<p>Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel</p><p>Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying the party “didn’t get it right” and needs to “do better” under his leadership signalling a significant shift in the UK’s approach to the Middle East.</p><p>The prime minister-in-waiting told the Guardian he would put more pressure on the Israeli gov

<p>Outgoing PM has not ruled out drawing up honours list when he stands down in just over 10 days time, despite previously opposing it</p><p>Keir Starmer has signalled he could hand out resignation honours when he leaves Downing Street, despite pledging three years ago he would not hand out gongs when he eventually stood down.</p><p>The prime minister twice declined to rule out drawing up a list of honours when he stands down as prime minister in just over 10 days time, to be succeeded by Andy B

<p>Exclusive: Call for ministers to tighten bill amid Nigel Farage funding controversies</p><p>Labour MPs are to rebel next week over the government’s reforms to political funding, pushing ministers to introduce tougher measures including a ban on cryptocurrency donations and much lower spending limits.</p><p>MPs on the all-party anti-corruption group are canvassing support for four amendments to the representation of the people bill that would significantly tighten the government’s plans.</

<p>Cross-party group backs call from science and technology committee to look at alternative options, citing ‘serious mistrust’</p><p>A second parliamentary committee has urged Labour to scrap Palantir’s £330m contract with the NHS, increasing pressure on the next prime minister over government deals with the US tech company.</p><p>MPs on the health and social care select committee want the NHS to cut ties with Palantir and find a replacement for its system, which is supposed to unify and

<p>Reporting suggests FBI involved in seizure of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada García from Mexican territory in 2024</p><p>Mexico has launched an investigation into <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/world/americas/mexico-el-mayo-fbi-us-cartel.html">whether the US lied</a> about its involvement in the capture and secretive transfer of a top Sinaloa cartel member in 2024, in what would be a potential violation of the country’s sovereignty.</p><p>The US has long denied it played any rol

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