Gaza: James Cleverly says UK pushing to open Rafah crossing into Egypt
The Rafah crossing on Gaza’s border with Egypt is currently the only route out of the territory....
SNP conference to begin with independence debate in Aberdeen
Party leaders have proposed using the next general election as a de facto independence referendum....
Chris Mason: SNP leader Humza Yousaf struggling in political headwind
Our political editor says the party appears to be facing an uphill battle to achieve an independent Scotland....
Massive rise in antisemitic incidents – Met Police
Rishi Sunak condemns “disgusting” rise in antisemitism since the Hamas attacks on Israel....
Covid inquiry texts show No 10 staff complaining about Carrie Johnson
The Covid inquiry releases messages between civil servant Simon Case and No 10 adviser Dominic Cummings....
UK arranges flights for Britons stranded in Israel
The first flight is set to leave Tel Aviv later on Thursday, the Foreign Office says....
Israel Gaza: UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to eastern Mediterranean to ‘bolster security’
Two ships, surveillance aircraft, helicopters and a detachment of Royal Marines are being dispatched....
Keir Starmer glitter protester Yaz Ashmawi apologises
Yaz Ashmawi regrets “compromising” the Labour leader’s safety but says throwing glitter was “fine”....
Keir Starmer: I won’t build homes without GPs and schools
The Labour leader says new developments need infrastructure as he defends his housebuilding plans....
Chris Mason: Don’t go big, don’t do flash – inside Labour’s strategy
Our political editor reflects on a Labour conference filled with expectation about its prospects....