British evacuee children with their gas masks and satchels make their way to the train in hope of safety in the countryside. The evacuation of children began on 1st September 1939.

My book ‘I Brought The War With Me; Stories and Poems from the Front Line’ comes out on September 19th. ⁦Chatto&Windus⁩ ⁦Vintage Books⁩ Here’s what it’s all about

Today, I returned to #Gaza and witnessed firsthand the catastrophic impact of the hostilities. The scale of destruction is immense, the humanitarian needs are colossal and soaring, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of this conflict. Read my full statement 👇🏼

"Britain is suspending the sale of a raft of arms being used by Israel in Gaza after concluding there is a real risk weapons could be used in violation of international humanitarian law," including "components for fighter planes, helicopters and drones." politico.eu/article/uk-sus…

Labour Friends of Israel Labour Friends of Israel clarifying that their priority is to give their support to a foreign state charged by the world court with war crimes rather than to support their own government when it is acting in accordance with international law.

He is right.

'Washington sources tell me'.... This could be made up for all we know. So sloppy.

*Speaking of 'Security partnership' - Conservative Friends of Israel member Suella Braverman previously visited Israel to meet then Security Minister - Gild Erdan to discuss 'counter-terrorism strategies'. Braverman has accepted £27,801.27 from the Israel Lobby to date.

It has some merits, but is being seriously abused by the people Musk supports.

"From the River to the Sea" People in #France, #Germany, the #US, freak out when it is chanted by youths in solidarity with a people who's been genocided. When it is presented as a political plan by the man wanted by the #ICC Prosecutor as an int'l criminal, not a peep.

Number crunching: Company insolvencies

This lady is Hannah Stilley, the photograph was taken in 1840. She was born in 1749 & was the earliest born human to ever have her photograph taken.

Barely even moving the door after the horse has bolted.theguardian.com/politics/artic…

In case it needs stating again: the chief rabbi does not speak for me, or for the many other British Jews who would prefer Britain to uphold international humanitarian law. and welcome the suspension of arms licences to Israel at this time.

Are these values you share Keir Starmer ? Tom Tugendhat? James Cleverly🇬🇧 ? Oliver Dowden ? Is this really a country you want to be closely allied to? Do you really feel its safe to continue selling weapons to people who think like this?

Jaw droppingly embarrassing that such a morally bankrupt, intellectually vacuous piece of atrocity propaganda could be published. Truth is more that Israel has been given a green light to commit massive violations of international law at will.

Eton mess. Throw the book at him. theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Pickles is a disgrace. On this and other issues he has been an utter failure and morally repugnant. I remember the pain of Grenfell families who he failed. I live nearby. He should resign or be kicked out of the Lords.

Astonishing, utterly wonderful review of The Golden Road London Review of Books by the amazing Ferdinand Mount. Very long and completely gets everything I've tried to do in this book. Total game changer... "Dalrymple’s odyssey is laden to the gunwales with pages of astounding illustrations and

Remember when the BBC last had to be dragged kicking and screaming to allow a humanitarian appeal for Gaza? theguardian.com/world/mediamon…