Senior Labour MP says UK has failed Palestinians after recognising Palestine
A senior Labour MP has accused the UK government of failing the Palestinian people and doing too little after recognising Palestine as a state. Emily Thornberry, who chairs the foreign affairs select committee, said the decision taken more than eight months ago should have been only the first step in a wider effort towards a two-state solution. She made the remarks at an event in Westminster on Monday night, where she also criticised Donald Trump over Gaza.Thornberry said the government had not made it economically impossible for Israel to continue to act with impunity in the West Bank and Gaza.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 10:02 LONDON
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UK government releases Mandelson messages criticising Starmer and Downing Street
The UK government has released a large cache of private messages involving Lord Mandelson, revealing sharp criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Downing Street and Labour MPs. The documents, which run to around 1,500 pages, include exchanges linked to Mandelson's appointment as Britain's ambassador to the United States. They also shed light on internal concerns about Labour's leadership and the functioning of the government.In one message, Mandelson described Downing Street as "beleaguered and bereft" and said it needed a "complete revamp". In a text sent in May 2025, he said the prime minister "lacks verve as does the Cabinet as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 02:05 LONDON
