4 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: In 55 years of covering politics, I've never accused any UK government of routinely telling untruths. But Starmer & Co have taken lying and gaslighting to a deplorable level

How can you tell when politicians are lying? Their lips are moving. It's a hoary old joke but it can still be guaranteed to raise a rueful chuckle among British voters disillusioned with the political process.

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14 h. ago Netanyahu accused of slander after criticising Macron, Carney and Starmer

Israeli leader’s antisemitism claim labelled defamatory as he is warned against pursuing a war without endMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu was accused of slander and pursuing a war without end after he claimed the leaders of France, Canada and the UK were stoking antisemitism and siding with Hamas by demanding he end the two-month blockade of food and aid into Gaza.In what has become an extraordinary standoff with some of Israel’s closest allies, Netanyahu appeared to deliberately raise the stakes on Thursday night by accusing his western critics of abandoning Israel in a war for its very existence. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Labour hits back after furious Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Keir Starmer of 'siding with Hamas' in wake of Washington DC shootings

Following the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC , Mr Netanyahu tore into the UK Prime Minister and other world leaders.

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23 h. ago Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of ‘emboldening Hamas’

The Israeli prime minister made the statement after the leaders called for a halt to the Gaza offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aidBenjamin Netanyahu has accused Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney of “emboldening Hamas”, after they called for a halt to Israel’s military offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza.Earlier this week, the leaders of the UK, France and Canada condemned the Israeli government’s “egregious” actions in Gaza, warning that the UK and allies will take “concrete actions” unless Netanyahu changes course. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Sir Keir Starmer of ’emboldening Hamas’

The Israeli leader’s comments come after two Israeli embassy staff were killed in Washington DC.

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29 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer accused of signing 'one of the worst deals in the history of deals' after surrendering the Chagos islands for 'as much as £30billion'

The PM claimed the controversial giveaway of Britain's territory in the Indian Ocean would cost only £3.4 billion over the next century and was necessary to secure a vital military base.

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36 h. ago Israel accuses Keir Starmer of 'emboldening the forces of terror' by failing to draw 'moral red lines' after gunman screaming 'free Palestine' murdered two embassy workers in US

Israeli ministers pointed fingers at Western leaders, including Starmer, arguing that recent criticism of Israel's military campaign and humanitarian blockade in Gaza has fuel violent sentiment.

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39 h. ago Starmer accused by Israel of 'emboldening the forces of terror' after embassy workers killed in Washington DC

Israeli ministers hit out at prime minister in wake of ‘anti-semitic’ shootings in US capital amid tensions over UK Government position on Gaza

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66 h. ago Britain's failing ghost towns revealed: The 14 unexpected places house prices are plummeting as experts warn 'get out before it's too late!'

It's a situation which isn't just depressing to the eye. According to experts, it's also particularly astonishing considering the chronic housing shortage which continues to plague the UK.

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66 h. ago Third man appears in court accused of arson conspiracy after Starmer

Petro Pochynok, 34, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday accused of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life

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69 h. ago Third man is charged over alleged Keir Starmer arson attacks: Ukrainian national accused of helping two other suspects light fires at properties and car linked to PM

Ukrainian national Petro Pochynok, 34, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer addresses Welsh MP he had accused of 'talking rubbish'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised to Liz Saville Roberts at the despatch box on Tuesday

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3 d. ago Romanian man in court accused of arson attacks on Keir Starmer

University graduate Stanislav Carpiuc appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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3 d. ago Wrong to call EU UK 'Brexit reset' trade deal a 'surrender', SNP's Stephen Flynn says

The Prime Minister updated MPs on the details of the EU UK ‘reset’ deal on Tuesday

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3 d. ago University graduate in court accused of arson attacks on Keir Starmer

University graduate Stanislav Carpiuc appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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3 d. ago Second Ukrainian man in court accused of arson attacks on Keir Starmer

University graduate Stanislav Carpiuc appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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3 d. ago Second man is charged over alleged Keir Starmer arson attacks: Romanian national accused of helping Ukrainian light series of fires at properties linked to PM

Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, of Romford, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning.

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4 d. ago Starmer's surrender: Sir Keir accused of Brexit betrayal as he caves in over fishing rights

The PM is today set to sign an agreement at what has been dubbed his 'Surrender Summit' that will mean Britain must once more follow EU laws and abide by its judges' rulings.

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4 d. ago Furious fishermen slam 'raw deal' that gives EU trawlers access to UK waters for 12 years

Furious fishermen have branded Sir Keir Starmer 's 'raw deal' to hand EU trawlers access British waters for 12 years an 'absolute disaster'.

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4 d. ago Fury at Starmer's Brexit 'surrender' as Boris accuses him of being the EU's 'gimp' after big concessions on fishing rights and youth mobility... and how much WILL it cost?

Keir Starmer declared 'Britain is back on the world stage' as he held a joint press conference with a beaming European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in London.

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