The Independent - November 22, 2024

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November 22, 2024

Netanyahu is accused of 'starvation' tactics in Gaza

Arrest warrants issued for Israeli PM, his ex-defence minister and 'dead' Hamas leader by International Criminal Court

5 mins

John Prescott, ex-Labour deputy PM, dies aged 86

King Charles and Sir Tony Blair led tributes to former deputy prime minister John Prescott, who has died at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s.

5 mins

Prescott (whisper it) was a New Labour moderniser

It has often been said that Tony Blair used John Prescott – with his working-class, trade-union background and traditional socialist beliefs – as a human shield, to give Blair cover for his middle-class, crypto-Tory sellout of Labour values. It is not true.

3 mins

The moment that John told me: I have that thing Lady Di's got (he meant bulimia)

Simon Walters recalls his many meetings with John Prescott, including candid confessions, rants and rages... and regret

3 mins

Does Labour always seek chalk-and-cheese leaders?

The passing of John Prescott has attracted an impressive amount of attention, and affection, about his time in politics and, in particular, the contribution he made to New Labour and the Blair administration in which he played such an important part.

3 mins

Aircraft carriers are not safe from cuts, Healey confirms

Defence secretary John Healey has refused to rule out mothballing one of Britain’s two aircraft carriers as a result of the strategic defence review being carried out by Sir Keir Starmer’s government.

2 mins

Family of Captain Tom have tainted his legacy, say locals

Residents of Marston Moretaine now just want to move on

4 mins

Storm Bert to bring snow, flooding and strong winds

Britain is facing more snow, heavy rain and strong winds this weekend as Storm Bert sweeps across the country, with the Met Office warning that travel disruption and flooding are likely.

3 mins

Putin says Russia fired 'test' ballistic missile at Ukraine

Moscow also says a US base in Poland now 'a priority target'

3 mins

British woman among dead in Laos methanol poisoning

Simone White is fifth backpacker to die after hostel drinks

2 mins

Gaetz drops out of running for US attorney general role

Ex-congressman among most controversial of Trump allies

2 mins

pro-democracy Hong Kong activist Lai denies inciting hatred against China in trial

Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai said yesterday he was against violence and had not sought to incite hatred against China and Hong Kong authorities by calling for protests to defend basic rights, speaking on his second day of testimony in a landmark national security trial.

2 mins

Labour firebrand who kept peace for Blair and Brown

Former deputy PM John Prescott was known for that punch but he was a prolier-than-thou crucial part of New Labour

10 mins

No customer cash for water bosses' bonuses, says Ofwat

Nine water companies, including stricken Thames Water, have been stopped from using customer money to fund “undeserved” bonuses for top bosses worth £6.8m.

3 mins

TfL enlists Tokyo Metro to improve the Elizabeth line

Japan’s reliable railways are coming to London as Tokyo Metro takes over the operation of the Elizabeth line to make journeys more punctual.

2 mins

Britain's borrowing surge may mean another tax rise

The latest public sector borrowing figures are enough to have anyone inside 11 Downing Street heading for the drinks cabinet.

3 mins

Late strike helps resurgent Arsenal into WCL quarters

Renee Slegers allowed herself a moment to pump her firsts on the touchline.

3 mins

FINDING NUNO

A return is a reminder of the day when Nuno wasn’t really Nuno.

4 mins

Sin City promises an even greater show as F1 returns

As fans trudged away from their expensive acquired seats on night one of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, having seen just eight minutes of cars on track before “manhole gate”, one question sprung to mind: how could the sport come back for this?

4 mins

Rugby's head injury issues underlined by Curry return

A hush descended on Allianz Stadium as an apparently unconscious Tom Curry received treatment from the medics while he lay prone on the Twickenham turf.

5 mins

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