Author: News Desk

PM Rishi Sunak condemns ‘horrific terrorism’ as he meets leaders in Israel Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been meeting Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv and is holding a press conference with Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Sunak condemned the “horrific act of terrorism” by Hamas on 7 October, and said the UK stands with Israel. Israel’s military says it hit hundreds of sites in Gaza over the past 24 hours, targeting “Hamas infrastructure.” The area remains under siege with Israel blocking cross-border supplies of water, electricity and fuel.  But the US and Egypt say lorries providing aid will start crossing from…

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Mid Beds and Tamworth by-elections: Voters go to the polls Voters are heading to the polls today to elect new MPs in the constituencies of Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth in England. The by-elections will decide who replaces Tory MPs Nadine Dorries and Chris Pincher. Polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00. Results are expected from early on Friday morning. Voter ID will be needed for both by-elections. The by-election in Mid Bedfordshire was triggered by the resignation of Nadine Dorries in August. Chris Pincher resigned in September after allegations of sexual misconduct. There are 13 candidates…

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