Birmingham equal pay claim could be £250m-ish, not £750m. 'Grant Thornton, the auditors, had insisted on the maximum provision “because of the way the council had managed its accounts in the past”.' ft.com/content/753309…

For The Labour Party party insider to suggest to BBC that Muslim voters in West Midlands mayoral election who failed to back them are pro-Hamas is just vile and racist. Labour needs stop dehumanising Muslim communities & root out Islamophobia from its ranks t.ly/kt4Yh

This is racist.

Muslim voters, indeed voters of any faith and none, who rejected Labour because of the crisis in the Middle East should not be compared to Hamas.

This source needs to be disciplined. The party must not continue to tolerate this kind of anti-Muslim bigotry.

Good that @UKlabour has condemned the comments of the unnamed source. But self-reflection is also needed about how someone with such views can come to be thought of as reflective of the Party’s thinking. Addressing that requires change in specific policies and overall outlook

Good that @UKlabour has condemned the comments of the unnamed source. But self-reflection is also needed about how someone with such views can come to be thought of as reflective of the Party’s thinking. Addressing that requires change in Labour policies and overall outlook

This comment is vile racism, plain and simple. I unequivocally condemn it and am glad that the Labour Party has done the same.

Such anti-Muslim bigotry will only serve to alienate a community that has long supported Labour in its efforts to transform this country for the…

“My soul is gone.”

Almost 14,000 children killed in Gaza since October 7, according to health authorities.

Jeremy Diamond reported on the deaths of ten children 2 weeks ago.

They are harrowing images, impossible to forget.

Now, his latest report on that Israeli strike.

We welcome the news that the Foreign Secretary has confirmed that the UK government will support the UN resolution marking 11th July as the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica genocide which we called for in a recent letter from our Chair.

Anyone who takes time to read this final draft of the #UNGA #Srebrenica #Resolution will quickly understand:

its adoption is needed, beneficial & good.

For the UN & everyone in 🇧🇦 as much as for the rest of the region, Europe and the world.

Today, our region chooses between a fresh start or four more years of broken Conservative promises.

Vote Labour today. Don't forget your photo ID!

David Cameron:”I think all of us remember Srebrenica and it was genocide…UK will be voting for the resolution, will be speaking up for it and will be calling out those opposing it”

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A relief to see David Bell has full page opinion piece on @TheCassReview in The Guardian today. Is the paper finally returning to it's senses?
'The policy of 'affirmation' ... was an inappropriate clinical stance brought about by influential activist groups and some senior...staff.'

Yesterday PSC was in Parliament lobbying MPs to take action to #StopGazaGenocide

Israel has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians in Gaza including over 14,000 children

Our government must call for a permanent #CeasefireNOW in Gaza, restore funding to UNRWA and #StopArmingIsrael

You cannot legislate to say that some people deserve fewer human rights than others. We remain absolutely opposed to the #RwandaBill , and stand in solidarity and support with all those who have been left more fearful for the future this morning, having come here seeking safety.

I have written to the Foreign Secretary imploring him to restore funding for UNRWA.

It is vital that the UK helps to facilitate as much aid as possible getting into Gaza. By not restoring funding, we are worsening the suffering.

We must act immediately.

Over 120 residents turned out last night to a meeting to save #Harborne Library. Young and old spoke passionately about a service that’s at the heart of our community. Bham City Council Libraries Consultation must properly reflect community value. LeaderofBirmingham Councillor Saima Suleman Hall Green North

And - disgracefully - Britain. We now know that Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron blocked funding to UNWRA on specious claims by Israel & has still not restored it. Kenneth Roth

More tragedy from Gaza. This is simply so cruel. My heart breaks for Gaza and today for my friend Khalil Sayegh Lord have mercy

UK: Implementation of ‘Cass report’ key to protecting girls from serious harm, says UN expert | OHCHR

ohchr.org/en/statements/…

#CassReview