. It wasn’t happe…

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Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent July 29, 2025

Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position – but why has it happened now and what effect will it have?Keir Starmer is preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood as soon as September unless Israel meets key conditions, including reaching a …

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UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to ceasefire
ByPippa Crerar Political editor July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Cabinet agrees to support Middle East roadmap at emergency meeting called amid humanitarian crisis in GazaThe UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly intolerable” situation on the ground in Gaza…

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