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Opposition divided: battle among Iranian regime’s opponents plays out on London streets

Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of the late shah, are clashing with those who oppose a return of monarchy

The Guardian - UK

Bob Blackman calls on UK police to investigate ‘utterly depraved video’ targeting Modi

TOI correspondent from London: A British MP is calling on the UK police to investigate a video by an extremist group, which has resurfaced about a year later on social media, showing inflammatory content about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video has triggered outrage among the Indian diaspora.

The Times of India

London council defends Palestinian twinning deal as it is accused of 'marginalising Jewish community'

Conservative MP Bob Blackman described the council’s decision as ‘deeply ill judged’

Evening Standard

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UK MP says US report on rise in anti-Indian hate online ‘deeply concerning’

Blackman, who represents Harrow East, where Hindus were recently attacked celebrating Holi, said of the report: “This is a coordinated campaign driven by a small number of accounts deliberately targeting the Indian community, its culture, and its contribution to public life. It is racism, plain and simple. The Indian diaspora…

The Times of India

‘Perpetrators still at large’: British MP Bob Blackman flags Harrow Holi clash after Indian shops attacked in Wembley

British Conservative MP Bob Blackman has said that those behind the disruption of a Holi celebration in north-west London earlier this month are “still largely at large”, even as he flagged fresh incidents of violence targeting Hindu and Sikh communities in nearby areas.

The Times of India

Vulnerable people still living in unsafe supported housing in England two years after law was passed

Charities and MP Bob Blackman urge government to implement law to tackle scandal of ‘exempt’ accommodation

The Guardian - UK

Outdated furniture fire safety rules putting people at risk, MP warns

Millions of households are exposed to materials in upholstered furniture that can release dangerous fumes when they burn

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Free parking in London: Boroughs under pressure to follow Harrow's one hour with no charge

Local MP Bob Blackman stressed the benefits of free parking during a Commons debate

Evening Standard

'Moving to Islington is impossible for an ordinary person,' local MP Emily Thornberry tells Parliament

London MPs lined up during a debate in the Commons to highlight the scale of the housing crisis facing the capital

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘rebuilding’ the Tories as she marks a year as leader

Mrs Badenoch’s first anniversary since taking over as Tory leader is on Sunday, November 2.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch facing ‘inevitable’ leadership challenge as Tories battle dire poll ratings

It comes after The Independent revealed that Tory MPs are plotting to remove Mrs Badenoch

The Independent UK

Hundreds of MPs and peers call for Starmer to ban Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Three Iranian men in London were charged with spying offences after a counter terror probe

The Independent UK

Hunt urges Streeting to reconsider cuts to ringfenced funding for maternity care

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the changes will ‘give more freedom and more flexibility’ to independent care boards.

Evening Standard

MPs back plans giving councils more time to house those at risk of homelessness

MP Bob Blackman said his Homelessness Prevention Bill aims to reduce the risk of people in ‘highly vulnerable positions’ sleeping rough.

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Government urged to formally apologise over 1919 massacre in India

Tory MP Bob Blackman said the Amritsar massacre is ‘a stain on British colonial rule in India’.

The Independent UK

Tories call for ‘lifetime ban’ on Islamist ‘hate-preacher’ entering UK

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: ‘People expressing these vile views should not be allowed into the UK.’

Evening Standard

Financial watchdog in ‘denial’ of problems claim MPs in fresh criticism

A cross-party group of MPs renewed their criticism of the Financial Conduct Authority, as the watchdog denied claims it has not offered to meet them.

Evening Standard

Cooper urged to make statement on ‘terrorists’ who halted Gandhi film

Bob Blackman said Khalistani protesters threatened audience members during a screening of Emergency about Indira Gandhi’s rule.

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The Independent UK

Government under fire over ‘conflict of interest’ concerns for Attorney General

Solicitor General Lucy Rigby said Lord Hermer will recuse himself from matters where there is a conflict of interest, but would not say which matters.

Evening Standard

Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as Bill clears first hurdle

Conservative MP Danny Kruger said he was ‘disappointed’ but that the vote was ‘simply to continue the discussion’.

The Guardian - UK

FCA is ‘incompetent at best, dishonest at worst’, claim MPs and peers

Financial watchdog needs a radical shake-up after scandals and failures, says all-party group’s report

The Independent UK

UK politics live: Badenoch’s shadow cabinet shows Tories ‘learned nothing’ from Truss chaos, says Labour

Top roles for Priti Patel, Mel Stride, Chris Philp and Robert Jenrick as new shadow cabinet revealed

The Independent UK

Rule change makes it harder for Tories to ditch leader

The chairman of the 1922 Committee, Bob Blackman, said he expected the rule change to mean there were no ‘problems in that regard ever’.

The Guardian - UK

Tories shocked at Cleverly exit while Labour MP says Badenoch-Jenrick contest is a ‘gift’ – as it happened

Audible gasps as apparent frontrunner is eliminated while political rivals are gleeful

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer set for second term in No10 if Tories can't start winning again in London, warns Bob Blackman MP

Bob Blackman, chairman of 1922 Committee of Backbench Tory MPs, also wants a ‘London Conservative brand’

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