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Starmer Attacks Ban on Israeli Football Hooligans
Keir Starmer has leapt to the defence of Israeli football hooligans, condemning a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming Europa League game against Aston Villa. Plus: The government have failed to stop a legal challenge against the controversial proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
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Trump Pushes for Urgent Ceasefire Deal As Israel’s Assault Deepens

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Israel’s Illegal Interception of the Gaza Sumud Flotilla

30 September 2025

Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan Alongside Netanyahu

29 September 2025

Starmer Calls Farage “Racist” As Labour Toughens Stance on Migration

26 September 2025

Starmer Faces Pushback for Digital ID Plan

25 September 2025

Will Andy Burnham Dethrone Keir Starmer?

24 September 2025

Italy Sends Navy Ship to Help Gaza Aid Flotilla

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