Will abandoning left-wing voters backfire for Keir Starmer?
Labour leader’s reluctance to differ from Tories on policy or Gaza sets stage for progressive independent candidates
Paul Rogers
The Labour Party has more influence over a ceasefire in Gaza than it claims
A ceasefire seems unlikely, despite claims from Joe Biden last week. But Keir Starmer’s support could change that
Expanding the UK military won’t tackle the biggest threat to security
The climate crisis is the greatest challenge facing all nations, and it won’t be solved by recruiting more reservists
Israeli government’s lies about Gaza shouldn’t be a surprise
Lying is what many powerful states routinely do, particularly in wartime. But at some point, reality will intrude
The women leading the fight for peace in Palestine
Women in Black have been holding silent vigils around the world to call for peace in the Middle East for 35 years
Is there any hope of a ceasefire in Gaza?
Global opinion appears to be shifting against Israel – but will that be enough to force an end to the bloodshed?
Netanyahu is unlikely to listen to the West’s growing unease
The Israeli leader is emboldened by a hard-right coalition and frustrated with calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza