The human rights violations taking place in Gaza are at catastrophic levels. Despite this, the UK still hasn’t suspended all transfers of arms to Israel - there should be no loopholes amnesty.org.uk/actions/suspe…

It is with a heavy heart that I have today informed my whip and decided for now to no longer take the @Conservatives whip. This is a sad day for me. I am a Conservative and remain so but sadly the current Party are far removed from the Party I joined and served in Cabinet. My decision is a reflection of how far right my Party has moved and the hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities. A timely reminder of the issues that I raise in my book Muslims Don’t Matter

Relevant to the issue of women’s reproductive freedom: Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, conceived their children via IVF and fertility treatments. He said of his daughter, “There’s a reason we named her Hope.”

Put simply: If you engage in violent protests, you will face the full force of the law.

In all our cities and towns. When the fascists appear this is the way to treat them. Block them and shame them with this Bristol inspired chant ‘We are many, you are few. We are xxxxxx, who are you?’

Outside a hotel in Redcliffe, Bristol - the hotel is being protected by hundreds of Bristolians shouting ‘We are many, you are few. We are Bristol, who are you?’ to a group of around 100 protesters who had marched on the hotel

#YvetteCooper I'm sure you'll have read this but please do what I know will be in your heart: ensure that those (and whoever is with them) attending abortion clinics have safe access to them and are not reduced to tears before they even get there. theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Today, I held a meeting with the Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, regarding recovery efforts. The government is preparing additional measures to ensure that more Ukrainian children can attend school in person this autumn, rather than online, so they can experience normal school life as much as possible under the current circumstances. Secondly, our relations with partners: we are preparing agreements and arrangements that will be finalized this August. These include security agreements, with negotiations set to begin tomorrow with another European country. We are also organizing visits of leaders to Ukraine, along with the content of our negotiations and the long-term philosophy of our agreements. It is crucial to ensure sustainability for our state for years to come, as this will guarantee greater opportunities for us this year, given the current challenges and threats. Our primary tasks are to support the Defense Forces, the state budget, and Ukraine's social resilience. I am grateful to everyone worldwide who is helping us. And, of course, I extend my gratitude to our warriors – all the soldiers, sergeants, and officers on the front lines who protect our state, defend our positions, care for neighboring units, and assist when needed.

Commemorating Renoir - les Parapluies! #OpeningCeremony

C'est magnifique, c'est comique, c'est français! #OpeningCeremony

They missed out Australia!#OpeningCeremony

That’s a very longwinded way of saying he’s too chicken.

There’s been (understandable) endless emphasis on whether Harris will be better equipped than Biden to beat Trump, and consequently not enough as to how she might be different to the president on policy. On Gaza, she just sent the strongest of signals.

Vlad, the young commander in our @BBC film Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods has been killed in battle. He joined the Ukrainian infantry after his hometown was invaded by Russia. Admired for his bravery and leadership. He dreamed of getting his HGV license. He was 19. RIP Vlad.

NEW: The Clintons endorse Harris. Feels As I say, feels like party establishment moving in behind her. Going to take a brave candidate to contest.

Special Sunday @thenewsagents incoming

Anyone fancy an emergency pod @RestPoliticsUS ? #SundayScaries

The proprietor and editor class across the Tory press conspired with that party to destroy the BBC - be in nor doubt whatsoever - and what Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy have done in a single week means they have failed. This is, as said, a moment of rejoicing.

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