We speak to Faiza Shaheen about her brutal deselection by the Labour Party and her decision to run as an independent. Plus: Dodgy Tory candidate selections revealed; and Israel bombs a UN school. With Moya Lothian McLean and Ash Sarkar.

Faiza Shaheen has launched an independent general election campaign after being blocked by the Labour party. Plus: Sunak’s tax lie about Labour; and Starmer’s party welcomes another pro-Israel extremist. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.

Shortly after being crowned leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage was hit in the face by a milkshake in Clacton-on-Sea. Plus: Hezbollah rockets hit Northern Israel; and Sky News hear the powerful testimony of a bomb blast survivor in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.

After promising he would not run for Reform in the general election, Nigel Farage has now announced he will lead the party. Plus; Kemi Badenoch has a disastrous media round; and we speak to David Adler about the Mexican election results. With Moya Lothian-McLean and NoJusticeMTG.    

Keir Starmer has confirmed that Diane Abbott is now free to stand as a Labour MP in Hackney North. Plus: Donald Trump has been found guilty of of 34 felony offences in a New York Court; and the IDF have flattened the Jabalia refugee camp. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.  

Labour’s purge of its political left continues apace – with more candidates being barred from contesting the upcoming general election. Plus: Starmer’s party decide a paid Israel lobbyist is a suitable parliamentary candidate; and the Green Party launch their general election campaign in Bristol. With Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean.

Labour are under fire over the party leadership’s appalling treatment of veteran MP Dianne Abbott. We speak to Martin Forde KC about the state of the party. With Michael Walker.

IDF have released their initial findings into fires that were caused by an Israeli airstrike and that led to the deaths of at least 50 people in Rafah. Plus: Labour has blocked Dianne Abbott from standing as a candidate at the general election; and the Tories have announced another new policy targeted at older voters. […]

Israel has attacked displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens more in airstrikes. Plus: the Tory general election campaign has faced a disaster start; and the co-founder of Human Rights Watch has declared that Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza. With Michael Walker and Crystal.

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must cease its offensive in Rafah. Plus: Keir Starmer faces his first broadcast grilling of the general election campaign; and Jeremy Corbyn has made his pitch to continue to be the member of parliament for Islington North. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Leaders of UK political parties have launched their campaigns ahead of the July 4th general election. Plus: A pro-Palestine protestor has been charged after using a placard depicting Rishi Sunak as a coconut; and the debate on whether or not the UK should open up a family visa scheme for Palestinians. With Dalia Gebrial and […]

In the pouring rain and 20 points behind in the polls, Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK general election will take place on 4 July. Plus: Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced their intention to recognise Palestine as a state. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-McLean