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Chagos deal definitely going ahead, minister signals, after suggestions of pause

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told the Commons on Wednesday the deal had been ‘paused’, though Government officials later said he misspoke.

The Independent UK

New Chagos shambles as government forced to deny deal paused over Trump intervention

It comes as a group of Chagossians who have defied the UK government and landed on one of the Indian Ocean islands have told The Independent that they are not there for a publicity stunt and plan to stay permanently

The Independent UK

Foreign Office denies minister’s claim the Chagos Islands deal has been paused – as it happened

Minister told MPs the deal had been been paused, but that was immediately denied by the Foreign Office

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Moves to pave way for Chagos handover paused, minister tells MPs

But officials say Hamish Falconer misspoke in saying UK ‘pausing for discussions with our American counterparts’

The Guardian - UK

Officials deny pause in Diego Garcia legislation despite Trump criticism

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer ‘misspoke’ when he said the legislation had been paused, sources indicated.

Evening Standard

UK wants to see ‘full reopening’ of Rafah crossing, minister says

Hamish Falconer called for the passage of both people and materials after Israel announced a limited reopening of the crossing.

Evening Standard

'Agony' of Iranians in London over fate of their families in Tehran regime's crackdown on protests

Iranians in the capital are desperate for news of their loved-ones, Cities of London and Westminster MP Rachel Blake told Parliament

Evening Standard

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Minister declines to say reported US-Russia peace plan ‘unacceptable’

Hamish Falconer said he would not be drawn on media reports which suggest the new framework would require Ukraine to give up territory.

Evening Standard

US suggests UN Security Council authorize Gaza stabilization force for 2 years

The United States has produced a draft text for the U.N. Security Council that would provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years

The Independent UK

Tony Blair ‘has a contribution to make’ to Trump’s Gaza peace deal, UK’s Middle East minister says

Exclusive: Hamish Falconer has spoken to The Independent on Gaza and why cutting international aid has not made the migrant crisis worse

The Independent UK

No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely false’ to suggest such concerns influenced the collapse of the espionage case.

The Independent UK

Badenoch accuses Labour of prioritising economic ties with China over national security – as it happened

Minister calls Badenoch’s claims about Chinese spy trial ‘baseless smears’

The Guardian - UK

China poses threat to UK, minister says amid questions over spy case

Beijing’s threat to the UK includes in the arena of cybersecurity and its relationship with Russia, Hamish Falconer said.

Evening Standard

Labour conference backs motion saying Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Union-led call for tougher action by government passes, as more cautious alternative proposed by leadership fails

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A glut of VIPs and a heckled minister see Palestinian flag raised at London’s newest embassy

Ambassador welcomes historic event with MPs keen to be seen but minister faces awkward crowd

The National (Scotland)

What does the UK recognising Palestine actually mean?

THE UK Government has announced it has formally recognised the state of Palestine. But what does this actually mean?

The National (Scotland)

Palestinian state must have no military, Labour minister insists

LABOUR have said that the Palestinian state should have no army or air force as part of the terms of UK recognition.

The Independent UK

Cooper warns Israel not to retaliate after UK recognises Palestine

Yvette Cooper said the move was ‘the best way to respect the security for Israel as well as the security for Palestinians’

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Ministers deny 'turning a blind eye' to Gaza atrocities despite RAF spy planes

MINISTERS have denied that they are “turning a blind eye” to atrocities in Gaza despite routinely flying RAF spy planes over the territory.

The Independent UK

Israel foils Hamas plot to assassinate far-right minister Ben Gvir with explosives

Israel’s security agency Shin Bet said it seized devices attached to multiple drones

The National (Scotland)

UK minister pictured grinning with Israeli politician who backs starving Gazans

A Labour minister has been pictured grinning with an Israeli politician found guilty of illegally using Palestinians as human shields ...

Evening Standard

US air strikes on Iran were absolutely necessary, says Patel

US defence forces attacked Iranian nuclear sites near Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan last month.

The Guardian - UK

Critics of UK role in Gaza war consider setting up independent tribunal

Labour expected to block bill for official inquiry tabled by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Middle East crisis – live updates

The National (Scotland)

David Lammy hints at Israel's nuclear weapons – but UK Government remains silent

THE UK Government has refused to disclose its assessment of Israel’s nuclear weapon capabilities ...

Evening Standard

Starmer defends US action in Iran and calls for de-escalation

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the US had helped in ‘alleviating’ the threat of nuclear capability for Tehran.

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