Labour drops lawsuit against ex-staffers accused of leaking antisemitism report - General news - NewsLocker (2024)

Action against five accused, including Jeremy Corbyn’s former chief of staff, estimated to have cost £1.5mGeneral election live – latest updatesLabour has withdrawn a costly lawsuit against five former staffers accused of leaking an internal report on antisemitism and “conspiring” against Keir Starmer.The legal action is expected to have cost the Labour party more than £1.5m and it was estimated the party could have spent almost £900,000 more, according

Sunak aide admits placing bet on general election

Craig Williams reportedly placed a bet on the date of the election three days before it was called.

Plaid urges Welsh voters to stop a 'huge Labour majority'

The BBC is interviewing all the major party leaders in the run-up to the general election.

Plaid urge Welsh voters to stop a 'huge Labour majority'

The BBC is interviewing all the major party leaders in the run-up to the general election.

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Suryakumar leads India to Super 8s in win over USA

India qualify for the T20 World Cup Super 8s despite being given a fright in a seven-wicket win over co-hosts USA.

Airport bosses criticise sudden liquids U-turn

Airport bosses have criticised the lack of notice they were given for re-introducing 100ml liquids limits.

Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.

French right ditch leader over far-right alliance deal

The party ousts Eric Ciotti after he called for an alliance with Marine Le Pen's National Rally.

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Wintour and Valance host rival Biden-Trump London events

Holly Valance is set to host a pro-Trump event, with Anna Wintour reported to be hosting a pro-Biden one.

UK should follow Scotland on higher tax - Swinney

The SNP leader tells the BBC's Nick Robinson that taxing higher earners could avoid spending cuts

Russian warships arrive in Cuba in show of force

The visit is seen as Russia's sabre-rattling, amid tensions with the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Dozens of Rwanda detainees released on bail

Lawyers say 79 asylum seekers who were detained to be sent to Rwanda have now been released on bail.

A quick take on the Green Party manifesto

What’s in the Green's manifesto - and does it add up? BBC Verify looks at the numbers.

Memorial flight to miss Trooping the Colour

The planes have been grounded temporarily following the death of Spitfire pilot Sqn Ldr Mark Long.

Lucy Letby 'tried to murder baby hours after birth'

The prosecution opens its case against Lucy Letby in her retrial for the attempted murder of a baby girl.

Man arrested in probe into Mone-linked PPE firm

PPE Medpro, the company led by Michelle Mone's husband, has been at the centre of a row over procurement.

BBC goes inside estates where residents say crime has made life brutal

Crime is the biggest election issue, people in Middlesbrough estates tell the BBC's Ed Thomas.

British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.

If you're good enough, you're old enough - Wharton

England midfielder Adam Wharton says being included in England’s 26-man squad for Euro 2024 is "surreal" and "a dream come true".

'When you're compared to Tiger you're at a special level'

In the eyes of many pundits, fans and even players, this week's US Open is Scottie Scheffler's to lose given his dominant start to 2024.

Design revealed for Aids memorial near Diana ward

Former Turner Prize nominee Anya Gallaccio was selected to design the memorial.

Gaza ceasefire plan in balance as US says Hamas proposed 'changes'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says some of the changes are "workable" and some not.

Swiss parliament defies ECHR on climate women's case

Women who won a historic climate change ruling are shocked their parliament will not comply with it.

Tory candidate features Farage on election leaflet

Dame Andrea Jenkyns says she wants Reform UK to unite with the Tories to prevent a Labour "supermajority".

I hope Hazlewood was joking - England coach Mott

England coach Matthew Mott hopes Josh Hazlewood’s comments about possibly manipulating net run-rate to knock England out of the T20 World Cup were in jest.

YouTuber named as candidate in 11 constituencies

Police say they are aware Niko Omilana's name is listed in multiple constituencies.

Woman awarded £250k over ruptured breast implants

The woman was awarded the compensation in a medical negligence claim against the cosmetic surgeon.

Greens vow tax hike on wealthier to fund NHS and housing

The Green Party says it will set out plans for a “game-changing” transformation in the UK.

Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

From Aberdeen reject to Scotland's number nine

Seven years after being released by Aberdeen, Lawrence Shankland could lead the line for Scotland in Euro 2024's opening game.