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The Labour Party conference is under way in the UK, drawing attention from media and party members alike. Coverage is focusing on how long the party's current positive momentum can be sustained, with the BBC asking how long Labour's feel-good factor can last. Delegates and commentators are expected to debate the party's direction as the conference continues.
- 2Hundreds arrested at Palestine protest outside Labour conference●While genocidal maniacs go free, those opposing genocide are arrested yet again in Burnham’s Britain! “IN PICS: hundreds
Police arrested hundreds of demonstrators at a Palestine protest held outside the Labour Party conference in the UK. Critics, including left-wing commentators, condemned the mass arrests, arguing that people opposing the war in Gaza are being criminalised while those responsible for it face no consequences. Some criticism is directed at Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham over policing of the event.
- 3Miliband admits Labour was wrong on Gaza as rally arrests mount●“‘You were right’: Ed Miliband tells critics Labour was wrong on Gaza.” And “More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action s
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has told critics of Labour's Gaza policy they 'were right', conceding the party got its position wrong. The remarks came as more than 50 people were arrested at a rally in support of Palestine Action. The twin developments have reignited debate over the government's approach to the Israel-Gaza war and its crackdown on pro-Palestinian protest groups.
- 4UK to open refugee routes for Afghan women and Palestinians●UK to open new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and Palestinians https://www. theguardian.com/politics/2026/
The UK government is set to launch new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and girls and Palestinians, according to a Guardian report flagged by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood around the Labour Party conference. The announcement comes as Labour faces pressure over its asylum and migration policy, and the move is drawing attention as a notable shift in who the UK will accept for resettlement.
- 5More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action protest in Liverpool●UK police have arrested more than 50 people demonstrating in support of the proscribed Palestine Action group outside th
British police arrested more than 50 people demonstrating in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, northwestern England. Protesters called for the group's ban to be lifted, and the mass arrests have reignited debate over the UK's proscription of the organisation and the policing of pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- 6New Polling Suggests Labour's Free Speech Stance May Cost Votes▼LABOUR’S APPROACH TO FREE SPEECH COULD COST THEM VOTES AT THE NEXT ELECTION, NEW POLLING CONFIRMS
New polling suggests that Labour's approach to free speech could cost the party votes at the next UK general election. The Liberty human rights organisation highlighted the findings, arguing that the party's handling of free speech issues is alienating some voters. Details of the poll's methodology and sample have not been widely reported.