Iran's attack on Israel + Russia's war in Ukraine expose a growing weakness by the West to deter threats. Unless addressed, this could see the unravelling of a global order that’s favoured liberal democracies over authoritarian regimes since the end of WW2
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Labour’s David Lammy has called for further UK sanctions on the Iranian Shaheed 136 drone used against Israel, and sold to Russia for use in Ukraine. This is what he said 👇

We’re expecting a readout shortly from the G7 leaders meeting on #Iran attack.
Expected to condemn the attack unequivocally.
Looking out for language on how they will look to de-escalate.

Iran at UN …. “the matter can be deemed concluded”….

NEW:

Ministry of Defence confirm that the UK has moved additional RAF jets to the region, and they are ready to “intercept airborne attacks”

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There will be conspiracy theories that this is exactly what Netanyahu was aiming for with the air-strike on Damascus on April 1. It should be clear that the Israeli assessment was that Iran would stick to its decades-old strategy of using proxies and not striking Israel directly>

My statement on the Iranian regime’s attack on Israel.

Read my statement on the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel.

IDF confirms dozens of Iranian drones are heading towards Israel.

Everyone here is braced. The region is at a very dangerous moment.

BREAKING: Angela Rayner says she will 'step down' if she is found to have committed a crime

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NEW: Small boat crossings are up and have hit a new record

4,644 people arrived as of March 26

That surpassed the 4,548 in the first 3 months of 2022

And the 3,793 for 2023

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An Israeli woman taken hostage during the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack told The New York Times she was sexually assaulted and tortured in Gaza, describing extensive details of her 55 days in captivity. nyti.ms/3TBNeJ3

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After 5 years, Welsh Labour have a new leader, and Wales will have a new First Minister.

Our piece with on what Vaughan Gething’s victory will mean for Wales, and what’ll be at the top of his in-tray after being formally voted in on Wednesday.

With Tamara Cohen, produced by me.

Huge congratulations to @VaughanGething on his election as Leader of the Welsh Labour Party.

His appointment as First Minister of Wales, the first Black leader in the UK, will be an historic moment that speaks to the progress and values of modern-day Wales.

I pay tribute to…

Congratulations Vaughan Gething

I am committed to working together constructively with a relentless focus on growing the Welsh economy and levelling up communities.

This is a chance for a new Welsh administration to focus on what matters to people in Wales.