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Lorin Bell-Cross

Lorin Bell-Cross

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Will Lord Hermer survive a reshuffle?

One Labour source raised concerns about a ‘lack of clarity’ from the Attorney General, which has reportedly placed him in the hot seat

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 6: Attorney General Richard Hermer leaves Number 10 following the first cabinet meeting since Labour formed a government under Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street on July 6, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex McBride/Getty Images)

Labour MPs Oliver Ryan (left) and Andrew Gwynne (right) have been suspended by Labour for offensive comments in a WhatsApp group

Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan were stupid and offensive, but why on earth are police getting involved?

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A court ruling allowing Gazans to qualify for the UK's humanitarian immigration scheme intended for Ukrainians has drawn criticism from senior politicians (Image: Getty)

Gaza refugee decision could lead to ‘pro-Hamas, antisemitic attitudes being brought into UK’

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Lord Katz swearing in on his mother's Siddur (Image: Parliament TV).

From fighting Corbyn-era antisemitism to Labour peer: Lord Katz speaks

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Lord Hermer, the Attorney General, has been at the centre of criticism from both the Opposition and his cabinet colleagues (Image: Getty)

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February 5, 2025 14:37

Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK's support for a two-state solution following Donald Trump's controversial comments on Gaza (Image: Parliament TV).

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UNRWA has claimed it is the victim of a 'disinformation campaign' following allegations that hostages were held by Hamas in its facilities (Image: Getty)

Daniel Khalife case shows the need to be tough on Iran, MPs tell ministers

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Daniel Khalife was sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison for spying on behalf of Iran (Image: Alamy)

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Campaign video by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs on hate in the Palestinian education system (Image: Ministry of Diaspora Affairs/YouTube).

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