2 hours ago: Key events from the past include the government’s stance on British arms exported to Israel, NHS England hospital waiting list figures, and Ben Houchen’s criticism of the Tory party’s chaos. UK universities are urged to lead in addressing Gaza protests, while Nadhim Zahawi plans to step down as an MP. The Labour chair dismisses claims of Natalie Elphicke’s party conversion as bogus.
21 minutes ago: Sunder Katwala initiates a debate on whether Labour has ever had a more right-wing MP than Natalie Elphicke. He presents historical examples like Oswald Mosley, Tony Benn, Woodrow Wyatt, and Robert Kilroy Silk to spark discussion. For more insights, check out the replies.
26 minutes ago: Ben Houchen’s comments on Rishi Sunak taking responsibility for the Tory party’s chaos have been updated and expanded based on his recent interview on BBC Radio Tees.
39 minutes ago: The government believes that British arms exported to Israel do not pose a risk of serious breaches of humanitarian law, as stated by Victoria Prentis, the attorney general. This comes after US President Joe Biden’s concerns about the use of these arms in killing Palestinian civilians. Discussions in the Commons highlighted the legal aspects of UK arms sales and the need for transparency in such transactions.