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- 1Labour conference blocks motion to cancel Palantir NHS contract●Surprise Report: "Labour conference blocks motion to cancel Palantir contract over Israeli army links". The motion, put
Labour's annual conference has blocked a motion, put forward by the Socialist Health Association and three constituency parties, that urged the government to cancel a £330 million NHS contract with data analytics firm Palantir. The motion criticised the company over its links to the Israeli army. Party leadership control over conference business drew criticism from left-wing members.
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Former UK prime minister Tony Blair is drawing attention for a string of comments. He said Gaza must 'live in peace with its neighbours' to be 'free', argued Iran's regime is 'underestimating' Donald Trump, and warned Europe that it 'doesn't win' a war without US support. His Tony Blair Institute also faced criticism for bringing major tech companies to the Labour conference.
- 3Merseyside police arrest elderly protesters at Burnham's Labour conference●Report: Merseyside police arrest pensioners at Burnham’s First Labour Conference One 94-yo Jewish protestor: “Whatever M
Merseyside police arrested elderly protesters, reportedly including a 94-year-old Jewish demonstrator, outside Andy Burnham's first Labour Party conference appearance. The protester criticised Labour leader Keir Starmer's position, saying that whatever David Miliband said about the illegal occupation of the West Bank, he did not call Israel's actions a genocide and did not ban all arms exports to Israel. The arrests have drawn criticism amid ongoing protests over UK policy on Gaza and Israel.
- 4Andy Burnham's Labour Conference speech mocked as staged online●This is brilliant - watch UK PM Andy Burnham today at the Labour Conference waiting for the ‘Applause Sound Effect’ to c
Andy Burnham's appearance at the Labour Party Conference is drawing mockery online, with critics sharing a clip in which he pauses during his speech, appearing to wait for crowd applause. Commenters are using the moment to claim his public image and the government's are manufactured, though supporters counter that natural pauses in conference speeches are routine.
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Searchers in the UK are looking up the time of Andy Burnham's speech today. No further details about the event's location or content were available, but interest appears tied to Labour conference season, where the Manchester mayor is widely watched as a potential future leadership contender.
- 6Miliband tells Labour conference critics of UK's stance were right●On Monday, UK foreign secretary # EdMiliband told the # LabourParty conference, to great applause, that critics of the U
On Monday, UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband told the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, to applause, that critics of the UK's support were right. His remarks came a day after Merseyside Police arrested more than 150 people outside the conference venue for holding signs, drawing criticism of the police response.
- 7Labour MPs back demands for tougher Israel sanctions at party conference●Labour MPs Kim Johnson, Mary Eslamdoust, Navendu Mishra and Andy McDonald visit the Palestine Solidarity Campaign stall
Labour MPs Kim Johnson, Mary Eslamdoust, Navendu Mishra and Andy McDonald visited the Palestine Solidarity Campaign stall at the party's conference, backing calls for stronger sanctions on Israel, a full end to arms sales, and a boycott of companies such as Palantir. Their show of support highlights continued internal pressure on the party leadership over its Middle East policy.