Topic: Political parties

What Labour MPs are saying about Starmer’s pledge to recognise Palestine

The prime minister has said Britain will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel ceases fire. As ever, he’s walking a tightrope

Shehab Khan
Do the UK’s actions on Israel match Lammy’s tough talk?

David Lammy was robust under questioning on Britain’s ability to influence Israel. Some MPs say he’s still being too cautious

Shehab Khan
Government appoints new body to monitor Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate

British Muslim Trust will be led by Akeela Ahmed, who was made co-chair of the British Muslim Network earlier this year, and replaces Tell Mama

Anita Mureithi

Labour’s fiscal rules left it nowhere to turn. Some MPs say it’s an own goal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pitched herself as a safe pair of hands. But her red lines could damage trust in the party, backbenchers fear
Labour MP Naz Shah demands action over racism claims in British ju-jitsu

Backbencher brings up claims by Bradford ju-jitsu club about bias and safeguarding issues — including boy who was made to fight much heavier opponents
Has Labour repaired its relationship with British Muslims?

A year after Labour’s “historic break” from Muslim voters, the available data makes bleak reading for party strategists. But some see cause for optimism
MPs banned Palestine Action while doctors told parliament of Gaza horrors

Vote to proscribe direct action group came as medics a few corridors away spoke of the Gaza healthcare system’s collapse under Israeli bombing
Tackling child sex abuse is everyone’s responsibility

Plans to launch a full national inquiry into grooming and exploitation should not be seen as a win for the far right, but as a means to deliver justice for survivors
Welfare vote rebellion threatens Starmer’s hold on his party

Next week’s vote on a controversial plan to cut £5bn from disability and sickness benefits is proving to be a moral red line for many Labour MPs