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PALESTINE

UK to adopt 'comprehensive' measures against Israel over West Bank settlements

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says Britain will unveil a “comprehensive" package of measures on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks.

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POLITICS

Starmer resigns as UK prime minister; Labour opens leadership race

Keir Starmer stands down as British prime minister after days of intense pressure from Labour lawmakers.

UK

SOCIETY

Rashford mural defaced as racist backlash intensifies

In the latest backlash to England's dramatic loss in the Euro2020 final an iconic mural dedicated to the achievements of leading England striker Marcus Rashford has been defaced with racist graffiti.

Marcus Rashford

POLITICS

Burnham and Sturgeon clash over Covid travel ban

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has attacked Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's decision to impose a travel ban on parts of north-west England on Covid-19 grounds.

Burnham/Sturgeon

POLITICS

Starmer puts on brave face over election losses

Labor Party leader Keir Starmer has put a brave face on recent election setbacks but he now faces a potential leadership challenge from re-elected Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

Keir Starmer

SOCIETY

Footballer Rashford receives Manchester award for campaign on free school meals

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been given a prestigious award for his campaign on pressuring the government to change course on free school meals for vulnerable children.

Marcus Rashford

POLITICS

London imposes Covid-19 deal on Manchester

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed an 'inadequate' financial support package on the Greater Manchester region against the wishes of local leaders.

Andy Burnham

ECONOMY

North England leaders vow to resist new coronavirus measures

The mayors of major northern English cities have vowed to resist the latest financial package unveiled by the Chancellor to mitigate the economic impact of new lockdowns in England

Andy Burnham