Emily Thornberry

Emily Thornberry, a Labour MP, criticizes the UK government for failing Palestinian people and allowing Israel to act with impunity in the West Bank and Gaza. She also rebukes Donald Trump for declaring a ceasefire in Gaza and then abandoning the region.

The UK government has eased sanctions on Russian oil to mitigate the cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran conflict, allowing the import of Russian oil refined into jet fuel and diesel in third countries. This move is expected to help shelter Britons from soaring fuel prices. The US has also eased Russian sanctions, extending a 30-day sanctions waiver for Russian oil shipments already at sea.

Kemi Badenoch is seeking a Commons vote to investigate claims that Keir Starmer lied about Peter Mandelson's vetting, but Labour allies argue the issue is already under review by the foreign affairs committee. The article dismisses the allegations as a politically motivated stunt by the Tories ahead of local elections, contrasting with the more substantiated case against Boris Johnson over Partygate.

Ian Collard, chief property and security officer involved in Peter Mandelson's vetting controversy, will not testify before the foreign affairs committee but will submit written answers. The committee sought clarification on pressure from Downing Street, UKSV's clearance concerns, and advice on Mandelson's treatment during his appointment process.