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Israel's ambassador to Britain warns a two-state solution is 'not possible' as she blasts... Tzipi Hotovely appeared on Andrew Marr's LBC programme on October 7. She was asked about the idea of a 'two-state solution' A two- state solution is one in which Israel and Palestine co-exist. She said the October 7 massacres have been described as Israel's 9/11. Around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were murdered by Hamas terrorists.
Israel's ambassador to Britain warns a two-state solution is 'not possible' as she blasts... Tzipi Hotovely appeared on Andrew Marr's LBC programme. She was asked about the idea of a 'two-state solution' in which Israel would co-exist alongside an independent Palestine state. She said: 'It's not possible because the leader in the politic of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas refuses to condemn those horrific crimes that Hamas committed'
Labour MP resigns over Keir Starmer's stance on Gaza Imran Hussain said he was quitting his role as shadow minister for the new deal for working people to be able to ‘strongly advocate’ for a ceasefire. He said he had been “deeply troubled’ by the Labour leader’s interview on LBC in which he appeared to suggest the Israeli government had a right to withhold water and power from Gaza.
Carol Vorderman 'hints' at moving to rival show after BBC sack her over guideline breach Carol Vorderman announced she was leaving BBC Radio Wales on Wednesday. The 62-year-old said she had breached new guidelines on social media. She has been a stand-in host and guest on LBC many times.
Israel-Hamas war: Labour's Imran Hussain resigns as shadow minister over Starmer's position on Gaza ceasefire Imran Hussain had been on Labour's frontbench for eight years, most recently as shadow minister for the new deal for working people. Mr Hussain said he was "deeply troubled" by Sir Keir's comments on the war in an LBC interview. He said he wanted to be a "strong advocate for the humanitarian ceasefire"
Labour implodes over Israel-Gaza as first frontbencher resigns in outrage at Keir Starmer Labour defence spokesman says Starmer's comments have caused hurt. Imran Hussain, MP for Bradford East, said he was "deeply troubled" by the Labour leader's interview on LBC in which he appeared to suggest that the Israeli government had a right to withhold water and power from Gaza.
Blow for Keir Starmer as Labour frontbencher quits over Gaza ceasefire calls Imran Hussain quit as Shadow Minister for the New Deal for Working People. He said he could not "in all good conscience" push for a cessation of hostilities. Mr Hussain said he was "deeply troubled" by Keir Starmer's interview on LBC.
Labour frontbencher resigns over party stance on Gaza Imran Hussain said he was quitting his role as shadow minister for the new deal for working people to be able to ‘strongly advocate’ for a ceasefire. In a letter to Sir Keir, he said he had been “deeply troubled’ by the Labour leader’s interview on LBC in which he appeared to suggest that the Israeli government had a right to withhold water and power from Gaza.
Imran Hussain resigns as shadow minister over Starmer's position on Israel-Hamas ceasefire Imran Hussain had been on Labour's front bench for eight years, most recently as shadow minister for the new deal for working people. Mr Hussain said he was "deeply troubled" by Sir Keir Starmer's comments on the war in an LBC interview last month.
Imran Hussain: Labour frontbencher resigns over Keir Starmer’s stance on Gaza Imran Hussain said he was quitting his role as shadow minister for the new deal for working people to be able to ‘strongly advocate’ for a ceasefire. He was ‘deeply troubled’ by the Labour leader’s interview on LBC in which he appeared to suggest that the Israeli government had a right to withhold water and power from citizens in Gaza.
Books of the month: From William Boyd’s The Mirror and the Road to Paul Auster’s Baumgartner Nigel Farage, Dominic Cummings, Andrew Neil, David Cameron and Boris Johnson make up half of the influential leaders discussed in James O'Brien’s polemic How They Broke Britain. O’Brien, radio host of a popular current affairs programme on LBC, also chews out Rupert Murdoch and Paul Dacre.
James O’Brien interview: LBC’s mid-morning mouthpiece on the problem with Farage, right wing media and being a ‘heterosexual bruiser’ O’Brien is a fixture of British radio, having made his debut on LBC nearly two decades ago, in 2004. His reputation as a political pugilist really took off in the build-up to the Brexit referendum. Half a decade ago, he sought therapy with rage issues traced back to physical abuse he experienced as a young childmaster.
Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas's political bureau, shared his remarks in an interview with Lebanese Television channel LBC. He said that Israel's existence is 'illogical' and that it must be wiped off all 'Palestinian lands' Hamad also repeated the assertion that Hamas had not intended to harm civilians, but that there were 'complications' on the ground.
Top Tory can't say where £38million of taxpayer cash will go in cringe interview Top Tory clueless on where £38million of taxpayer cash will go in car crash interview. LBC host Nick Ferrari told Oliver Dowden he would be 'bloody certain' where taxpayers' money was going if he was Deputy PM. Tory minister boasted that the money will help harness the benefits of AI in Africa.
Anas Sarwar says Keir Starmer 'hurt' Muslim communities over Gaza comments Anas Sarwar admits Keir Starmer's LBC interview 'hurt' Muslim communities. Scottish Labour leader said Starmer should have clarified his'mistake' Sarwar and Starmer are close politically, but their relationship has been strained.
Sarwar: Starmer´s comments on Israel and Gaza `hurtful´ Labour leader has since rowed back on the remarks, made to broadcaster LBC. Comments resulted in resignations among Labour councillors and sparked anger among the party’s MPs. Scottish party leader said the comments could have been clarified and “rebuffed’
Muslims like me feel let down by Keir Starmer Keir Starmer visited a mosque in South Wales to renew his call for Israeli hostages to be freed this weekend. Comes amid a growing row over comments he made in a video shared by LBC during which he appeared to agree that Israel had the right to cut off water and power from Gaza.
Carol Vorderman fans say 'knew it was you' after she announces new job Carol Vorderman has taken over from James O'Brien on LBC radio. The 62-year-old has been inundated with messages of support. One said: "I loved the fact of the cough when congratulations were needed"
Wes Streeting says people are 'upset and hurt' by Labour's initial reaction to Israel-Hamas war Wes Streeting admits people have been "upset and hurt" by Labour's initial reaction to the Israel-Hamas war. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared to suggest in an LBC interview that Israel had the right to cut off water and power to the besieged Gaza Strip. The comments, which he has since rowed back on, prompted resignations among Labour councillors.
Labour HQ targeted by pro-Palestine activist group over support for Israel’s ‘bombing campaign’ More than 100 demonstrators targeted the building and Labour MPs' offices across the UK. The action came after an interview on LBC in the wake of Hamas’ assault on Israeli civilians. Sir Keir Starmer appeared to suggest that Israel has "the right" to withhold energy and water from Gaza.