Oliver Dowden: I have ‘grave concerns’ about Armistice day marches

As the conflict in Gaza continues, there is increasing division over the crisis here in the UK. Keir Starmer continues to resist those in his party calling a ceasefire; Home Secretary Suella Braverman has labelled pro-Palestine rallies as ‘hate marches’; and Jewish columnist Lord Finkelstein told Trevor Phillips that he wonders whether it is safe for him or his children in central London. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden partially agreed with Braverman, telling Laura Kuenssberg there was hateful conduct occurring on the marches. He said he had ‘grave concerns’ about the pro-Palestine rally planned for Armistice day.

Labour’s John Healey – a ceasefire leaves Hamas in place

Speaking to Trevor Phillips, the Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey defended Starmer not calling for a ceasefire, arguing that it would leave Hamas fighters and weapon systems in place and would therefore prolong the conflict. However he stressed that humanitarian pauses were necessary to allow aid to get into Gaza and negotiate the release of hostages.